Why sex is more fun than swotting: further discussion on asynchronous vs synchronous learning
Binary thinking
There are two kinds of people: those who divide people into two groups; and those who don't. Both humans and computers seem more...
Learning analytics and gamification: a significant study
This is the third post reviewing articles in the journal Distance Education, Vol. 40, No.3, a special edition on learning analytics in distance education....
Second edition of Teaching in a Digital Age now published
The second edition of Teaching in a Digital Age is now available at https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/
The first edition was published in 2015. The second edition is...
Book review: Open and Distance Education Theory Revisited
Jung, I. (ed.) Open and Distance Education Theory Revisited Singapore: Springer, 122 pp, US$44.99 (ePub issue); US$29.95 per chapter
Why this book?
This book, edited by...
Using virtual reality to study interactive molecular dynamics
Morales, A. (2018) How Virtual Reality Can Change The Way We See Our Molecular World, Forbes, 25 July
O'Connor, M. et al. (2018) Sampling molecular conformations...
Is networked learning experiential learning?
Image: © Justin Grimes, The Guardian, 2013
Campbell, G. (2016) Networked learning as experiential learning Educause Review, Vol. 51 No. 1, January 11
This is an...
About Tony Bates
Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.