Writing an open textbook: a mid-term report on the technology
I'm about half-way through writing my open textbook, 'Teaching in a Digital Age.' I've done about five and a half chapters, and I would like...
A new approach to online lab classes from the University of South Carolina
Adams, S. and Duvall, B. (2014) Designing, building and supporting online lab courses, University Business, February 4
This article is a summary of a presentation...
2020 Vision: Outlook for online learning in 2014 and way beyond
Taking the long view
Doug Saunders in the Globe and Mail on January 4 wrote an interesting piece on prediction, entitled: "Gadgets alone don't make...
The danger of cloud based LMSs
Davis, B. (2013) Desire2Learn ‘in recovery mode,’ says there has been no data loss to university systems The Record.com, February 1
Bryen, W. (2013) Desire2Learn...
Rapid growth of online learning product market
Ambient Insight Research (2012) The North America Market for Self-paced eLearning Products and Services: 2011-2016 Forecast and Analysis Monroe WA: Ambient Insight Research (note: $1,225 for the...
A new online learning environment from the corporate training sector
SkillSoft (2012) SkillSoft Introduces SkillPort 8® - A Revolutionary Learning Experience Orlando FA/Nashua NH: SkillSoft, May 1
Is the higher education system learning enough from the...
Why learning management systems are not going away
Contact North has just published online a series of six short papers (10-12 pages) under the title of Learning Management Systems: Disruptive Developments, Alternative Options...
New resources for online educators from Contact North
Over the last few months, Contact North has been gradually adding an impressive range of online resources to its Educator Portal. As well as the numerous articles...
New technologies for e-learning in 2012 (and a little beyond)
In my e-learning outlook for 2012, I focused on mainly educational developments in e-learning during 2012. In this post, I want to look at...
Preliminary results for the Campus Computing project survey
Green, K. (2011) Campus Computing 2011: Big Gains in Going Mobile Campus Computing Project, October 20
The preliminary results for the 2011Campus Computing Project survey shows...
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.