As we paddle our way into the first leap month of this new decade we are beginning to see an alignment of digital learning tools and environments combined with the traditional: e-learning has rapidly become an integral part of K-12 education. To support this direction CANeLearn will be presenting and networking with fellow Canadians [...]
Welcome to the countdown to the holidays. If you are lucky enough to be pursuing the heat, we wish you safe travels. If not, we hope you enjoy outdoor exercise!CANeLearn will be presenting and networking at the 2nd annual DLAC in Austin(Feb.24-26) and BOLTT, Apr. 2-3 in Toronto. The DL Symposium 2020 in Vancouver/Burnaby [...]
The 21 November news release from the Ontario Ministry of Education 'walks back' the mandatory 4-credit requirement first announced 15 March to a two-credit requirement and adds some clarification to exemptions: https://news.ontario.ca/edu/en/2019/11/ontario-brings-learning-into-the-digital-age.html The previous announcement created a media stream of misinformation about e-learning that was inconsistent, or at odds, with [...]
Good morning and welcome to winter's early start. Gone are the summer BBQs and days on the water; oh, and what is that jingling we are hearing again? Now that we are past the rush of October conferences and counting down the weeks to the holidays, there are still a few [...]
Now that we are well into October with the abundance of professional responsibilities surrounding us, this month also brings us many professional learning opportunities over the next two months and early in the new calendar year. October is our time to think about exploring new horizons to nurture our own learning. Check [...]
The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) in conjunction with Canadian researchers with decades of experience in K-12 distance, online, and blended learning have compiled a comprehensive understanding of the research on e-learning in Canada. Our compiled quantitative and qualitative research is based on independent studies, published research, and data from e-learning [...]
2020 Digital Learning Symposium April 19 – 21, 2020 — Vancouver, British Columbia Featuring: Trevor MacKenzie #InquiryMindset - Both Sunday & Monday! Structured dialogue, networking, and technology skills Emergent practices – high energy closing Demo Slam ______________________________________ Click here to submit your own proposals!! Register here! (Groups/Members $395 – save $50!) _________________________________ Join us [...]
The start of another school year brings new opportunities to let our students spread their wings and soar. Bookmark this newsletter, its research and readings links, for some curated ideas to help you keep moving forward in improving your practice. Get ready for a round of PD with a variety of events - [...]