Bio
For a short bio, click here.
Books
I have authored eleven books, written numerous publications and given over a hundred keynotes on the importance of technology in higher education
You can learn more about my books here – where you will also find details on how to purchase or download a copy.
Papers and keynotes
Many of my papers and pdf versions of my keynotes Powerpoint slides are available.
Videos of presentations and interviews
Click here to see a recordings of my presentations (where they exist) or of interviews with me.
The video recordings provide more detail and evidence to support the points on the pdf’s of the Powerpoint presentations.
A personal guide to online learning and distance education around the world
For descriptions of online and distance learning and photos of places I’ve visited, in Canada and around the world, see here
Last updated: 28 August 2018

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.