November 2019 Newsletter
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 professional learning events to consider […]
October 2019 Newsletter
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 out blendED Alberta (Oct.23-25 – not too […]
e-Learning Research Overview
The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn), in conjunction with Canadian researchers with decades of experience in K-12 distance, online, and blended learning, has compiled a comprehensive understanding of the research on e-learning in Canada. Our compiled quantitative and qualitative research (scroll down for details) is based on independent studies, published research, and data from e-learning programs, […]
Upcoming PD Opportunities
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 as a sponsor or exhibitor […]
September 2019 Newsletter
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 – help us with our research: […]
CANeLearn PD Opportunities – July Deadlines
No Images? Click here CANeLearn Leadership Summit Sommet 2019 des Leaders en apprentissage en ligne Le vendredi 23 août — August 23rd ________________________________________________________ Campus Keele de l’Université York — York University 4700 Keele Street, Toronto ON Lessons from across Canada and Abroad: eLearning readiness, accessibility, and scalability Leçons apprises du Canada et de l’étranger Succès en […]
June 2019 Newsletter
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 in Toronto at York University […]
May 2019 Newsletter
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 pay it forward. Please forward […]
Online Learning Graduation Requirement: Lessons from Michigan [Guest Blogger]
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 for a student to enroll […]
April 2019 Newsletter
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 recent policy announcement in Ontario […]