As the sun sets on another school year and summer beckons, bookmark this newsletter, its research and readings links, and get ready for a summer PD kickoff and a full next year with events - join in by submitting your own proposals! The CANeLearn Leadership Summit is Friday, August 23rd [...]
Spring is finally here, oops I mean summer! We shift from flood damage to forest fires in our ever-changing, dynamic expression of weather patterns. This issue focuses on some topical items for the spring and sets a stage for the end of the school year for many. Please remember to [...]
Online Learning Graduation Requirement: Lessons from Michigan Joseph R. Freidhoff, Ph.D. Michigan Virtual In 2006, Michigan became the first state in the United States to adopt an online learning requirement for high school graduation. The policy allowed three ways for a student to fulfill the online learning requirement. One way was [...]
Despite Spring's official arrival, it seems the peace of warm solitude is not on most Canadian's horizon for some time yet... We hope the damage from floods and winter's last grasp has minimal impact on you and yours. This issue highlights research, news, and commentary on e-learning based on the [...]
Education that Works for You – Modernizing Classrooms is a proposed policy from the Ontario government. While the original announcement covers several other changes, specific to e-learning the proposal calls for: E-learning The government is committed to modernizing education and supporting students and families in innovative ways that enhance their [...]
Despite February's cold bleeding into March, the time change combined with nature's relentless drive for growth brings us thoughts of Spring. This year's traditional March break will mark the final passage of winter bringing the promise of longer days and warmth (we hope!). Spring is also full of many professional learning events. [...]
April 7-9 in Vancouver! Don't miss out on the digital learning event of the year! Join EdTechTeam Canada, Microsoft Canada, Moodle, Canvas, StudyForge, and leading practitioners for the new annual DL Symposium! Learn new ways to implement, manage, and amplify digital learning in your virtual or in-person classroom! Join Us [...]
As winter drags through the end of February and well into March, here is hoping that many of you will be "dipping your toes" in a pool somewhere or "popping in" to see what is going on outside your school/office window during the upcoming Spring Break. This month we feature [...]