Do we need a theory for blended learning?
The value of a good theory
The psychologist, Kurt Levine, said there is nothing more practical than a good theory. When faced with conflicting facts...
Why we need some humility about online learning – and about face-to-face teaching
Those of us who have been fighting to get online learning accepted over the last 20-25 years have argued strongly the merits of online...
Decision-making in uncertain times: what recent research into online learning indicates
CDLRA Conversations: Decision-Making in Uncertain Times, September 6, 2021
The CDLRA (Canadian Digital Learning Research Association) is in the process of analysing the results from...
Some psychological benefits of remote learning in k-12 sector
Abramson, A. (2021) Capturing the benefits of remote learning American Psychological Association, Vol. 52, No.6
There have been many criticisms of the move to remote...
Research reports on online students in the USA
Magda, A. J., Capranos, D., & Aslanian, C. B., (2020) Online college students 2020: Comprehensive data on demands and preferences Louisville, KY: Wiley Education...
The ‘not normal’ return to normal in September
I have to admit that I'm getting somewhat freaked out by what I hear is happening in September as universities and colleges return to...
Special Issue of Online Learning Journal on the COVID-19 Emergency Transition to Remote Learning:...
The Online Learning journal
Still catching up on important publications. This one came out in March 2021. The Online Learning Consortium has been publishing a...
U.S. students respond well to emergency remote learning
Cengage (2021) Digital Learning Pulse Survey: Pandemic Era Report Card Independence KY: Cengage, April 27
Note: this is in the form of an Infographic: it...
Study of British students’ digital experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic
JISC (2021) Student digital experience insights survey 2020/21: Findings from UK higher education and further education (pulse 1: October-December 2020), 8 March 2021
This is...
Teaching large lecture classes online in the fall?
Getting ready for the fall
In many countries, including Canada, it is expected that most people will be vaccinated by September. Thus many students are...
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.