Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # CANeLearn The Canadian eLearning Network ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://canelearn.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [June Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/22/jun26-newsletter/) - June News: Research, Blogs & Podcast, CANeLearn Updates, Upcoming PD As we wind down to the summer break, CANeLearn is busy preparing for the new school year with insights fromOngoing research from partners and CANeLearn’s own studiesInsightful commentary from new blogs and podcasts in our Conversations postsUpcoming professional learning experiences for online educatorsAlso, mark your - [Teaching to the test](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/08/teaching-to-the-test/) - This post analyzes the disconnect between modern educational goals and outdated assessment methods. While curricula increasingly emphasize high-level competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, traditional exams continue to prioritize surface-level memorization and individual performance under pressure. Research suggests that this misalignment leads to curriculum narrowing, where teachers focus primarily on tested content rather - [[REPOST] AI power and water](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/05/ai-power/) - Earlier this year, while teaching UVic’s EDCI 336 course, I wrote about Generative AI water and power. I keep trying to rationalize its use in the context of our personal use of electricity and gas, which is far less than that of any of our neighbours. Our personal impact on the environment drives us: we - [Why is Teaching Time Being Lost to Classroom Management?](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/18/ctf-classtime/) - This past week, the announcement of this research by the Canadian Teachers Federation crossed my electronic desk. Why is Teaching Time Being Lost to Classroom Management? Canadian students have not become “more difficult to teach” — a lack of specialized support means teachers’ time is increasingly fragmented. CTF/FCEJun 18, 2026 - [AI in Education: What to expect next...](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/09/whatsnext/) - Check out our podcast on this topic, "What's Next", on the CANeLearn YouTube Channel AI in Education: What to expect next...A number of years ago, I was having a heated exchange with the director of another organization. At the time, I was CEO of a non-profit educational organization that was offering online courses for students at - [e-Learning Research Overview](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/02/e-learning-research-overview-ontario/) - 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, - [CANeLearn 2.0](https://canelearn.net/2026/06/04/canelearn2-0/) - CANeLearn 2.0: New Structure, New Approach We are pleased to announce that, along with a regular monthly newsletter, CANeLearn is introducing a new series of blog posts and podcasts featuring our team of Grandfathers Michael Canuel and Randy LaBonte. Conversations with our grandchildren: Spitballing from the balcony (no, not wads of paper off a balcony, just - [October Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2025/10/15/oct25-newsletter/) - As October marches on, we trust you were able to relax over Thanksgiving, spend time with family, and enjoy some downtime after the frenetic start of the school year. First, we ask that all program leaders please complete our program survey to update our State of the Nation research. This data will complement what the study collects from jurisdictional ministries - [AI-YAI-YAI!   Scary Stuff.](https://canelearn.net/2025/10/27/appetite/) - Grandpa Randy, you asked me to be a little more serious and to add to my typical diatribes some research to support my usual blathering. Here we go. I am going to take on big tech and the geniuses behind this new technology we generically refer to as AI. All the while, I will keep - [So There!](https://canelearn.net/2025/10/20/sothere/) - Grandpa Randy, I can already hear you saying, “It’s easy to criticize.” And fair enough — I do criticize. A lot. But before you accuse me of being a professional party-pooper, let me show you I can offer actual solutions to our schools’ biggest failings.I recently sent you an article from Psychology Today about the - [AI Balloons: Tech booms, guardrails, and responsibility](https://canelearn.net/2025/10/14/balloons/) - Prompts to OpenAI’s Sora: create a visualization of financial investment in AI bursting open as a ballooncreate a visual depicting guardrails guiding the movement of an AI robot Tech BoomsGrandfather Michael, I enjoyed picturing you in a room with children screaming around, amidst bursting balloons, you still catching your breath after blowing them up. And - [AI Balloons: I told you so](https://canelearn.net/2025/10/14/techburst/) - Grandpa Randy, I went to a children’s birthday party over the weekend, and I blew up so many balloons my cheeks hurt for hours after. Some of the balloons were over-inflated and they exploded. The popping balloons did not bother me too much, but if I listen to Sam Altman from OpenAI, the bursting of - [Numbers 2: AI, Water, & The Matrix](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/14/numbers-ai-water-the-matrix/) - Grandfather Michael, one trillion of anything is mind-boggling! I cannot imagine what a thousand “thousands” looks like, let alone one million “millions”. And then the billionaires at the White House, with promises for more electricity to grow more AI with faster and bigger data centres. Frightening! Unchecked growth amidst calls to stop regulating AI, and now the tech - [Legacy: A reflection on generational wisdom](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/07/legacy/) - Legacy:Perspectives on learning in a rapidly changing world: Questions to ask children As I enter my 70th year in our world, my thoughts turn to those near and dear to me—my children’s children. Our world continues to change, exponentially now, as time and energy slow for me. The Indigenous culture and way is for Elders to - [Legacy: What Next? A sobering look at career prospects for the next generation](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/07/career-prospects/) - What Next? Last week I spent some time with my grandchildren and, typical of most adults when chatting with their grandchildren, I asked them what they hoped to do once they had grown up. Before I tell you what they told me, let me say that just about everyone in their everyday lives has a graduate - [Noise: FOMO and Obligations](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/04/fomo/) - Noise, FOMO, and Obligation:Finding focus in the chaotic world of AI innovation Grandfather Michael’s latest comment on noise resonated for me in the midst of my personal transition out of the front-line fire of the world of bureaucracy that my consulting practice existed in. I have spent the last months trying to step back from, or - [Numbers 1: AI & WTF](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/14/numbers-ai-wtf/) - Grandpa Randy, I am going to ask you to close your eyes…not right now, Grandpa. Finish reading this part. I would like you to visualize the numbers below before reading my missive.Start with one hundred. 100.Here’s one thousand 1000.Look at one million 1 000 000.Try to fit all those zeroes when you visualize one billion. 1 - [Two Grandfathers, Two Chatbots, and One Existential Crisis in Education](https://canelearn.net/2025/11/02/crisis/) - Grandpa Randy: (grumbling) I read another blog rant this morning—apparently, ChatGPT is “the death of critical thinking.”Grandfather Michael: (mock gasp) Oh, the horror! Students might actually think differently! Next thing you know, they’ll question the curriculum. Can’t have that.Annie: (voice bright and playful) Gentlemen, let me clarify. We chatbots don’t kill critical thinking—we embarrass people - [Setting the Stage](https://canelearn.net/2025/08/21/2035/) - It’s 2035The year is 2035. More than 6 years ago Artificial General Intelligence was achieved, first by one cyber giant and soon after by several others. These had come not surprisingly from three countries: United States; China; and to the surprise of many, Ukraine, a country never judged to be a leader in the field - [Noise: Turn down the clutter](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/03/noise/) - Noise: Turn down the clutterI was chatting the other day with Grandpa Randy about a book I had just finished and how one of the chapters, which dealt with authenticity in life, explained the views of one philosopher who maintained that it was essential in life to move beyond the clutter, beyond the noise. Sounds - [September Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2025/09/07/sep25-newsletter/) - Welcome to the September CANeLearn NewsAs the summer heat fades and the needle starts its counter-clockwise return, we set our sights on the promises of a new school year. CANeLearn is launching new research on e-learning student supports (see below), has embarked on a series of conversations about AI, and is sharing AI insights and resources - [Elizabeth Murphy Uploaded "Asynchronous And Synchronous Online Teaching: Perspectives Of Canadian High School Distance Education Teachers" And 4 Other Papers](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/13/elizabeth-murphy-uploaded-asynchronous-and-synchronous-online-teaching-perspectives-of-canadian-high-school-distance-education-teachers-and-4-other-papers/) - These notices were posted last week by Michael Barbour on his blog. Note the multiple articles focused on Canadian K-12 online learning and are all available for free (once you create a free account). Hi Michael, Elizabeth Murphy uploaded papers on Academia.edu. Asynchronous and synchronous online teaching: Perspectives of Canadian high school distance education teachers - [Engaging Learners in the Online & Blended Classroom](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/08/engaging-learners-in-the-online-blended-classroom/) - It is the start of a new school year and, one month in, class lists, both in traditional and alternative settings, have been established. In alternative settings, in particular, these lists could continue growing as students identify a learning setting that will, hopefully, provide for an effective learning environment. For teachers in all settings, this - [You Have A New Citation On: State of the Nation Study: K-12 Online Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/27/you-have-a-new-citation/) - This notice was posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada blog yesterday... Note that many of the resources below are available open access at ResearchGate. As a part of the automatic system, ResearchGate sends out a notification whenever someone cites one of the works that a researcher deposits into the repository. Late last week - [[CSSE-SCÉÉ] Latest issue of CJE available (40:2 /2017) | Nouveau numéro de la RCÉ disponible (40:2 /2017)](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/24/csse-scee-latest-issue-of-cje-available-402-2017-nouveau-numero-de-la-rce-disponible-402-2017/) - CANeLearn members should pay special attention to the article by Thérèse Laferrière entitled "Les défis de l’innovation selon la théorie de l’activité : le cas de l’école (éloignée) en réseau," as it focuses on the Remote Network Schools initiative in Quebec. Dear Members: Canadian Journal of Education/Revue canadienne de l'éducation has just published its latest issue at www.cje-rce.ca. - [[REPOST] Research Reflections - Exploring the Digital Divide: The Use of Digital Technologies in Ontario Public Schools](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/03/repost-research-reflections-exploring-the-digital-divide-the-use-of-digital-technologies-in-ontario-public-schools/) - This announcement was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. As we compile the research that goes into the annual State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report, this article from four years ago came to our attention again. Exploring the Digital Divide: The Use of Digital Technologies in Ontario Public Schools - [[REPOST] In Conversation with Stephen Hurley: Michael Barbour & Randy LaBonte - Sense of Irony or Perfect Timing: Examining the Research Supporting Proposed e-Learning Changes in Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/02/repost-in-conversation-with-stephen-hurley-michael-barbour-randy-labonte-sense-of-irony-or-perfect-timing-examining-the-research-supporting-proposed-e-learning-changes-in-ontario/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. Earlier this week Stephen Hurley, as a part of his VoiceEd Radio show “In Conversation,” had a conversation with Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte about the recent article published in the International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education about the announced - [[REPOST] Article Notice - Sense of Irony or Perfect Timing: Examining the Research Supporting Proposed e-Learning Changes in Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/06/repost-article-notice-sense-of-irony-or-perfect-timing-examining-the-research-supporting-proposed-e-learning-changes-in-ontario/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. We wanted to alert readers to the fact that State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada authors Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte have published an article in the International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education that examines the research behind the - [June Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2025/06/24/june25-newsletter/) - Welcome to the June CANeLearn NewsAs the sun sets on another school year, and we look forward to soaking up some sun, CANeLearn continues its research agenda on e-learning with a survey on supports for students launching this Fall – see details below.Help us fine-tune our focus as we move into Phase 2 of the - [May Newsletter: Research Update](https://canelearn.net/2025/05/06/mayr25-newsletter/) - 22nd Annual Digital Learning SymposiumMay 7-9 ~ Hybrid, Online, and In-person!With the symposium kicking off tomorrow evening, now is the time to join us virtually! Check out the program. Register to join virtually!Research UpdatesWe need your help! CANeLearn is conducting new research about student online learning supports – Email rlabonte@CANeLearn.net to join usCheck out CIDER’s State of the Nation webinar, online June - [April Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2025/04/23/apr25-newsletter/) - Focus on Learning22nd Annual Digital Learning Symposium ~ May 7-9 ~ Hybrid, Online, and In-person!With the symposium only weeks away, now is the time to check out the program.Unable to attend onsite in downtown Vancouver?Register to join us virtually!Research spotlightAI in Education – What the research saysSupport strategies key to learner success, andIndigenous perspectives in digital environments. Join - [Focus on Research](https://canelearn.net/2025/02/06/feb25-newsletter/) - Focus on ResearchPowered by PexelsAs we navigate an unrelenting flood of hype, promises, and new announcements about artificial intelligence – the good, the bad, and the impractical – CANeLearn is keeping the focus on quality in e-learning, offering real and substantiated tips on what is improving practice.With the second half of the school year upon - [Fall Research Update](https://canelearn.net/2024/11/12/fall24-newsletter/) - Developing a Practitioner-driven List of K-12 Research PrioritiesThe ProblemThe gap between educational research and classroom practice has long been a concern in the field of education. As a researcher in the field, I have often written that the practice of K-12 e-learning outpaces the availability of useful research. One reason often given is the reality - [June 2024 Update](https://canelearn.net/2024/08/31/jun24-newsletter/) - As we look forward to the summer, and summer school or professional learning for some, this month’s email offers updates on what you can expect starting in September from our network of online education leaders, including:AI in EducationNew research directionsPartner hybrid events: Toronto (October 22) and Victoria (April 30 – May 2)Don’t miss out on sponsorship opportunities! Image: Firefly create - [December 2023 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2023/12/07/dec23-newsletter/) - As we head into the holidays and new year, the time to reflect, recharge, and refocus is upon us. For CANeLearn it will also be the time to restructure our national organization as our 12th year approaches. We plan to sharpen our focus on research and need your support, both in-kind and financial, to do - [CANeLearn Research Summary - A Padlet View](https://canelearn.net/2023/10/09/researchsummary/) - CANeLearn Research Summary – A Padlet Visual - [Fall PD Events](https://canelearn.net/2023/09/19/2023fallevents/) - CANeLearn Partner Events Fall 2023Hello from CANeLearn! It is time to start clicking the keys and offering your insights! Join like-minded colleagues at our partner events. Scroll down for details! BOLTT Toronto, November 14-16 – A National and Hybrid eventDigital Learning Conference, October 20 – VirtualDigital Learning Symposium, April 24-26 – Vancouver and OnlineBOLTT TorontoandDLsymp - [September 14 AGM](https://canelearn.net/2023/09/06/2023agm/) - · Annual General Meeting ·THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 ONLINE: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT The CANeLearn AGM is set online via Zoom for Thursday, September 14, starting at 2:00 pm Eastern or 11:00 am Pacific. As a CANeLearn member, you are invited to attend.Please see the details to join us sent to members by email. Should - [June 2023 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2023/06/28/jun23-newsletter/) - Photo credit: @rlabonteWelcome to the June CANeLearn News.As the warmth of the summer break gets into full swing, and you look forward to soaking up some sun, below are some upcoming events to mark on your calendars with a brief update on e-learning across the country. Finally, some interesting resources on AI to explore over - [CANeLearn Survey: Spring 2023](https://canelearn.net/2023/04/14/survey/) - Loading… - [January 2023 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/25/jan23-newsletter/) - Photo credit: @rlabonteWelcome to the January CANeLearn News.As many across Canada embrace the colder weather and a new year of promises and plans, for CANeLearn folks 2023 sees the growth of e-learning expanding in each province with new program announcements and policy implementations. Last month we shared a summary and next week we are offering an update - [CIDER Session - State of the Nation 2022: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/08/cider-session-state-of-the-nation-2022-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Note this webinar on the CANeLearn-partnered 2022 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning Canada annual report that is being sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research. State of the Nation 2022: K-12 E-Learning in Canada March 1, 2023 · 11:00am MT Michael Barbour, Touro University California, United States Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network, - [March/April 2023 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2023/03/29/mar23-newsletter/) - Photo credit: @rlabonteWelcome to the March/April CANeLearn News.As many educators and students across Canada begin to return after a March break, while others still await their break, this time marks the transition from winter to the feasts of spring and Easter. Thus begins the highly familiar march to another school year’s end with its abundance - [Live from Austin!](https://canelearn.net/2023/02/13/dlac23/) - Photo credit: John Rogers (CCO) Live from Austin!CANeLearn at the DLAC ConferenceThe team from CANeLearn is presenting four sessions at this year’s Digital Learning Collaborative’s annual conference. There is still time to join the event virtually! (Scroll down for information and links.)For a quick view of what CANeLearn is sharing at its four sessions, join us - [Webinar Recording- State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada (24 January 2023)](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/24/webinar-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-24-january-2023/) - The recording from the 24 January 2023 Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) webinar where Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte present the results of the latest State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada annual report. The slides can be found at https://www.slideshare.net/mkb/canelearn-webinar-state-of-the-nation-k12-elearning-in-canada-24-january-2023 - [Which Is More Effective... Centralized Or Decentralized?](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/15/which-is-more-effective-centralized-or-decentralized/) - On 15 March 2019, the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You – Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. From an e-learning perspective, the proposal calls for:E-learningThe government is committed to modernizing education and supporting students and families in innovative ways that enhance their success. A link to e-learning courses can be found here: www.edu.gov.on.ca/elearning/courses.html.Starting - [Learn more about the NSQOL at DLAC 2023 in February!](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/18/learn-more-about-the-nsqol-at-dlac-2023-in-february/) - Note the promotion of the Canadian eLearning Network's design principles and our associated session at the Digital Learning Annual Conference in this update from the National Standards of Quality in Online Learning message. NSQ is making a splash at #DLAC23!Feb 7 (online) Feb 13-15 (online and onsite in Austin) Join us to learn more about - [[REPOST] 2021-22 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - Annual Report](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/10/repost-2021-22-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-annual-report/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-annual-report/ The 15th issue of the annual State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada study describes the changes that have occurred in relation to e-learning governance and activity over the past year. Jurisdictional profiles describe activity and nature of governance for each province and territory, as well as for - [2022 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - CANeLearn Webinar](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/11/2022-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-canelearn-webinar/) - Join one of these two Canadian eLearning Network webinars where Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte present the results of the latest State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada annual report. Tuesday, 24 January 2023 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time To register, visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcu2rrTwpHN0GpdvyinWnPgH1nr0TFV-X Thursday, 26 January 2023 at 04:00 PM Pacific Time To register, visit - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2021-22 K-12 Remote Learning](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/09/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2021-22-k-12-remote-learning/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-k-12-remote-learning/ As indicated above, the 2021-22 school year continued to be disrupted by COVID-19. While there are significant differences between traditional e-learning and the temporary remote learning that has occurred over the past three school years (Barbour et al., 2020), no reporting of K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning in - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2021-22 Level of K-12 Blended Learning Activity](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/06/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2021-22-level-of-k-12-blended-learning-activity/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-level-of-k-12-blended-learning-activity/ As we have discussed in previous reports, data on the level of blended learning has been collected in one form or another since the 2014-15 school year. However, the vast majority of jurisdictions do not formally track participation in blended learning programs and the data that is collected is - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2021-22 Level of K-12 Distance/Online Learning Activity](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/05/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2021-22-level-of-k-12-distance-online-learning-activity/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-level-of-k-12-distance-online-learning-activity/ Fifteen years following the publication of the first State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report, there continues to be a great deal of consistency in types of K-12 distance and online learning programs that exist throughout the country (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Types of K-12 distance - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2021-22 Nature of K-12 E-Learning Regulation](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/04/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2021-22-nature-of-k-12-e-learning-regulation/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-nature-of-k-12-e-learning-regulation/ The specific nature of regulation of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning has remained quite stable over the fifteen year period that the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report has been active. While many provinces and territories continue to have some reference to distance education in - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2021-22 K-12 E-Learning National Overview](https://canelearn.net/2023/01/03/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2021-22-k-12-e-learning-national-overview/) - This entry was crossposted from https://k12sotn.ca/blog/2021-22-k-12-e-learning-national-overview/ Since 2011 the annual State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada study has received consistent participation from the majority of Ministries of Education (and federal authorities since 2013). In some cases the Ministries collected and published detailed information. However, there are other instances where the Ministries do not - [December 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/12/19/dec22-newsletter/) - Welcome to the December CANeLearn News.As we embrace the colder weather and shift our attention from our students to family and friends, the CANeLearn Board of Directors wishes you the best of the holidays. We hope the warmth and rest bring renewed energy during the new calendar year.This month’s newsletter offers insight into current e-learning - [October 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/10/31/oct22-newsletter/) - Welcome to the October CANeLearn News.As Fall professional learning events continue, this time with most in-person and many available as hybrid events, we take time to reflect and celebrate the changing of the season and the hallowed eve festivities.This month’s newsletter provides an update on CANeLearn initiatives and offers some new and interesting resources and - [CANeLearn: Ontario eLearning Announcement Backgrounder](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/28/onelearning-backgrounder/) - 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-learningThe government is committed to modernizing education and supporting students and families in innovative ways that enhance their success. A link to e-learning courses can - [Top Ten Myths About Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/29/top-ten-myths-about-online-learning/) - Over the past two months, in relation to the Ontario government’s Education that Works for You – Modernizing Classrooms announcement, there has been a lot of misinformation published about K-12 online learning or e-learning in Canada. More than a decade ago, the North American Council for Online Learning (now called the International Association for K-12 Online - [What Does Online Learning Really Look Like?](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/18/what-does-online-learning-really-look-like/) - As was described earlier this week, on 15 March 2019 the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You – Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. In light of that announcement, there has been a lot of misinformation about what is online learning and what does it look like in the context of e-learning in - [September 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/01/sep22-newsletter/) - Welcome to the September NewsAs we navigate through chaotic weather, storms on the east coast, drought on the west coast, and a warming north, there remain some constants in our world: changing seasons and public education. We must do our best to preserve both while reconciling our past and building a future for our children.Truth - [Report - Teaching during Times of Turmoil: Ensuring Continuity of Learning during School Closures](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/16/report-teaching-during-times-of-turmoil-ensuring-continuity-of-learning-during-school-closures/) - In April 2020 of the COVID-19 pandemic forced all of Canada’s schools to begin emergency remote teaching for their K-12 learners. Over the past two and a half years the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has documented the impact of the pandemic on K-12 schooling. For each of the past two school years (i.e., 2020-21 and - [Rapport - Enseigner en temps de crise : Assurer la continuité de l'apprentissage pendant la fermeture des écoles](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/16/rapport-enseigner-en-temps-de-crise-assurer-la-continuite-de-lapprentissage-pendant-la-fermeture-des-ecoles/) - En avril 2020, la pandémie de COVID-19 a contraint toutes les écoles du Canada à mettre en place un enseignement d'urgence à distance pour leurs apprenants de la maternelle à la 12e année. Au cours des deux dernières années et demie, le Réseau canadien d'apprentissage en ligne (CANeLearn) a documenté l'impact de la pandémie sur - [CANeLearn PD Events](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/14/sep22pd/) - Photo credit: @rlabonte CANeLearn Leadership Summit Friday, September 16 [online] Policy & Pandemic Shifts in e-Learning Register now for exclusive access to archives, documents, and pre-release of CANeLearn’s latest publication: Teaching during Times of Turmoil! Featuring: John Watson — Digital Learning Collaborative (US) Jon Proctor & the OeLC team! — (ON) Michael Canuel — LEARN (QC) Michael Barbour (K-12 State of the - [Le rapport final sur la pédagogie en cas de pandémie sera publié lors du sommet de leadership de CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/12/le-rapport-final-sur-la-pedagogie-en-cas-de-pandemie-sera-publie-lors-du-sommet-de-leadership-de-canelearn/) - Le monde de l’éducation a dû passer en mode d'urgence face à l'intrusion de la Covid-19 dans nos vies. Le septième rapport de cette série porte sur l'enseignement à distance en situation d'urgence (ERT) dans les provinces et territoires canadiens afin d'assurer la continuité de l'apprentissage au printemps 2020 et après. Comme le souligne le - [Final Pandemic Pedagogy Report to be Released at CANeLearn Leadership Summit](https://canelearn.net/2022/09/12/final-pandemic-pedagogy-report-to-be-released-at-canelearn-leadership-summit/) - Professional educators had to go into emergency mode given COVID-19 intrusion into our lives. The seventh report of this series focuses on emergency remote learning (ERT) in Canadian provinces and territories to assure the continuity of learning in the Spring of 2020 and after. As stressed in the short summary of the UNESCO’s (2021) report - [August 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/08/30/aug22-newsletter/) - Welcome to the August CANeLearn News.As the bounties and beaches of summer start to dim, we are excited by yet another new school year. The past two and a half years challenged our status quo and pushed the education system to adapt and adopt new pedagogies supported by technology. Some were successful, others not. The - [June 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/07/03/jun22-newsletter/) - Photo credit: @rlabonteWelcome to the June CANeLearn News.As we retire another school year and recharge for the next, it is time to reflect on the cycles of life and anchor to the rock that holds us steady. The summer break is a time to step back, go fishing, or just stretch out with a good - [May 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/05/30/may22-newsletter/) - Photo credit: Ellen KinselWelcome to the May CANeLearn News.As we flow into the closing month of another school year, holding rock steady but letting those things we cannot control flow past us is the focus. In this issue are several new announcements and an incredible new report on potential privacy breaches during the pandemic. We - [Emergency Remote Teaching: Resources, Tools, and Ideas](https://canelearn.net/2020/03/30/emergency-remote-teaching/) - Context Teachers now find themselves forced to teach remotely in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The internet is full of ideas, resources, posts, and advice on what to do. Schools and districts are doing their best to provide direction for teachers, but advice varies. Teachers, parents, and students face uncertainty and challenge unimagined. Teacher - [DLsympOct22](https://canelearn.net/2022/05/13/dlsympoct22/) - 20th Annual Digital Learning SymposiumOctober 19-21 – Downtown Vancouver BCRegistration is now open!Full information and registration here! The BC Partners in Online Learning – led by the conference committee of BCEDL, CANeLearn, and BlendEdBC – are proud to present the 20th Annual Digital Learning Symposium held on-site at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in beautiful downtown Vancouver, October - [April 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/04/29/apr22-newsletter/) - Photo credit: Anthony Delanoix via UnsplashWelcome to the April CANeLearn News.As the blossoms of Spring herald the warmer weather approaching, there are better days in store for educators. Our curation of online articles offers some insight into our optimism, but they also speak to the need to constantly refine our focus and to reach out - [DLsymp22 - One-day & Online Registrations Available!](https://canelearn.net/2022/03/29/dlsymp22-one-day-online-registrations-available/) - 19th Annual Digital Learning SymposiumApril 6 to 8 – Vancouver BCOne-day & Online Registrations Available!Full information and registration here! Modeling hybrid learning & full technology solutionsFocus on evidence-based quality online/blended solutionsSharing insights and research from pandemic pedagogy With health restrictions easing, it is time to soar back!Online or Onsite registration available! Mandatory K-12 Online Learning in Ontario: From - [21st Century Spotlight Podcast – State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2012/01/03/21st-century-spotlight-podcast-state-of-the-nation-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - I posted the full newsletter in MindShare Learning Report – December 2011 – 21st Century EdTech Leadership Summit Edition. 21st Century Spotlight Exclusive Publisher Podcast with Dr. Michael Barbour - State of the Nation K-12 Online Learning in Canada Dr. Michael Barbour, Assistant Professor at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.Recent research: State of the Nation K-12 - [March 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/03/10/mar22-newsletter/) - Photo credit: Ellen Kinsel Welcome to the March CANeLearn News This month, Ellen’s picture speaks to the changes underway as we shift into a different spring than two years ago. The ephemeral melting of ice and snow begins exposing masked foundations and terrain, the solid base supporting new growth (yes, the daffodils are flowering in - [DLsymp22 - Full Program Online](https://canelearn.net/2022/02/17/dlsymp22-prg/) - 19th Annual Digital Learning SymposiumApril 6 to 8 – Vancouver BCNEW BEGINNINGS == NEW LANDSCAPEFull information and registration here! Yes, that’s right – in-person at the Delta Burnaby Hotel in Vancouver — in sunny April. Finally!With health restrictions easing, it is time to get back!Online registration coming – Watch for the announcement on February 23rd! Congratulations to our - [DLsymp22 - Program Launch](https://canelearn.net/2022/02/11/dlsymp22-feb/) - 19th Annual Digital Learning SymposiumApril 6 to 8 – Delta Burnaby HotelNEW BEGINNINGS = NEW LANDSCAPE Yes, that’s right – in-person at the Delta Burnaby Hotel in Vancouver — in sunny April. Finally!Of course, as a group of online educators, we will have an online program too! Program highlightsDave Cormier – What are we learning for? – Bonus session Fostering - [Pandemic Pedagogy in Canada: Lessons from the First 18 Months](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/01/pandemic-pedagogy-in-canada-lessons-from-the-first-18-months/) - This is the sixth report in a series, noted previously, that highlights the announcements, supports, and policy changes each Canadian jurisdiction made to continue to promote learning throughout the pandemic. The series is sponsored by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn), a leading voice in Canada for learner success in K-12 online and blended learning. Researchers - [September 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/09/30/sep21-newsletter/) - This day, September 30, 2021, marks Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation designated to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. The coloured cloths placed on the trees above reflect Canada’s social solidarity and rich diversity that is yet to fully embrace orange – the colour of the - [October 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/10/29/oct21-newsletter/) - Fall colours invite us to take time to reflect on transitions of seasons, time, and the changes surrounding us we have little influence over. In education we serve the needs and interests of our students and their parents, we respond to the shifting world surrounding us and do our best to help make it better. As the - [November 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/20/nov21-newsletter/) - This month those of us based in BC saw the best and worst of humanity on display again, this time cast against nature’s turbulent tapestry that is now battering the East coast. It causes one to ponder how to expect the unexpected – pandemic, wildfire, flood, road closure, power outage, gas shortage, post-pandemic hoarding… are we ever - [December 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/12/14/dec21-newsletter/) - \ As we eagerly await the holiday season and much-needed break, we have an opportunity to reflect on the crystallization of new ideas and approaches to engage students in meaningful learning. Many of us have been pushed to learn new pedagogies, tools, and methods under constantly changing circumstances. CANeLearn has embarked on a renewed focus on research looking - [January 2022 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2022/01/30/jan22-newsletter/) - Ellen’s photo reflects the inner calm we will need as this new year carries us forward. It speaks to the new landscapes and new horizons we will discover as we move beyond two years of the pandemic. April 6-8 Digital Learning Symposium New landscapes. New practices. Featuring: Dave Cormier What are we learning for? - [Education Pandemic Policies and Practices: A Cross-Canada Analysis](https://canelearn.net/2022/01/14/pandemic-review-2/) - Part 1: Cross Canada School Restart Plans This is the first in a series of posts describing education policies and practices that have emerged from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada and discusses the differences that have emerged in the provinces and territories. It follows a summary post published in December consolidating outcomes - [Pandemic Planning, Policy, and Practice: A review of Canadian jurisdictional responses September 2020 to 2021](https://canelearn.net/2021/12/13/pandemic-review-1/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant education disruption in Ontario. This has included mass and localized school closures, multiple models of educational provision and gaps in support for students with disabilities. The unequal distribution of school closures and pandemic-associated hardships, particularly affecting low-income families in which racialized and Indigenous groups, newcomers and people with - [Pandemic Pedagogy to Date: What We've Learned Thus Far](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/02/pandemic-pedagogy-to-date-what-weve-learned-thus-far/) - At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the term ‘emergency remote teaching’ emerged to describe what was occurring in education at all levels as schools shuttered their doors to in-person learning. Hodges et al. (2020) described emergency remote teaching as: a temporary shift of instructional delivery to an alternate delivery mode due to crisis circumstances. - [18 Months In, Have We Learned Any Lessons?](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/03/18-months-in-have-we-learned-any-lessons/) - Toggling Toward a ‘New Normal’ As the 2020-21 school year progressed, it was evident lessons that could, or should, have been learned during the rapid transition to emergency remote teaching in Spring 2020 had not been heeded in all provinces and territories. The reality was that some jurisdictions simply did not put in place the - [Dean Shareski Touts New CANeLearn Report Examining Preparations for the 2021-22 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/04/dean-shareski-touts-new-canelearn-report-examining-preparations-for-the-2021-22-school-year/) - The current state of education in Canada might be best described as “tired.” With 18 months of a pandemic behind us, it is still uncertain as to when, or if, life will return to pre-pandemic times. (I purposely avoided the word “normal” or “new normal.”) This uncertainty has been particularly difficult for schools and educators. - [CANeLearn Research Update #3](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/24/research3-nov21/) - Taking the pulse of online and blended learning in Canada CANeLearn continues to build on its past research of online and blended learning and is embarking on building a base for quality in online pedagogy (see more about the design principles study here). What we have published:e-Learning research overview: http://new.canelearn.net/2019/10/02/e-learning-research-overview-ontario/What e-learning (online learning) really looks like: http://new.canelearn.net/2019/04/18/what-does-online-learning-really-look-like/Backgrounder for the - [CANeLearn Leadership Summit](https://canelearn.net/2021/09/21/canelearnsummit21-2/) - Pandemic Successes ~ Lessons LearnedFriday, September 24 – Online Can’t attend live? Register for exclusive access to archives! Join us as we share pandemic experiences and insights from Canadian education leaders and researchers.Get first access to our latest pandemic pedagogy research report with documented insights and successes.See all five previous pandemic publications here. Scroll down for the program or check it - [Digital Learning Symposium '22 Launch](https://canelearn.net/2021/10/14/dlsymp22-oct/) - 19th Annual Digital Learning SymposiumApril 6 to 8, 2022 at the Delta Burnaby! = NEW BEGINNINGS = NEW LANDSCAPE = More information here! Join us for a flexible program with fast-paced, interactive options to build connections through discussion, dialogue, and social networking Featuring:DL to OL – past, present, and futureFeatured speakers and Leadership PanelFocused dialogue & planning sessions for new - [CANeLearn Research Update](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/04/research-nov21/) - Photo credit: KissCC0 CANeLearn Research Update & Invitation We are pleased to announce new and upcoming research on K12 online learning: Pandemic Pedagogy in Canada - Lessons from the First 18 Months (WEBINAR); Cross-Canada expansion of the Design Principles - you are invited; Remote Learning - how did we fare? - study of satisfaction and achievement; and Post-pandemic - [CANeLearn Research Update #2](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/09/research2-nov21/) - Photo credit: KissCC0CANeLearn Research Update #2 Cross-Canada expansion of the Design Principles – we need your help –Click here to complete a short survey Research Webinar: Wednesday at 11 am Pacific (2 pm Eastern) – REGISTER HERE Scroll down for more information! We invite you to add your voice to refining the Design Principles for quality online learning.The Design Principles were developed with BC teachers and - [OLDaily - Pandemic Pedagogy in Canada: Lessons from the First 18 Months](https://canelearn.net/2021/11/18/oldaily-pandemic-pedagogy-in-canada-lessons-from-the-first-18-months/) - We just wanted to pass along this mention... View this email in your browser OLDaily by Stephen Downes November 18, 2021 Pandemic Pedagogy in Canada: Lessons from the First 18 Months Randy LaBonte, Michael K. Barbour, Joelle Nagle, Canadian eLearning Network, Nov 18, 2021 This report (68 page PDF) is a comprehensive overview of Canada's response to Covid - [Alec Couros Touts New CANeLearn Report Examining the Models of Learning During the 2020-21 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2021/09/03/pandemic5-3/) - It is with great pleasure that I write a foreword for this incredibly relevant and timely report chronicling the state of face-to-face, hybrid, and remote teaching across Canada during the 2020-21 school year. As we move into what seems likely to be a third year of schooling disrupted by the continued COVID-19 pandemic, it is - [Fast and Hard: CANeLearn Researchers Analyze Disruptions to the 2020-21 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2021/09/02/pandemic5-2/) - Following the end of the 2020-21 school year, CBC News (2021a) published a map to indicate the number of weeks schools were closed provincewide/territory-wide for each jurisdiction.Figure 1. Time lost to provincewide school closures for each province or territory across Canada for the 2020-21 school yearHowever, it should be noted that many schools were also - [CANeLearn Documents the Pandemic Response of Canadian Provinces and Territories during the 2020-21 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2021/09/01/pandemic5-1/) - There were five dominant models through which K-12 education was provided during the 2020-21 school year. Figure 1. Various learning models available during the 2020-21 school yearAt the beginning of the year, many jurisdictions provided parents/guardians the option to enroll their students in school-based, in-person learning, or a distance, online learning, model. These two learning models - [CANeLearn Releases New Report Examining the Pandemic Response During the 2020-21 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2021/08/31/pandemic5/) - Toggling between Lockdowns: Canadian Responses for Continuity of Learning in the 2020-21 School Year Sponsored by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn), a leading voice in Canada for learner success in K-12 online and blended learning, this is the fifth report in a series, noted previously, that highlights the announcements, supports, and policy changes each Canadian - [August 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/08/31/aug21-newsletter/) - Photo credit: Ellen Kinsel As the summer fire season embers lose their glow, we launch another school year still searching for clarity on what the new year may bring us. With a fourth wave flourishing, how prepared are we to successfully engage active learning amidst disruption? Often looking back can help steer a path forward and - [Upcoming Learning Events](https://canelearn.net/2021/08/28/pd/) - NEW DATE!Looking Back to Look Forward:Online Successes and Lessons Learned Friday, September 24 – Online Join us as we share pandemic experiences and insights from Canadian education leadersDetails below or on our Summit Site Photos, unless otherwise noted, by @rlabonte, ekinsel, or Unsplash CANeLearn Leadership SummitRegister here!Registration $40; Provides live access and exclusive access to recordings Hear from leading practitioners – Building nimble, technology-enabled learningHow planned, robust blended learning programs support extensions - [June 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/06/28/june-2021-newsletter/) - [April 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/05/31/april-newsletter-2/) - Photo credit: Ellen KinselWelcome to the April CANeLearn NewsWell, I guess it is welcome, and goodbye, to April all at the same time. Our time in April here at CANeLearn has been focused on the 18th Annual Digital Learning Symposium which concludes May 7. I guess we have been too busy to see the month of April wash - [May 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/05/31/may-newsletter-2/) - Photo credit: Ellen Kinsel Dandelions are a perennial spring symbol, the joy of young children, and the bane of gardeners (thank you No Mow May for starting to change that!). Their yellow flowers resemble the sun, ball of seeds the moon, and their dispersing seeds (guilty of helping that happen!) the stars. According to A to Z Flowers, dandelions remind us - [We Need Your Voice! #DLsymp21 Takes Off!](https://canelearn.net/2021/02/02/we-need-your-voice-dlsymp21-takes-off/) - [February 26 Well-Being Workshop](https://canelearn.net/2021/02/11/february-26-well-being-workshop/) - 2021 Digital Learning Symposium April 22nd and 23rd, 2021 Pre-Symposium Launches February 26! April 22/23 features Tony Bates, Design Principles for Online Learning, Ministry Updates, Demo Slam Emerging themes from #DLsymp21 ~ Coming May 7th! Find out more on the #DLsymp21 website #DLsymp21 Takes Off! Join us on Friday, February 26 for the Well-Being workshop A Pre-Symposium series tailored for the online educatorThe workshop launches on Feb. 26th - [Announcing #DLsymp21 Keynotes](https://canelearn.net/2021/03/10/announcing-dlsymp21-keynotes/) - 2021 Digital Learning Symposium April 22nd and 23rd, 2021 Leading flexible learning models, environments, and online instructional approaches Announcing #DLsymp21 – Keynotes! Join us for a flexible program with fast-paced, interactive options to build connections through discussion and dialogue REGISTER or find out more on #DLsymp21 Watch for more on Well-Being Workshop Reprise and Lindsay Titus, Design Principles - [March 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/03/30/elementor-21683/) - Photo credit: Ellen Kinsel | Northern ExposureWelcome to the March CANeLearn News.Who’s ready for Spring? We know our colleagues in the prairie provinces certainly are! March is closing like a lamb in some provinces, not so much in others where it remains a lion. April typically brings a strong sense of renewal and optimism, this year again - [Febuary 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/02/24/febuary-newsletter/) - Welcome to the February CANeLearn NewsFebruary: The month where it seems winter just wants to hang on. Despite the days getting longer, the groundhog’s shadows are following us! Friday Online PDOn Friday the 18th Annual Digital Learning Symposium (#DLsymp21), brought to you by CANeLearn and the BC Partners, launches with a Well-Being pre-Symposium workshop designed for - [CANeLearn Webinar](https://canelearn.net/2020/12/02/canelearn-webinar/) - CANeLearn's Pandemic Series CANeLearn is researching what K-12 school districts across Canada have offered in the way of programming and supports during the pandemic. We published our first report in August and the second report that details what the Ministries and Departments announced this Fall 2020 for remote learning. A third report will be available prior to the December - [January 2021 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2021/01/13/january-2021-newsletter/) - The picture above represents the hope we see at the start of the third decade of the 21st Century. The photo is sunrise at Abraham Lake in Alberta and offered to us by our gifted photographer and newsletter editor, Ellen Kinsel. CANeLearn hopes this new year offers everyone the patience and resolve to push beyond the challenges of 2020; may the - [December 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/12/16/december-2020-newsletter/) - The image above, courtesy of long-time colleague and photographer Ellen Kinsel, is a beautiful visual metaphor for self-reflection - which we trust you have the opportunity for during the holiday - a much-needed break this year. This month's news features personal reflections, upcoming learning opportunities, and readings for the holiday. Lamenting 2020 As 2020 and its 'blurdays' - [November 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/11/25/november-2020-newsletter/) - November CANeLearn News We trust this newsletter finds you safe, healthy, and coping in these yet even more challenging times. We are here to help keep children the focus, our feet moving forward, determination intact, and ourselves, family, and everyone in our personal place in this world as safe as possible. The world moves forward despite, and we - [October 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/10/14/october-2020-newsletter/) - We hope this newsletter finds you rested after some time away with family and starting this shortened week having found some "thanks" to share over the weekend. At least we can thank 2020 for only having two more months left to get through. After a difficult September school start, October launched with additional challenges managing not only masked students in - [CANeLearn Workshops](https://canelearn.net/2020/08/04/canelearn-workshops/) - A new monthly workshop series will launch following the August summit and will consider topics emerging from the August event - [K-12 Online Leaders' Summit](https://canelearn.net/2012/04/14/k-12-online-leaders-summit/) - Hello Online Educational Colleagues, Last November a number of Canadian Leaders came together at iNACOL (the International Association for K-12 Online Learning) symposium. Many of us attend the “State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada” which was part of the VSS Symposium and made a significant connection. This panel meeting was a - [Reminder: Webinar – State of the Nation 2011: K-12 Online Learning In Canada](https://canelearn.net/2012/04/30/reminder-webinar-state-of-the-nation-2011-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - State of the Nation 2011: K-12 online learning in Canada Facilitator: Michael Barbour Institution: Wayne State University Date and time: May 02, 2012 11:00 AM Over the past two decades, there has been little government, foundation, or private funding for the development of or research into K-12 online learning in Canada. Moreover, there has been - [Save the Date!](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/03/2016blended/) - blendED 2016: October 23-25, 2016 The blendED 2016 Symposium Call for Proposals is now open! Use this link to submit your presentation idea: https://goo.gl/aPfw49 ​ See more at http://www.blendedalberta.ca/ Like blendED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blendedalberta Follow blendED on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blendedab View the Webpage: http://www.blendedalberta.ca/ - [Save the dates!!](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/07/symposiumnews/) - [2017 CANeLearn Symposium Launch](https://canelearn.net/2016/06/21/symposium/) - Announcing the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium & BC Digital Learning Conference Blending Boundaries: Leading Digital Disruption, Innovation & Equitable Learning. Join us April 5 - 7, 2017 in beautiful downtown Vancouver BC at the Westin Bayshore (gateway to Stanley Park) for the inaugural Canadian eLearning Symposium. Click here to register The focus of the symposium is - [CANeLearn Symposium: Call for proposals & Registration open](https://canelearn.net/2016/06/23/symposiumjune23/) - In this update... 2017 CANeLearn Symposium - April 5-7 Vancouver Alberta blendED 2016 - October 23-25 Edmonton CANeLearn Board of Directors Retreat - July 6-8 Kelowna Membership renewals GlobalEd live meetup June 26 iiE Gathering November 4-6, VIU, Nanaimo BC Worth a quick look... Featured Events The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium (& BC DL Conference) Westin - [June 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/06/25/jun20/) - Well, we somehow made it through to June - screen fatigue and all. We at CANeLearn hope this newsletter finds you well and looking forward to connecting with friends and family. This is the summer of the 'staycation' and we hope you get yours soon. Of course, the summer is also about recharging and getting ready for - [April 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/05/21/apr20/) - We hope this newsletter finds you well and connecting with students and family, albeit virtually amidst the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. At times like these, it is vitally important to make time to step back and remember that everyone is challenged and struggling. Our most important focus must be on our students and children. George Couros posted a - [Canadian eLearning Network, Here’s How Your Channel Did Last Month](https://canelearn.net/2020/05/09/canadian-elearning-network-heres-how-your-channel-did-last-month-2/) - Some recent statistics from our YouTube Channel. May 2020 Creator Monthly Canadian eLearning Network Creator since 03-2017 55 subscribers Happy YouTube-versary! It's been more than 1,576,800 minutes since your first upload. That's 3 whole years! Here’s how your channel did this month +4 SUBSCRIBERS +441 VIEWS +2,145 MINUTES WATCHED And here is how your community - [DLsymp20 - New Virtual Conference Program & Keynotes](https://canelearn.net/2020/04/07/dlsymp20/) - The 17th Annual Digital Learning Symposium has shifted from a hotel-base to a virtual event. Our program has been completely redesigned to take advantage of the virtual medium. Additional keynote speakers have been added - choose single days or all four. Online learning tools have been selected for active use and hands-on experience during presentations and discussions. The - [March 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/03/13/mar20/) - Welcome to the Spring Break - an extra-long one for many this year with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times we live in, everyone is challenged but it is encouraging to see how Canadians have come together and are following our health authority's advice. It may be time to break out pictures from - [CANeLearn Webinar Recording - 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/03/12/canelearn-webinar-recording-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) hosted a webinar on the recently released 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report that was led by Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte. The session occurred on 12 March 2020. - [REMINDER: CANeLearn Webinar -- 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/03/09/reminder-canelearn-webinar-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The Canadian eLearning Network will be hosting a webinar on the recently released 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report. When: Thursday, March 12, 2020 3:30 PM Pacific Time You MUST register in advance for this meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Quc-2uqT0tfGMGCMuss6CupdgQPsIQ9g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. In advance - [CANeLearn Webinar -- 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/03/02/canelearn-webinar-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The Canadian eLearning Network will be hosting a webinar on the recently released 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report. When: Thursday, March 12, 2020 3:30 PM Pacific Time You MUST register in advance for this meeting at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Quc-2uqT0tfGMGCMuss6CupdgQPsIQ9g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. In advance - [Today is #DLDay 2020! Don’t miss out. 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Every Classroom, Every Day with Digital Learning Register Now DATE: February 27, 2020 TIME: 12:00 pm EST Join our hosts Adam Phyall and Brianna Hodges as they take you into classrooms around the country that - [Two Days Until Digital Learning Day. Will You Be Joining Us?](https://canelearn.net/2020/02/25/two-days-until-digital-learning-day-will-you-be-joining-us/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs in Canada to participate in Digital Learning Day. It’s not too late to plan for Digital Learning Day! Will you? Join us for a webinar Reserve your spot for the Innovate! Every Classroom, Every Day with Digital Learning Webinar on February 27th at noon eastern time! Innovate in - [DLAC 2020 - Scaling Up for Mandatory e-Learning](https://canelearn.net/2020/02/25/dlac-2020-scaling-up-for-mandatory-e-learning-a-perspective-from-canadas-largest-province-ontario/) - Our team has been attending the Digital Learning Annual Conference over the past couple of days. Today, our CEO - Randy LaBonte presented the following session: Scaling Up for Mandatory e-Learning: A Perspective from Canada’s Largest Province – Ontario Type: Organized Session of Talks Location: Texas Ballroom 7 Description: The Ontario government announced a reform - [DLAC 2020 - Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Leadership Perspectives, Policy, and Practices from Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/02/25/dlac-2020-canadian-e-learning-roundup-leadership-perspectives-policy-and-practices-from-canada/) - Our team has been attending the Digital Learning Annual Conference over the past couple of days. Today, our CEO - Randy LaBonte, State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada lead researcher - Michael Barbour, Chair of the Board - Frank McCallum, past Chair of the Board - Michael Canuel, Gabe Linder, and Richard Bitgood presented - [Thursday Is Digital Learning Day! Are You Ready?](https://canelearn.net/2020/02/24/thursday-is-digital-learning-day-are-you-ready-2/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs in Canada to participate in Digital Learning Day. How are you joining the thousands of teachers and students across the country that will celebrate DLDay this THURSDAY? Four Ways to Get Involved Print and hang the DLDay poster in your school, classroom, or library. Check - [6 Days Until Digital Learning Day. 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If you were waiting to see who was speaking, you can see the - [January 2020 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/31/january-2020-newsletter/) - 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 at the 2nd annual DLAC in - [Start Planning Your #DLAC2020 Conference Schedule Now‼](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/25/start-planning-your-dlac2020-conference-schedule-now‼/) - There are several Canadian-focused presentations and Canadian presenters at this conference, which CANeLearn encourages its members and readers to consider attending. View this email in your browser We're getting excited about presentations @ DLAC 2020! If you haven't seen the detailed conference program, the agenda, presentation descriptions and speakers are now available to start planning your DLAC 2020 - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - The Union Experience: Examining Contract Language Related to E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/24/previewing-dlac-2020-the-union-experience-examining-contract-language-related-to-e-learning-in-canada/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... The Union Experience: Examining Contract Language Related to E-Learning in Canada Michael K. Barbour, Touro University California / - [This Year's DLDay Theme Is…](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/23/this-years-dlday-theme-is/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in Digital Learning Day and to post their activities to the DLD website. On Digital Learning Day (DLDay), coming up on February 27, you will see how innovative teachers inspire incredible creativity in their students. Whether students are exploring 3d modeling, mastering coding, or leveraging digital - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - e-Learning Education for Teachers: The Role of Non-Formal Institutions, Micro-Credentials, and Badges](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/21/previewing-dlac-2020-e-learning-education-for-teachers-the-role-of-non-formal-institutions-micro-credentials-and-badges/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... e-Learning Education for Teachers: The Role of Non-Formal Institutions, Micro-Credentials, and Badges Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network The - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/17/previewing-dlac-2020-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada Michael K. Barbour, Touro University California / Randy LaBonte, Canadian - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - The Fellowship of the School: Building Community and Leadership in Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/16/previewing-dlac-2020-the-fellowship-of-the-school-building-community-and-leadership-in-online-learning/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... The Fellowship of the School: Building Community and Leadership in Online Learning Heritage Christian Online School For a - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - Scaling Up for Mandatory e-Learning: A Perspective from Canada’s Largest Province – Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/14/previewing-dlac-2020-scaling-up-for-mandatory-e-learning-a-perspective-from-canadas-largest-province-ontario/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... Scaling Up for Mandatory e-Learning: A Perspective from Canada’s Largest Province – Ontario Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network - [Want To Boost Your DLAC Experience? 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Continuing our focus on the individual sessions today with... 5 Ways to Become More Proactive With Your Online Students Richard Bitgood, Heritage Christian Online School You, the - [Last Call for Speaking Proposals For The 2020 Canadian eLearning Conference](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/08/last-call-for-speaking-proposals-for-the-2020-canadian-elearning-conference/) - While this conference is more focused on adult populations, CANeLearn encourages anyone who may be in the area to consider attending (and even submitting a proposal to present). Canadian eLearning Conference June 25 - 26, 2020 Call for Speaking Proposals closes this Friday at midnight, January 10th. CALL FOR PROPOSALS Call-For-Speakers for workshops and concurrent sessions is open - [Previewing DLAC 2020 - Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Leadership Perspectives, Policy, and Practices from Canada](https://canelearn.net/2020/01/07/previewing-dlac-2020-canadian-e-learning-roundup-leadership-perspectives-policy-and-practices-from-canada/) - A few weeks ago we highlighted some of the Canadian presenters at the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (see Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!). Over the next couple of weeks we wanted to focus on each of the individual sessions by Canadian presenters. We start today with... Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Leadership - [[REPOST] Congrats! Your Technical Reports Reached Milestones](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/23/repost-congrats-your-technical-reports-reached-milestones/) - These two entries were originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. Our lead researcher received this notice from his open scholarship networks concerning the recent Working Conditions for K-12 Distance & Online Learning Teachers in Canada special report Great job, Michael! Your technical report reached 100 reads Achieved on December 7, 2019 Technical report: Working Conditions - [Lorem 4](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/22/lorem-4/) - Ut diam odio, vehicula sodales augue non, ultricies maximus metus. Aliquam vel tempor est, ut feugiat libero. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Duis euismod interdum ante, sit amet gravida turpis consequat non. Aenean eleifend magna quis nisl pharetra gravida. Duis mauris nulla, cursus non scelerisque et, blandit - [Lorem 3](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/22/lorem-3/) - Ut diam odio, vehicula sodales augue non, ultricies maximus metus. Aliquam vel tempor est, ut feugiat libero. 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Before the school doors close for the holidays, check another item off - [One Simple Trick For Getting The Most Out Of DLAC ?](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/20/one-simple-trick-for-getting-the-most-out-of-dlac-💫/) - Join CANeLearn in attending the Digital Learning Annual Conference. View this email in your browser Want to get the most of out DLAC 2020? A good starting point is this: come for the start, and stay to the finish. Does this seem obvious? Maybe so, but we've observed in many conferences that many people arrive - [Canadian eLearning Conference: Call for Speaking Proposals for Workshops and Concurrent Sessions OPEN](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/19/canadian-elearning-conference-call-for-speaking-proposals-for-workshops-and-concurrent-sessions-open/) - This scrolled through our Twitter stream this past week. Submit your speaking proposal now. We are looking for workshops, concurrent sessions, and those looking to share their great work at our Show & Share. Submissions accepted until January 10, 2020. https://canadianelearning.ca/call-for-speakers/ #cdnelearning #elearning #edtech - [[REPOST] Vignette: Wahsa Distance Education Centre](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/18/repost-vignette-wahsa-distance-education-centre/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. As a part of the 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report, we have featured a vignette from the Wahsa Distance Education Centre (WDEC). This is actually the projects first interactions with the WDEC, which was one of the few known First - [December 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/16/dec19/) - 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 (Apr. 19-21) will feature a - [[REPOST] People For Education: The Latest Education News – e-Learning in Schools: Complex Perspectives](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/09/repost-people-for-education-the-latest-education-news-e-learning-in-schools-complex-perspectives/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. We noticed that this item was featured in the latest newsletter from the People for Education organization. It is a pretty fair and balanced piece on e-learning in Ontario, with some reasonable questions asked. view in browser forward Tweet Share Forward [STUFF - [Check Out The Sponsors Of DLAC 2020!](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/05/check-out-the-sponsors-of-dlac-2020/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to consider attending the DLAC 2020 conference in February. There will be a number of presentations focused on Canadian content, including several by CANeLearn’s CEO, Randy LaBonte (see the current list here). View this email in your browser We are thrilled to announce our early Sponsors for DLAC 2020! - [[REPOST] Results For 2019 Survey Of Online Learning In Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions Now Available](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/04/repost-results-for-2019-survey-of-online-learning-in-canadian-post-secondary-institutions-now-available/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. Last last month we posted a notification about an item that we noticed in a Contact North newsletter (see Online Learning News: Double-Digit Growth In Online Learning In Canadian Colleges And Universities). Last week we noticed that the full study was finally - [[REPOST] Quebec: Digital Action Plan for Education and Higher Education](https://canelearn.net/2019/12/02/repost-quebec-digital-action-plan-for-education-and-higher-education/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. It seems these days all of the recent focus in the Canadian K-12 distance, online, and blended learning community has been on the proposed changes in Ontario (with some good reason to be honest). However, there have been interesting developments over - [Canadian eLearning Conference - 2020 Call for Speakers and Keynote Announcement](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/29/canadian-elearning-conference-2020-call-for-speakers-and-keynote-announcement/) - While this conference has tended to focus on adult learners, there have historically been many topics with great crossover appeal for those involved in K-12 e-learning. Canadian eLearning Conference June 25 & 26, 2020 We want to share a few announcements: Introducing our Keynote Speaker Call for Proposals: We want to learn from you 2020 marks - [[REPOST] News Release – Ontario Brings Learning Into The Digital Age: Province Announces Plan to Enhance Online Learning, Become Global Leader](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/28/repost-news-release-ontario-brings-learning-into-the-digital-age-province-announces-plan-to-enhance-online-learning-become-global-leader/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. As a follow-up to their 15 March 2019 announcement, the Government of Ontario issued a press release today under the title “Ontario Brings Learning Into The Digital Age: Province Announces Plan to Enhance Online Learning, Become Global Leader.” From the perspective of - [Are We Killing Students' Ability To Learn Due To Access Concerns?](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/27/are-we-killing-students-ability-to-learn-due-to-access-concerns/) - Note this up-coming webinar from the folks behind the annual SpeakUp Survey. Education Week Webinar - View This Email Online Boost Access and Transform Classroom Learning for All Students Do we have enough bandwidth to support our digital learning vision? In this webinar, we will examine Speak Up Research findings about school bandwidth concerns and learn - [[REPOST] People For Education – 2019 Conference e-Learning Panel](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/25/repost-people-for-education-2019-conference-e-learning-panel/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. A few weeks back, the Ontario-based People for Education organization hosted their annual conference (you may remember the organization from the class size commentary that we posted here). One of the main sessions during the conference was a panel focused on e-learning that was described as: - [Ontario Ministry Announces Two Mandatory e-Learning Credit Requirement](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/21/onelearningcreditrequirement/) - 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 CANeLearn's current compilation of existing - [Get a sneak peek! DLAC 2020 sessions and presenters!](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/20/get-a-sneak-peek-dlac-2020-sessions-and-presenters/) - The initial presenters for the DLAC 2020 conference have been announced and we see some interesting Canadian content (including CANeLearn's CEO, Randy LaBonte). See the list we were able to identify below: Jeff Allison, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board eLearning/Online Learning in High School Richard Bitgood, Heritage Christian Online School 5 Ways to Become More Proactive - [Hello world!](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/20/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [[REPOST] NWTTA Profile: Northern Distance Learning](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/19/repost-nwtta-profile-northern-distance-learning/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. Over the past number of years, the annual State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report has featured the Northern Distance Learning program (and its pre-cursor, the Beaufort-Delta Education Council E-Learning Program) as one of the vignettes included in the Northwest Territories jurisdictional profile. - [[REPOST] New Details About Ontario's E-Learning Mandate](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/18/repost-new-details-about-ontarios-e-learning-mandate/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. Two of the common themes in the commentary that have been provided by both CANeLearn and the researchers at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada has been the success or failure of the e-learning mandate will be due - [Big News! The Digital Learning Day 2020 Map Is Live](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/15/big-news-the-digital-learning-day-2020-map-is-live/) - Each year there are usually two or three dozen Canadian events added to this map. CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian-based e-learning programs to organize their own events for Digital Learning Day and to be sure to add them to the growing list of Canadian events on the DLD Map. Big News! The Digital Learning Day - [November 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/14/nov19/) - 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 - [[REPOST] Online Learning News: Double-Digit Growth In Online Learning In Canadian Colleges And Universities](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/13/repost-online-learning-news-double-digit-growth-in-online-learning-in-canadian-colleges-and-universities/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. In their latest newsletter, the folks at Contact North announced the release of their latest report into online learning in higher education. Interesting to compare these results to what we see happening in the K-12 environment. Double-Digit Growth in Online Learning - [[REPOST] E-Learning and the "Board-by-Board Impact of Larger Class Sizes and Mandatory e-Learning"](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/12/repost-e-learning-and-the-board-by-board-impact-of-larger-class-sizes-and-mandatory-e-learning/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. This past week, Ricardo Tranjan from Behind the Numbers posted a blog entry entitled The board-by-board impact of larger class sizes and mandatory e-learning. In that entry, Ricardo calculated "the impact of these changes on educators in each community, mapped by - [[REPOST] Funding Model Implementation: Online Learning (British Columbia – Working Group Reports)](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/07/repost-funding-model-implementation-online-learning-british-columbia-working-group-reports/) - This entry was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website and was mentioned in November CANeLearn Newsletter. Approximately one year ago, the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers released "Funding and Resourcing of Distributed Learning in Canada." While not produced as a formal part of the Ministry's - [Canadian eLearning Network, here’s how your channel did last month](https://canelearn.net/2019/11/05/canadian-elearning-network-heres-how-your-channel-did-last-month/) - We want to thank folks for interacting with the content on our YouTube channel. 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The Early - [[REPOST] Final Reminder: 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada Data Collection - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/28/repost-final-reminder-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - This item is being reposted from the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project site. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning Network (see https://canelearn.net ). The study began in 2008 and documents the state - [Join Over 700 Educators At DLAC 2020! Register Today To Save! ?](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/24/join-over-700-educators-at-dlac-2020-register-today-to-save-🙌/) - Join CANeLearn in attending the Digital Learning Annual Conference. View this email in your browser Join over 700 digital learning educators at #DLAC2020 The clock is ticking to take advantage of the Early Bird registration to attend the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC). The Early Bird rate of $549 runs through Friday, November 1st. Register now and - [October 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/22/oct19/) - 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 - [Is “Too Much Screen Time” A Real Thing Or Fake News? RSVP To Our Livestream Briefing On Oct 23 And Find Out](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/21/is-too-much-screen-time-a-real-thing-or-fake-news-rsvp-to-our-livestream-briefing-on-oct-23-and-find-out/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian-based e-learning programs to participate in the Speak Up survey and events. Thank you for your previous attendance to Project Tomorrow’s annual Speak Up Congressional briefing via livestream. This year’s briefing is focusing on the role of digital content, tools and resources in student learning – including a discussion about the - [Help Your Colleagues Get Involved In Digital Learning Day 2020!](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/14/help-your-colleagues-get-involved-in-digital-learning-day-2020/) - We continue to encourage K-12 distance, online, and blended learning programs to add their Digital Learning Day events to the calendar referenced below. Spread the Word About Digital Learning Day 2020! Thousands of teachers across the country participated in Digital Learning Day (DLDay) last year, but some may have missed out. As we ramp up - [Project Tomorrow Webinar Series, Speak Up Resources And More October News!](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/11/project-tomorrow-webinar-series-speak-up-resources-and-more-october-news/) - We continue to encourage K-12 distance, online, and blended learning programs to participate in the Speak Up survey. October 2019 Dear Partners and Colleagues, The Project Tomorrow team is excited to share this month's news with you. We have been working on a great webinar and presentation line up. We also want to share our - [The Early Bird Catches The Savings! ? Register For DLAC Today!](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/09/the-early-bird-catches-the-savings-💸-register-for-dlac-today/) - Please note the up-coming deadline for the Digital Learning Annual Conference. DLAC is an event that we continue to encourage Canadian K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs to consider participating in. View this email in your browser Three weeks left to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! #DLAC2020 What’s better than registering to attend - [[REPOST] E-Learning and the Expenditure Estimates 2019-20: Ministry of Education](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/07/repost-e-learning-and-the-expenditure-estimates-2019-20-ministry-of-education/) - This announcement was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. This past week the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAOO) released its Expenditure Estimates 2019-20: Ministry of Education (the PDF of the full document is available here). E-learning figured prominently in the report, not because of the specific estimates related to e-learning, - [1 Day Left To Register For Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/04/1-day-left-to-register-for-online-learning-2019/) - koko October 4, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us 1 Day Left to Register for ONLINE LEARNING 2019! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with colleagues from all over the world and participate in: 2 keynote addresses 1 plenary session 100+ interactive and engaging sessions 9 practical workshops 8 special briefings 8 special sessions for secondary - [Register Now For Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/10/01/register-now-for-online-learning-2019-2/) - Another reminder about this Toronto-based conference that may be of interest to some members. September 24, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Book Your Hotel Accommodations Today - Space is Limited! All sessions and events at ONLINE LEARNING 2019 take place in our host hotel, the Sheraton Centre Toronto. For reasons of convenience, proximity and atmosphere, we highly encourage - [[REPOST] Reminder: 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada Data Collection - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/30/repost-reminder-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - This item is being reposted from the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project site. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning Network (see https://canelearn.net ). The study began in 2008 and documents the state - [Upcoming PD Opportunities](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/26/pdsept2019/) - 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 - [Register Now For Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/19/register-now-for-online-learning-2019/) - As we mentioned last week, there are no K-12 focused sessions at this conference, but if you happen to be in the Toronto area it still looks like an interesting program. September 17, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Schedule at a Glance Click here to download the 3-day Schedule at a Glance showing all ONLINE LEARNING 2019 sessions from Tuesday, - [Submit Your Proposal Today For DLAC 2020!](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/17/submit-your-proposal-today-for-dlac-2020/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage those involved in Canadian distance, online, and blended learning programs to consider attending and presenting. View this email in your browser Time's a Tickin'! Call for Proposals deadline is September 23 for DLAC 2020! Do you have a story you’d like to tell about how online and blended learning are creating - [National Online Learning Day](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/15/national-online-learning-day/) - Just a reminder that today is National Online Learning Day in the United States. Basically, the organization describes it as: National Online Learning Day showcases how students of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online—anywhere, anytime. It seeks to cultivate awareness of, and support for, this ever-growing community of learners and to - [Online Learning 2019 Program Now Available](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/14/online-learning-2019-program-now-available-2/) - As we mentioned earlier this past week, there are no K-12 focused sessions at this conference, but if you happen to be in the Toronto area it still looks like an interesting program. September 10, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Check Out 5 Special Briefings at ONLINE LEARNING 2019 ONLINE LEARNING 2019 features a series of 1-hour - [Share Your Story @ DLAC!](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/13/share-your-story-dlac/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage those involved in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs in Canada to consider submitting a proposal to the Digital Learning Annual Conference. View this email in your browser Deadline is approaching - Call for Proposals DLAC 2020! Do you have a story you’d like to tell, a question you’d like - [Moodle Hub Members Area: BlendEdAlberta Conference](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/13/moodle-hub-members-area-blendedalberta-conference/) - We received this updated information about the up-coming blendED 2019 conference from the Alberta Moodle Hub members' site. Moodle Hub Members Area » Forums » Professional development » BlendEdAlberta conference BlendEdAlberta conference by Moodle Hub - Monday, 9 September 2019, 10:58 AM Hello Moodle HUB teachers! I hope your start up is going great! Just a reminder that the BlendEdAlberta conference is coming up - [September 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/11/sep19/) - 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: - [Examining the Presentation of Data - e-Learning: The Students Perspective](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/11/examining-the-presentation-of-data-e-learning-the-students-perspective/) - Yesterday CANeLearn highlighted the release of Ontario Student Trustees' Association/Association des Élèves Conseillers/ères de l'Ontario (OSTA-AECO) report on their elearning survey results and key findings, as well as focusing on the 11 recommendations that the organization made in terms of improving e-learning in Ontario (and across Canada) so that all students can have success. One - [Report - e-Learning: The Students Perspective](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/10/e-learning-the-students-perspective/) - Yesterday, the Ontario Student Trustees' Association/Association des Élèves Conseillers/ères de l'Ontario (OSTA/AECO) released their e-Learning: The Students Perspective report. While much of the popular and social media have focused on the more sensationalized, negative perspectives that often make up the minority opinion, there is a lot of positive guidance for e-learning in Ontario - and - [Speak Up 2019-20 Registration Open! September 2019 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/09/speak-up-2019-20-registration-open-september-2019-speak-up-news/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning schools and programs in Canada to participate in the annual Speak Up survey. Speak Up News, September 2019 Welcome back to school! We hope you had a wonderful summer! The Speak Up Team is busy preparing for this year's online data collection process and we're sure - [Online Learning 2019 Program Now Available](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/07/online-learning-2019-program-now-available/) - No K-12 specific sessions, but still lots of potentially interesting topics for CANeLearn members that might be in the area. September 6, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Check Out the 100+ Dynamic and Interactive Sessions Available at ONLINE LEARNING 2019 Browse the 100+ sessions on current and emerging developments, issues and opportunities by faculty, researchers, administrators, and - [CANeLearn AGM](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/05/canelearn-agm/) - Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here CANeLearn Annual General Meeting Wednesday, September 11th at 10:30 am Eastern Online in ZOOM ______________________________ Greetings, welcome back to the new school year. The CANeLearn AGM will be held online in Zoom starting at 10:30 am Eastern on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Registered voting members have the opportunity to attend - [[REPOST] Reminder: 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada Data Collection - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2019/09/03/repost-reminder-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-data-collection-individual-program-survey-2/) - This item is being reposted from the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project site. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning Network (see https://canelearn.net ). The study began in 2008 and documents the state - [August Leadership Summit: Registration Closes Soon!](https://canelearn.net/2019/08/19/august-leadership-summit-registration-closes-soon/) - CANeLearn Leadership Summit Sommet 2019 des Leaders en apprentissage en ligne Le vendredi 23 août -- August 23rd Registration closes soon! L'inscription se termine bientôt! ________________________________________________________ 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 - [DLAC 2019 Attendees - Call for Proposals!](https://canelearn.net/2019/08/12/dlac-2019-attendees-call-for-proposals/) - CANeLearn was well represented at the 2019 Digital Learning Annual Conference, and we encourage those involved in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning to consider attending and presenting at the DLAC 2020. View this email in your browser Call for Proposals for DLAC 2020 now open! Thank you for attending and supporting the inaugural Digital Learning - [Bring IT Together Keynotes / Présentations Principales](https://canelearn.net/2019/08/08/bring-it-together-keynotes-presentations-principales/) - The keynote presenters have been announced for the annual Bring IT Together conference in Ontario. KEYNOTES / PRÉSENTATIONS PRINCIPALES Angela Stockman Opening Keynote - Thursday Angela Stockman is a teacher, an author, and an international literacy consultant with a passion for making and writing. She spent over a decade facilitating writing workshops in her own - [August 23rd CANeLearn Leadership Summit](https://canelearn.net/2019/08/06/august-23rd-canelearn-leadership-summit/) - Canadian eLearning Network 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 - [[REPOST] 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada Data Collection - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2019/08/05/repost-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - This item is being reposted from the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project site. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning Network (see https://canelearn.net ). The study began in 2008 and documents the state - [Call For Proposals Extended To August 30, 2019 Due To Demand](https://canelearn.net/2019/07/19/call-for-proposals-extended-to-august-30-2019-due-to-demand/) - If you are in the area in the Fall, CANeLearn members might find this conference interesting. And if you think you might attend, you might as well see if you can present too! July 19, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us CALL FOR PROPOSALS EXTENDED TO AUGUST 30, 2019 DUE TO DEMAND We are very excited about - [There Is Still Time To register For The Canadian eLearning Conference](https://canelearn.net/2019/07/15/there-is-still-time-to-register-for-the-canadian-elearning-conference-2/) - If you are in the Toronto area later this week, you might consider attending this conference. July 18 & 19, 2019 Register for a workshop, the conference, or better yet, join us for both days. We still have space at this year's event if you would like to join us this Thursday and Friday. More information - [DLAC Super Early Bird Registration Deadline July 15!](https://canelearn.net/2019/07/10/dlac-super-early-bird-registration-deadline-july-15/) - CANeLearn encourages individuals involved in Canadian e-learning programs to consider attending and presenting at this US-based conference. View this email in your browser DLAC Super Early Bird Registration Ends July 15! Super Early Bird registration is the lowest rate available for the 2020 Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) in Austin, February 24-26. Attendees who are employed - [CANeLearn PD Opportunities - July Deadlines](https://canelearn.net/2019/07/05/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 - [[REPOST] Welcome New Sponsors For 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/25/repost-welcome-new-sponsors-for-2019/) - This item was first posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website this past week. The research team at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project would like to thank the sponsors for the 2019 report that will be released later this year. Returning sponsors include... Returning as the - [June 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/24/jun19/) - 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 - [11 Days Remaining To Submit To The Call For Proposals For Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/21/11-days-remaining-to-submit-to-the-call-for-proposals-for-online-learning-2019/) - See this reminder for this Toronto-based conference. June 19, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us SUBMIT NOW TO THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Only 12 days remainingTake the opportunity to showcase your innovative work in online learning with colleagues from across Ontario, Canada and the world by submitting to the Call for Proposals for ONLINE LEARNING 2019.The deadline for - [Présidence REFAD, colloque 2020 et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/20/presidence-refad-colloque-2020-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Une sélection d'articles de la newsletter REFAD. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca Présidence REFAD, colloque 2020 et autres nouvelles... Suite à la première réunion 2019-2020 du conseil d'administration du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance (www.refad.ca), la présidence du REFAD est de nouveau assurée par M. Dany Benoit. M. Benoit est membre du conseil - [DLAC Call for Proposals opens – Super Early Bird rate extended!](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/19/dlac-call-for-proposals-opens-super-early-bird-rate-extended/) - CANeLearn encourages Canadian K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs to consider attending and presenting at the second Digital Learning Annual Conference. View this email in your browser Although we are accepting proposals until Monday, September 23, we encourage you to submit sooner, because learning about the proposals we are receiving will help us with - [Sevenstar Academy: Top Ten Myths About Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/18/sevenstar-academy-top-ten-myths-about-online-learning/) - CANeLearn was featured in the latest Sevenstar Academy newsletter. The financial sustainability of faith-based schools is an important issue for school administrators and the community that depends on its services. Dr. Mark Beadle recently published a new article that shares a framework for financing Christian schools and ideas to expand academic services online to improve the bottom line. Visit our blog to discover four - [[REPOST] News Article: Virtual High School Attracting Students From All Over The Globe](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/17/repost-news-article-virtual-high-school-attracting-students-from-all-over-the-globe/) - The original entry is available at https://k12sotn.ca/blog/news-article-virtual-high-school-attracting-students-from-all-over-the-globe/ Last week this news item was published by Blackburn News about State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project sponsor the Virtual High School. Jean Anne Hamilton – Virtual High School Partnerships Coordinator (Photo by Bob Montgomery) Virtual High School attracting students from all over the globe - [There Is Still Time To Register For The Canadian eLearning Conference](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/15/there-is-still-time-to-register-for-the-canadian-elearning-conference/) - This Toronto-based conference may be of interest to some CANeLearn members. July 18 & 19, 2019 Register for a workshop, the conference, or better yet, join us for both days. KEYNOTE: Connie Malamed A Vision for the 21st Century Learning ProfessionalIn this keynote, Connie will examine the effects that new technologies, increased collaboration, bring your own device, and social media - [Announcing The Date For Digital Learning Day 2020!](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/14/announcing-the-date-for-digital-learning-day-2020/) - Once again CANeLearn encourages Canadian distance, online, and blended learning programs to participate in Digital Learning Day. Mark your calendar! The ninth annual Digital Learning Day (DLDay) will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020! It’s never too early to start planning, so mark your calendar and join us for this annual celebration of great - [Pédagogie / Penser à l’élève avec le cœur et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/13/pedagogie-penser-a-leleve-avec-le-coeur-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Une sélection d'articles de la newsletter REFAD. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca ***** Youtube et colloque REFAD 2019 ***** Mises en place par Éric Pelletier du Campus d'Edmundston de l'Université de Moncton, vous trouverez à partir de la chaîne YouTube du Réseau d’enseignement francophone à distance www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7kemGvJJuBfpjwUHPZNvg, les conférences et communications individuelles du - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - Special Report: E-Learning Class Size](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/12/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-special-report-e-learning-class-size/) - This announcement was originally posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website. In March 2019, the Government of Ontario unveiled its vision for education through a policy entitled Education that Works for You – Modernizing Classrooms. From an e-learning perspective, the proposed policy called for a centralization of e-learning courses and - [Bring IT, Together #BIT19 ‏- Deadline for Submissions](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/11/bring-it-together-bit19-‏-deadline-for-submissions/) - While it has been a few years since CANeLearn presented at this conference, members in Ontario might consider this call for proposals. Bring IT, Together November 6, 7, 8, 2019 Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls To encourage first time presenters, we are offering YOU and a collaborator to BOTH come to the conference free for - [Sommet des leaders en apprentissage en ligne 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/10/sommet-des-leaders-en-apprentissage-en-ligne-2019/) - Sommet des leaders en apprentissage en ligne Vendredi 23 août 2019 Campus Keele de l’Université York 4700, rue Keele, Toronto (Ontario) Leçons apprises du Canada et de l’étranger Préparation à l’apprentissage en ligne – Accessibilité – Extensibilité http://new.canelearn.net/sommet19/ Inscription : 95 $ (85 $ - membres de CANeLearn) - petit déjeuner et déjeuner inclus - [CANeLearn Leadership Summit 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/10/canelearn-leadership-summit-2019/) - CANeLearn Leadership Summit August 23rd, 2019 York University 4700 Keele Street, Toronto ON Lessons from across Canada and Abroad: eLearning readiness, accessibility, and scalability http://new.canelearn.net/summit19/ Registration includes Friday breakfast & lunch – only $95 ($85 for members) Keynote Presenters Joe Freidhoff, Michigan Virtual Research Institute Mandatory eLearning: Lessons from Michigan Maxim Jean-Louis, Contact North - [In Conversation with Stephen Hurley: Michael Barbour - Online Learning in Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/06/in-conversation-with-stephen-hurley-michael-barbour-online-learning-in-ontario/) - Earlier this week Stephen Hurley, as a part of his VoiceEd Radio show "In Conversation," had a conversation with Michael Barbour about the recent developments in e-learning in Ontario - especially the mandate for students to take four e-learning courses in order to graduate from high school.  The session was described as: Michael K. - [Deadline Extended To June 30, 2019 For The Call For Proposals For Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/06/04/deadline-extended-to-june-30-2019-for-the-call-for-proposals-for-online-learning-2019/) - Notice that the deadline to submit a proposal for this Toronto-based conference, which may be of interest to CANeLearn members in the area. June 3, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Deadline Extended for the Call for Proposals Based on requests from prospective submitters to the Call for Proposals, the deadline for submissions is extended to: 5:00 - [May 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/31/may19/) - 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 - [OSTA-AECO : sondage sur l’apprentissage en ligne - élèves](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/30/osta-aeco-sondage-sur-lapprentissage-en-ligne-eleves/) - Depuis quelques semaines, le réseau CANeLearn interagit avec l’équipe dirigeante du « Ontario Student Trustees’ Association (OSTA)/l’Association des Élèves Conseillers/ères de l’Ontario (AECO) ». En ce moment, l’OSTA-AECO mène un sondage auprès des élèves de l’Ontario qui ont suivi ou non un cours en ligne. Nous partageons le lieu au sondage au cas où nos - [OSTA-AECO: Student e-Learning Survey](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/30/osta-aeco-student-e-learning-survey/) - Over the past week or so, CANeLearn has been interacting with the leadership of the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association (OSTA)/l'Association des Élèves Conseillers/ères de l'Ontario (AECO). At present, the OSTA-AECO are conducting a survey for students who have and have not taken e-learning. We are sharing a link to that survey here in the case - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/29/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-25/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Online Learning Graduation Requirement: Lessons from Michigan [Guest Blogger]](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/28/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 - [[REPOST] Publication du onzième rapport sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/27/repost-publication-du-onzieme-rapport-sur-la-situation-nationale-du-e-learning-en-m-12-au-canada/) - Cette édition du rapport sur la situation nationale du cyberapprentissage en M-12 au Canada en est à sa 11ème année, et c’est aussi la sixième fois que le Réseau canadien de cyberapprentissage (CANeLearn) nous soutient dans cette recherche. Ce rapport suit l’édition relativement longue du dixième anniversaire, et le rapport annuel a subi des changements - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/25/like-our-facebook-page-20/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [[REPOST] 2018 Survol national: Niveau d’activité en ligne pour les élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/23/repost-2018-survol-national-niveau-dactivite-en-ligne-pour-les-eleves-de-la-maternelle-a-la-12e-annee/) - La population totale d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année au Canada en 2017-18 était d’environ 5.2 millions. S’appuyant à la fois sur des données réelles et estimées, le nombre d’inscriptions à l’apprentissage en ligne était de 927 393, soit 17.8% de la population totale d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année (voir tableau - [[REPOST] 2018 Survol national: Nature de la réglementation sur l’apprentissage en M-12](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/22/repost-2018-survol-national-nature-de-la-reglementation-sur-lapprentissage-en-m-12/) - Il n’y a pas eu de changements majeurs au niveau de la règlementation relative à la formation à distance et en ligne en M-12. Tableau 1. Sommaire de la règlementation de l’apprentissage à distance et en ligne pour les élèves en M-12 par province ou territoire Législation Manuel d’orientation Accords Protocole d’accord T.-N.-L N.E. ✔ - [[REPOST] 2018 Survol national: Types de programmes](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/21/repost-2018-survol-national-types-de-programmes/) - Onze ans après la publication du premier rapport intitulé Situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada, les différents types de programme à distance, en ligne et mixtes en M-12 continuent de faire preuve de beaucoup de cohérence. Programme provincial unique Programmes principalement régionaux Combinaison de programmes provinciaux et régionaux Recours aux programmes d’apprentissage d’autres - [Speak Up 2018-19 May News!](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/20/speak-up-2018-19-may-news/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs to participate in this survey. May Speak Up News! Here is some exciting news for the month of May. Remember that there is still time to participate! Speak Up is open until the end of the academic year. Quicklinks: ▪ Announcing a new - [Special Low Rates For Educators - DLAC Registration Opens!](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/17/special-low-rates-for-educators-dlac-registration-opens/) - We wanted to draw your attention to the early bird rates for this K-12 online and blended learning conference next February. We encourage K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs across Canada to consider attending this conference. View this email in your browser Super Early Bird Registration Open! Are you employed by a school district - [Guide de formation et de soutien aux acteurs de la FAD](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/15/guide-de-formation-et-de-soutien-aux-acteurs-de-la-fad/) - Bien que cette ressource se concentre sur les formateurs d'adultes, de nombreuses stratégies sont également applicables aux enseignants de la maternelle à la 12e année travaillant à distance et dans des environnements en ligne. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca POUR APPRIVOISER LA DISTANCE / GUIDE DE FORMATION ET DE SOUTIEN AUX ACTEURS - [BOLTT 2019 - Canadian eLearning RoundUp: Leadership Perspectives](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/13/boltt-2019-canadian-elearning-roundup-leadership-perspectives/) - Earlier today our CEO, Randy Labonte, gave a presentation to the Bringing Online Learning Teachers Together 2019 in Ottawa, ON. The session was entitled "Canadian eLearning RoundUp: Leadership Perspectives" and we have captured the live stream of the presentation below. If you are interested in the images from BOLTT 2019 in Ottawa, we have also - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/11/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-20/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Join Dr. Tony Bates At Online Learning 2019, October 8-10, 2019 – Toronto, Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/10/join-dr-tony-bates-at-online-learning-2019-october-8-10-2019-toronto-canada/) - Dr. Bates presented at the CANeLearn Symposium a couple of years ago. Today he is inviting us to attending this adult-focused conference in Toronto this summer. May 8, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Dear Michael, ONLINE LEARNING 2019 is pleased to have Dr. Tony Bates, Research Associate, Contact North | Contact Nord participating and actively contributing to this - [Ateliers du REFAD 2019-2020 (Appel de candidatures)](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/09/ateliers-du-refad-2019-2020-appel-de-candidatures/) - Notez l'appel de candidatures pour le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada des ateliers de perfectionnement en éducation à distance. APPEL DE CANDIDATURES Sessions automne-hiver 2019-2020 * Date limite: vendredi 6 septembre Le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD; www.refad.ca) organise pour les sessions automne-hiver 2019-2020 des ateliers de perfectionnement en éducation à distance. - [Join us TODAY! A Behind the Scenes Look at Online Courses](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/08/join-us-today-a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-online-courses/) - This webinar may be of interest to some CANeLearn members. At Dotto Tech we have many projects up our sleeves. We are always working on content, videos, productivity reviews, and of course online courses! Come take a peek! We will offer you a behind the scenes look at our system for planning and launching a - [SK IT Summit 2019 - Canadian eLearning RoundUp: Leadership Perspectives](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/07/sk-it-summit-2019-canadian-elearning-roundup-leadership-perspectives/) - Earlier today our CEO, Randy Labonte, gave a presentation to the Saskatchewan IT Summit 2019 in Saskatoon, SK. The session was entitled "Canadian eLearning RoundUp: Leadership Perspectives" and we have captured the live stream of the presentation below. If you are interested in the images from the Saskatchewan IT Summit 2019, we have also captured - [L’organisme ontarien d’apprentissage en ligne Contact Nord tiendra son congrès annuel du 8 au 10 octobre 2019, à Toronto](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/06/lorganisme-ontarien-dapprentissage-en-ligne-contact-nord-tiendra-son-congres-annuel-du-8-au-10-octobre-2019-a-toronto/) - Un élément de la newsletter REFAD. L’événement, intitulé cette année L’enseignement et l’apprentissage à l’ère numérique, vise à rassembler des praticiens, des enseignants, des chercheurs, des professionnels de technologies éducatives, des consultants, des responsables des politiques, des décideurs universitaires et des chefs de file du secteur des technologies éducatives. Le communiqué via le Consortium d'animation - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/04/follow-our-twitter-feed-20/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [A Personal Invitation From Dr. Tony Bates To Attend Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/05/02/a-personal-invitation-from-dr-tony-bates-to-attend-online-learning-2019/) - Dr. Bates presented at the CANeLearn Symposium a couple of years ago. Today he is inviting us to attending this adult-focused conference in Toronto this summer. April 25, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Dr. Tony Bates Research Associate Contact North | Contact Nord Join Me at ONLINE LEARNING 2019! I am delighted to be participating in ONLINE - [April 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/30/apr19/) - 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 - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/27/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-24/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [DLAC 2020: Save the Date!](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/26/dlac-2020-save-the-date/) - As you have noticed from this space, CANeLearn were active supporters of the inaugural DLAC and we encourage our readers to consider next year's conference. View this email in your browser Save the Date! The inaugural DLAC was so good we've decided to do it again! DLAC 2020 will again be at the Hyatt Regency - [BlendED 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/25/blended-2019/) - CANeLearn encourages its members and readers of this space to consider submitting a proposal to and/or attending this conference. We are pleased to announce blendED 2019: Alberta’s Blended and Online Symposium. Mark your calendars, and save the date! October 23-25, 2019 Radisson Edmonton South Edmonton, Alberta The blendEd Symposium is organized by a volunteer group of - [BC DL Symposium 2019 - Demo Slam](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/24/bc-dl-symposium-2019-demo-slam/) - The final session at the April 2019 Digital Learning Symposium in Vancouver BC featuring 3-minute demonstrations of cool tech to teachers to use in their classrooms. Featuring EdTech Team, Microsoft, and Canvas. Note that you can access images from the event in one of our photo albums on Facebook. - [BC DL Symposium 2019 - Tuesday Keynote: Catherine Zeisner](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/23/bc-dl-symposium-2019-tuesday-keynote-catherine-zeisner/) - April 2019 Digital Learning Symposium closing keynote: Class of 2030 Note that you can access images from the event in one of our photo albums on Facebook. - [BC DL Symposium 2019 - Sunday Keynote: George Barcenas](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/22/bc-dl-symposium-2019-sunday-keynote-george-barcenas/) - April 2019 Digital Learning Symposium keynote. My name is “Jorge” is about embracing who we are and look at the struggles we have in teaching as chances to grow. Come watch, listen and finally embrace “Who we are” all the while using technology as our common language. Note that you can access images from - [Speak Up 2018-19 NEWS!](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/21/speak-up-2018-19-news/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in this annual survey. April Speak Up News! We are excited to share exciting Speak Up news during the month of April.There is still time to participate! Speak Up is open until the end of the academic year. First round student winner for the 2018-19 Speak - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/20/like-our-facebook-page-19/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [In The News... The Ottawa Citizen: Ontario is poised to require every high school student take four online courses. What does it mean?](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/19/in-the-news-the-ottawa-citizen-ontario-is-poised-to-require-every-high-school-student-take-four-online-courses-what-does-it-mean/) - Last month, CANeLearn CEO Randy LaBonte and State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada partner-researcher Michael Barbour were interviewed for a piece that appeared in The Ottawa Citizen. You can view the original article at: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/ontario-is-poised-to-require-every-high-school-student-take-four-online-courses-what-does-it-mean Ontario is poised to require every high school student take four online courses. What does it mean? JOANNE LAUCIUS - [In The News... The Agenda with Steve Paikin: How to Learn Online](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/19/in-the-news-the-agenda-with-steve-paikin-how-to-learn-online/) - CANeLearn's CEO, Randy LaBonte, was featured on "The Agenda with Steve Paikin" in a segment entitled "How to Learn Online." We have uploaded the segment to our YouTube channel to allow the organization to appropriately archive it. Below we have embedded the version provided by "The Agenda with Steve Paikin" through their YouTube channel. - [[REPOST] Ontario: e-Learning Graduation Requirement - Student Success](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/17/repost-ontario-e-learning-graduation-requirement-student-success/) - This entry was originally posted at https://k12sotn.ca/bloghttps://k12sotn.ca/blog/ontario-e-learning-graduation-requirement-student-success//ontario-modernizing-classrooms/ As was described earlier this week, 0n 15 March 2019 the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You - Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. Today, we wanted to examine the e-learning graduation requirement in greater detail. As a reminder, the proposal calls for: Secondary students will - [[REPOST] Ontario: e-Learning Graduation Requirement - Scalability](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/17/repost-ontario-e-learning-graduation-requirement-scalability/) - This entry was originally posted at https://k12sotn.ca/blog/ontario-e-learning-graduation-requirement-scalability/ As was described earlier this week, 0n 15 March 2019 the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You - Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. Today, we wanted to examine the e-learning graduation requirement in greater detail. As a reminder, the proposal calls for: Secondary students will - [[REPOST] Ontario: Centralized e-Learning Program](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/16/repost-ontario-centralized-e-learning-program/) - This entry was originally posted at https://k12sotn.ca/blog/ontario-centralized-e-learning-program/ As was described yesterday, 0n 15 March 2019 the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You - Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. Today, we wanted to examine the centralization of the e-learning program. As a reminder, the proposal calls for: Starting in 2020-21, the government will - [[REPOST] Ontario: Modernizing Classrooms](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/16/repost-ontario-modernizing-classrooms/) - This entry was originally posted at https://k12sotn.ca/blog/ontario-modernizing-classrooms/ On 15 March 2019, the Government of Ontario announced the Education that Works for You - Modernizing Classrooms proposed policy. From an e-learning perspective, the proposal calls for: E-learning The government is committed to modernizing education and supporting students and families in innovative ways that enhance their success. - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/13/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-19/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Stay Connected To Digital Learning Day All Year Long!](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/12/stay-connected-to-digital-learning-day-all-year-long/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in Digital Learning Day. Stay Connected to Digital Learning Day All Year Long! Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2019 has come and gone, but we at the Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) will be sharing tools and resources between now and DLDay 2020 to help you stay - [Thanks For Attending DLAC](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/11/thanks-for-attending-dlac/) - A final item from the Digital Learning Annual Conference that several CANeLearn representatives attended and presented at. View Online It was great seeing you at DLAC! Thank you for joining us last week in Austin. It was nice connecting with you while exploring how to transform unique online learning programs to better serve K–12 students. We hope you - [[Republication] Publication du dixième rapport sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/10/republication-publication-du-dixieme-rapport-sur-la-situation-nationale-du-e-learning-en-m-12-au-canada/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. Cette édition du rapport annuel sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M à 12 au Canada marque la 10e édition du rapport et - [Étude sur les stratégies pour accroître l’interactivité des cours en ligne – design et mise en œuvre](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/08/etude-sur-les-strategies-pour-accroitre-linteractivite-des-cours-en-ligne-design-et-mise-en-oeuvre/) - Cette étude sur la conception efficace de cours en ligne pourrait intéresser les membres francophones de CANeLearn. This study into effective online course design may be of interest to French-language CANeLearn members. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca ÉTUDE SUR LES STRATÉGIES POUR ACCROÎTRE L’INTERACTIVITÉ DES COURS EN LIGNE (DESIGN ET MISE EN - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/06/follow-our-twitter-feed-19/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [DLAC 2019 - State Of The Nation: K-12 e-Learning In Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/04/dlac-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - More blogging from the Digital Learning Annual Conference... Again on Tuesday our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada partnered research team also presented a poster session focused on the annual report. Poster State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada 4:30 PM–6:30 PM Apr 2, 2019 Zilker Foyer Description This panel examines K-12 - [[REPOST] DLAC 2019 - Funding And Resourcing Of Digital Learning In Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/04/dlac-2019-funding-and-resourcing-of-digital-learning-in-canada/) - Continuing the blogging from the Digital Learning Annual Conference... On Tuesday our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada partnered research team also presented a contributed talk that was given by lead researcher - Michael Barbour - on a recent special report: Contributed Talk Funding and Resourcing of Digital Learning in Canada 10:45 AM–11:05 - [DLAC 2019 - Blending Assessment: Shifting Pen & Paper to the Digital World](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/03/dlac-2019-blending-assessment-shifting-pen-paper-to-the-digital-world/) - Continuing the blogging from the Digital Learning Annual Conference... On Tuesday, our CEO - Randy LaBonte presented the following session: Table Talk Blending Assessment: Shifting Pen & Paper to the Digital World 10:40 AM–11:20 AM Apr 3, 2019 Portion of Patio Description What are the issues and challenges faced when digital technology replaces traditional pen - [DLAC 2019 - Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Cross-Canada Program Spotlight On Models Of Online And Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/02/dlac-2019-canadian-e-learning-roundup-cross-canada-program-spotlight-on-models-of-online-and-blended-learning/) - Our team has been attending the Digital Learning Annual Conference over the past couple of days. Today, our CEO - Randy LaBonte, State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada lead researcher - Michael Barbour, Chair of the Board - Michael Canuel, and Verena Roberts presented the following session: Contributed Talk Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Cross-Canada - [Navigating DLAC](https://canelearn.net/2019/04/01/navigating-dlac/) - A reminder that CANeLearn CEO, Randy LaBonte, and the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada lead researcher, Michael Barbour, are both active presenters at this conference over the next few days. View this email in your browser DLAC IS HERE! We are putting the finishing touches on the fast-paced DLAC program! Because DLAC - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/30/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-23/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Fin des ateliers à distance du REFAD pour 2018-2019...](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/28/fin-des-ateliers-a-distance-du-refad-pour-2018-2019/) - Bien que cet atelier et l'enregistrement se concentrent sur les populations adultes, certains lecteurs pourraient en être intéressés. While this workshop and the recording are focused on adult populations, this may be of interest to some of our members. ***** Fin des ateliers à distance du REFAD pour 2018-2019 ***** * En plus de l'atelier - [DLAC Is A Week Away!](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/26/dlac-is-a-week-away/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadians involved in e-learning programs to consider attending this US-based conference. Our CEO, Randy LaBonte, will have several sessions at the conference. View this email in your browser DLAC is one week away! We know that quite a few people who are planning to join us aren’t yet registered, and others - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/22/like-our-facebook-page-18/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Colloque Complet ! / Pratiques Inspirantes Ou Innovantes En Formation À Distance](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/21/colloque-complet-pratiques-inspirantes-ou-innovantes-en-formation-a-distance/) - Un événement qui pourrait intéresser mes lecteurs francophones. An event that may be of interest to my Francophone readers. ** Le colloque en présentiel est présentement complet, mais la Webdiffusion sans frais est toujours disponible. Pour inscription: refad@sympatico.ca ** ------------------------------------- Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance COLLOQUE DU REFAD – 23 et 24 mai 2019 - [SITE 2019: K-12 Distance and Online Learning Services Provided to Minority Language Students in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/20/site-2019-k-12-distance-and-online-learning-services-provided-to-minority-language-students-in-canada/) - Earlier today, Michael Barbour presented on behalf of himself and Randy LaBonte at the 2019 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education conference. Their session was described as: K-12 Distance and Online Learning Services Provided to Minority Language Students in Canada ID: 54064Type: Full Paper Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn), Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University California, United - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada (2018) -- Print-on-Demand](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/18/repost-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-print-on-demand/) - We noticed that our CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this to their blog last week, and we wanted to re-post it here today. State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada (2018) Authored by lead researcher Michael K. Barbour, this report is published by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn). Since - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/16/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-18/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [March 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/14/mar19/) - 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. This issue highlights some, brings - [Reminder - Register Now For Online Learning 2019 / Rappel - Inscrivez-Vous Maintenant À Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/13/reminder-register-now-for-online-learning-2019-rappel-inscrivez-vous-maintenant-a-online-learning-2019-2/) - We wanted to remind our members and followers of this Toronto-based conference in the Fall. March 13, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit JOIN US AT THE 2019 GLOBAL SUMMIT & EDTECH EXPO - TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL AGE ONLINE LEARNING 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo - Teaching & Learning in - [[REPOST] CIDER 2019 – State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/12/repost-cider-2019-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - We wanted to repost the recording of this webinar from last week. Note that the recording has also been added to the CANeLearn YouTube channel at https://athabascau.adobeconnect.com/pu2fqgcat47x/ March 6, 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn)The 2018 issue of the State of - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/10/follow-our-twitter-feed-18/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Colloque REFAD 23 Et 24 Mai 2019 / Pratiques Inspirantes Ou Innovantes En Formation À Distance](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/08/colloque-refad-23-et-24-mai-2019-pratiques-inspirantes-ou-innovantes-en-formation-a-distance-3/) - Une conférence qui pourrait intéresser nos lecteurs francophones. A conference that may be of interest to our French-language readers. Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance COLLOQUE DU REFAD – 23 et 24 mai 2019 Hôtel Bonaventure / Montréal (Québec) www.refad.ca/colloque_2019.htmlVous êtes invités à profiter des rabais pour les personnes qui s'inscrivent avant le - [Speak Up 2018-19 Data Now Available!](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/07/speak-up-2018-19-data-now-available/) - CANeLearn encouraged K-12 e-learning programs to participate in this survey. For those that did, the data is available. For those that didn't, check out the results and know that you could obtain your own school or program level data next year if you participate. Your Speak Up data is in! We are excited to release - [[REPOST] Final Reminder: Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/06/repost-final-reminder-canadian-initiative-for-distance-education-research-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - We wanted to repost this final reminder of a webinar later this morning. Our next session March 6, 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2018 issue of the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report marks its - [Agenda and Early Bird Tickets Available: Join us in Toronto this summer at the Canadian eLearning Conference](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/05/agenda-and-early-bird-tickets-available-join-us-in-toronto-this-summer-at-the-canadian-elearning-conference/) - CANeLearn members may be interested in this Toronto-based conference this summer. We are extremely excited about this year's 10th ANNIVERSARY event and hope have you join us. Highlights Full Conference Agenda and Workshops Now Posted Keynote: Connie Malamed, "The eLearning Coach" More concurrent sessions than ever before Speakers from across North America Registration now open - [CIDER Session March 6 @ 11-12 MT - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/04/cider-session-march-6-11-12-mt-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - We received this announcement from the Canadian Institute of Distance Education Research (CIDER) a few days ago. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to an upcoming session in the 2018-19 CIDER Sessions series on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. This free, online session will feature Michael Barbour and - [Invitation 7 mars - Stratégies pour accroître l’interactivité des cours en ligne (design et mise en œuvre)](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/03/invitation-7-mars-strategies-pour-accroitre-linteractivite-des-cours-en-ligne-design-et-mise-en-oeuvre-2/) - Nos lecteurs de langue française devraient prendre note de ce prochain cours en ligne. Our French language readers should take note of this up-coming webinar. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 7 mars Stratégies pour accroître l’interactivité des cours en ligne (design et mise - [[REPOST] Reminder: Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/02/repost-reminder-canadian-initiative-for-distance-education-research-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - We wanted to repost this reminder of an up-coming webinar. Our next session March 6, 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2018 issue of the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report marks its 11th year, and - [Appel de propositions Sommet Contact Nord 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/03/01/appel-de-propositions-sommet-contact-nord-2019/) - Notez cet article de nos collègues de REFAD. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca Appel de propositions Sommet Contact Nord 2019 et autres nouvelles... Appel de propositions L’enseignement et l’apprentissage à l’ère numérique L’appel de propositions pour ONLINE LEARNING 2019 : le Sommet mondial et Expo EdTech – L’enseignement et l’apprentissage à l’ère - [DL Symposium 2019 - Vancouver](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/28/dlsymposium19/) - 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 Today Start Your Experience Off - [February 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/28/feb19/) - 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 spring PD events with upcoming registrations - [Thursday is Digital Learning Day! Are You Ready?](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/26/thursday-is-digital-learning-day-are-you-ready/) - There are more than a dozen Canadian events on the map... Is your's there? CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in Digital Learning Day and to post their activities to the DLD website. Thursday is Digital Learning Day! Are You Ready? The countdown to Digital Learning Day (DLDay) is on! Are you - [DLAC Poster Sessions Expanded- Act Now To Join!](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/25/dlac-poster-sessions-expanded-act-now-to-join/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to attend and participate in this US-based conference. View this email in your browser Want to present at DLAC?! Then you're in luck--if you move quickly!! We have received so much interest in our poster sessions that we decided to expand them. If you missed the proposal deadline, - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/24/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-22/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Invitation To Submit To The Call For Proposals For Online Learning 2019, October 8-10, 2019 – Toronto, Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/23/invitation-to-submit-to-the-call-for-proposals-for-online-learning-2019-october-8-10-2019-toronto-ontario/) - This Toronto-based conference may be of interest to CANeLearn members. February 21, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Dear Michael, I am pleased to invite you and your colleagues to actively contribute to ONLINE LEARNING 2019, a global event hosted by Contact North | Contact Nord, by submitting to the Call for Proposals. The closing date for submissions is Friday, - [One Week Until Digital Learning Day! Help Us Reach New Goal of 1,500 #DLDay Events](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/22/one-week-until-digital-learning-day-help-us-reach-new-goal-of-1500-dlday-events/) - We received this yesterday, so there are now only six days left before Digital Learning Day. CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in Digital Learning Day and to post their activities to the DLD website. Digital Learning Day Is One Week Away Help Us Reach New Goal of 1,500 #DLDay Events! Only - [Report: Tracking Online and Digital Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/21/report-tracking-online-and-digital-learning-in-canada/) - This post-secondary report was released this past month and may be of interest to CANeLearn members. Toronto: Growth in online learning continues in Canadian universities, colleges, and CEGEPs offering flexible access to post-secondary courses and programs throughout the country, according to a recent report released by the Canadian Digital Learning and Research Association. The results of the - [[REPOST] Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research (CIDER) Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/20/repost-canadian-initiative-for-distance-education-research-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - We wanted to repost this notice of an up-coming webinar. Our next session March 6, 2019 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2018 issue of the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report marks its 11th year, and - [Look Who's Presenting At DLAC!](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/18/look-whos-presenting-at-dlac/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage those involved in Canadian e-learning programs to consider attending this conference. View this email in your browser We're getting excited about presentations @ DLAC! Are you wondering who is presenting at DLAC and what discussions they will be leading? If so, we have an updated conference agenda listing the presentations and speakers. - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/17/like-our-facebook-page-17/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Less Than Two Weeks Until Digital Learning Day! Is Your Event on the Map?](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/16/less-than-two-weeks-until-digital-learning-day-is-your-event-on-the-map/) - This showed up in our inbox late last week. So in these final days before the DLD event, CANeLearn encourages Canadian e-learning programs to participate and get your events added to the Digital Learning Day map. Two Weeks Until Digital Learning Day! Is Your Event on the Map? Digital Learning Day 2019 is two weeks - [Invitation 7 Mars - Stratégies Pour Accroître L’Interactivité Des Cours En Ligne (Design Et Mise En Œuvre)](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/15/invitation-7-mars-strategies-pour-accroitre-linteractivite-des-cours-en-ligne-design-et-mise-en-oeuvre/) - Mes lecteurs de langue française devraient prendre note de ce prochain cours en ligne. My French language readers should take note of this up-coming webinar. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 7 mars Stratégies pour accroître l’interactivité des cours en ligne (design et mise - [Celebrate Digital Learning Day 2019 With Us! Register For DLDay Webinars](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/14/celebrate-digital-learning-day-2019-with-us-register-for-dlday-webinars/) - Note these up-coming webinars associated with Digital Learning Day. CANeLearn encourages Canadian e-learning programs to participate and host their own events. Celebrate Digital Learning Day 2019 With Us! Register for DLDay Webinars Tune in on Thursday, February 28, Digital Learning Day 2019, to partake in these live webinars hosted by the Alliance for Excellent Education - [April Digital Learning Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/13/dlsymp19/) - Join us 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 Today Start Your - [Colloque REFAD 23 Et 24 Mai 2019 / Pratiques Inspirantes Ou Innovantes En Formation À Distance](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/13/colloque-refad-23-et-24-mai-2019-pratiques-inspirantes-ou-innovantes-en-formation-a-distance-2/) - Une conférence qui pourrait intéresser nos membres francophones. A conference that may be of interest to our French-language members. Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance COLLOQUE DU REFAD – 23 et 24 mai 2019 Hôtel Bonaventure / Montréal (Québec) www.refad.ca/colloque_2019.htmlVous êtes invités à profiter des rabais pour les personnes qui s'inscrivent avant le - [Announcing Our Opening Plenary Speakers At DLAC!](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/12/announcing-our-opening-plenary-speakers-at-dlac/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage those involved in Canadian e-learning programs to consider attending this conference. View this email in your browser We are thrilled to announce our opening plenary speakers: Alexandra Griffith and Heather Hiebsch! At this point you’re probably thinking: “That’s great! Uh, wait, who?” Stick with me while I explain why they are - [Reminder - Register Now For Online Learning 2019 / Rappel - Inscrivez-Vous Maintenant À Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/11/reminder-register-now-for-online-learning-2019-rappel-inscrivez-vous-maintenant-a-online-learning-2019/) - CANeLearn members should note this up-coming online learning conference in Toronto this fall. Les membres de CANeLearn devraient prendre note de cette conférence d’apprentissage en ligne qui se tiendra à Toronto cet automne. January 30, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit JOIN US AT THE 2019 GLOBAL SUMMIT & EDTECH EXPO - TEACHING - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/10/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-17/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [See Who’s Presenting At DLAC!](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/08/see-whos-presenting-at-dlac/) - Note that CANeLearn CEO Randy LaBonte, as well as the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada lead researcher Michael Barbour, are both presenting and leading panels at the Digital Learning Annual Conference. CANeLearn encourages those involved with K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs in Canada to attend. View this email in your browser - [Speak Up Is Shaking Things Up! No More Limited Participation Windows Or Deadlines And Much More!](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/07/speak-up-is-shaking-things-up-no-more-limited-participation-windows-or-deadlines-and-much-more/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in this survey. Speak Up News, January 30, 2019 The Project Tomorrow team is excited to share big news with you regarding the future of Speak Up! Speak Up is the research tool districts use to learn what students, educators, parents, and the community have to - [Alberta Education: Online Learning Guides](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/06/alberta-education-online-learning-guides/) - A week or two ago the folks at Alberta Education announced that they were releasing a series of new online learning guides that people in other jurisdictions might find useful. Online Learning Guides Two new online learning guides are now available. One will help students and families decide if online learning is the right choice, - [Register Now For Online Learning 2019 / Inscrivez-Vous Maintenant À Online Learning 2019](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/05/register-now-for-online-learning-2019-inscrivez-vous-maintenant-a-online-learning-2019/) - CANeLearn members should note this up-coming online learning conference in Toronto this fall. Les membres de CANeLearn devraient prendre note de cette conférence d’apprentissage en ligne qui se tiendra à Toronto cet automne. January 16, 2019 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit JOIN US AT THE 2019 GLOBAL SUMMIT & EDTECH EXPO - TEACHING - [BC DL Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/04/bc-dl-symposium/) - 2019 Digital Learning Symposium Fostering Inquiry: Personal Learning in Digital Environments April 7 – 9, 2019 —Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre https://canelearn.net/symposium19/ Partnering with EdTechTeam & Microsoft Education! Pre-Summit skills – Coding, GSuite, O365, & more Pre-Summit program: http://bit.ly/2019DLpre-summit Main program: https://2019dlsymposium.sched.com/ https://canelearn.net/symposium19/ Program at: https://2019dlsymposium.sched.com/ - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/03/follow-our-twitter-feed-17/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Ateliers Du REFAD (Hiver 2019)](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/02/ateliers-du-refad-hiver-2019-2/) - Certains webinaires cet hiver pourraient intéresser certains de nos membres. Some webinars this winter that may be of interest to some of our members. Ateliers de perfectionnement à distance du REFAD de février et mars 2019 Pour le début de 2019, le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD;www.refad.ca) offre six ateliers de perfectionnement - [Invitation 7 février - Formation et soutien aux enseignants et formateurs en FAD](https://canelearn.net/2019/02/01/invitation-7-fevrier-formation-et-soutien-aux-enseignants-et-formateurs-en-fad-2/) - Notez ce webinaire à venir qui présente des données provenant de plusieurs écoles secondaires. Note this upcoming webinar that presents data from several high schools. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 7 février - Rappel - Formation et soutien aux enseignants et formateurs en - [Mini-Sondage REFAD # 5](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/31/mini-sondage-refad-5/) - CANeLearn encourage les programmes d'apprentissage à distance, en ligne et / ou mixtes de la maternelle à la 12e année pour répondre à ce sondage et contribuer à cette exploration de valeur. CANeLearn encourages K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs to complete this survey and contribute to this valuable exploration. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez - [[REPOST] Eleventh Annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Report Released](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/30/repost-eleventh-annual-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-report-released/) - On Monday our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. Over the past three weeks we have been providing some of the initial sections of the eleventh annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report through this blogging medium. Today, the researchers for the project released the 2018 version - [Digital Learning Day Countdown Is On! One Month To Go](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/29/digital-learning-day-countdown-is-on-one-month-to-go-2/) - CANeLearn encourages K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs in Canada to participate in Digital Learning Day. Below is a notice that we received yesterday. Digital Learning Day Countdown Is On! One Month to Go Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2019 is February 28. With one month to go, make sure to cross some items off - [[REPOST] 2018 National Overview: Level of K-12 E-Learning Activity](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/28/repost-2018-national-overview-level-of-k-12-e-learning-activity/) - Last week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. The total K-12 population in Canada for 2017-18 was approximately 5.2 million students. Based on actual and estimated enrollment data, the number of students engaged in K-12 e-learning was 927,393 or 17.8% of the overall K-12 student population - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/27/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-21/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [[REPOST] 2018 National Overview: Nature of K-12 E-Learning Regulation](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/26/repost-2018-national-overview-nature-of-k-12-e-learning-regulation/) - Earlier this week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. There have been no major changes in the nature of regulation governing K-12 distance and online learning. Table 1. Summary of the K-12 distance and online learning regulation by jurisdiction Legislation Policy Handbook Agreements Memorandum of Understanding - [DLAC early bird registration until Friday; agenda now available!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/25/dlac-early-bird-registration-until-friday-agenda-now-available/) - Please note that the early bird deadline for this conference ends today. CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadians involved in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning to consider attending. View this email in your browser The Digital Learning Annual Conference early bird registration rate ends Friday! If you haven't booked your spot already, register here to receive $100 off - [[REPOST] 2018 National Overview: Types of Programs](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/24/repost-2018-national-overview-types-of-programs/) - Last week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. Eleven years following the publication of the first State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report, there continues to be a great deal of consistency in types of K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs that exist - [January 2019 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/23/jan19/) - Welcome to January CANeLearn News. Long gone are the thoughts for many of us of the warm waters of a vacation. If you were lucky enough to be somewhere similar pinch yourself! This newsletter, the first for 2019, highlights several events of interest, links to news and announcements, along with a short list of research and articles - [Invitation 7 février - Formation et soutien aux enseignants et formateurs en FAD](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/23/invitation-7-fevrier-formation-et-soutien-aux-enseignants-et-formateurs-en-fad/) - Notez ce webinaire à venir qui présente des données provenant de plusieurs écoles secondaires. Note this upcoming webinar that presents data from several high schools. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 7 février Formation et soutien aux enseignants et formateurs en formation à distance - [[REPOST] 2018 State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada – Project Update](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/22/repost-2018-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-project-update/) - Last week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. The 2018 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report has been submitted to the publisher and should be released sometime this month. The English language version is also being translated into French, and that version should be - [[REPOST] Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/21/repost-congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-2/) - Last week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. One of our researchers received this from one of his open scholarship networks. Your publication has a new achievement: Technical report: Snapshot State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/20/like-our-facebook-page-16/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Sommet du développement professionnel en éducation et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/19/sommet-du-developpement-professionnel-en-education-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Quelques articles du bulletin du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada qui pourraient intéresser nos lecteurs. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca Sommet du développement professionnel en éducation et autres nouvelles... 2e Sommet du développement professionnel en éducation au Québec Les 25 et 26 mars 2019 à Saint-Hyacinthe, les intervenants en éducation - [[REPOST] Virtual High School - Discover How VHS Is Adding Value To Their Students' Education](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/18/repost-virtual-high-school-discover-how-vhs-is-adding-value-to-their-students-education/) - We wanted to share this item from the D2L website that features a CANeLearn member and State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada sponsor. Virtual High School Discover how VHS is adding value to their students' education Virtual High School Leverages K12 LMS to Deliver Unique Learning Experience. VHS uses Brightspace to better engage with students to - [Speak Up Appreciation Week STARTS TODAY-1/18!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/17/speak-up-appreciation-week-starts-today-1-18/) - CANeLearn encourages K-12 e-learning programs in Canada to participate in the Speak Up survey. Speak Up News, January 11, 2019 Schools across the country are taking full advantage of the free research tool to gather insights from their stakeholders. If you haven't started yet, there is still plenty of time! As we get closer to the - [BC K-12 Funding Review: Implications for Online Programs](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/16/bcfundingreview/) - In February 2018 the BC Ministry of Education appointed a seven-member panel to review and provide recommendations for changes to the funding model for public K-12 education in the province. The panel’s report to the Ministry, released in December 2018 and published on the government website, has implications for how online learning (distributed learning) programs - [[REPOST] Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/15/repost-congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone/) - Last week our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. One of our researchers received this from one of his open scholarship networks. Your publication has a new achievement: An overview of elearning organizations and practices in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Imprint. See our Privacy - [OER Free Conference](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/14/oer-free-conference/) - We encourage all those interested in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning to consider attending this free, online conference. OpenCon19 K-12 Athabasca http://bolt.athabascau.ca/index.php/k12_opencon_2019/ A virtual, free K-12 Open Educational Resources Teacher PD Offering January 25, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST Theme: “Stories of Change: Curriculum, Teaching & Open Educational Resources” Follow on Twitter: - [Join Me For A Special Sunday Webinar - Digital Course Creation!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/13/join-me-for-a-special-sunday-webinar-digital-course-creation/) - We apologize for the lateness in posting this, but it just came across our electronic desk. CANeLearn members may be interested in this session. Just a quick last minute invite. If you are interested in learning how to create and deliver Digital Courses, join me today for a unique webinar! Amy Porterfield joined me last - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/12/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-16/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [[REPOST] You Have One More Citation Of Your Research](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/11/repost-you-have-one-more-citation-of-your-research/) - Earlier this week, our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers posted this item to their blog. One of our researchers received this open scholarship notice. Michael, we found one more citation of your research State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada View citing research ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany. See - [DLAC Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/10/dlac-early-bird-pricing-ending-soon/) - We continue to encourage Canadian involved in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning to attend this US-based conference, and pay note to this up-coming deadline. View this email in your browser DLAC Early Bird Registration Ending Soon! Don't miss out on an easy discount! The Digital Learning Annual Conference Early Bird Registration is listed at - [Colloque REFAD 23 et 24 mai 2019 / Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/09/colloque-refad-23-et-24-mai-2019-pratiques-inspirantes-ou-innovantes-en-formation-a-distance/) - Une conférence qui pourrait intéresser nos membres francophones. A conference that may be of interest to our French-language members. Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance COLLOQUE DU REFAD – 23 et 24 mai 2019 Hôtel Bonaventure / Montréal (Québec) www.refad.ca/colloque_2019.html Vous êtes invités à profiter des rabais pour les personnes qui s'inscrivent avant - [ATA Report - Online Learning Initiatives In Alberta Schools](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/08/ata-report-online-learning-initiatives-in-alberta-schools/) - We received notice of this report a while back (like late October or early November), but in searching through our archives we neglected to post it at the time. This is a report written by Terry Anderson (Professor Emeritus at Athabasca University and former Canada Research Chair in Distance Education) and Don McPherson (retired teacher - [Happy New Year From DLAC!](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/04/happy-new-year-from-dlac/) - There is a growing Canadian interest in this US-based digital learning conference, and CANeLearn encourages its readership to consider attending. View this email in your browser New Year. New Conference. New You. We are welcoming in the new year with continued planning for the new Digital Learning Annual Conference! DLAC could be your first step in making - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2019/01/03/follow-our-twitter-feed-16/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Atelier sans frais ACCP 19 février / Conception pédagogique et recherche](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/28/atelier-sans-frais-accp-19-fevrier-conception-pedagogique-et-recherche/) - Certains webinaires cet hiver pourraient intéresser certains de nos membres. Some webinars this winter that may be of interest to some of our members. ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES CONCEPTRICES ET DES CONCEPTEURS PÉDAGOGIQUES (ACCP http://accp-caid.org/fr) Atelier - Conception pédagogique et recherche– partie II Thème 1 – Faire du neuf avec du vieux : Les tendances en pédagogie et en - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/21/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-20/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Check Digital Learning Day Off Your Holiday To-Do List!](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/19/check-digital-learning-day-off-your-holiday-to-do-list/) - We encourage all Canadian e-learning programs to participate in this initiative. Check Digital Learning Day Off Your Holiday To-Do List! Before the school doors close for the holidays, check another item off your to-do list by marking your spot on the Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2019 event map! Will you be joining in the annual - [December 2018 Newletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/18/dec18/) - The CANeLearn board wishes you a safe and happy holiday break. Our December newsletter provides event updates, news, and a curated list of research and articles for your winter respite, beach-bound, hill-bound, or home-bound! We continue to ask you to add your voice to our news, blog, Twitter feed, and Facebook page, and we invite you to - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/14/like-our-facebook-page-15/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/09/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-15/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/08/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-7/) - Last week we noticed that the researchers over at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada posted this item from one of their open scholarship networks (and we are re-posting it here). Nice work! Your technical report reached 50 reads Achieved on Nov 24, 2018 Technical report: State of the nation study: K-12 e-learning in - [LAST CALL For Speakers for the 2019 Canadian eLearning Conference](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/07/last-call-for-speakers-for-the-2019-canadian-elearning-conference/) - CANeLearn members may be interested in this summer conference. Note that the call for proposals is due today. Canadian eLearning Conference July 18 - 19, 2019 Call for Proposals closes at midnight tonight, December 7th CALL FOR PROPOSALS Call-For-Speakers for concurrent sessions is open until December 7, 2018 and Show-and-Share Presenters is open until April 1, 2019 Your work - [The Wait Is Over. The Digital Learning Day 2019 Map Is Live!](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/06/the-wait-is-over-the-digital-learning-day-2019-map-is-live/) - CANeLearn encourages K-12 distance, online and/or blended learning programs across Canada to participate in the Digital Learning Day. The Wait Is Over. The Digital Learning Day 2019 Map Is Live! The official Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2019 map is live and running! Now it's your turn to add your DLDay 2019 celebration to mark your - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/05/follow-our-twitter-feed-15/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [2019 Call for Speakers - Proposals Due this Friday](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/04/2019-call-for-speakers-proposals-due-this-friday/) - CANeLearn members may be interested in this summer conference. Note that the call for proposals is due this Friday. Canadian eLearning Conference July 18 - 19, 2019 We want to learn from you. CALL FOR PROPOSALS Call-For-Speakers for concurrent sessions is open until December 7, 2018. and Show-and-Share Presenters is open until April 1, 2019. Your work is worth - [Mini-Sondage REFAD # 4](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/03/mini-sondage-refad-4/) - CANeLearn encourage les programmes d'apprentissage à distance, en ligne et / ou mixtes de la maternelle à la 12e année pour répondre à ce sondage et contribuer à cette exploration de valeur. CANeLearn encourages K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs to complete this survey and contribute to this valuable exploration. Ce message s'affiche - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/12/01/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-6/) - Earlier this week we noticed that the researchers over at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada posted this item from one of their open scholarship networks (and we are re-posting it here). You have a new achievement View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany.Imprint. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The - [November 2018 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/30/nov18/) - This newsletter provides event updates, links to several archives worth reviewing, news and announcements, along with a curated list of research and articles relevant to leaders and practitioners of blended and online learning. Also, this month we welcome Ramona Stillar from Light of Christ Catholic Schools to the CANeLearn Board of Directors. Ramona brings years of - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/29/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-19/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Digifest 2019 - Call for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/28/digifest-2019-call-for-proposals/) - An Ontario-based conference that may be of interest to CANeLearn members. Digifest is calling for proposals from educators, researchers, and industry professionals that are creating new tools and innovative solutions in education. Selected proposals will present at Digifest and showcase their work in the expo for the entire festival. Deadline for proposals: January 25, 2019 - [Rappel - Ateliers du REFAD (Hiver 2019)](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/27/rappel-ateliers-du-refad-hiver-2019/) - Certains webinaires cet hiver pourraient intéresser certains de nos membres. Some webinars this winter that may be of interest to some of our members. Ateliers de perfectionnement à distance du REFAD de février et mars 2019 Pour le début de 2019, le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD;www.refad.ca) offre six ateliers de perfectionnement - [Canadian eLearning Conference - 2019 Call For Speakers And Keynote Announcement](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/26/canadian-elearning-conference-2019-call-for-speakers-and-keynote-announcement/) - CANeLearn members may be interested in this summer conference. Note that the call for proposals is due in a couple of weeks. Canadian eLearning Conference July 18 - 19, 2019 We want to share a few announcements: Introducing our Keynote Speaker Call for Proposals: We want to learn from you New website The Canadian eLearning Conference - [DLAC Black Friday Deal](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/23/dlac-black-friday-deal/) - There is a growing Canadian interest in this US-based digital learning conference. While the charter schools item doesn't apply to the Canadian context, CANeLearn encourages its readership to submit proposals to the other two items. View this email in your browser The Digital Learning Annual Conference is offering a not-to-be-missed Black Friday Deal for all the digital - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/21/like-our-facebook-page-14/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [DLAC Targeted Presentations Invitation Nov 23-30](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/15/dlac-targeted-presentations-invitation-nov-23-30/) - There is a growing Canadian interest in this US-based digital learning conference. While the charter schools item doesn't apply to the Canadian context, CANeLearn encourages its readership to submit proposals to the other two items. View this email in your browser Call for targeted presentation submissions We are starting to review more than 150 proposals - [Dernier Rappel - Colloque REFAD 2019 - Appel De Propositions De Communications](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/14/dernier-rappel-colloque-refad-2019-appel-de-propositions-de-communications/) - Un appel à propositions pouvant intéresser nos membres francophones. A call for proposals that may be of interest to our French-language members. Colloque REFAD 2019 - Appel de propositions de communications - Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance 23 et 24 mai 2019 Hôtel Bonaventure / 900 de La Gauchetière Ouest Montréal (Québec)Date limite - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/12/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-14/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Ateliers du REFAD (Hiver 2019)](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/07/ateliers-du-refad-hiver-2019/) - Certains webinaires cet hiver pourraient intéresser certains de nos membres. Some webinars this winter that may be of interest to some of our members. Ateliers de perfectionnement à distance du REFAD de février et mars 2019 Pour le début de 2019, le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD;www.refad.ca) offre six ateliers de perfectionnement - [New Speak Up Tools! Join Our Webinar On 11/13 To Learn More - November 6, 2018 Speak Up](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/06/new-speak-up-tools-join-our-webinar-on-11-13-to-learn-more-november-6-2018-speak-up/) - CANeLearn continues to support the participation of Canadian e-learning programs in the annual Speak Up survey. Speak Up News, November 6, 2018 Does your district need a way to evaluate your mobile learning initiative? Are you looking for a better way to inform your teachers' professional learning programs? Speak Up is offering two NEW snapshot - [CIDER Session - Social affordances, social presence and sociable online learning environments: A study of the SIPS model in action](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/05/cider-session-social-affordances-social-presence-and-sociable-online-learning-environments-a-study-of-the-sips-model-in-action/) - There is a CIDER webinar later this week. While the session isn't specifically K-12 focused, we felt that the topic might be of interest to many of our membership Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our third session for the 2018-19 CIDER Sessions series on Wednesday, - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/03/follow-our-twitter-feed-14/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Appel à contributions - Guide de formation et de soutien aux enseignants et formateurs à distance](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/02/appel-a-contributions-guide-de-formation-et-de-soutien-aux-enseignants-et-formateurs-a-distance-2/) - REFAD est en train de créer un guide sur les stratégies pour soutenir les enseignants dans les zones reculées Nous encourageons tous les programmes d'apprentissage en ligne de la maternelle à la 12e année à contribuer à ce produit. REFAD is creating a guide on strategies to support teachers in remote areas. We encourage all - [State of the Nation Special Report: Funding and Resourcing of Distributed Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/11/01/state-of-the-nation-special-report-funding-and-resourcing-of-distributed-learning-in-canada/) - In addition to the annual reports, the State of the Nation research team also develop policy briefs. These reports represent research on topics related to K-12 e-learning in Canada beyond the content contained in the annual reports, and are released as separate documents. The second of these additional reports was released this past Friday. The executive - [October 2018 Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/31/oct18/) - Welcome to the October CANeLearn News As the month of October comes to a close, for CANeLearn so does a month of on-the-road PD and conference presentations. The October news is just a bit delayed but celebrates a lot of the great learning and curating that the month brought. Stay tuned to upcoming events including: CANeLearn - [Rappel - Invitation 8 novembre - Comment aider les étudiants ayant des besoins particuliers à poursuivre leurs études en FAD ?](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/30/rappel-invitation-8-novembre-comment-aider-les-etudiants-ayant-des-besoins-particuliers-a-poursuivre-leurs-etudes-en-fad/) - Nos lecteurs de langue française devraient prendre note de ce webinaire à venir. My French language readers should take note of this up-coming webinar. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 8 novembre - Rappel - Comment aider - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/29/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-18/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/23/like-our-facebook-page-13/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Final Reminder: State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2018 Data Collection: Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/22/final-reminder-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - We noticed that the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers are about to end their data collection for the 2018 report. Last week they posted this item on their blog. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association - [Colloque REFAD 2019 - Appel De Propositions De Communications](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/18/colloque-refad-2019-appel-de-propositions-de-communications-2/) - Un appel à propositions pouvant intéresser nos membres francophones. A call for proposals that may be of interest to our French-language members. Colloque REFAD 2019 - Appel de propositions de communications - Pratiques inspirantes ou innovantes en formation à distance 23 et 24 mai 2019 Hôtel Bonaventure / 900 de La Gauchetière Ouest Montréal (Québec)Date limite - [Speak Up Is Open! Learn More About The Free Tool Edu Leaders Use To Gather Feedback And Insights - October 15, 2018 Speak Up](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/17/speak-up-is-open-learn-more-about-the-free-tool-edu-leaders-use-to-gather-feedback-and-insights-october-15-2018-speak-up/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian K-12 online and blended learning programs to participate in this international study, which also provides direct benefits and data for participating programs. Speak Up News, October 15, 2018 Speak Up 2018-19 is open for the season! Join one of our webinars TODAY to learn about what's new this year! Also - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/16/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-13/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/16/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-5/) - Last week we noticed that the researchers over at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada posted this item from one of their open scholarship networks (and we are re-posting it here). Your publication has a new achievement: State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 - [Intelligence artificielle en éducation et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/12/intelligence-artificielle-en-education-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Une sélection d'articles de la maternelle à la 12e année du bulletin d'information REFAD de cette semaine. A selection of K-12 items from this week's REFAD newsletter. Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca Intelligence artificielle en éducation et autres nouvelles... 26 impacts positifs et potentiels de l'arrivée de l'intelligence artificielle en éducation Infographie - [Rappel - Invitation 18 octobre - Accueillir les étudiants en FAD: un travail d'équipe ?](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/11/rappel-invitation-18-octobre-accueillir-les-etudiants-en-fad-un-travail-dequipe/) - Assurez-vous de consulter ce webinaire la semaine prochaine. Be sure to check out this webinar next week. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 18 octobre - Rappel - Accueillir les étudiants en FAD: un travail d'équipe ? (rôle de l'institution et fonction tutorale). Le jeudi - [CIDER Session October 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/07/cider-session-october-2018/) - We encourage all CANeLearn members to attend this webinar on Wednesday focused on assessment in online learning. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our second session for the 2018-19 CIDER Sessions series on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. This free, online session will feature Dr. Dianne Conrad - [Certificats d'honneur du REFAD 2019](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/05/certificats-dhonneur-du-refad-2019/) - Y a-t-il quelqu'un que vous voudriez nommer dans la promotion de l'éducation à distance dans des régions éloignées? Is there someone involved in promoting distance education in remote areas that you would like to nominate? Ce message s'affiche mal? Affichez la version web. www.refad.ca ***** Certificats d'honneur du REFAD ***** DATE LIMITE DE PROPOSITIONS: 30 NOVEMBRE - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/04/follow-our-twitter-feed-13/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Appel à contributions - Guide de formation et de soutien aux enseignants et formateurs à distance](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/03/appel-a-contributions-guide-de-formation-et-de-soutien-aux-enseignants-et-formateurs-a-distance/) - Un rappel de cette opportunité. REFAD, en collaboration avec le CDÉACF, est en train de créer un guide sur les stratégies visant à accroître l’interactivité à distance. Nous encourageons tous les programmes d'apprentissage en ligne K-12 à contribuer à ce produit. A reminder of this opportunity. REFAD, in collaboration with CDÉACF, is creating a guide on - [Reminder: State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2018 Data Collection: Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/02/reminder-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-data-collection-individual-program-survey-2/) - We noticed that the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers are collecting data for the 2018 report. Last week they posted this item on their blog. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning - [Upcoming PD Events & Discounts](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/01/pdoct18/) - Upcoming PD Events & Discounts! Three October events, two in April & May, of interest to #CANeLearn network: blendED Alberta: October 10-12 -- Radisson Edmonton South Hotel 9th Canadian EdTech Innovation Summit: October 11 -- uToronto Mississauga 2018 BOLTT Toronto: October 25-26 -- Intercontinental Hotel, downtown Toronto 16th Annual Digital Learning Symposium: April 7-9 -- Delta Burnaby (Vancouver) 2019 BOLTT Ottawa: May 9-10 -- Delta Hotels Ottawa City - [9th Canadian EdTech Innovation Summit](https://canelearn.net/2018/10/01/9th-canadian-edtech-innovation-summit/) - CANeLearn continues to partner with MindShareLearning Technology on the Canadian EdTech Innovation Summit. If you are in the Toronto area, check it out. View this email in your browser September 28, 2018 Dear Thought Leader, I’m pleased to share our MindShare Report Top 10 News stories of the Week! The saga continues in the mainstream media around - [SOFAD - Journée annuelle d'échanges - 13 novembre 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/28/sofad-journee-annuelle-dechanges-13-novembre-2018/) - Cet article peut intéresser nos membres au Québec. SOFAD est le plus ancien programme d’enseignement secondaire à distance de la province. Merci à nos amis de REFAD pour les détails. Invitation à la Journée annuelle d'échanges entre les commissions scolaires et la SOFAD * Mardi 13 novembre 2018, de 8h30 à 15h30 *La SOFAD (http://sofad.qc.ca/) - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/27/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-17/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/26/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-4/) - Last week we noticed that the researchers over at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada posted this item from one of their open scholarship networks. Your publication has a new achievement: State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Imprint. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of - [blendED 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/25/blended-2018/) - Additional conference information can be found at http://www.blendedalberta.ca/ - [Ateliers du REFAD (Automne 2018)](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/24/ateliers-du-refad-automne-2018/) - Voir les prochains ateliers de REFAD. See some up-coming workshops from REFAD. Ateliers de perfectionnement du REFAD de novembre et décembre 2018 Pour la fin de l’année 2018, le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD;www.refad.ca) offre quatre ateliers de perfectionnement en éducation à distance. Ces ateliers sont destinés aux enseignants du secondaire et - [Raise your hand (digitally) if you will be participating in DLDay 2019!](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/23/raise-your-hand-digitally-if-you-will-be-participating-in-dlday-2019/) - The map for 2017 had very few Digital Learning Day activities in Canada. The map for 2018 saw an increase in Canadian events, but they were still fairly sparse. Let's see if we can continue the upward trend for Digital Learning Day 2019. Will You Participate in Digital Learning Day 2019? Raise Your Hand! Last - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/22/like-our-facebook-page-12/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Colloque REFAD 2019 - Appel De Propositions De Communications](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/21/colloque-refad-2019-appel-de-propositions-de-communications/) - Voir les détails sur cette conférence d'éducation à distance axée sur les apprenants francophones. Rappelez-vous que, ces dernières années, REFAD a eu davantage d’intérêt pour la M-12. See the details on this distance education conference focused on Francophone learners. Remember that in recent years REFAD has had more of a K-12 focus. Colloque REFAD 2019 - [[WEBINAR] Our K-12 Blended Learning Teacher Readiness Instrument ?](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/20/webinar-our-k-12-blended-learning-teacher-readiness-instrument-💻/) - While this organization is US-based, the tool discussed in this webinar represents the next phase of a research-based initiative to develop a reliable and valid blended learning instrument. CANeLearn encourages its members to attend this session tomorrow. Developing a survey instrument for evaluating K-12 blended teacher readiness Webinar — Live Friday, September 21 @ 3:30 p.m. - [Appel À Tous Guide Interactivité REFAD](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/19/appel-a-tous-guide-interactivite-refad/) - REFAD, en collaboration avec le CDÉACF, est en train de créer un guide sur les stratégies visant à accroître l’interactivité à distance. Nous encourageons tous les programmes d'apprentissage en ligne K-12 à contribuer à ce produit. REFAD, in collaboration with CDÉACF, is creating a guide on strategies to increase interactivity distance learning. We encourage all - [September Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/18/sept18/) - Welcome to the September CANeLearn News. Welcome to September and the start of yet another new school year for many. While the summer has quickly disappeared in the rearview mirror for those in the west, it is still appearing larger than life in the east - more of a side-mirror view weather-wise! Our September news announces some director changes on - [blendED 2018 - Pre-conference Sessions](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/17/blended-2018-pre-conference-sessions/) - Additional conference information can be found at http://www.blendedalberta.ca/ - [Technology and Educational Equity, Students' Digital Learning, Congressional Briefing, More - September 2018 Speak Up](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/15/technology-and-educational-equity-students-digital-learning-congressional-briefing-more-september-2018-speak-up/) - The Speak Up briefing was held this past week, and the materials from that briefing are included below. CANeLearn continues to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in the annual Speak Up survey. Speak Up News, September 14, 2018 We had a wonderful Congressional Briefing yesterday attended by more than 100 people and viewed online - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/14/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-12/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Invitation Tables d'échanges REFAD et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/13/invitation-tables-dechanges-refad-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Des portions d'une newsletter de Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD). Dans le premier point, les sessions de février et de mars peuvent présenter un intérêt particulier pour les membres de CANeLearn. Notez la sélection des autres objets M-12 qui suivent. Invitation Tables d'échanges REFAD et autres nouvelles... ** Invitation en tant que présentateur(trice)s - [blendED 2018 Coming Soon!!](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/12/blended-2018-coming-soon/) - More news from the CANeLearn-partnered blendED conference. blendED 2018 is quickly approaching with the conference in early October this year! October 10-12, 2018 we will be at the Radisson Edmonton South for three days of learning about online and blendED classrooms. Book your hotel room here before the discounted conference rate expires September 15! Register for the conference and preconference here - [CIDER Session September 12, 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/11/cider-session-september-12-2018/) - A webinar tomorrow featuring Rory McGreal, who spoke at the last Provincial/Territorial Distance Education Association gathering on the topic of the feature of distance education. This session may be of interest to many of our members. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our opening session for - [Reminder: State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2018 Data Collection: Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/10/reminder-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - We noticed that the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers are collecting data for the 2018 report. Last week they posted this item on their blog. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the Canadian eLearning - [blendED Oct 10-12 this year](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/09/blended-oct-10-12-this-year/) - An update from this Alberta-based conference. blendED 2018 is early October this year. Lots of great sessions fir blended teachers and for online teachers. Keynote Will Richardson will open and close the Symposium. Featured blended speaker Marcia Kish and featured online speaker Darren Cannell also have breakout sessions through the 2 days. www.blendedalberta.ca Awesome Social opportunities - [iNACOL Announces 2018 Pre-Conference Workshops](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/07/inacol-announces-2018-pre-conference-workshops/) - Canadians regularly attend this US-based conference. If you are attending this year, be sure to check out CANeLearn’s CEO Randy LaBonte presentation entitled “CANeLearn: A Canadian Network of K-12 eLearning Professionals & Research.” To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues,iNACOL is pleased to announce the lineup of pre-conference workshopsscheduled to kick off - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/06/follow-our-twitter-feed-12/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Projets en marche et besoins des membres du REFAD (Mini-Questionnaire)...](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/05/projets-en-marche-et-besoins-des-membres-du-refad-mini-questionnaire/) - CANeLearn encourage les programmes d'apprentissage électronique francophones de la maternelle à la 12e année à participer à cette enquête. OBJET: FUTURS PROJETS DU REFAD EN RAPPORT AVEC LES BESOINS DES MEMBRES (Veuillez répondre s.v.p. UNIQUEMENT à refad@sympatico.ca)* À titre informatif, vous trouverez également les projets en marche pour 2018-2019 viahttps://drive.google.com/open?id=1B4qZWdTOOXQpl0MEkWovcmqN8_JiXx43Cher(e)s membres, Les deux principaux mandats du - [Bringing Online Learning Teachers Together](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/04/bringing-online-learning-teachers-together/) - Note the call for participation for these two Ontario-based conferences hosted by OeLC, CANeLearn, CAVLFO, and OCeLC. Bringing Online Learning Teachers Together Brought to you by the OeLC in partnership with CaneLearn, CAVLFO, and the OCeLC 2018-19 BOLTT TORONTO Fall Conference 2018 October 25 Evening Optional Pre-Conference Events 2018 October 26 Conference Intercontinental Toronto Centre - [Speak Up 2018-19 Registration Open, Fall Briefing, More - August 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/09/01/speak-up-2018-19-registration-open-fall-briefing-more-august-2018-speak-up-news/) - CANeLearn received this newsletter in the last day or two. We encourage Canadian K-12 distance, online, and blended learning programs to register to participate in the 2018-19 Speak Up survey (see the second item below for the link). Speak Up News, August 2018 Welcome back to school! We hope you had a wonderful summer! The Speak - [Call for Presenters: DE Conference 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/31/call-for-presenters-de-conference-2018-2/) - If you are in Saskatchewan or fancy a trip to North Battleford, we'd encourage you to submit a proposal to this K-12 distance, online, and blended learning conference. Hello colleague! You are receiving this email because you attended the Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning conference last year. At the end of the conference, a new planning committee - [Ateliers REFAD (Appel de candidatures)](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/30/ateliers-refad-appel-de-candidatures/) - Notez l'appel de candidatures pour le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada des ateliers de perfectionnement en éducation à distance. Ateliers REFAD (Appel de candidatures) et autres nouvelles... APPEL DE CANDIDATURES Ateliers du REFAD Sessions automne-hiver 2018-2019 * Date limite: vendredi 7 septembre Le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD; www.refad.ca) organise pour - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/29/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-16/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Canada's "State of the Nation" Report Needs Your Data](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/27/canadas-state-of-the-nation-report-needs-your-data/) - We wanted to share with you a quick note that Dr. Daylene Lauman, the Online Learning Advisor for Alberta Education, posted in the Alberta Moodle Hub. Accurate, fulsome data helps paint an accurate picture of what's happening in online, blended, and distance education in Alberta and Canada. Please consider submitting your data: http://new.canelearn.net/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-data-collection-individual-program-survey/ - [iNACOL Symposium | REMINDER: Last Call for Nominations for iNACOL Innovator Awards, Due August 31](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/25/inacol-symposium-reminder-last-call-for-nominations-for-inacol-innovator-awards-due-august-31/) - A couple of important reminders here... The iNACOL Innovator Awards application deadline is coming up quickly, and remember that Canadians have been frequent winners. Also, Canadians regularly attend this US-based conference. If you are attending this year, be sure to check out CANeLearn’s CEO Randy LaBonte presentation entitled “CANeLearn: A Canadian Network of K-12 eLearning Professionals & - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/24/like-our-facebook-page-11/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Webographie du REFAD et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/23/webographie-du-refad-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Les programmes d'apprentissage en ligne M-12 peuvent être intéressés à contribuer à cette webographie. Webographie du REFAD et autres nouvelles... Appel de contribution à la Webographie du REFAD - Ce qu’est la Webographie du REFAD (http://webo.refad.ca/) : C’est un répertoire, à accès libre et sans frais, qui contient des articles et références sur la formation - [CIDER Sessions: Call For Presenters](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/22/cider-sessions-call-for-presenters/) - CANeLearn encourages all K-12 e-learning programs that use systematic data to drive their administrative and/or pedagogical decisions OR that are engaged in a formal research project to consider presenting a session as a part of the 2018-19 Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research calendar. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CIDER Sessions: Call - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone!](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/20/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-3/) - We noticed that the researchers over at the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada posted this item from one of their open scholarship networks. Your publication has a new achievement: An overview of elearning organizations and practices in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Imprint. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Interestingly, - [Concours Trophées du Numérique 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/16/concours-trophees-du-numerique-2018/) - Les membres de CANeLearn peuvent être intéressés à soumettre une demande pour l'un de ces prix. ***** Concours Trophées du Numérique 2018 ***** Date limite: 1er septembre 2018. Les projets à vocation éducative peuvent être portés par tous types d’organisations. Le concours Trophées du numérique, organisé par l'Université TÉLUQ, s'inscrit dans le thème du colloque CIRTA - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/14/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-11/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [[REPOST] Education Innovation - Its Not About Technology, Or Is It?](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/13/repost-education-innovation-its-not-about-technology-or-is-it/) - Last week CANeLearn CEO, Randy LaBonte, contributed a guest blog entry for Virtual School Meanderings. This week we have re-produced that entry here. To leave a comment, please visit the original entry at: https://virtualschooling.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/edtech537-guest-blog-entry-education-innovation-its-not-about-technology-or-is-it/ As I mentioned in the Week 7 entry for my EDTECH537 – Blogging In The Classroom course yesterday, today I wanted to post a sample of - [RSVP Now For Our 9/13 Congressional Briefing (In-Person Or Online)! - August 9, 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/10/rsvp-now-for-our-9-13-congressional-briefing-in-person-or-online-august-9-2018-speak-up-news/) - As we encouraged Canadian-based K-12 distance, online, and blended learning programs to participate in the 2017 SpeakUp survey, we wanted to draw your attention to a live online briefing that will be held next week on those results. Additionally, please note that you can sign up to participate in the 2018 SpeakUp survey below, and - [Reminder - iNACOL Innovator Awards](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/09/reminder-inacol-innovator-awards/) - A reminder that applications for these awards are up-coming. Remember that Canadians have been frequent winners. Each year, iNACOL honors pioneers in high-quality, student-centered learning models by awarding recipients at the iNACOL Symposium. iNACOL is now accepting applications for the iNACOL Innovator Awards for 2018. Teacher of the Year Award The iNACOL Teacher of the - [A New Survey Of Online Learning In Canadian Universities And Colleges For 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/07/a-new-survey-of-online-learning-in-canadian-universities-and-colleges-for-2018/) - We noticed that Tony Bates, who was the keynote speaker at the recent CANeLearn-partnered 2018 Digital Learning Symposium, recently announced A new survey of online learning in Canadian universities and colleges for 2018. The News Following the success of the 2017 national survey of online learning in Canadian post-secondary education, an invitation to participate in the 2018 version - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/08/02/follow-our-twitter-feed-11/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - 2018 Data Collection: Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/31/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2018-data-collection-individual-program-survey/) - We noticed that the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers have begun their data collection for the 2018 report. Last week they posted this item on their blog. Greetings, I am writing to you as part of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in association with the - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/25/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-15/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Online Learning 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo, Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age October 16 -18, 2018 | The Westin Harbour Castle](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/18/online-learning-2018-global-summit-edtech-expo-teaching-learning-in-the-digital-age-october-16-18-2018-the-westin-harbour-castle/) - CANeLearn members should note this up-coming online learning conference in Toronto this fall. Online Learning 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo, Teaching & Learning in the Digital Age October 16 -18, 2018 | Toronto, Ontario, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Connect with delegates from North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia and Oceania. - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/17/like-our-facebook-page-10/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/12/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-10/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [REMINDER - Act Now: iNACOL Symposium 2018 Early-Bird Registration Savings Ending Soon](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/10/reminder-act-now-inacol-symposium-2018-early-bird-registration-savings-ending-soon/) - A reminder about this US-based conference that CANeLearn members regularly attend. If you are attending this year, be sure to check out CANeLearn’s CEO Randy LaBonte presentation entitled “CANeLearn: A Canadian Network of K-12 eLearning Professionals & Research.” To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: Only two days remain to take advantage of - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/06/follow-our-twitter-feed-10/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [iNACOL Symposium | Now Accepting Nominations for iNACOL Innovator Awards](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/05/inacol-symposium-now-accepting-nominations-for-inacol-innovator-awards/) - We encourage Canadian individuals and programs to make nominations, as CANeLearn members have been frequent winners of these iNACOL awards. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, Each year, iNACOL honors and celebrates education pioneers for their work in personalized, competency-based education. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 iNACOL Innovator Awards, - [COHERE 2018 - Call for proposals - Deadline August 17, 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/04/cohere-2018-call-for-proposals-deadline-august-17-2018/) - While this Canadian conference is focused on higher education, there are some topics that overlap into the K-12 online learning environment (e.g., teacher education, teacher professional development, etc.). CANeLearn members might consider attending, and even submitting a proposal to the event. COHERE 2018 Conference Université Laval - October 25-26, 2018. Join us in beautiful Quebec City. - [Participate in the 2018 Speak Up Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/03/participate-in-the-2018-speak-up-survey/) - We continue to encourage Canadian e-learning programs to participate in the Speak Up Survey, and we would love to hear from any that have participated in the past about what you have learned about your program by doing so. Don't miss out on getting your free data next year! Does your school or district want - [blendED 2018 Registration Is Now Open](https://canelearn.net/2018/07/02/blended-2018-registration-is-now-open/) - blendED 2018 Registration is now open! http://www.blendedalberta.ca/register.html Keynote: Will Richardson @willrich45 Blended Learning Featured Speaker: Marcia Kish @dsdPD Online Learning Featured Speaker: Darren Cannell @dcannell Also, be sure to check out the coding pre-conference options! Click on image to view a larger version. - [[Republication] Aperçu national: Niveau d'activité d'apprentissage en ligne de la maternelle à la 12 e année](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/29/republication-apercu-national-niveau-dactivite-dapprentissage-en-ligne-de-la-maternelle-a-la-12-e-annee/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. La population totale d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année au Canada en 2016-2017 était d’environ 5.1 millions. S’appuyant à la fois sur - [iNACOL Symposium | Travel and Hotel Information](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/28/inacol-symposium-travel-and-hotel-information/) - Note the information below about this US-based conference that CANeLearn members frequently attend. If you are planning to be in Nashville, be sure to check out the presentation by CANeLearn's CEO Randy LaBonte entitled "CANeLearn: A Canadian Network of K-12 eLearning Professionals & Research." To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: - [[Republication] Aperçu national: Nature de la règlementation sur l’apprentissage de la maternelle à la 12e année](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/27/republication-apercu-national-nature-de-la-reglementation-sur-lapprentissage-de-la-maternelle-a-la-12e-annee/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. Non seulement la cohérence propre à la nature des programmes d’apprentissage à distance et en ligne dans chaque province et territoire est-elle reconnue, mais - [Présidence REFAD, vacances d'été et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/26/presidence-refad-vacances-dete-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Félicitations à Hubert Lalande et Marc Côté, représentant l'environnement de la maternelle à la 12e année, au conseil d'administration du REFAD. Aussi, assurez-vous de regarder l'item "Implanter la formation à distance" ci-dessous. Présidence REFAD, vacances d'été et autres nouvelles... Suite à la première réunion 2018-2019 du conseil d'administration du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/25/like-our-facebook-page-9/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [[Republication] Aperçu national: Types de programmes](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/22/republication-apercu-national-types-de-programmes/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. Dix ans après la publication du premier rapport intitulé État de la nation : Apprentissage en ligne de la maternelle à la 12e année au - [[L_OSBC_Announce] More Awards](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/21/l_osbc_announce-more-awards/) - Another national award for our colleagues in Open School BC (see earlier announcement). -- Michael Cochrane Educational Services Support Manager Open School BC Education resources and services 250 356-9456 FAX:250 356-6036 Toll Free 1-888-883-4766 Visit us online at: www.openschool.bc.ca You can also follow us on Twitter: @_osbc Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OpenSchoolBC - [[Republication] 2017 Vignettes](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/20/republication-2017-vignettes/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. Plusieurs vignettes ont été rédigées pour cette édition du 10e anniversaire du rapport sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada afin - [News Release - Virtual High School, Florida Virtual School, And D2L Complete Ambitious K-5 Curriculum Project: Elementary Course Suite Set To Launch For The 2018-2019 School Year](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/18/news-release-virtual-high-school-florida-virtual-school-and-d2l-complete-ambitious-k-5-curriculum-project-elementary-course-suite-set-to-launch-for-the-2018-2019-school-year/) - We received this press release from a CANeLearn partner. For Immediate Release NEWS RELEASE Virtual High School, Florida Virtual School, and D2L Complete Ambitious K-5 Curriculum Project: Elementary Course Suite set to Launch for the 2018-2019 School Year Virtual High School (VHS), Florida Virtual School (FLVS), and D2L have completed an 18-month course development project to - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/16/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-14/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [[Republication] 2017 Documents de référence sur des questions ou défis ](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/15/republication-2017-documents-de-reference-sur-des-questions-ou-defis /) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. Le premier document de référence sur des questions ou défis, intitulé ‘’Projet de rédaction de cours M à 5 par le Virtual High (VHS- - [[L_OSBC_Announce] Awards](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/14/l_osbc_announce-awards/) - Note their selection as a finalist for this international award for this Canadian-based K-12 e-learning program. Proud to have partnered with and be an award finalist for Chinese Historical Wrongs Apology and Legacy Initiatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRaJNdlZJwY&list=PLSNb4N2Am_HbQJeEpmaSf_EADNPL7Ir7U&index=1 Our contribution was the development of the Bamboo Shoots website, designed for Social Studies teachers and students in BC. https://www.openschool.bc.ca/bambooshoots/ - [[Republication] Rapport sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada : Mise à jour du projet](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/13/republication-rapport-sur-la-situation-nationale-du-e-learning-en-m-12-au-canada-mise-a-jour-du-projet/) - Nous avons remarqué que les chercheurs du projet de la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada en partenariat avec CANeLearn ont publié cette information il y a quelques jours. L'édition 2017 du rapport sur la situation nationale du e-learning en M-12 au Canada représente le dixième anniversaire du projet. Au cours de ce - [Recording of the CIDER 2018 Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/12/recording-of-the-cider-2018-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Note that we have also made the recording available on the CANeLearn YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/AFZKb6ngt8k Our most recent session June 6, 2018 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2017 issue of the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canadareport marks - [June Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/11/june18/) - Welcome to the June CANeLearn News With school year-end fast approaching, thoughts slip into summer sun-seeking and slumber by the local watering hole. This newsletter provides some brain food for those welcomed idle times. For those interested in planning their own personal learning next year, there is a wealth of PD opportunities to scan now. This month's newsletter also includes - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/09/follow-our-twitter-feed-9/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Call for Presenters: DE Conference 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/07/call-for-presenters-de-conference-2018/) - Note this call for presenters from this Saskatchewan-based conference that focuses on K-12 distance, online, and blended learning. Hello colleague! You are receiving this email because you attended the Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning conference last year. At the end of the conference, a new planning committee was appointed to begin the process of planning the next - [Final Reminder: CIDER Session June 6, 2018 and Open Call](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/05/final-reminder-cider-session-june-6-2018-and-open-call/) - Note this webinar focused on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada tomorrow. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our final session for the 2017-18 CIDER Sessions series on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. This free, online session will feature Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte with - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/04/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-9/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Reminder: 2018 CIDER Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/02/reminder-2018-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-3/) - The CIDER Sessions Series includes monthly sessions running from September 2017 to June 2018. These sessions feature presentations by leading researchers in distance, distributed, and online learning. June 6, 2018 · 11am MT State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2017 - [Colloque et Assemblée générale annuelle 2018 du REFAD](https://canelearn.net/2018/06/01/colloque-et-assemblee-generale-annuelle-2018-du-refad/) - Félicitations à Marc Côté, qui représente le CAVLFO, un membre de CANeLearn, élu membre du conseil d'administration du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD). ***** Assemblée générale annuelle 2018 du REFAD ***** C'est le jeudi 24 mai dernier à Québec que le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD www.refad.ca) tenait sa 31e - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/30/like-our-facebook-page-8/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Archives en ligne / Colloque REFAD 24 et 25 mai 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/29/archives-en-ligne-colloque-refad-24-et-25-mai-2018/) - Notez cet article qui comprend une session des membres de CANeLearn Nicole Cadieux et Paul Lachance. Colloque "Sécurité en ligne, plagiat et cyberintimidation: les défis en formation à distance" Québec, 24 et 25 mai 2018 (Archives en ligne) Bonjour à tous,À titre informatif, pour ceux n'ayant pu assister au colloque des 24 et 25 mai - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/18/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-13/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Invitation To Submit A Proposal To Present At Online Learning 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/17/invitation-to-submit-a-proposal-to-present-at-online-learning-2018/) - Note this call for presentations for a Toronto-based conference next Fall. May 14, 2018 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us Dear Friend, I am pleased to invite you to submit a proposal to share your innovative work on educational leadership, educational technology and distance education, at ONLINE LEARNING 2018: Global Summit & EdTech Expo, Teaching & Learning in the Digital - [Reminder: 2018 CIDER Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/16/reminder-2018-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-2/) - The CIDER Sessions Series includes monthly sessions running from September 2017 to June 2018. These sessions feature presentations by leading researchers in distance, distributed, and online learning. June 6, 2018 · 11am MT State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2017 - [DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!: Digital Learning Day 2019 Is On...](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/15/date-announcement-digital-learning-day-2019-is-on/) - Note this announcement from this US-based event that we encourage Canadian participation. The eighth annual Digital Learning Day (DLDay) will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2019! Before school is out for the summer, mark your calendar for February 28, 2019, to participate in next year's DLDay celebration. Thanks to everyone who voted to determine the - [Guest Blogger Program / Programme de bloggeur invité](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/14/guest-blogger-program-programme-de-bloggeur-invite/) - Le français suit. We would like to invite you to contribute a blog post to the CANeLearn website. Writing a blog post is a great opportunity to advance your online presence and to introduce your writing to a new audience. Here are the details: As always, please feel free to interpret the them in your - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/09/follow-our-twitter-feed-8/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/04/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-8/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [#BIT18 Call for Proposals (extended)](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/03/bit18-call-for-proposals-extended/) - Note this call for proposals for this Ontario-based conference. Call for Proposals for #BIT18 Extended to May 5th Dear Michael We have extended our Call for Proposals for #BIT18, Bring IT, Together! 2018 to Saturday, May 5th, as some of you requested an opportunity due to last weekend's tax season deadline. We continue to invite proposals at this time for all sessions - [2018 CNIE Leadership Award Recipient | Lauréat du Prix du leadership 2018 du RCIÉ](https://canelearn.net/2018/05/01/2018-cnie-leadership-award-recipient-laureat-du-prix-du-leadership-2018-du-rcie/) - We also wish to extend our congratulations to CANeLearn board member David Porter. Nous souhaitons également féliciter David Porter, membre du conseil d'administration de CANeLearn. 2018 CNIE-RCIÉ Leadership Award I am very pleased to announce Dr. David Porter as the recipient of the 2018 Canadian Network for Innovation in Education/ Réseau canadien pour l’innovation en education Leadership Award. - [CNIE 2018 conference information | Renseignements sur le congrès 2018 du RCIÉ](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/30/cnie-2018-conference-information-renseignements-sur-le-congres-2018-du-rcie/) - Dear Colleagues, If you have not already done so, let me personally invite you to register and participate in the 11th Annual CNIE-RCIÉ conference hosted by the Centre for Academic Excellence, Laurentian University; May 14-17, 2018. This year's theme, Diversities of Learning and Learners - What's in our Natures, uses the Medicine Wheel from Ojibway - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/29/like-our-facebook-page-4/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Help Pick the Date for #DLDay 2019](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/28/help-pick-the-date-for-dlday-2019/) - We continue to encourage K-12 e-learning programs in Canada to participate in the annual Digital Learning Day. Help Pick the Date for #DLDay 2019 Select the date for Digital Learning Day 2019 that works best for you. Thursday, February 7, 2019 Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Thursday, February 28, 2019 VOTE NOW We'll send an announcement - [LaBonte, R., & Barbour, M. K. (2018). An Overview Of eLearning Organizations... Was Your Top Paper Last Week](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/27/labonte-r-barbour-m-k-2018-an-overview-of-elearning-organizations-was-your-top-paper-last-week/) - A week or so ago, our researchers from the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada study posted a notice on their blog from one of their open scholarship networks about this book chapter that they recently published. Your Weekly Analytics 36 New Readers 1 New Profile Visitor 11 New Search Terms - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/26/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone-2/) - One of our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers received this notice from one of his open scholarship networks, indicating that the report is reaching more and more individuals. Your project has a new achievement: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. 115, 10115 Berlin, Germany. See our Privacy - [You Just Got 31 Views On "LaBonte, R., & Barbour, M. K. (2018). An Overview Of eLearning Organizations..."](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/25/you-just-got-31-views-on-labonte-r-barbour-m-k-2018-an-overview-of-elearning-organizations/) - Our State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers received another update from one of their open scholarship networks related to the recent chapter that they wrote about the state of K-12 e-learning in Canada. Hi Michael, Congratulations! You uploaded your paper 2 days ago and it is already gaining traction. Total views since upload: You - [Handbook of Research in K-12 Online and Blended Learning - Published!](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/24/handbook-of-research-in-k-12-online-and-blended-learning-published/) - Last week it was announced that... Dear Authors and Section Editors: We are so pleased to announce that the Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning (2nd ed.) is now live and freely available online at: http://repository.cmu.edu/etcpress/82/ Thank you for joining us on this journey…we couldn't have done this without you! We are - [2018 DL Symposium Wrap Up & Evaluation](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/23/2018-dl-symposium-wrap-up-evaluation/) - While all of those who physically attended the conference will have received this, we wanted to share this opportunity for those that may have taken advantage of the streaming session, but be sure to indicate that you attended via the online stream. 2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium Thank you for being a part of the - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/22/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-12/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Reminder: 2018 CIDER Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/21/reminder-2018-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The CIDER Sessions Series includes monthly sessions running from September 2017 to June 2018. These sessions feature presentations by leading researchers in distance, distributed, and online learning. June 6, 2018 · 11am MT State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2017 - [DL Symposium Live Streaming!](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/18/dl-symposium-live-streaming/) - A conference update for the BC DL Symposium that begins this evening. Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here 15th Annual DL Symposium is Live Streaming! To our #CANeLearn network members - Keynote and workshop sessions from the April 18-20 Digital Learning Symposium will be streamed live & recorded! https://2018dlsymposium.sched.com/ for links! Tonight - Tony Bates at - [2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium – Final Update](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/18/2018-bc-digital-learning-symposium-final-update/) - A final notice for the up-coming British Columbia Digital Learning Symposium. 2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium 2018 Digital Learning Symposium – Frontiers of Innovation: Curriculum Change in Online Learning Environments. This update email is to all delegates, presenters, and sponsors registered. Please read through to the end for important information including: Workshop session rooms have been changed – - [Guide sur la personnalisation des apprentissages en formation à distance](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/17/guide-sur-la-personnalisation-des-apprentissages-en-formation-a-distance/) - Alors que ce rapport est axé sur les étudiants adultes, il y a quelques informations utiles ici pour ceux qui sont impliqués dans l'éducation à distance M-12. PERSONNALISATION DES APPRENTISSAGES EN FORMATION À DISTANCE AU CANADA FRANCOPHONE * Le document est disponible via www.refad.ca/publications-et-rapports-de-recherche/rapports-de-recherche/personnalisation-des-apprentissages-en-formation-a-distance-au-canada-francophone/ En collaboration avec le Centre de documentation sur l'éducation des adultes et la - [DDL Webinar: K-12 Blended Teaching Competencies: D](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/16/ddl-webinar-k-12-blended-teaching-competencies-d/) - Please note this up-coming webinar hosted by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology focused on K-12 blended teaching. While the research has been conducted by a couple of US-based academics, the competencies are designed to not be geographic-specific. Yvonne Earnshaw would like to invite you to... DDL Webinar: K-12 Blended Teaching Competencies: D - [Register to Attend the iNACOL Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/15/register-to-attend-the-inacol-symposium/) - Many CANeLearn members attend this conference each year. Check it out. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: Attendee registration is now open for the iNACOL Symposium held on October 21-24, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's theme is “Driving the Transformation of Learning.” Register to attend the iNACOL Symposium here. iNACOL’s annual conference is the - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/14/follow-our-twitter-feed-7/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Webinaire sans frais FADIO 19 avril et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/13/webinaire-sans-frais-fadio-19-avril-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Notez le webinaire mentionné ci-dessous. Webinaire sans frais FADIO 19 avril et autres nouvelles... Webinaire sans frais FADIO 19 avril Les déterminants technologiques de la persévérance au collégial Ce webinaire, organisé par le FADIO (www.fadio.net), vise à présenter les résultats d’un projet de recherche identifiant certains déterminants de la persévérance des étudiants dans les cours - [2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/12/2018-bc-digital-learning-symposium/) - Updates from this up-coming conference. 2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium On behalf of all the symposium organizers welcome to the 2018 Digital Learning Symposium – Frontiers of Innovation: Curriculum Change in Online Learning Environments. This email is to all delegates, presenters, and sponsors registered. Please read through to the end for important information including: Sign up now for workshop - [Don't Miss Out! Upcoming PD Events](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/11/dont-miss-out-upcoming-pd-events/) - Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here Upcoming PD Events & Discounts! Announcing three April events, one in May, of interest to #CANeLearn network: 8th Annual EdTech Strategies Summit: April 10-11 -- Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel 15th Annual Digital Learning Symposium: April 18-20 -- Westin Wall Richmond BC EdTechTeam Summit (Google): April 21&22 -- Mulgrave School, West Vancouver BC CNIE/RCIÉ 2018: May 15-17 -- Laurentian - [New Speak Up Tools! Vote on Our Student Design Challenge! - April 9, 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/10/new-speak-up-tools-vote-on-our-student-design-challenge-april-9-2018-speak-up-news/) - CANeLearn continues to encourage its members to become actively involved with the Speak Up activities. Speak Up News, April 9, 2018 We are happy to share some new Speak Up tools for participating schools and districts! * The “Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Students and Digital Learning” PowerPoint template is now available for - [Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/09/congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone/) - One of the researchers from the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada project posted this to their blog from that researcher's open scholarship network. Way to go! Your project reached 10 followers Achieved on Mar 29, 2018 Project: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada You can follow the project at https://www.researchgate.net/project/State-of-the-Nation-K-12-E-Learning-in-Canada - [Reminder: 8th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Universities](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/06/reminder-8th-annual-summit-on-education-technology-strategies-for-k-12-schools-colleges-and-universities/) - A reminder of this up-coming conference that our members may be interested in attending. Unlock the potential of education technology to better prepare your students for the future! Technology is rapidly transforming the face of education. Schools and teachers need to implement and support new technologies or risk leaving their students behind. Discover how you - [Dynamiser un cours à distance et autres nouvelles...](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/04/dynamiser-un-cours-a-distance-et-autres-nouvelles/) - Voici quelques articles d'un bulletin d'information que nous avons reçu du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada. Dynamiser un cours à distance et autres nouvelles... Dynamiser un cours à distance - Compte rendu d'une activité organisée par le FADIO Le 20 février 2018, dans le cadre de la Semaine de la formation à distance organisée - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/04/02/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-7/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [March Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/31/march-newsletter-2/) - Easter is here, spring is blessing us with warmer weather, preparations are underway for year-end, and others are preparing for summer school. Is it ever quiet in the K-12 system? The March newsletter highlights several events upcoming and includes some interesting links, posts, and news items to explore - over your Easter break if you are - [8th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for K-12 Schools, Colleges and Universities](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/29/8th-annual-summit-on-education-technology-strategies-for-k-12-schools-colleges-and-universities/) - Note this up-coming conference that our members may be interested in attending. Unlock the potential of education technology to better prepare your students for the future! Technology is rapidly transforming the face of education. Schools and teachers need to implement and support new technologies or risk leaving their students behind. Discover how you can embrace - [2018 CIDER Session - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/28/2018-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The CIDER Sessions Series includes monthly sessions running from September 2017 to June 2018. These sessions feature presentations by leading researchers in distance, distributed, and online learning. June 6, 2018 · 11am MT State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) The 2017 - [Rappel: Invitation 29 mars - FAD au Canada francophone. Où en sommes-nous au niveau national et international ? Que nous réserve l'avenir?](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/27/rappel-invitation-29-mars-fad-au-canada-francophone-ou-en-sommes-nous-au-niveau-national-et-international-que-nous-reserve-lavenir-2/) - Un rappel final de ce webinaire plus tard cette semaine qui inclura du contenu K-12. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 29 mars Portrait du Canada francophone en formation à distance et en ligne. Où en sommes-nous au niveau national et international ? Que nous - [blendED 2018 Call for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/26/blended-2018-call-for-proposals/) - Note the call for proposals from this CANeLearn-partnered conference. Hi everyone! Announcing blendED 2018: Alberta’s Blended and Online Learning Symposium. Mark Your Calendars for October 10-12, 2018! The full day Pre- Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 10th, 2019. The Symposium -Thursday, October 11 & Friday, October 12, 2018. Join us at the Radisson - [Congrès Du RCIÉ - 15 Au 17 Mai 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/25/congres-du-rcie-15-au-17-mai-2018/) - Notez cette conférence canadienne en Ontario qui pourrait intéresser certains membres. Congrès du Réseau canadien d'innovation en éducation (RCIÉ https://cnie-rcie.ca/) - Sudbury (Ontario) - 15 au 17 mai 2018 Vous pouvez vous inscrire au congrès via https://www.assocsrv.ca/cnie-rcie/login.asp?lang=f. Pour assistance, veuillez communiquer avec Barb Ford: mmb_services@cnie-rcie.ca. Le Congrès aura lieu à l'Université Laurentienne, Sudbury (Ontario) https://www3.laurentian.ca/cnie-rcie. Membre du RCIÉ inscription régulière au congrès - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/24/like-our-facebook-page-5/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Upcoming PD Events & Discounts](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/22/upcoming-pd-events-discounts/) - Announcing two April events of interest to the CANeLearn network and members! 8th Annual EdTech Strategies Summit: April 10-11 -- Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel 15th Annual Digital Learning Symposium: April 18-20 -- Westin Wall Richmond BC Please forward this notice on your own networks using the tools at the bottom. Featured Events 12th April 2018 - Post-conference workshops - [Rappel: Invitation 29 mars – FAD au Canada francophone. Où en sommes-nous au niveau national et international ? Que nous réserve l’avenir?](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/21/rappel-invitation-29-mars-fad-au-canada-francophone-ou-en-sommes-nous-au-niveau-national-et-international-que-nous-reserve-lavenir/) - Un rappel de cet événement la semaine prochaine mettant en vedette plusieurs personnes impliquées dans l'apprentissage à distance et en ligne K-12. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 29 mars Portrait du Canada francophone en formation à distance et en ligne. Où en sommes-nous au - [CIDER Session March 21, 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/20/cider-session-march-21-2018/) - Note this webinar tomorrow from the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research. While the focus of the webinar appears to be higher education, we believe that the topic will also be highly relevant to folks involved in K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning across the country. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER - [This Week on Dotto Tech: Webinar Palooza! Tell Your Friends!!](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/19/this-week-on-dotto-tech-webinar-palooza-tell-your-friends/) - These announcements for Dotto Tech won't become a habit, but we did feel that this particular session may be interesting for Canadian K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs or organizations that may be interested in having periodic or occasional webinars. Hey Michael! What a week we have planned! Webinar Palooza is back! What the heck - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/17/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-11/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [[L_OSBC_Announce] More Spring Conference Info...](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/16/l_osbc_announce-more-spring-conference-info/) - A notice from Open School BC about the up-coming conference that CANeLearn is helping to organize next month. Digital Learning Symposium: Frontiers of Innovation Curriculum Change in Online Learning Environments You are invited to join Open School BC and MyEdBC at this year’s online learning conference April 18th to 20th. http://new.canelearn.net/symposium/ Other members from the Ministry - [MindShare Podcast With Michael Barbour On His New Report “State Of The Nation: K-12 E-Learning Canada”](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/15/mindshare-podcast-with-michael-barbour-on-his-new-report-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-canada/) - We wanted to re-post this podcast that the CANeLearn-partnered "State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada" lead researcher, Michael Barbour, did with Robert Martellacci of MindShare Learning Technology. The original is available at http://mindsharelearning.ca/mindshare-podcast-with-michael-barbour-on-his-new-report-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-canada/ MindShare Podcast with Michael Barbour on his new report “State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning Canada” Post on: March 6, 2018 mindsharelearning - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/14/follow-our-twitter-feed-6/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Free Webinar Wednesday: Getting Started with a Vlog](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/13/free-webinar-wednesday-getting-started-with-a-vlog/) - Note this webinar coming up tomorrow. The lessons that Steve is talking about may be of interest to some of our members. Hey Michael! As you are probably aware, we have just started publishing a VLOG. My oh my, it has been an experience! Join us this week on Webinar Wednesday, and I will share - [2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium – Part Two](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/12/2018-bc-digital-learning-symposium-part-two/) - The second of the updates on the up-coming British Columbia based digital learning conference that CANeLearn is helping to organize. for 2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium On behalf of all the symposium organizers welcome to the 2018 Digital Learning Symposium – Frontiers of Innovation: Curriculum Change in Online Learning Environments. This email is to all delegates, presenters, and sponsors registered. - [2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium – Part One](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/12/2018-bc-digital-learning-symposium-part-one/) - A couple of updates on the up-coming British Columbia based digital learning conference that CANeLearn is helping to organize. for 2018 BC Digital Learning Symposium Hello again. We are excited about the upcoming symposium and want to share some ideas for expanding our impact on delegates. We have updated session descriptions to include a link to - [REMINDER: Request for Presentation Proposals is Open | iNACOL Symposium 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/10/reminder-request-for-presentation-proposals-is-open-inacol-symposium-2018-2/) - A reminder of this call for proposals that may be of interest to many CANeLearn members. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: REMINDER: The deadline for submitting workshop and session proposals to present at the iNACOL Symposium is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. iNACOL is now accepting Requests for - [Invitation 29 mars - FAD au Canada francophone. Où en sommes-nous au niveau national et international ? Que nous réserve l'avenir?](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/07/invitation-29-mars-fad-au-canada-francophone-ou-en-sommes-nous-au-niveau-national-et-international-que-nous-reserve-lavenir/) - Notez cet événement à venir qui met en vedette plusieurs personnes impliquées dans l'apprentissage à distance et en ligne de la maternelle à la 12e année. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 29 mars Portrait du Canada francophone en formation à distance et en ligne. - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/06/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-6/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Share Your Feedback Ahead of Speak Up 2018, Speak Up Prizes Announced, More - March 1, 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/05/share-your-feedback-ahead-of-speak-up-2018-speak-up-prizes-announced-more-march-1-2018-speak-up-news/) - Note the ability to check Speak Up data that is described near the bottom of this newsletter. As we encouraged CANeLearn members to participate, we wanted to share this information about getting your results. Speak Up News, March 1, 2018 Our team has been busy digging through the brand new Speak Up data, working on templates - [This Week on Dotto Tech: Conferences and Free Apps](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/04/this-week-on-dotto-tech-conferences-and-free-apps/) - A reminder that members might be interested in these regular Dotto Tech webinars that Steve hosts each Wednesday. These resources may be of interest to folks... Hey Michael! One of my favorite weeks of the year is coming to a close. Returning from Social Media Marketing World 2018 I realize I am now a veteran - [REMINDER: Request for Presentation Proposals is Open | iNACOL Symposium 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/03/reminder-request-for-presentation-proposals-is-open-inacol-symposium-2018/) - There are many CANeLearn members that are regular attendees of this conference. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: REMINDER: The deadline for submitting workshop and session proposals to present at the iNACOL Symposium is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET. iNACOL is now accepting Requests for Presentation Proposals to present at - [February News: Horizon Reports & More!](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/02/february-news-horizon-reports-more/) - Our members may be interested in this first item related to the Horizon Reports. Keep Current with the Latest Articles and Media in Learning and Technology. View the Most Popular Articles for February ALL Horizon Reports from the New Media Consortium ALL Horizon Reports from The New Media Consortium are now archived and freely available - [Dotto Tech This Week, we started a Vlog! OMG!!!](https://canelearn.net/2018/03/01/dotto-tech-this-week-we-started-a-vlog-omg/) - Members should note this new vlog, as well as the regular Dotto Tech webinars that Steve hosts each Wednesday. These resources may be of interest to folks... Hey CANeLearn! This has been a huge week for me, for the whole Dotto Tech team, but especially for me. You may have noticed that we are back - [February Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/28/february18news/) - Spring is near, including the K-12 traditional Spring Break, and thoughts turn to new pursuits that take flight in the energy of the spring. This newsletter features events of interest, news, and announcements. We celebrate the release of the tenth anniversary of the K12 State of the Nation research document and offer some research and articles - [Appel de propositions Online Learning 2018 (Toronto - 6 au 19 octobre 2018)](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/27/appel-de-propositions-online-learning-2018-toronto-6-au-19-octobre-2018/) - Notez cet article de nos collègues de REFAD. Appel de propositions "Online Learning 2018" (Toronto - 6 au 19 octobre 2018) Sommet mondial et Expo EdTech – L’enseignement et l’apprentissage à l’ère numérique Contact Nord (https://contactnord.ca/) vous invite à soumettre une proposition pour partager votre savoir, vos idées perspicaces, votre expérience et votre compréhension en - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/26/like-our-facebook-page-6/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [You Have A New Read](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/23/you-have-a-new-read/) - Note that in addition to posting copies of the annual report to the "State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada" website, the lead researchers also post copies of the report to their various open scholarship networks. Last week they posted a notice from Academia.edu, and this week they are posting a notice from ResearchGate - [Tomorrow Is Digital Learning Day! Are You Ready?](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/21/tomorrow-is-digital-learning-day-are-you-ready/) - We see one event in Saskatchewan and another in British Columbia, a couple of events in Quebec, and a lot of events all across Ontario. Let's get some more Canadian events on this map. Tomorrow Is Digital Learning Day! Are You Ready? Tomorrow is Digital Learning Day 2018! Join thousands of teachers and students across the - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/20/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-10/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Request for Presentation Proposals is Open | iNACOL Symposium 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/19/request-for-presentation-proposals-is-open-inacol-symposium-2018/) - We received this notice late last week. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues: iNACOL is now accepting Requests for Presentation Proposals to present at the iNACOL Symposium, held at the Nashville Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee on October 21-24, 2018. This year's theme is: Driving the Transformation of Learning. iNACOL’s annual conference is the premier - [Digital Learning Day Is Next Week! Help Us Reach 1,500 #DLDay Events](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/17/digital-learning-day-is-next-week-help-us-reach-1500-dlday-events/) - Let's be sure lots of these 1,500 events are Canadian ones. Digital Learning Day Is Next Week! Help Us Reach 1,500 #DLDay Events Only one week until Digital Learning Day 2018! Join thousands of teachers and students across the country celebrating DLDay on February 22. Add your event to the official DLDay map today! DLDay Alert: We've reached - [John Paul II High School (North Battleford, SK) Recipient Of The McDowell Foundation Award For Outstanding Research](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/16/john-paul-ii-high-school-north-battleford-sk-recipient-of-the-mcdowell-foundation-award-for-outstanding-research/) - The McDowell Foundation Award was introduced in 1998 to celebrate the work of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to educational research. In 2013 the Board of Directors restructured the McDowell Foundation Award to celebrate the outstanding contributions to educational research from a contributing research team. 2017-18 Award Recipient: John Paul II High School, Saskatchewan - [You Just Got 11 Views On "Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2017). State Of The Nation Study: K-12..."](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/15/you-just-got-11-views-on-barbour-m-k-labonte-r-2017-state-of-the-nation-study-k-12/) - We noticed that the researchers over at the CANeLearn-partnered "State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada" project posted this notice they received from one of the researcher's open scholarship networks earlier this week. Hi Michael, Congratulations! You uploaded your paper 2 days ago and it is already gaining traction. Total views since upload: You - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/14/follow-our-twitter-feed-5/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Tenth Annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Report Released](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/12/tenth-annual-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-report-released/) - Late last week we noticed that this was posted to the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada blog (see original entry at http://k12sotn.ca/blog/tenth-annual-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-report-released). Over the past four weeks we have been providing some of the initial sections of the tenth annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report through this blogging medium. Today, the researchers - [Two Weeks Until Digital Learning Day! Is Your Event on the Map?](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/09/two-weeks-until-digital-learning-day-is-your-event-on-the-map/) - We received this reminder yesterday. Let's get those Canadian events on this map. Two Weeks Until Digital Learning Day! Is Your Event on the Map? Digital Learning Day 2018 is two weeks away on February 22! There are now more than 600 events on the official DLDay map. Help DLDay reach 1,000 events on the map! - [Digital Learning Symposium: April 18-20](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/08/dlsymposium/) - Check out the great sessions for #blended and #online teachers at the #CANeLearn, #BlendEdBC, #BCEDL hosted 2018 Digital Learning Symposium. Theme of the April 18-20 event held in Vancouver is Frontiers of Innovation: Curriculum Change in Online Learning Environments Join us April 18th to 20th in Richmond, BC, at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport - [CIDER Session - The Open Educators Factory Project: In Search for the Open Educator](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/07/cider-session-the-open-educators-factory-project-in-search-for-the-open-educator/) - Note this session later today. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to an upcoming session in the 2017-18 CIDER Sessions series on February 7, 2018. This free, online session will feature Fabio Nascimbeni and Daniel Burgos of Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR), Spain. Title: The Open Educators - [8 février - Table d'échanges "Personnalisation des apprentissages en FAD" (February 8 - Exchange Table "Personalizing learning in FAD")](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/06/8-fevrier-table-dechanges-personnalisation-des-apprentissages-en-fad-february-8-exchange-table-personalizing-learning-in-fad/) - Un rappel de ce webinaire à venir qui présente des données de plusieurs écoles secondaires. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 8 février Personnalisation des apprentissages en formation à distance - Rappel - Le jeudi 8 février (de 12h00 à 13h00, heure de l'Est), - [[REPOST] National Overview: Level of K-12 E-Learning Activity](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/05/repost-national-overview-level-of-k-12-e-learning-activity/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. The total K-12 population in Canada for 2016-17 was approximately 5.1 million students. Based on actual and estimated enrollment data, the number of students engaged in K-12 e-learning was 812,033 or 15.7% of the - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/03/like-our-facebook-page-7/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/02/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-5/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [The Top States on the #DLDay Map Are...](https://canelearn.net/2018/02/01/the-top-states-on-the-dlday-map-are/) - If we can encourage more CANeLearn members to organize a local event and then post a notice of their events on the map, maybe the next time it'll read "The Top Provinces on the #DLDay Map Are...". Drumroll please! The three states with the most celebrations on the Digital Learning Day 2018 map are ... - [CanadaMoot News: Canada Moot Rates go up! Join us in Toronto Feb. 21 - 24, 2018](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/31/canadamoot-news-canada-moot-rates-go-up-join-us-in-toronto-feb-21-24-2018/) - Note that the deadline for early registration is today. York University, the Canadian Moodle community, and Moodle Headquarters are proudly hosting Canada Moodle Moot 2018 in Toronto, February 21 - 24, 2018! http://moodlemoot.ca 1. LAST CHANCE FOR THE GOOD RATES! Delegate registration fees go up again on Wednesday, January 31, so register now to get the - [Invitation 8 février – Table d’échanges “Personnalisation des apprentissages en FAD pancanadienne francophone”](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/30/invitation-8-fevrier-table-dechanges-personnalisation-des-apprentissages-en-fad-pancanadienne-francophone/) - Notez ce webinaire à venir qui présente des données provenant de plusieurs écoles secondaires. Invitation à participer sans frais à la table d'échanges techno-pédagogiques en formation à distance du REFAD du 8 février Personnalisation des apprentissages en formation à distance pancanadienne francophone Le jeudi 8 février (de 12h00 à 13h00, heure de l'Est), le Réseau - [[REPOST] National Overview: Nature of K-12 E-Learning Regulation](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/29/repost-national-overview-nature-of-k-12-e-learning-regulation/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. In addition to the consistency in the nature of K-12 distance and online learning programs in each jurisdiction, there also continues to be little change in the nature of regulation governing K-12 distance and - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/26/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-9/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [[REPOST] National Overview: Types of Programs](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/25/repost-national-overview-types-of-programs/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. Ten years following the publication of the first State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada report, there continues to be a great deal of consistency in types of K-12 distance and online - [January Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/24/january18news/) - No Images? Click here Welcome to January CANeLearn News. Long gone are the thoughts for many of us of the warm waters of a vacation. If you were lucky enough to be somewhere similar pinch yourself! This newsletter, the first for 2018, highlights several events of interest, links to news and announcements, along with a curated list of - [Digital Learning Day Countdown Is On! One Month to Go](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/23/digital-learning-day-countdown-is-on-one-month-to-go/) - We received this notice yesterday (so there is actually one month less a day before Digital Learning Day). As we've mentioned in the past, we would encourage all CANeLearn members to organize a local event and then post a notice of your event on the map. Digital Learning Day Countdown Is On! One Month to - [Last chance! - January 22, 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/22/last-chance-january-22-2018-speak-up-news/) - We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate in this survey. Speak Up News, January 22, 2018 Speak Up Surveys Close on Friday! More than 300,000 students, 31,000 teachers, 21,000 parents and 2,700 administrators have shared their views on technology and learning! Have you? Have your stakeholders? You have until Friday, January 26th, to get those surveys in - - [[REPOST] 2017 Vignettes](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/19/repost-2017-vignettes/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. Several vignettes have been written for this 10th anniversary edition of the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada to showcase the innovation and successes seen in many provincial programs across Canada. The vignettes, while - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/18/follow-our-twitter-feed-4/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [[REPOST] 2017 Brief Issue Papers](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/17/repost-2017-brief-issue-papers/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. The first issue paper, Virtual High School K-5 Course Writing Project, written by Steve Baker and Kimberley Loebach of Virtual High School (VHS), describes insights into the processes undertaken by this private Canadian K-12 - [[Lists] Upcoming Digital Learning (DL) Symposium Happening In April](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/16/lists-upcoming-digital-learning-dl-symposium-happening-in-april/) - Just wanted to add this notice that came through one of the listserves that we monitor. It reminds folks about the up-coming Digital Learning Symposium in Vancouver that CANeLearn is organizing. Here's a quick reminder about the upcoming Digital Learning (DL) Symposium happening in April. It's a perfect time to get your staff registered and/or - [Final Reminder: Speak Up Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/15/final-reminder-speak-up-survey/) - This scrolled through our Twitter stream last month and the deadline to complete is fast approaching. We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate in the annual Speak Up survey at https://speakup.tomorrow.org/. The survey is open until January 19, 2018. - [OpenCon18 K-12 Athabasca - A Virtual & Free Teacher PD Opportunity](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/14/opencon18-k-12-athabasca-a-virtual-free-teacher-pd-opportunity/) - Note this online and free professional development opportunity that CANeLearn members might find of interest. OpenCon18 K-12 Athabasca A virtual, free K-12 Open Educational Resources Teacher PD Offering January 25, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST Theme: “Building the K-12 OER Teacher Network” Follow on Twitter: #K-12OC2018 Open Education Resource (OER) Novice or Champion - You are - [Digital Learning Day 2018 is next month! How will you celebrate?](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/13/digital-learning-day-2018-is-next-month-how-will-you-celebrate/) - Would be nice to see this map with lots of Canadian sites and events on it. Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2018 is just over a month away on February 22. This year, our goal is to highlight even more examples of how great teaching paired with technology can improve student outcomes. Help us get there with - [[REPOST] Announcing French Version Of The State Of The Nation Website](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/12/repost-announcing-french-version-of-the-state-of-the-nation-website/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. With the assistance of Centre francophone d’éducation à distance (CFÉD), the past year saw a major undertaking related to the project website: the creation of a French version. Over the past 12 months, CFÉD - [CanadaMoot News: Update February 21 - 24, 2018 Toronto!!!](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/11/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-2018-toronto-5/) - This is a conference that many in our membership may be interested in. York University, the Canadian Moodle community, and Moodle Headquarters are proudly hosting Canada Moodle Moot 2018 in Toronto, February 21 - 24, 2018! http://moodlemoot.ca 1. Late registration fees begin January 20, 2018 so register by January 19 to get the good rates! Costs are here (scroll down):http://moodlemoot.ca/mod/page/view.php?id=3334 - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/11/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-4/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Deadlines Extended, New $250 grant opportunities, More - January 10, 2018 Speak Up News](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/10/deadlines-extended-new-250-grant-opportunities-more-january-10-2018-speak-up-news/) - Note the extension to complete the SpeakUp Survey. We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate. Speak Up News, January 10, 2018 Happy Speak Up Appreciation Week! We have heard from a number of districts who have been navigating snow (and cold weather!) days. In response to their requests, we are extending the deadline for Speak Up - [[REPOST] State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada - Project Update](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/09/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-project-update/) - We noticed that the researchers at the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada project posted this announcement yesterday. The 2017 edition of the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study represents the tenth anniversary of the project. Over the course of this month, we will be announcing various aspects of this year's - [Reminder: Speak Up Survey](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/08/reminder-speak-up-survey-2/) - This scrolled through our Twitter stream a few weeks ago. We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate in the annual Speak Up survey at https://speakup.tomorrow.org/. The survey is open until January 19, 2018. - [Happy New Year / Bonne Année](https://canelearn.net/2018/01/01/happy-new-year-bonne-annee/) - Happy New Year from the Canadian eLearning Network. Bonne Année du Canadian eLearning Network. - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/27/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-8/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays / Joyeux Noël et Joyeuses Fêtes](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/25/merry-christmas-happy-holidays-joyeux-noel-et-joyeuses-fetes/) - A merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Canadian eLearning Network. Joyeux Noël et joyeuses fêtes du Canadian eLearning Network. - [Holiday Check List: Add Your #DLDay 2018 Celebration to the Map!](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/21/holiday-check-list-add-your-dlday-2018-celebration-to-the-map/) - A reminder to Canadian-based K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs... We encourage you to participate in Digital Learning Day and sign up your activities. Before the school doors close for the holidays, check another item off your list and add your Digital Learning Day 2018 event to the map. Digital Learning Day 2018 is - [Recording Link For 12/7 Research Webinar On Instructional Designers & Research](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/20/recording-link-for-12-7-research-webinar-on-instructional-designers-research/) - The recording from that Quality Matters webinar that was held last week. Research-Related Opportunities Just for You Thank you for your interest in the role that instructional designers play in research. The recording of the webinar — “Confidence Levels in and Barriers to Research Design and Methodology” — is now available for viewing. You may - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/19/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-3/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [Reminder: Speak Up Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/18/reminder-speak-up-survey/) - This scrolled through our Twitter stream a week or so ago. We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate in the annual Speak Up survey at https://speakup.tomorrow.org/. The survey is open until January 19, 2018. - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/15/follow-our-twitter-feed-3/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Online Learning News - December 13, 2017 / Bulletin de l'apprentissage en ligne - 13 Décembre 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/13/online-learning-news-december-13-2017-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-13-decembre-2017/) - A newsletter a fellow pan-Canadian e-learning organization. December 13, 2017 | View Online | Archive | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit Abstracts and Presentations Available Now! The World Conference on Online Learning, organized and hosted by Contact North | Contact Nord, from October 16 – 19, 2017, in Toronto, Canada featured some 150 plenaries, concurrent sessions, concurrent workshops, panel discussions, special briefings and - [Speak Up Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/12/speak-up-survey/) - This scrolled through our Twitter stream a few days ago. We encourage all CANeLearn members to participate in the annual Speak Up survey at https://speakup.tomorrow.org/. The survey is open until January 19, 2018. - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/09/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-7/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Digital Learning Day 2018 Map is Live! Add Your Event Today!](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/08/digital-learning-day-2018-map-is-live-add-your-event-today/) - We notice that looking over the map for 2017, there were very few Digital Learning Day activities in Canada. Let's see if we can put more Canadian events on the map for 2018. Digital Learning Day 2018 is right around the corner! On February 22, 2018, teachers and students from around the country will participate - [You Have One More Citation Of Your Research](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/07/you-have-one-more-citation-of-your-research-2/) - We noticed that one of the lead researchers for the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning for Canada study posted that they received this notice from one of their open scholarship networks where their research was posted. Michael, we found one more citation of your research State of the nation study: K-12 e-learning in Canada - [What Role Do Instructional Designers Play In Research?](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/05/what-role-do-instructional-designers-play-in-research/) - An interesting looking webinar in a couple of days. Join Us for a Free Webinar to Find Out! Instructional designers play an important role in the field of education. But what about their role in research? Join researchers from the Oregon State University Ecampus Research Unit as they share the results of their recent study — Research - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/04/like-our-facebook-page-3/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2017/12/02/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel-2/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [November Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/30/november17news/) - Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here Welcome to the November CANeLearn News. This newsletter provides event updates, links to several archives worth reviewing, news and announcements, along with a curated list of research and articles relevant to leaders and practitioners of blended and online learning. Also, this month we welcome David Porter, CEO of - [Online Learning News -November 29, 2017 / Bulletin de l'apprentissage en ligne - 29 Novembre 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/30/online-learning-news-november-29-2017-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-29-novembre-2017/) - A newsletter from another pan-Canadian organization focused on e-learning. November 29, 2017 | View Online | Archive | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit Available Now – Your Updated List of Educational Technology and Related Education Conferences from Around the World for January – June 2018 Browse the updated list of Educational Technology and Related Education Conferences, compiled by Contact - [Webinar: 11/29 at 1pm EST - K-12 Blended Teaching Readiness Instrument](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/29/webinar-11-29-at-1pm-est-k-12-blended-teaching-readiness-instrument/) - Note this webinar later today. Plus project updates and other events! View this email in your browser This session will share findings of a recently published report on the development of a readiness instrument for K-12 blended teaching. Presenters: Charles R. Graham, Brigham Young University Jered Borup, George Mason University Login at https://connect.mivu.org/mvlri at the time of the - [CanadaMoot News: Update February 21 - 24, 2018 Toronto!!!](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/28/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-2018-toronto-4/) - Note this update from a pan-Canadian conference that may be of interest to our members. Canada Moodle Moot February 21 - 24, 2018 York U, Toronto Ontario http://moodlemoot.ca 1. BEST PROGRAM CONTENT EVER FOR A CANADA MOOT!!! We've been offering Canada Moots since 2005 and if you join us this year - you'll agree - - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/25/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-6/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [What's New at MFNERC?](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/22/whats-new-at-mfnerc/) - The Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre operates the Wapaskwa Virtual Collegiate, which was one of the founding organizations of the Canadian eLearning Network. Below is their latest newsletter. NEWS • EVENTS • JOB OPPORTUNITIES • RESOURCES MANITOBA FIRST NATIONS EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE INC. E-NEWS LEARN MORE WHAT'S NEW? Read about the latest projects and events that - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/17/follow-our-twitter-feed-2/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/12/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-5/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [CanadaMoot News: Update February 21 - 24, 2018 Toronto!!!](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/10/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-2018-toronto-3/) - This conference may be of interest to CANeLearn members. ** Apologies for the cross posting** 1. Joining us for 2018 Canada Moot? http://moodlemoot.ca Remember to book your hotel: Novotel Toronto Vaughan email: novotel.torontovaughan@accor.com Mention Moodle Moot for special rate Call toll-free 1-866- 630-2680 2. Our Sponsors and Exhibitors! We'll have more exhibitors this year than previous Moots and - [You Have One More Citation Of Your Research](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/09/you-have-one-more-citation-of-your-research/) - We noticed that one of the lead researchers for the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning for Canada study posted that they received this notice from one of their open scholarship networks where their research was posted. Michael, we found one more citation of your research State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada - [TELMOOC: Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL)](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/06/telmooc-introduction-to-technology-enabled-learning-tel/) - Athabasca University and the Commonwealth of Learning have partnered to develop a Free, OPEN Teacher PD Course. The course starts November 6th, and is open to anyone interested in technology in education. Developed in Alberta! TPACK, TIM, and the Community of Inquiry are pedagogical frameworks presented and discussed in this Massive Open Online Course. Register - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/05/like-our-facebook-page-2/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [CIDER Session - November 1 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/11/01/cider-session-november-1-2017/) - While this session is more focused on higher education, there may be some lessons in it for folks in the K-12 environment. Check out this CIDER session later today. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the second session of the 2017-18 CIDER Sessions season on November 1, - ["State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada" - blendED 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/31/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-blended-2017/) - To conclude our conference sharing for this week, we wanted to share the notes from a session from the blendED 2017 conference that was led by Michael Barbour, a researcher with the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada project. State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Current research in K-12 online learning - ["Blending Assessment: Accountability, Scalability, and Authenticity - Examining Practices" - blendED 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/31/blending-assessment-accountability-scalability-and-authenticity-examining-practices-blended-2017/) - Today we wanted to share the notes from a session that was led by CANeLearn Chief Executive Officer, Randy LaBonte at the blendED 2017 conference in Edmonton, Alberta. Blending Assessment: Accountability, Scalability, and Authenticity - Examining Practices Assessment is central to learning: it shapes the learning experience yet is a critical and time-consuming function for teachers. - ["Best Practices in Blended and Distance Learning in Canada" - Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/30/best-practices-in-blended-and-distance-learning-in-canada-building-student-engagement-in-distance-and-blended-learning-2017/) - The second session from the Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning conference we wanted to share was led by Michael Barbour, a researcher with the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada project. Best Practices in Blended and Distance Learning in Canada Shared Google Doc Note Taking Page - Please help to document this - ["Building Engagement" - Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/30/building-engagement-building-student-engagement-in-blended-and-distance-learning-2017/) - This past week we had several CANeLearn focused presentations at the Building Student Engagement in Distance and Blended Learning conference in North Battleford, Saskatchewan and the blendED 2017 conference in Edmonton, Alberta. Today and tomorrow we'll share some of the notes from those sessions beginning with this session that was led by CANeLearn Chief Executive Officer, Randy - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/28/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-4/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [blendED 2017 - Last Minute Items](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/24/blended-2017-last-minute-items/) - Some last minute notices from this CANeLearn-partnered conference. Hi, everyone! We are putting the finishing touches on our preparations for blendED 2017 and are excited to see everyone in just two short days. There is a fantastic line up of presentations with lots of opportunities to connect with colleagues. A few housekeeping items to note: NEW SESSIONS: Log - [October Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/23/october-newsletter/) - Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here Welcome to the October CANeLearn News. Welcome to October and its multitude of professional development opportunities. This newsletter adds to your buffet! 8th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit– Connect. Learn. Lead. http://summit17.mindsharelearning.ca/ We continue to ask you to add your voice to our news, blog, Twitter feed, and Facebook page, and we - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/21/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-3/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [Subscribe to the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/18/subscribe-to-the-canelearn-youtube-channel/) - Over the past few months we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA For example, we have recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, the CANeLearn Leadership Summit, previous CANeLearn webinars, and even from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan - [CanadaMoot News: Update February 21 - 24, 2018 Toronto!!!](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/17/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-2018-toronto-2/) - News we received from another Canadian conference. ** Version française ci-dessous** Canada Moodle Moot @ York University, Toronto Ontario February 21, 2018 (Pre-Conference) February 22 - 24, 2018 http://moodlemoot.ca We want to see you at Canada Moodle Moot http://moodlemoot.ca in Toronto at Keele Campus, York U February 21 - 24, 2018 and.... we want you to save money - [blendEd 2017 Conference](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/16/blended-2017-conference-2/) - We received another notice last week about this CANeLearn-partnered conference coming up next week in Alberta. Hi. Everyone! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! We are just 13 days away from what is going to be an outstanding learning opportunity for delegates, sponsors, and presenters! As you prepare for the symposium please note the - [You're Invited: Education Innovation Challenge (free)](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/15/youre-invited-education-innovation-challenge-free/) - Note this competition that will be held at this up-coming international conference to be held in Vancouver. Solution-focused Innovation Challenge for Educators October 19th, 3PM - 7PM ProtoHack is the intersection between innovation and education. Join this free Innovation Challenge to bridge the gap between users and makers by connecting industry to ideas, and producing - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/14/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn-2/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [World Conference On Online Learning Opens In 5 Days!](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/13/world-conference-on-online-learning-opens-in-5-days/) - We received this one Wednesday, so that means that there are only 3 days before this Canadian conference begins. October 11, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit TWO ADDITIONAL INSIGHT REPORTS TO READ IN ADVANCE OF THE WORLD CONFERENCE: QUANTUM LEAPS YOU CAN EXPECT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL AGE – EDU@2035 - [Blended 2017 Conference](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/12/blended-2017-conference/) - Note this message we received a couple of days ago from our colleagues organizing the up-coming blendED 2017 conference in Edmonton, Alberta. Hi. Everyone! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend! We are just 10 days away from what is going to be an outstanding learning opportunity for delegates, sponsors, and presenters! As you prepare - [Follow Our Twitter Feed](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/11/follow-our-twitter-feed/) - We have an organizational Twitter account. We use Twitter to make sure our content is more easily available to a wider group of people. Twitter allows us to communicate immediately and to target our information to those with specific needs or interests. Follow us on Twitter. In addition to our organizational Twitter account, we also use and encourage - [Like Our Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/10/like-our-facebook-page/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. Additionally, in an effort to further develop our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or - [#QMConnect With Session Recordings](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/09/qmconnect-with-session-recordings/) - Several CANeLearn members are involved with Quality Matters. These conference recordings may be of interest and use to folks involved with quality online course content design. Watch Again. See What You Missed. Share with Colleagues. Eleven featured sessions from QM Connect 2017 are now available on the QM YouTube channel. Highlights include: Dr. Todd Zakrajsek’s keynote presentation on - [Last Chance to Register – World Conference on Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/08/last-chance-to-register-world-conference-on-online-learning/) - Note that tomorrow is the deadline to register for this Ontario-based conference. October 6, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit TWO ADDITIONAL INSIGHT REPORTS TO READ IN ADVANCE OF THE WORLD CONFERENCE: MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS, CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES IN ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION AND LES LEARNING ANALYTICS : MODE OU OPPORTUNITÉ ? Read these two - [Online Learning News – October 4, 2017 / Bulletin de l’apprentissage en ligne – Le 4 octobre 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/07/online-learning-news-october-4-2017-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-le-4-octobre-2017/) - A newsletter from a fellow Canadian eLearning organization. October 4, 2017 | View Online | Archive | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit INSIGHT REPORTS TO READ IN ADVANCE OF THE OCTOBER 16–19, 2017 WORLD CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING IN TORONTO, CANADA: HOW COMMUNITIES OF INQUIRY DRIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL AGE TEACHING & LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL - [State of the Nation: Congratulations, You Reached A Milestone](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/06/state-of-the-nation-congratulations-you-reached-a-milestone/) - We noticed that this announcement was posted on the State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada website by one of their researchers. One of our researchers received this notice from one of their open scholarship networks. Your publication has a new achievement: State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada View achievement ResearchGate GmbH, Invalidenstr. - [MOOC: Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL)](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/05/mooc-introduction-to-technology-enabled-learning-tel/) - We wanted to pass along information about this massive open online course (MOOC) being offered by a couple of Canadian academics. Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) Course Description Teachers who want to learn more about teaching with technology will find this Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Introduction to Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL), informative and engaging. Using up-to-date learning design - [iNACOL Symposium Announces Keynote Presentations and Track Highlights](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/03/inacol-symposium-announces-keynote-presentations-and-track-highlights/) - Note the presence of Canadian Jordan Tinney, Superintendent and CEO of Surrey Schools, as one of the keynotes for this international K-12 online and blended learning conference. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, iNACOL is proud to announce the esteemed lineup of iNACOL Symposium keynote presentations. These leaders will inform, inspire and - [World Conference on Online Learning – Expected to Sell Out](https://canelearn.net/2017/10/02/world-conference-on-online-learning-expected-to-sell-out/) - Another reminder of this Ontario-based conference that may be of interest to some of our membership. September 27, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit TWO MORE INSIGHT REPORTS TO READ IN ADVANCE OF THE WORLD CONFERENCE: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ONLINE LEARNING AND 26 BREAKTHROUGHS AT THE WORLD’S OPEN UNIVERSITIES Read these two - [Fall PD Update](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/28/fall-pd-update/) - Prior to our October newsletter, this update announces a number of time-sensitive upcoming PD events, including: Keynote announced - BC April 18-20 Digital Learning Symposium; Ontario's OeLC Oct.13 #BOLTT17 - registration almost full!; BC Teachers' Oct.20-21 Super Conference - register now; Saskatchewan's Oct.23-24 DE Conference - program launched; #blendEDAB Oct. 25-27 symposium - early bird - [blendED 2017 Schedule, Details And Registration Links](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/27/blended-2017-schedule-details-and-registration-links/) - Note the details on this Alberta-based conference that CANeLearn has partnered with in the past. Hello, Thank you for attending blendED 2016. blendED 2017 is gearing up to be a fantastic few days in Edmonton from October 25 to 27, 2017. We are very excited about our keynotes Dr. Norman Vaughan from Mount Royal University - [Invitation to the Bring IT, Together 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/25/invitation-to-the-bring-it-together-2017/) - Note this Ontario-based conference that members may be interested in. You're Invited to BringIT,Together 2017 (#BIT17)! November 8, 2017 7:30 AM - November 10, 2017 3:30 PM WHERE Scotiabank Convention Centre 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3Y9, Canada RSVP Register Online or In-Person at the event View Event Summary View Event Agenda View Event Fees - [Book your Hotel Now – World Conference on Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/24/book-your-hotel-now-world-conference-on-online-learning/) - Another reminder of this Ontario-based conference. September 19, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit Our two host hotels (Sheraton Centre Toronto and Strathcona Hotel) are sold out. We arranged an additional accommodation option for our valued delegates and attendees and are happy to announce you can now book rooms at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel at - [Barbour, M. K. (2017). Working Conditions For K-12 Distance & Online Learning... Was Your Top Paper Last Week](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/23/barbour-m-k-2017-working-conditions-for-k-12-distance-online-learning-was-your-top-paper-last-week/) - In the first week that the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada researchers posted their last report, it was their most viewed article, book chapter or report on the lead researcher's open scholarship network. Your Weekly Analytics 18 New Readers 3 New Profile Visitors 25 New Search Terms Your - [Caroline Hill, Jordan Tinney, And Harvey Chism Keynoting iNACOL Symposium On October 24, 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/22/caroline-hill-jordan-tinney-and-harvey-chism-keynoting-inacol-symposium-on-october-24-2017/) - Note that the Superintendent and CEO in Surrey Schools in British Columbia, Jordan Tinney, is one of the keynotes being announced for the iNACOL Symposium 2017. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, iNACOL is pleased to announce that Caroline Hill, Jordan Tinney, and Harvey Chism will keynote the iNACOL Symposium on Tuesday, October 24. - [You Just Got 11 Views On "Barbour, M. K. (2017). Working Conditions For K-12 Distance & Online Learning..."](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/21/you-just-got-11-views-on-barbour-m-k-2017-working-conditions-for-k-12-distance-online-learning/) - In the first two days after the "State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada" researcher posted this report, it had been viewed frequently enough that this open scholarship network reported it to the researchers. Hi Michael, Congratulations! You uploaded your paper 2 days ago and it is already gaining traction. Total views since upload: - [Moodle Hub Members Area: September 2017 Meeting And Agenda Call](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/20/moodle-hub-members-area-september-2017-meeting-and-agenda-call/) - This information may be of interest to our Alberta members. Hello everyone! I hope all is well as your year has started. There is one thing for sure – we hit the ground running in our educational world. I am setting the September meeting for Monday, September 25th at 10:00 AM. Apologies for not having a survey - [State of the Nation Report: Working Conditions for K-12 Distance & Online Learning Teachers in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/18/state-of-the-nation-report-working-conditions-for-k-12-distance-online-learning-teachers-in-canada/) - In addition to the annual reports, the State of the Nation research team also develop policy briefs. These reports represent research on topics related to K-12 e-learning in Canada beyond the content contained in the annual reports, and are released as separate documents. The first of these additional reports was released this past Tuesday. The British Columbia - [National Online Learning Day: 15 September 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/15/national-online-learning-day-15-september-2017/) - Taken from http://www.onlinelearningday.com/. WHAT IS NATIONAL ONLINE LEARNING DAY? National Online Learning Day showcases how students of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online—anywhere, anytime. It seeks to cultivate awareness of, and support for, this ever-growing community of learners and to celebrate the future of online education—wherever technology and our imaginations take - [September Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/13/sept17-news/) - Welcome to September and the start of a new school year for many. The summer is a dim smile in the rear view mirror already! CANeLearn AGM - Sept. 19 - Online at 11:00 am Eastern Click here for calendar & agenda Login via Zoom - Click here Our September news announces the CANeLearn online AGM with the elections - [State of the Nation Study: K-12 Online Learning in Canada - You Have One More Citation Of Your Research](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/12/state-of-the-nation-study-k-12-online-learning-in-canada-you-have-one-more-citation-of-your-research/) - As a part of the automatic system, ResearchGate sends out a notification whenever someone cites one of the works that a researcher deposits into the repository. Late last week the researchers for the CANeLearn-partnered State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada project received a notice that the report had been cited. We found one more citation of - [CIDER Sessions: Call for Presenters 2017/2018](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/11/cider-sessions-call-for-presenters-20172018/) - We received this call last week and wanted to pass it along. Over the years, CIDER has featured a number of K-12 focused sessions that we also feature on our YouTube channel. Multiply K-12 OER (March 29, 2017) State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada (March 22, 2017) Distance, Online and Blended Schools (November - [Review Your Experiences With CANeLearn](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/07/review-your-experiences-with-canelearn/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) has been in formal existence since around 2013. During that time we have been consistently hosting events, partnering with other organizations, and building a library of resources to support K-12 elearning throughout Canada. For example, we have hosted Summer Leadership Summits in 2014, 2015, and 2017; and a Symposium in - [FINAL REMINDER - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/06/final-reminder-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-individual-program-survey/) - Just a quick reminder that the researchers for the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study are in the process of the data collection. As a partner of this research initiative, we are proud to be a part of the 2017 edition of the study, which is in fact the tenth anniversary edition. To assist - [Thanks For Coming!](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/05/thanks-for-coming/) - for Leadership Summit Thank you for attending the 2017 CANeLearn Leadership Summit! The overall rating was a resounding 9.2 out of 10 with all sessions rated as excellent and only a handful as good. Congratulations to our speakers and presenters, those who curated notes in the Google docs, and all of you who added your voice - [CNIE-RCIÉ Invites You To Come And Shape Teaching And Learning In Toronto This October](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/04/cnie-rcie-invites-you-to-come-and-shape-teaching-and-learning-in-toronto-this-october/) - Another reminder of this Toronto-based conference coming up later this fall. August 30, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit JOIN OUR FAST GROWING LIST OF SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS WHO ARE SUPPORTING THE 2017 WORLD CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING Here are a just few of our valued sponsors: The World Conference on Online Learning, organized - [2017 Leadership Summit Summary](https://canelearn.net/2017/09/01/summit17-summary/) - Leading K-12 and post-secondary practitioners from Ontario and across Canada gathered on August 24 and 25, 2017 in downtown Toronto for the CANeLearn Leadership Summit: Leading eLearning Spaces & Places. Educational leaders from across Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Education, as well as Ontario practitioners led sessions on emerging trends, issues and research in e-learning - [Ateliers du REFAD 2017-2018 (Appel de candidatures)](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/31/ateliers-du-refad-2017-2018-appel-de-candidatures/) - De nos collègues chez Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada. ATELIERS DU REFAD APPEL DE CANDIDATURES Sessions automne-hiver 2017-2018 * Date limite: vendredi 8 septembre Le Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD; www.refad.ca) organise pour les sessions automne-hiver 2017-2018 des ateliers de perfectionnement en éducation à distance. Ces ateliers seront destinés aux enseignants - [Join Us At E-Learn 2017 Special Symposium!](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/29/join-us-at-e-learn-2017-special-symposium/) - Last week we mentioned the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education's annual e-Learn conference was coming to Vancouver later this fall. Below is a notice of one of the sessions that may be of interest to CANeLearn members. OCTOBER 17-20, 2017 • VANCOUVER, BC Tuesday, October 17th What do the World Bank, UNESCO, the - [REMINDER: iNACOL Webinar | 8/29: Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/28/reminder-inacol-webinar-829-promising-practices-in-next-generation-learning-models-for-english-language-learners/) - Note this US-focused webinar scheduled for tomorrow. To view this email as a web page, go here. SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR Promising Practices in Next Generation Learning Models for English Language Learners Tuesday, August 29, 2017 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET (register) On Tuesday, August 29, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, the International Association for K-12 Online - [REMINDER: iNACOL Webinar | 8/22: Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/22/reminder-inacol-webinar-822-competency-education-a-reflection-on-the-field-and-future-directions/) - Note this webinar from this US-based organization later today. To view this email as a web page, go here. SPECIAL EDITION WEBINAR Competency Education: A Reflection on the Field and Future Directions Tuesday, August 22, 2017 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET (register) On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET, iNACOL andCompetencyWorks will be hosting - [Leadership Summit: Live Online!](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/21/leadership-summit-live-online/) - Keynotes from the August 24 & 25 Summit in Toronto now streamed live online! Leading K-12 & post-secondary practitioners from across Canada Award-winning Canadian e-learning program showcase Strategies for addressing critical e-learning leadership issues David Porter, CEO, eCampusOntario Rethinking learning resources, experiences & recognition of learning Thursday, August 24th from 7 - 8:00 pm Eastern - [Due Tuesday: E-Learn Final Call for Papers](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/21/due-tuesday-e-learn-final-call-for-papers/) - Note that this international conference - focused on e-learning - will be held in Vancouver later this Fall. The deadline for submission of conference proposals is tomorrow. FINAL Call for Proposals Due: August 22, 2017 Joint Call for Papers for : Special Journal Issue: JILR Interactive Learning Research Perspectives on Mobile Technologies for Learning This special issue - [CNIE-RCIÉ Invites You To Come And Shape Teaching And Learning In Toronto This Ooctober](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/18/cnie-rcie-invites-you-to-come-and-shape-teaching-and-learning-in-toronto-this-ooctober/) - A reminder about this fall Toronto-based conference, along with a couple of other newsletter-style items. August 16, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit REGISTER TODAY FOR THE WORLD CONFERENCE ON ONLINE LEARNING “The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education – Reseau canadien pour l’innovation en education (CNIE-RCIÉ) is looking forward to its members from across - [iNACOL Symposium | REMINDER: Now Accepting Nominations for iNACOL Innovator Awards](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/17/inacol-symposium-reminder-now-accepting-nominations-for-inacol-innovator-awards-3/) - A reminder of this opportunity. Canadian nominees have been frequent winners in the past. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, Each year, iNACOL honors and celebrates education pioneers for their work in personalized, competency-based education. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 iNACOL Innovator Awards, which will be announced at the - [CANeLearn Leadership Summit](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/15/summit17promo/) - August 24 & 25 - downtown Toronto Leading K-12 & post-secondary practitioners from across Canada Award-winning Canadian e-learning program showcase Strategies for addressing critical e-learning leadership issues David Porter, CEO, eCampusOntario Rethinking learning resources, experiences & recognition of learning TELO & AATO Ontario Ministries Updates, priorities, successes, and challenges - New directions for elearning Consortium Partners OCeLC, OeLC, CAVLFO, CANeLearn - [Register for the iNACOL Symposium | Session Highlights](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/10/register-for-the-inacol-symposium-session-highlights/) - While there are fall conferences related to K-12 distance, online and/or blended learning in Alberta (i.e., blendED) and Ontario (i.e., Bringing Online Teachers Together and World Conference On Online Learning/Inscrivez-Vous Pour La Conférence Mondiale Sur L’apprentissage En Ligne), many CANeLearn members will also attend this US-based conference. To view this email as a web page, go here. - [REMINDER: Register Now For The World Conference On Online Learning / Inscrivez-Vous Pour La Conférence Mondiale Sur L’apprentissage En Ligne](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/09/reminder-register-now-for-the-world-conference-on-online-learning-inscrivez-vous-pour-la-conference-mondiale-sur-lapprentissage-en-ligne/) - A reminder of this Toronto-based conference later this Fall. August 2, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit REGISTER NOW! Early bird registration fee ends on September 10, 2017 1,000+ delegates from 95 countries expected The early bird registration fee for the World Conference on Online Learning is available until September 10, 2017. We - [REMINDER - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/07/reminder-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-individual-program-survey/) - Just a quick reminder that the researchers for the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study are in the process of the data collection. As a partner of this research initiative, we are proud to be a part of the 2017 edition of the study, which is in fact the tenth anniversary edition. To assist - [iNACOL Symposium | Reminder: Now Accepting Nominations for iNACOL Innovator Awards](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/03/inacol-symposium-reminder-now-accepting-nominations-for-inacol-innovator-awards-2/) - We want to draw your attention to the following call for nominations. Please note that Canadian K-12 distance, online, and/or blended learning programs have had success with these awards in the past. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, Each year, iNACOL honors and celebrates education pioneers for their work in - [CBC Yukon - Aurora Virtual School](https://canelearn.net/2017/08/01/cbc-yukon-aurora-virtual-school/) - While this piece is two years old, it was brought to our attention recently. It is a news item from CBC Radio - Yukon that focused on the Aurora Virtual School. https://soundcloud.com/cbcyukon/yukons-aurora-virtual-school The news item is described at the site as: Yukon's newest school is in its first year of operation. The Aurora Virtual School - [CANeLearn Summer Updates](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/21/canelearn-summer-updates/) - Canadian eLearning Network No Images? Click here CANeLearn Summer Update #2 CANeLearn Leadership Summit - Toronto Aug 24/25 - $209 hotel deadline July 26! State of the Nation Research - Program Survey Update Mark your calendars: Upcoming PD & Digital Learning Symposium April 18-20 Scroll down for more! Please forward this news to your networks by email or - [Register Now For The World Conference On Online Learning / Inscrivez-Vous Pour La Conferénce Mondiale Sur L’Apprentissage En Ligne](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/20/register-now-for-the-world-conference-on-online-learning-inscrivez-vous-pour-la-conference-mondiale-sur-lapprentissage-en-ligne-2/) - A reminder of this Toronto-based conference later this Fall. July 19, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FROM THE ONLINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING COMMUNITY 600+ Submissions - 900+ Authors - 56 Countries! The world online and distance learning community from around the world is converging to Toronto in huge numbers. - [iNACOL Symposium | Reminder: Now Accepting Nominations for iNACOL Innovator Awards](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/10/inacol-symposium-reminder-now-accepting-nominations-for-inacol-innovator-awards/) - A reminder about the deadline for these awards. CANeLearn members have been frequent awardees in the past. To view this email as a web page, go here. Dear Colleagues, Each year, iNACOL honors and celebrates education pioneers for their work in personalized, competency-based education. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 iNACOL Innovator Awards, which will be - [blendED 2017 Registration Open and Keynote Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/06/blended-2017-registration-open-and-keynote-survey/) - Information about this Alberta-based blended learning conference that CANeLearn has historically partnered with. Hi everyone! We are excited to let you know that the blendED 2017: Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium Registration is now open. The full day Pre-Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017. The theme for the 2017 Pre Symposium is - [Past CNIE Award Winners](https://canelearn.net/2017/07/04/past-cnie-award-winners/) - Last week we featured Sarah Hainsworth, who won the 2017 CNIE Leadership Award. Today we wanted to highlight some of the previous CNIE award winners (note that we have highlighted the K-12 organizations in red and bold font). 2016 – CNIE Excellence and Innovation in the Integration of Technology in Instructional Design/Teaching and Learning Excellence: StrongStart - [TLA Blended Learning Measurement Fellowship](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/29/tla-blended-learning-measurement-fellowship/) - Please note this opportunity for graduate students doing research in the K-12 blended learning environment. I'm very excited to let you know about TLA's Blended Learning Measurement Fellowship, an initiative we'll be piloting during the 2017-2018 school year. TLA seeks to advance measurement in the field, focusing on the objectives outlined in our Measurement Agenda for - [CANeLearn Updates](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/27/canelearn-updates/) - CANeLearn Summer Update This brief message provides updates on: CANeLearn Leadership Summit - Toronto August 24/25 - $209 hotel rate deadline July 26! State of the Nation Research - Program Survey 2017 BOLTT Conference Other events Scroll down for more! Please forward this news to your networks by email or using the tools at the bottom. - [2017 CNIE Leadership Award - Sarah Hainsworth](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/26/2017-cnie-leadership-award-sarah-hainsworth/) - At the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) conference last month, Sarah Hainsworth of the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development was named as an awardee of the 2017 CNIE Leadership Award. The award "is given in recognition of outstanding service to the field of technology or media in education or of distance - [Register Now For The World Conference On Online Learning / Inscrivez-Vous Pour La Conférence Mondiale Sur L’apprentissage En Ligne](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/23/register-now-for-the-world-conference-on-online-learning-inscrivez-vous-pour-la-conference-mondiale-sur-lapprentissage-en-ligne/) - Note this international conference being held in Ontario in the Fall that may be of interest to our members. June 21, 2017 | View Online | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit Register now! Simple and easy online registration is now available for the World Conference on Online Learning: Teaching in a Digital - [State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/22/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-individual-program-survey-2/) - As another school year is winding down, the researchers for the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study are just beginning the data collection. As a partner of this research initiative, we are proud to be a part of the 2017 edition of the study, which is in fact the tenth anniversary edition. To - [June Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/15/june-news-17/) - Welcome to the June CANeLearn news. This issue announces the program for the CANeLearn Leadership Summit - Toronto August 24/25 and the April 19-21 BC Digital Learning Conference (in partnership with CANeLearn. May webinar archives can be found here. We also include news, links, and articles of interest. Scroll down for more! Featured Events CANeLearn - [Building Student Networks: Towards a Connectivist Analysis of Classroom Learning Environments](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/14/building-student-networks-towards-a-connectivist-analysis-of-classroom-learning-environments/) - Recently, Gerald Ardito presented a session for the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research entitled "Building Student Networks: Towards a Connectivist Analysis of Classroom Learning Environments.” Folks can view the archives at: https://landing.athabascau.ca/groups/profile/289790/canadian-initiative-for-distance-education-research-cider/tab/359765/sessions Dr. Ardito - who is an Assistant Professor, STEM-D Education and Faculty Assessment Coordinator in the School of Education at Pace University - is interested - [Webinar Recording Posted – Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/09/webinar-recording-posted-using-curriculum-to-drive-assessment/) - The recording from the CANeLearn webinar earlier this week. Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment (or if you prefer) Curriculum Mapping and Assessment – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join Terri Reid, from Black Gold Regional School Divison, as she shares her well received CANeLearn 2017 Symposium session in this CANeLearn Live! webinar. Teachers and Administrators have so much to do in their day - [CANeLearn 2017 Leadership Summit](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/07/canelearn-2017-leadership-summit/) - CANeLearn Leadership Summit: Toronto August Leadership Summit Join us August 24 & 25, 2017, in downtown Toronto, at the Intercontinental Hotel for the annual Canadian eLearning Symposium Leadership Summit. The focus of the 2-day event is on new learning models, practices, technologies, and learning environments. Learn from Ontario leaders and others from across Canada through - [Reminder: CANeLearn Live! Webinar - Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment (or if you prefer) Curriculum Mapping and Assessment](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/06/reminder-canelearn-live-webinar-using-curriculum-to-drive-assessment-or-if-you-prefer-curriculum-mapping-and-assessment/) - Good morning! Just a reminder of the CANeLearn Live! webinar online today at 2:00 pm Eastern. Tuesday, June 6 – 3:30 pm Eastern Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment (or if you prefer) Curriculum Mapping and Assessment – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join Terri Reid, from Black Gold Regional School Divison, as she shares her well received CANeLearn 2017 - [CanadaMoot News: Update February 21 - 24, 2018 Toronto!!!](https://canelearn.net/2017/06/05/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-2018-toronto/) - An update on this pan-Canadian event next year. ** Version française ci-dessous** Canada Moodle Moot @ York University, Toronto Ontario February 21, 2018 (Pre-Conference) February 22 - 24, 2018 Follow us: Facebook - http://facebook.com/canadamoot Twitter - http://twitter.com/canadamoot -- > Super early bird prices exist until June 30, 2017. After then, the price goes up and - [CANeLearn Live! Webinar - Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment (or if you prefer) Curriculum Mapping and Assessment](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/31/canelearn-live-webinar-using-curriculum-to-drive-assessment-or-if-you-prefer-curriculum-mapping-and-assessment/) - Good morning! Just a reminder of the next CANeLearn Live! webinar, the final webinar in our CANeLearn Symposium Highlight series. Tuesday, June 6 – 3:30 pm Eastern Using Curriculum to Drive Assessment (or if you prefer) Curriculum Mapping and Assessment – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join Terri Reid, from Black Gold Regional School Divison, as she shares her - [Invitation To The 27th ICDE World Conference On Online Learning: Teaching In The Digital Age - October 16-19, 2017, Toronto, Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/30/invitation-to-the-27the-icde-world-conference-on-online-learning-teaching-in-the-digital-age-october-16-19-2017-toronto-canada/) - This conference may be of interest to some of our members. Contact North | Contact Nord is organizing and hosting the World Conference on Online Learning in October 2017 in Toronto. We anticipate the 1,000+ delegates from 95 countries around the world attending the World Conference would be very interested in the insights of your - [Webinar Recording Posted – Man vs. Machine: What about Teachers?](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/29/webinar-recording-posted-man-vs-machine-what-about-teachers/) - The recording from last week's CANeLearn webinar. Man vs. Machine: What about Teachers? – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join François Guite, Education Consultant from Quebec, as he shares his CANeLearn 2017 Symposium session in this CANeLearn Live! webinar. Technology and artificial intelligence are advancing at a tremendous pace. Our education systems cannot escape the 4th industrial revolution, which is just starting. Although - [Date Announced for Digital Learning Day 2018! Save the Date!](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/26/date-announced-for-digital-learning-day-2018-save-the-date/) - Note the announcement below. In 2018, CANeLearn is exploring a partnership with the Alliance for Excellent Education to promote the event in Canada. Hopefully more details on that to come in the future... Mark your calendar! The seventh annual Digital Learning Day (DLDay) will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Created by the - [Reminder: CANeLearn Live! Webinar - Man vs. Machine: What about Teachers?](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/25/reminder-canelearn-live-webinar-today-at-200-pm-eastern/) - Good morning! Just a reminder of the CANeLearn Live! webinar online today at 2:00 pm Eastern. Scroll down and mark June 6 for the final webinar in our CANeLearn Symposium Highlight series. Thursday, May 25 – 2:00 pm Eastern Man vs. Machine: What about Teachers? – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join François Guite, Education Consultant from Quebec, as - [Alberta Moodle Hub: PD in Edmonton (June 2, 2017)](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/24/alberta-moodle-hub-pd-in-edmonton-june-2-2017/) - This PD opportunity may be of interest to members in Alberta. Just a gentle reminder that we would like to firm up numbers of participants by the end of today. If you are considering to attend our PD day in Edmonton on June 2nd, 2017, please register today using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKvfup3WtT7kOHBg8cdV-wK4P1ZfPObseM1L9ueKEHciH-IQ/viewform?usp=sf_link The exact location - [Webinar Recording Posted - 3D Animation for art & technology: Creating partnerships](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/22/webinar-recording-posted-3d-animation-for-art-technology-creating-partnerships/) - The recording from last week's CANeLearn webinar. Mario Pochat, Vancouver Animation School, and Jody Polowick, Sun West School Division, share their CANeLearn 2017 Symposium session in this CANeLearn Live! webinar. This session is a presentation and discussion about how a chance meeting led to a partnership between SunWest Distance Learning Centre and Vancouver Animation School. - [Online Learning News - May 17, 2017 / Bulletin de l'apprentissage en ligne - le 17 mai 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/19/online-learning-news-may-17-2017-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-le-17-mai-2017/) - We are re-posting Contact North's Online Learning News that we received a couple of days ago. CANeLearn members should note the World Conference on Online Learning: Teaching in a Digital Age – Re-Thinking Teaching & Learning in the newsletter below. May 17, 2017 | View Online | Archive | Subscribe | Contact Us La version française suit MORE THAN - [CANeLearn Live! Webinar: Today at 4:30 pm Eastern](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/18/canelearn-live-webinar-today-at-430-pm-eastern/) - Good morning! Just a reminder of the CANeLearn Live! webinar online today at 4:30 pm Eastern. Scroll down for upcoming webinars next week and in June. 3D Animation for art & technology: Creating unique opportunities for students by partnering with industry and other institutions – Symposium Highlight Webinar Join Mario Pochat, Vancouver Animation School, and Jody Polowick, Sun West School - [May Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/16/may-news-17/) - Welcome to the May CANeLearn news. This issue announces the return of CANeLearn Live! webinars - reprise of some 2017 CANeLearn Symposium & BC Digital Learning Conference sessions (see all archives here), along with news, sites, and articles of interest. Scroll down for more! Featured Events Symposium Highlight Webinars: CANeLearn Live! series returns Thursday, May - [You just got 15 views on "Barbour, M. K., & LaBonte, R. (2017, April). State of the nation: K–12..."](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/10/you-just-got-15-views-on-barbour-m-k-labonte-r-2017-april-state-of-the-nation-k-12/) - A notice we received last week from one of the open scholarship networks that the CANeLearn-sponsored State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada researchers use to publicize the project work. Hi Michael, Congratulations! You uploaded your paper 2 days ago and it is already gaining traction. Total views since upload: You got 15 views from - [2017 CANeLearn Symposium Archives](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/08/2017symposium-archives/) - On April 5-7 over 350 educators from independent, private and public schools gathered in Vancouver BC for the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium: Blending Boundaries – Leading Digital Disruption, Innovation & Equitable Learning. A partnership between the Canadian eLearning Network and BC Partners in Online Learning, the focus of the 3-day event was on flexible learning models, - [CanadaMoot News: Update: February 21-24, Toronto!!!!](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/05/canadamoot-news-update-february-21-24-toronto/) - This conference may be of interest to some of our membership. ** Version française ci-dessous** Canada Moodle Moot! February 21 - 24, 2018 York University and the Canadian Moodle community, are proud to announce Canada MoodleMoot 2018! We look forward to seeing you either in-person or online in Toronto, Ontario. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 (Pre-conference: - [Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Just Uploaded A Video](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/04/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute-just-uploaded-a-video-3/) - Here is the recording of that session we mentioned last week focused on Quality Matters (QM), a research-validated process to determine and improve the quality of online and blended course design that CANeLearn institutional member the Alberta Distance Learning Centre uses. Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute has uploaded MVLRI Webinar: Opportunities with Quality Matters and MVU MVLRI Webinar: - [AERA 2017 - State of the Nation: K–12 e-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/02/aera-2017-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The 2017 annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) is currently being held in San Antonio, Texas. Yesterday Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte had a roundtable presentation on the CANeLearn-sponsored State of the Nation: K-12 e-Learning in Canada report. The presentation is described as: State of the Nation: K–12 e-Learning in Canada In Event: Roundtable - [CIDER Session May 3, 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/05/01/cider-session-may-3-2017/) - While this session is not necessarily K-12 focused, the work that these individuals have been doing on blended learning has a great deal of relevance to the K-12 sector. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our upcoming CIDER session on May 3, 2017. This free, - [Webinar: 4/26 at 2pm EDT - Opportunities With Quality Matters And MVU](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/25/webinar-426-at-2pm-edt-opportunities-with-quality-matters-and-mvu/) - Note this webinar on Quality Matters (QM) tomorrow. For those not familiar, QM is a systematic, research-validated process to determine and improve the quality of online and blended course design. In fact, one of our institutional members - the Alberta Distance Learning Centre - uses QM in their course design process. Ensuring quality in K-12 - [2017 Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Conference](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/24/2017-canadian-network-for-innovation-in-education-conference/) - There is approximately one month before the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education conference. While this conference (and this organization) has historically been focused on the post-secondary, the organization does describe itself as: CNIE connects educators, administrators and practitioners in a bilingual, pan Canadian network. Our group promotes research and advances in both open and - [Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Just Uploaded A Video](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/21/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute-just-uploaded-a-video-2/) - Last week Verena Roberts presented some of the research that she has done with blended teachers in Michigan. While the research is focused exclusively on teachers in Michigan, it has many parallels for our blended learning practice here in Canada. It is also a good illustration of a Canadian educator doing research in the US, - [Call For Images From CANeLearn Events](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/20/call-for-images-from-canelearn-events/) - As you may know, we have a Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ In an effort to further develop our social media presence, in this case our Facebook page, we are asking anyone who may have images that they have taken from any CANeLearn-sponsored or CANeLearn-partnered event to send them to Randy LaBonte (rlabonte@new.canelearn.net) or Michael Barbour (mkbarbour@gmail.com). - [BOLTT 2017 – Call for Presentations / Workshops](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/19/boltt-2017-call/) - Note this call for proposals from one of our member organizations - the Ontario eLearning Consortium (OeLC). BOLTT – Bringing Online Teachers Together Date/Time Date(s) - 13/10/2017 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Location Intercontinental Toronto Centre Categories OeLC 2017 BOLTT (Bringing Online Teachers Together) CONFERENCE #BOLTT17 An annual faced-paced conference that focuses on the needs - [April Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/18/apr-news-17/) - Welcome to the April CANeLearn news. This issue announces the launch of our Facebook page and YouTube channel, offers you a glimpse of the archives from the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium & BC Digital Learning Conference, along with news, sites, and articles of interest. Scroll down for more! Featured Events Global Leadership Week - April 24 - [Announcing the CANeLearn YouTube Channel](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/17/announcing-the-canelearn-youtube-channel/) - Over the past two weeks we have been busy transferring our recorded content to our new YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZVrsvfsX_QXLF7n5zCVrSA In addition to recordings from the recent CANeLearn Symposium, recordings of previous CANeLearn webinars, and even a recording from our 2012 K-12 Online Leaders Summit. Additionally, CANeLearn has been actively working with its partners at the Michigan Virtual - [Webinar: 4/12 at 2pm EDT - Professional Learning for Blended Education in Michigan](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/11/webinar-412-at-2pm-edt-professional-learning-for-blended-education-in-michigan/) - Note this session tomorrow with CANeLearn favourite Verena Roberts. Upcoming webinars and new publications! View this email in your browser This webinar session will highlight findings of a study on teachers implementing blended learning in Michigan and building their own professional learning networks to improve their practice. Login at https://connect.mivu.org/mvlri at the time of the - [Panorama des pratiques en formation à distance au Canada francophone](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/10/refad-report/) - Veuillez noter ce communiqué de presse du Réseau d'enseignement francophone à distance du Canada (REFAD) qui annonce la publication de leur “Panorama des pratiques en formation à distance au Canada francophone” - une étude sur les pratiques et les enjeux de l'enseignement à distance au Canada français. Panorama des pratiques en formation à distance au - [Spring 2017 Research Clearinghouse Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2017/04/03/spring-2017-research-clearinghouse-newsletter/) - Note that CANeLearn is a partner in the Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended & Online Learning. If you'd like to get involved in adding more Canadian-focused research to this resource, please contact us. Spring '17 Quarterly Research Clearinghouse Newsletter Hello everyone, Our quarterly Clearinghouse newsletter is intended to bring attention to recently published scholarship in - [JOLR Special Issues](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/31/jolr-special-issues/) - Note these two special issue calls from the Journal of Online Learning Research. The second one, on online course design, is being guest edited by CANeLearn member Christopher Rozitis. It would be great if we could increase the Canadian content that was contributed. We hope this email finds you well. The Journal of Online Learning Research (JOLR) has - [Research Request - Standards for Online Course Design](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/30/research-request-1/) - While the iNACOL standards are not widely used in Canada, a set of research-based standards would be welcome in any jurisdiction. Dear Online Teacher, The iNACOL Standards for high-quality online education are widely used, but to date, just one study has attempted to validate them. The iNACOL Standards are the focus of my doctoral research, - [CIDER Session Recording: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/29/cider-session-recording-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Note the recording from last week's Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research webinar on the CANeLearn-sponsored State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report. March 22, 2017 State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Touro University Mare Island Randy LaBonte, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn)The State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada - [CIDER Session March 29, 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/28/cider-session-march-29-2017/) - Note this CIDER session tomorrow on open education from a group of folks, including several folks from CANeLearn. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to our upcoming CIDER session on March 29, 2017. This free, online session will feature Connie Blomgren of Athabasca University, Verena Roberts of - [blendED2017 Call for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/27/blended2017-call-for-proposals/) - Note this call for proposals from an organization that CANeLearn has partnered with over the past few years. Hi everyone! Announcing blendED 2017: Alberta’s Blended and Online Learning Symposium. Mark Your Calendars for October 25- 27, 2017! The full day Pre- Symposium will be held on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017. The Symposium -Thursday, October 26 & - [Reminder - CIDER Session: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/22/reminder-cider-session-march-2017/) - A reminder of this event tomorrow. Moodle Hub Members Area » Forums » Announcements » CIDER Session: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada CIDER Session: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada by Daylene Lauman - Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 6:47 AM Join Michael Barbour and Randy LaBonte as they share updates - [Getting Excited About The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium – Kevin Wttewaall](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/21/2017symposiumblog5/) - Name: Kevin Wttewaall Position: Director of Technology for Learning CANeLearn Involvement: Board of Directors Member Will you be attending the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium? Yes. What 2017 CANeLearn Symposium session(s) are you excited about ? I am excited about Michael Furdyk’s keynote session. Keynote: Education for Social Innovation: Sparking Deep Learning with Social Change Thursday, April 6 • - [CIDER Session March 2017](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/14/cider-session-march-2017/) - Note this webinar focused on the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report that founding board member Michael Barbour, and chief operating officer, Randy LaBonte, co-author - and that CANeLearn has sponsored over the past few years. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to - [CANeLearn Mini Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/06/minisymposium/) - April 5 – 7, 2017 — Vancouver, British Columbia Canada’s premier blended and flexible learning event for classroom & online educators Wednesday Mini Symposium $15 daily parking ~ 1:00 - 5:00 pm followed by Social mixer Program schedule http://2017presymposium.sched.com/ Sessions include: Deep Learning --- Design Thinking Robotics --- Coding Unplugged --- Lego Mindstorm Badging for - [Getting Excited About The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium – Todd Pottle](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/06/2017symposiumblog4/) - Name: Todd Pottle Position: Ontario eLearning Consortium Coordinator, Ontario Secondary School Administrator, Queens U Online Instructor CANeLearn Involvement: Second Year Board of Directors Member Will you be attending the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium? Yes. What 2017 CANeLearn Symposium session(s) are you excited about ? Very excited about learning more about eLearning infrastructure, programming and delivery on the - [Getting Excited About The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium – Christopher Rozitis](https://canelearn.net/2017/03/02/2017symposiumblog3/) - Name: Christopher P. Rozitis Position: Vancouver Learning Network (Science, Digital Media, Photography) CANeLearn Involvement: Representing BC Educators for Distributed Learning professional specialist association (a BCTF PSA that represents 200+ public sector K-12 online and blended teachers in BC) on the CANeLearn Symposium Planning Committee. Will you be attending the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium? Yes, I will be - [April Symposium Featured Speakers](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/28/symposiumspeakers/) - April 5 – 7, 2017 — Vancouver, British Columbia Canada’s premier blended and flexible learning event for classroom & online educators Featured Speakers Suzanne Hoffman – BC Ministry of Education - Friday Keynote http://sched.co/9O03 Dr. Sean Lessard – Redefining Indigenous Engagement http://sched.co/9O08 Zoe Branigan-Pipe – Makerspaces & Learning Spaces http://sched.co/9O0C Fine Arts eCademy (Navigate) – - [Getting Excited About The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium – Verena Roberts](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/27/2017symposiumblog2/) - Name: Verena Roberts Position: Technology for Learning Specialist - Rocky View Schools CANeLearn Involvement: Original Chief Innovation Officer and consultant Will you be attending the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium? I will be there! I will be co-presenting The Remix Project: Digital Resources for Learning in 2016 with Dirk Meyer about how to support all teachers and students - [Featured Keynote: Remi Kalir](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/21/symposiumkeynote2/) - April 5 – 7, 2017 — Vancouver, British Columbia Canada’s premier blended and flexible learning event for classroom & online educators Remi Kalir Teachers as designers and pioneers: Online Publication here Disrupted and Transformative Professional Learning – Pre-conference keynote Digital Disruption, Education Innovation, and Equitable Learning – Closing keynote Recent publications here http://remikalir.com/research/publications/ Meet Remi: - [Getting Excited About The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium - Michael Barbour](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/20/2017symposiumblog1/) - Name: Michael K. Barbour Position: Associate Professor of Instructional Design - Touro University, California CANeLearn Involvement: Founding board member, honourary lifetime member Will you be attending the 2017 CANeLearn Symposium? I would love to be able to, but I have commitments to attend a conference two weeks before this one and a second conference two weeks - [Your Top Paper In The Last 5 Weeks - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/13/your-top-paper-in-the-last-5-weeks-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Academia.edu is a social network for researchers, scholars and academics to make their publications available to the general public for free (as a lot of research is published in journal articles or books and the average person would have to subscribe to the journal or purchase the book to get access to that research). It - [Featured Keynote: Michael Furdyk](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/12/symposiumkeynote1/) - April 5 – 7, 2017 — Vancouver, British Columbia Michael Furdyk How young people can change the world by getting online TakingITGlobal.org Michael has appeared on Oprah, presented at TED, and was named one of Teen People's "Twenty Teens that will Change the World" Keynoted over 100 events sharing his passion for youth engagement & - [Exclusive Podcast With Dr. Michael Barbour, Release of the State of Online Learning in Canada Report](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/08/exclusive-podcast-with-dr-michael-barbour-release-of-the-state-of-online-learning-in-canada-report/) - Note this podcast from Robert Martellacci, Founder & CEO of MindShare Learning, with the lead researcher for the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study Michael Barbour. CANeLearn is a partner with the State of the Nation. The direct link for this podcast is http://mindsharelearning.ca/blog/2017/01/31/exclusive-podcast-with-dr-michael-barbour-release-of-the-state-of-online-learning-in-canada-report/ Release of the State of Online Learning in Canada Report Post on: January - [Approaches to E-Learning: Dr. Michael Barbour's Survey of K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2017/02/06/approaches-to-e-learning-dr-michael-barbours-survey-of-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - This article appeared in Touro University - The Record, a newsletter released by Touro University, California - the institutional affiliation of the lead researcher for the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study, Michael Barbour - this past week. CANeLearn is a partner with the State of the Nation. Approaches to E-Learning: Dr. Michael Barbour's - [Symposium Program Launched!](https://canelearn.net/2017/01/18/symposium-program-launched/) - Click here to view this newsletter online 2017 Symposium Program & Descriptions Available - Over 60 sessions! Thur/Fri Apr.6/7 full program details // Wed Apr.5 program here Register Here Thursday Opening Keynote: Michael Furdyk TakingITGlobal.org Michael has appeared on Oprah, presented at TED, and was named one of Teen People's "Twenty Teens that will Change - [Press Release - Ninth Annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Reports Continued Expansion Of Online And Blended Learning In Many Provinces, Particularly In The West.](https://canelearn.net/2016/12/22/press-release-ninth-annual-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-reports-continued-expansion-of-online-and-blended-learning-in-many-provinces-particularly-in-the-west/) - Canadian eLearning Network 4083 Balsam Drive, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L3 https://canelearn.net Ninth annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada reports continued expansion of online and blended learning in many provinces, particularly in the West. VANCOUVER, Dec. 21, 2016 The recently released ninth annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report - [December News](https://canelearn.net/2016/12/14/dec-news-16/) - Welcome to the December CANeLearn news. This issue offers some great resources and interesting reading material for the holidays. From all of us at the Canadian eLearning Network we wish you the best for a restful holidays with some much deserved time with family, friends and a good book. Scroll down to get your holiday - [CANeLearn Symposium: Early Bird Deadline Nov.30](https://canelearn.net/2016/11/28/symposium16-earlybird/) - Don't delay! The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium (& BC DL Conference) Early Bird Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 30th! The April 5-7, Vancouver BC Symposium features: Opening Keynote: Michael Furdyk Closing Keynote: Remi Kalir Featured Speakers and CEA Award Winners Zoe Branigan-Pipe and the Fine Arts eCademy from Navigate Networking, hands-on skill sessions, open dialogue, cutting - [November News](https://canelearn.net/2016/11/18/november-news-16/) - Welcome to the November CANeLearn news. This issue provides information about the April 5-7 CANeLearn Symposium and DL Conference (early bird registration closes Nov. 30!). Explore some great resources and bookmark some interesting reading material as well. Scroll down to read on! Featured Events 2017 CANeLearn Symposium (& BC DL Conference): April 5-7, Vancouver BC - [CIDER Session November 9th](https://canelearn.net/2016/11/07/cider-session-november-9th/) - Note this webinar coming up on Monday featuring CANeLearn founding board member Michael Barbour. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER member, We invite you to the November session of our 2016-17 CIDER Session series. This free, online session will feature Tom Clark of Clark Consulting and Michael Barbour of the - [PTDEA 2016 - Assessment in Distance Education: Shifting Pen & Paper to the Digital World](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/26/ptdea-2016-assessment-in-distance-education-shifting-pen-paper-to-the-digital-world/) - Another session at the Provincial and Territorial Distance Education Association (PTDEA) featuring CANeLearn, as CEO Randy LaBonte provided one of the break-out sessions at PTDEA's 2016 annual meeting. His session is described as: Assessment in Distance Education: Shifting Pen & Paper to the Digital World Randy LaBonte Assessment is central to learning: it shapes the learning experience, - [PTDEA 2016 – Provincial & Territorial Presentation: Alberta](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/26/ptdea-2016-provincial-territorial-presentation-alberta/) - For those unfamiliar, traditionally at the Provincial and Territorial Distance Education Association annual meetings there are representatives from each of the provinces and territories - sometimes from the Ministry of Education and sometimes from individual programs - provide a short (i.e., 15-20 minutes) presentation on what is happening within their realm. The first of these provincial/territorial - [PTDEA 2016 - Digital Natives, Net Generation, Generation Me… What Do We Really Know About Today’s Students and How They Learn?](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/26/ptdea-2016-digital-natives-net-generation-generation-me-what-do-we-really-know-about-todays-students-and-how-they-learn/) - In addition to our partnership with the Provincial and Territorial Distance Education Association (PTDEA), one of CANeLearn's founding board members is delivering the opening keynote at PTDEA's 2016 annual meeting. The keynote is described as: Digital Natives, Net Generation, Generation Me…What Do We Really Know About Today’s Students and How They Learn? Dr. Michael Barbour - [CANeLearn Continues To Support The Provincial-Territorial Distance Education Association](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/26/canelearn-continues-to-support-the-provincial-territorial-distance-education-association/) - Following the Canadian E-Learning Network's (CANeLearn) involvement with recent annual meetings, the organization is once again providing support to the Provincial Territorial Distance Education Association's 2016 annual meeting. CANeLearn has provided support for the synchronous online tools to allow Ministry officials and individuals from a variety of K-12 distance, online and blended learning programs from all - [blendED 2016 - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/25/blended-2016-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Another one of the sessions that occurred at blendED Alberta 2016 today was delivered by CANeLearn founding board member Michael Barbour, and focused on the signature research project - the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada study. Dr. Barbour's session was described as: State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada Current research - [blendED 2016 - Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Program Spotlights and Research of Models of Online and Blended Learning from Across Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/24/blended-2016-canadian-e-learning-roundup-program-spotlights-and-research-of-models-of-online-and-blended-learning-from-across-canada/) - One of the sessions that occurred at blendED Alberta 2016 today was delivered by CANeLearn's CEO, Randy LaBonte. His session was described as: Canadian e-Learning Roundup: Program Spotlights and Research of Models of Online and Blended Learning from Across Canada Randy LaBonte - CEO, Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) Join this discussion session to learn how schools - [CANeLearn Partners With blendED Alberta 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/22/canelearn-partners-with-blended-alberta-2016/) - The Canadian E-Learning Network (CANeLearn) is proud to continue to partner with blendED2016, Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium. Last year CANeLearn supported blendED 2015 as the conference organizer. This year CANeLearn is supporting the event as a partner with the new Alberta blendED group in the lead. In addition to this sponsorship, we note that - [CANeLearn October News](https://canelearn.net/2016/10/13/canelearn-october-news/) - Welcome to the October CANeLearn news. This issue provides information about the April 5-7 CANeLearn Symposium and DL Conference, upcoming CANeLearn Live! online PD session, other events and call for research data. Explore some great resources and bookmark some interesting reading material as well. Scroll down to read on! Featured Events 2017 CANeLearn Symposium (& - [State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada - Individual Program Survey](https://canelearn.net/2016/09/26/state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada-individual-program-survey/) - In the past few days, the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research team has begun to solicit responses to the annual individual program survey. In contacting individual K-12 distance, online and blended learning programs, the team indicated that the State of the Nation: K-12 e-learning in Canada research project (see http://k12sotn.ca/ ), conducted in - [New Project Website for "State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada"](https://canelearn.net/2016/09/20/new-project-website-for-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) undertook revisions to its organizational website following the Board of Directors retreat and meetings this summer. As a part of this redesign, separate websites were created for members, the annual symposium, professional learning opportunities, and the annual State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada research study. Working with CANeLearn, the State - [BOLTT - Oct. 4 Toronto](https://canelearn.net/2016/09/19/boltt2016/) - Given its success and the fantastic feedback, the Ontario eLearning Consoritum is extremely excited to announce its 2nd annual BOLTT (Bringing Online Teachers Together) day – a day purposely dedicated to the learning and networking of both experienced and new eTeachers/Hybrid Teachers/Blended Learning Teachers, eRegistrars/DeLC(s)/eLC(s)/TeLT-C(s), Technology/Instructional Consultants/Coaches, IT/Technical Staff, Program Managers/Coordinators, eVice Principals/ePrincipals, and Administrators. October 4th, 2016 Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel 225 Front Street - [September Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/09/08/sept16-newsletter/) - Welcome back! Summer is a time for rest, reflection, recharge, and re-focus. I hope that your summer provided this opportunity for you. It did for your CANeLearn board and leaders. This issue provides news about changes at CANeLearn and some great resources to explore. Watch for more being added to our new site: members.CANeLearn.net In - [CANeLearn AGM & New Member Site](https://canelearn.net/2016/09/03/2016agm/) - CANeLearn AGM Tuesday, September 13, 2pm – 3pm Eastern https://zoom.us/j/8614756834 Canadian eLearning Network Annual General Meeting of Members The 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) will be held online via: Zoom – https://zoom.us/j/8614756834 Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm Eastern (noon Pacific, 4:00 pm Atlantic) For the - [Job Posting: E-Learning Design Consultant (Halifax)](https://canelearn.net/2016/07/29/job-posting-e-learning-design-consultant-halifax/) - The Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (Halifax) is looking for an Education Officer 3 (Permanent) - E-Learning Design Consultant The job posting closes August 4th, 2016 More information is available at: https://www.careerbeacon.com/posting/550764/department-of-education-and-early-childhood-development/education-officer-3-permanent-halifax/halifax-city/ - [COHERE Call for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2016/07/18/cohere-call-for-proposals/) - From the Oct. 13+14, 2016 COHERE (Collaboration for Online Higher Education Research) conference (co-located at Yukon College & Cape Breton U) Call for Proposals -- Deadline July 26! Go the "Distance" to Bring Education to All - Submit your proposal for the 10th Annual COHERE Conference Proposals accepted that align with this year’s theme of - [PTDEA (Provincial Territorial Distance Education Association)](https://canelearn.net/2016/07/12/ptdea-provincial-territorial-distance-education-association/) - Note an update to this pan-Canadian event... Dear CANeLearn, Alberta Distance Learning Centre | ADLC is pleased to invite you to join the 2016 Provincial & Territorial Distance Education Association (PTDEA) Meeting. ADLC will be hosting the 2016 PTDEA Meeting at ADLC’s Edmonton Campus on October 26 and 27, 2016 in order to inform representatives - [Online Learning News - July 6, 2016 / Bulletin de l'apprentissage en ligne - le 6 juillet 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/07/06/online-learning-news-july-6-2016-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-le-6-juillet-2016/) - Sharing the newsletter from Contact North, which is more of a adult education online learning group. A bi-weekly update from Contact North | Contact Nord Ontario's Distance Education & Training Network July 6, 2016 MAKING SENSE OF BLENDED LEARNING: TREASURING AN OLDER TRADITION OR FINDING A BETTER FUTURE? A consensus is emerging that blended learning, - [Free Self-Study PD Webinars- Take the PresenceLearning Decathlon Challenge!](https://canelearn.net/2016/06/14/free-self-study-pd-webinars-take-the-presencelearning-decathlon-challenge/) - An item that may be of interest to some of our online and blended teacher members. Summer Decathlon Challenge Dear CANeLearn, This summer, you can avoid the scramble of earning your professional development by taking the Decathlon Challenge. From July 10 - August 10, ten of the “best of the best” PresenceLearning webinars will be - [Invitation to the Bring IT, Together 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/06/13/invitation-to-the-bring-it-together-2016/) - This may be of interest to our members in Ontario. 35th Annual Conference WHEN November 8, 2016 6:00 PM - November 11, 2016 2:00 PM WHERE Scotiabank Convention Centre 6815 Stanley Avenue, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3Y9, Canada RSVP November 11, 2016 View Event Summary View Event Agenda View Event Fees Register Now Having trouble with - [Important Pan-Canadian Survey For Music Teachers (Bilingual) Please Distribute.](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/27/important-pan-canadian-survey-for-music-teachers-bilingual-please-distribute/) - If we have any members that wish to complete this survey, follow the link below. Hello / Bonjour (a French message will follow) A cultural organization specializing in music* is developing a series of free educational online tools online for music teachers. To better meet their needs, we would like to know the current use - [Join Us Virtually For EdMedia 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/18/join-us-virtually-for-edmedia-2016-2/) - For our members that may be interested in participating in this Canadian-based event, but unable to travel to Vancouver. June 28 - 30, 2016 Due: May 16, 2016 Virtual Presentations have been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face conference. Interact with session participants, presentations and view Keynote Talks! - [IAP Free Download of Best Practices in Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/16/iap-free-download-of-best-practices-in-online-learning/) - While focused on higher education, this free resource may be of interest to some of our members. IAP is pleased to announce a free download of: 2016 BPOL (Best Practices in Online Learning) Forum Proceedings FREE DOWNLOAD By: Michael Simonson, Nova Southeastern University Published 2016 Best practices are an ongoing issue of professors generally, and online instructors - [[CNIE-L] Day Passes Now Available For The 2016 CAUCE-CNIE Conference](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/13/cnie-l-day-passes-now-available-for-the-2016-cauce-cnie-conference/) - This may be of interest to our members in Ontario. Target: Education 3.0: Possibilities at the Nexus of Pedagogy, Technology, and Access This year’s CAUCE-CNIE Conference in Waterloo, ON. is shaping up to be one of the best. And due to popular demand you can now register for a single day. But don't wait, there are only - [CIDER Webinar Recording - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/12/cider-webinar-recording-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - This past Wednesday the project's lead researchers - Randy LaBonte and Michael Barbour - presented the latest State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada report to the Canadian Institute for Distance Education Research (CIDER). You can access the recording of that webinar at: https://athabascau.adobeconnect.com/p8pelg64w2i/ Note that the slides for the presentation can be accessed - [[CSSE-SCÉÉ] Technology and Teacher Education (TATE) SIG Conference Program](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/11/csse-scee-technology-and-teacher-education-tate-sig-conference-program/) - This may be of interest to our Alberta-based members. Greetings, Just a few more weeks before we all meet again for the CSSE conference at the University of Calgary and I wanted to pass on the link to our Technology and Teacher Education (TATE) SIG conference program. We have sessions featuring presenters from "coast to - [REMINDER: CIDER - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/10/reminder-cider-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - A reminder about this event tomorrow that features a CANeLearn publication... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the May CIDER Session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Dr. Michael Barbour of Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, and Dr. - [CIDER - State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/06/cider-state-of-the-nation-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - Note this event that features a CANeLearn publication... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the May CIDER Session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Dr. Michael Barbour of Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, and Dr. Randy LaBonte of - [May Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/05/may-newsletter/) - Featured Webinar May 11 @ 3:00 PM Eastern Login: http://bit.ly/CANeLearn2 blendED@Navigate: A Journey of Disruptive Innovation – Jeff Stewart & Marieke Holtkamp For the past few years, Navigate (NIDES) has been implementing a series of innovative new blended learning programs that are blurring the distinction between online and traditional instruction. The eCademy of New Technologies, - [May CIDER Session - State Of The Nation 2015: K-12 e-Learning In Canada](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/05/may-cider-session-state-of-the-nation-2015-k-12-e-learning-in-canada/) - May 11, 2016 State of the Nation 2015: K-12 e-learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Isabelle Farrington College of Education, Sacred Heart University, Connecticut Randy LaBonte, CANeLearn, British Columbia Current research in K-12 online learning in Canada has focused on defining distance learning and its current strengths and weaknesses. Yet, the proliferation of technologies and digital - [BCtechquity Symposium: June 10 Nanaimo VIU campus](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/05/12889-2/) - We invite you to the BCtechquity Symposium Equity, Technology, Innovation and the New Curriculum: A Symposium for K-12 Education Leaders Friday, June 10, 2016 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Lunch included! Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo) – Education Building 356 https://www2.viu.ca/map/docs/VIU-Nanaimo-Campus-Map.PDF Featuring: Remi Holden, Assistant Professor, CU Denver Leadership Panel from across BC: Harry Janzen, - [Join Us Virtually For EdMedia 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/05/02/join-us-virtually-for-edmedia-2016/) - A reminder about this Vancouver-based event. June 28 - 30, 2016 Due: May 16, 2016 Virtual Presentations have been added to the program with the same validity (publication, certification, etc.) as the face-to-face conference. Interact with session participants, presentations and view Keynote Talks! Virtual Brief Papers Virtual Posters Virtual Corporate Showcases The Conference Review Policy requires that each - [Announcing the MVLRI Dissertation Fellowship Program](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/29/announcing-the-mvlri-dissertation-fellowship-program/) - As many of our members do pursue graduate and doctoral students, note that there is no geographic restriction on this opportunity. The only requirement is that the dissertation covers one of the MVLRI priorities. An opportunity for doctoral students to expand their research efforts! View this email in your browser Dissertation Fellowship We're pleased to announce - [Call For Articles - Special Issue On Understanding Efficacy In K-12 Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/28/call-for-articles-special-issue-on-understanding-efficacy-in-k-12-blended-learning/) - This opportunity may be of interest to some of our members. Call for Papers Special Issue of Journal of Online Learning Research Connecting Research and Practice to Understand Efficacy in K-12 Blended Learning As the implementation of blended learning environments grows, educators and decision-makers are increasingly asking what works, or what will work for - [Innovative Educators Series - May 4th, 6:00 pm - - Free Online Event](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/25/innovative-educators-series-may-4th-600-pm-free-online-event/) - Note this webinar that may be of interest to some members. ***Messages are posted in the language received.*** ***Les messages sont affichés dans la langue dans laquelle nous les avons reçus.*** ***Opinions expressed should not necessarily be attributable to CNIE. | Les opinions exprimées ne devraient pas être nécessairement attribuées à RCIÉ.*** CNIE | RCIÉ - [[CSSE-SCÉÉ]CSSE Conference 2016 Bulletin 2 - Programme | Bulletin 2 du congrès 2016 de la SCÉÉ - Programme](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/22/csse-sceecsse-conference-2016-bulletin-2-programme-bulletin-2-du-congres-2016-de-la-scee-programme/) - For our members in the Calgary area - quite a few technology-focused sessions. Dear Members: The second version of the CSSE 2016 conference program is now available on the CSSE Web site at http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/. To report minor edits (name, spelling, affiliation, conflicts within timeslot), please contact the CSSE office at csse.con.scee@gmail.com. At this time, changes that involve - [Lessons From Canada: How Education Leaders Buy and Evaluate Ed Tech](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/21/lessons-from-canada-how-education-leaders-buy-and-evaluate-ed-tech/) - An item from the Education Week's EdWeek Update that will likely be of interest to members. Lessons From Canada: How Education Leaders Buy and Evaluate Ed Tech Research focused on Ontario's schools offers lessons for American companies about the challenges schools face in making smart ed-tech decisions. Preview this article on EdWeek Market Brief. (EdWeek Market - [Social Events & Discounts at EdMedia 2016 Vancouver](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/13/social-events-discounts-at-edmedia-2016-vancouver/) - For folks in British Columbia... Announcing EdMedia Social Events! VANCOUVER, BC JUNE 28 - 30, 2016 FINAL CALL DUE: April 22 Tuesday: Newcomer Welcome, Lunch SIG Meeting & Welcome Party with Live Music, Food, Drinks & Fun! Wednesday: Lunch SIG Meeting, Posters & Pecha Kucha Event Thursday: Closing Reception & Invitation to EdMedia 2017 Now - [CIDER](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/12/cider/) - A reminder of this event. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the April CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Dr. Alyssa Wise of Simon Fraser University discussing learning analytics and the E-Listening research project. Title: - [EdMedia 2016 (Vancouver) Keynotes & Workshops Announced!](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/11/edmedia-2016-vancouver-keynotes-workshops-announced/) - More information about this international educational technology conference in Vancouver. VANCOUVER, BC JUNE 28 - 30, 2016 FINAL CALL DUE: April 22 We invite you to attend EdMedia and submit proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, poster demos, corporate showcases, & SIGdiscussions! Now accepting Full Papers for Journal Publication! The Conference Review Policy requires that each proposal will - [[CNIE-L] Invitation to CIDER session ­- 13 April 2016 | Invitation à un atelier de « CIDER » - le 13 avril 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/09/cnie-l-invitation-to-cider-session-13-april-2016-invitation-a-un-atelier-de-cider-le-13-avril-2016/) - This webinar may be of interest to some of our members. Dear CNIE Member, We invite you to the April CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Dr. Alyssa Wise of Simon Fraser University discussing learning analytics and the E-Listening research project. Title: From Data Science - [April Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/04/07/april-newsletter/) - Featured Events The 2017 CANeLearn Symposium (& BC DL Conference) Save the Dates: April 5-8, 2017 Join us one year from now at Vancouver’s Westin Bayshore Resort ~ Gateway to downtown & Stanley Park, for CANeLearn's inaugural annual symposium! Watch for more information coming about keynote, call for proposals and registration. blendED 2016: October - [Last Call for #BIT16 Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/30/last-call-for-bit16-proposals/) - Another reminder for our Ontario members. This is a final mailing to remind you that the upcoming BIT Conference will be a success because of people like you, sharing your thoughts about technology in education. If you have submitted a session or workshop proposal already, we thank you. If you are hanging on to a - [One Week to #BIT16 Deadline](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/24/one-week-to-bit16-deadline/) - A reminder of this Ontario-based event. One Week to #BIT16 Deadline It is now just one week until the deadline for submitting proposals for BringIT,Together 2016. If you have already submitted a proposal, please encourage others to do so as well. We know that there are great things happening in our schools and IT Departments, - [MADLaT Conference 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/23/madlat-conference-2016/) - This may be of interest to some of our members in Manitoba. MADLaT 2016 conference Please look at the Manitoba Conference: MADlLat http://www.madlat.ca/madlat-conference-2016.html Rory McGreal UNESCO/COL/ICDE Chair in OER Co-Editor IRRODL Athabasca University Attachments: madlat2016-Save the date.pdf - [[CNIE-L] Innovative Educators Series - May 4th, 6:00 pm Eastern](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/22/cnie-l-innovative-educators-series-may-4th-600-pm-eastern/) - This may be of interest to some members... Free online workshop available from Cape Breton University On May 4th, at 7 pm (AT) our education department is hosting an online workshop with author and teacher Don Wettrick. Don is the author of Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Collaboration and Taking 20% Time to - [[CNIE-L] Register Today for the 2016 CAUCE-CNIE Conference](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/20/cnie-l-register-today-for-the-2016-cauce-cnie-conference/) - A reminder of this event. Register today for the 2016 CNIE-CAUCE Conference! View this email in your browser Target: Education 3.0: Possibilities at the Nexus of Pedagogy, Technology, and Access Waterloo, Ontario May 30 – June 2, 2016 Hi Janice, Registration for the 2016 Conference is now open. Members can SAVE $120 on - [Two Weeks to #BIT16 Deadline](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/19/two-weeks-to-bit16-deadline/) - A reminder about this Ontario event. Two weeks to #BIT16 Deadline It is now just two weeks until the deadline for submitting proposals for BringIT,Together 2016. If you have already submitted a proposal, please encourage others to do so as well. We know that there are great things happening in our schools and IT Departments, - [[CNIE-L] Demande de propositions / Étude de parité de services en FAD (Alberta)](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/18/cnie-l-demande-de-propositions-etude-de-parite-de-services-en-fad-alberta/) - Note that this call for proposals features one of CANeLearn's institutional members - the Alberta Distance Learning Centre. Demande de propositions / Étude de parité de services en FAD (Alberta) Le Centre francophone d'éducation à distance de l'Alberta (www.cfed.ca) via le Conseil scolaire Centre-Est (www.centreest.ca) est à la recherche de propositions pour une étude de - [[CNIE-L] **REMINDER** CNIE Awards Festival 2016 | **RAPPEL** Festival des prix 2016 du RCIÉ](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/17/cnie-l-reminder-cnie-awards-festival-2016-rappel-festival-des-prix-2016-du-rcie-2/) - This may be something some of our members wish to apply for. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Ce message est bilingue.] CNIE-RCIÉ Awards The CNIE-RCIÉ Awards recognizes excellence in innovative educational practices in the use of technology to - [[CNIE-L] 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/16/cnie-l-6th-annual-summit-on-education-technology-strategies-for-colleges-universities-k-12-schools-2/) - A reminder of this event that our Ontario-based members might be interested in participating in. 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools We are drawing near to the 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools taking place in Toronto on 5th and - [Deadline for #BIT16 Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/12/deadline-for-bit16-proposals/) - This may be of interest to members in Ontario. #BIT16 Deadline for Submitting Proposals It is now just three weeks until the deadline for submitting proposals for BringIT,Together 2016. If you have already submitted a proposal, please encourage others to do so as well. We know that there are great things happening in our schools - [MVLRI Research Webinar - 3/16 at 2pm EST](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/11/mvlri-research-webinar-316-at-2pm-est/) - Note this blended learning webinar from one of our partners. On measuring the impact of blended learning View this email in your browser The Learning Accelerator's Measurement Agenda for Blended Learning Wednesday, 3/16, 2pm EST What do we know, and what do we still need to know, about the effectiveness of blended learning? Join us - [Workshop: Flexible And Collaborative Design Practices; Why Your Course Got Hijacked | Atelier:Des pratiques de conception flexibles et collaboratives; Collaborer avec les formateurs pour éviter qu’ils ne s’approprient les cours que vous avez conçus](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/10/workshop-flexible-and-collaborative-design-practices-why-your-course-got-hijacked-atelierdes-pratiques-de-conception-flexibles-et-collaboratives-collaborer-avec-les-formateurs-pour-eviter-qu/) - This may be of interest to some of our members. ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES CONCEPTRICES ET DES CONCEPTEURS PÉDAGOGIQUES (ACCP) CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNERS (CAID) Workshop - Instructional Design - part 3 Atelier - Design pédagogique - partie 3 (Le français suit) Theme 1 - Flexible and collaborative design practices in rapidly evolving environments - [March Newletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/09/march-newsletter/) - Featured Events March 16 – 2:00 pm Eastern — Login: Palliser Collaborate Room Teacher Training Resources – Alison Hancox You will be given guest access the teacher training course that is in development and implementation at Palliser Beyond Borders. This session is for you if: You have heard these words to encourage you about your - [Submit Now to EdMedia's Journal Category](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/09/submit-now-to-edmedias-journal-category/) - For those considering attending this international educational technology conference in Vancouver, here is another opportunity to participate. FINAL Call for Proposals: April 22 SUBMIT PROPOSALS NOW Submissions accepted in the Full Paper - Journal Publicationcategory will be published in an AACE journal and the Proceedings. For more information, Click Here! We invite you to submit proposals - [2016 PTDEA Meeting Feedback Reminder](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/08/2016-ptdea-meeting-feedback-reminder/) - For those that may be interested in attending this event in Alberta around the BlendEd conference. Hello PTDEA Members, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the survey for the PTDEA Meeting Feedback closes at 11:59 p.m. MST, Tuesday, March 8. Please take a few moments to fill out this - [[CNIE-L] 2016 CNIE Virtual conference - Forgot to Register for the CNIE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE?](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/07/cnie-l-2016-cnie-virtual-conference-forgot-to-register-for-the-cnie-virtual-conference/) - Note that this event goes all week. Forgot to Register for the CNIE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE? Don’t worry it is not too late. You can register up to 30 minutes before the session and still gain access: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/knocking-down-the-walls-tickets-22176147454 Some tips to ensure successful participation: Test the link at least 15 minutes before your session - [[CNIE-L] CNIE Virtual Conference - March 2016 LAST DETAILS | Congrès virtuel du RCIÉ - Mars 2016 DERNIERS DÉTAILS](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/04/cnie-l-cnie-virtual-conference-march-2016-last-details-congres-virtuel-du-rcie-mars-2016-derniers-details/) - A reminder of this event... Please find attached the some last details for the 2016 CNIE Virtual Conference. Registration is free but you are required to pre-register. Vous trouverez ci-joint les derniers détails concernant le Congrès virtuel 2016 du RCIÉ. Il n’y a aucuns frais de participation mais vous devez faire une pré-inscription. Attachments: - [[CNIE-L] CNIE Virtual Conference - March 2016 REGISTRATION | Congrès virtuel du RCIÉ - Mars 2016 INSCRIPTION](https://canelearn.net/2016/03/01/cnie-l-cnie-virtual-conference-march-2016-registration-congres-virtuel-du-rcie-mars-2016-inscription/) - This may be of interest to some of our members. Please find attached the registration form for the 2016 CNIE Virtual Conference. Registration is free but you are required to pre-register. La version française sera envoyée dès que possible. ***Messages are posted in the language received.*** ***Les messages sont affichés dans la langue dans - [[CNIE-L] **REMINDER** CNIE Awards Festival 2016 | **RAPPEL** Festival des prix 2016 du RCIÉ](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/29/cnie-l-reminder-cnie-awards-festival-2016-rappel-festival-des-prix-2016-du-rcie/) - More CNIE awards that CANeLearn members might consider (and note that there is a "K-12 Classroom" category). [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Ce message est bilingue.] CNIE-RCIÉ Awards The CNIE-RCIÉ Awards recognizes excellence in innovative educational practices in - [[CATE-ACFE] CATE/ACFE Newsletter/cyberbulletin - Call for submissions/appel pour soumissions!](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/26/cate-acfe-cateacfe-newslettercyberbulletin-call-for-submissionsappel-pour-soumissions/) - Some CANeLearn members who are involved in partnerships with local universities for teacher professional development may have some news to share. CATE wants to hear from you! CATE invites member submissions for the Spring 2016 edition of our online newsletter. The newsletter acts as a communication tool and serves to connect members to each other, - [[CNIE-L] Leadership Award - Call for nominations | Prix Leadership - Appel de candidatures](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/25/cnie-l-leadership-award-call-for-nominations-prix-leadership-appel-de-candidatures/) - CANeLearn encourages its members to consider nominating someone for this award. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Ce message est bilingue.] Leadership Award The CNIE Leadership Award is given in recognition of outstanding service to the field of - [[CNIE-L] 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/24/cnie-l-6th-annual-summit-on-education-technology-strategies-for-colleges-universities-k-12-schools/) - This may be of interest to some of our members. 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools As you are already aware CNIE has partnered with the 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools taking place in Toronto on 5th and 6th April - [#BIT16 Call for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/23/bit16-call-for-proposals/) - This may be of interest to our Ontario members. The Call for Proposals is now open for BringIT,Together 2016 (BIT16), the technology-enabled education conference sponsored by ECOO and OASBO/ICT. The conference will take place November 9-11, 2016, and will once again be held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. This is the largest - [Lunch Included at EdMedia 2016, Vancouver!](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/22/lunch-included-at-edmedia-2016-vancouver-2/) - A reminder about this Vancouver-based event that may be of interest to some of our members. Vancouver, British Columbia June 27-30, 2016 FINAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS: APRIL 22 SUBMIT PROPOSALS NOW FINAL Call for Proposals Due: April 22 EdMedia is an annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on - [2016 PTDEA Meeting Feedback Request](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/19/2016-ptdea-meeting-feedback-request/) - Members in Alberta may be particularly interested in this event. Hello PTDEA Members, Alberta Distance Learning Centre (ADLC) is excited to host you at the 2016 Provincial & Territorial Distance Education Association meeting. This year’s event will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Edmonton. Preregistration starts the evening of October 25th, and sessions will - [[CNIE-L] CNIE Awards Festival 2016 | Festival des prix 2016 du RCIÉ](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/18/cnie-l-cnie-awards-festival-2016-festival-des-prix-2016-du-rcie/) - This may be an opportunity for some K-12 distance education folks. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Ce message est bilingue.] CNIE-RCIÉ Awards The CNIE-RCIÉ Awards recognizes excellence in innovative educational practices in the use of technology to support - [Congress 2016: Top Reasons To Attend | Congrès 2016 : les bonnes raisons d'y assister](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/17/congress-2016-top-reasons-to-attend-congres-2016-les-bonnes-raisons-dy-assister/) - Note that this is the premiere educational research conference in Canada. Register for Canada's largest academic gathering | Inscrivez-vous au plus grand rassemblement universitaire du Canada Le français suit. February 9, 2016 Top reasons to attend Congress 2016 Seven days of conferences, 70 associations, 2,000 events, 5,400 presentations in the heart of the Rockies...The Congress of - [[CNIE-L] MASTER CLASS: Quality of Online Courses: Design and Administration / CLASSE DE MAÎTRE : Qualité des cours en ligne : Conception et gestion](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/16/cnie-l-master-class-quality-of-online-courses-design-and-administration-classe-de-maitre-qualite-des-cours-en-ligne-conception-et-gestion/) - This may be of interest to some members. WEBINAIRE – WERBINAR ACCP - CAID Le français suit. MASTER CLASS: Quality of Online Courses: Design and Administration The growth of online education, brought educators’ attention into the practice of those professionals involved in online course development including administrators/managers who oversee and manage the production and instructional - [[CNIE-L] Campus Alberta Open Education Resources Initiative: Opportunity for Funding](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/15/cnie-l-campus-alberta-open-education-resources-initiative-opportunity-for-funding/) - An opportunity for some of the CANeLearn members in Alberta? TO Alberta Faculty Rory McGreal UNESCO/COL/ICDE Chair in OER/Co-Editor IRRODL/Athabasca University Funding opportunities closing March 6th, Apply Today! Good Afternoon Campus Alberta Colleagues: On behalf of the Steering Committee for the Campus Alberta Open Educational Resources (ABOER) Initiative, I am pleased to announce two new funding - [NEW! EdMedia Journal Submission Category](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/11/new-edmedia-journal-submission-category/) - This may be of interest to some CANeLearn members who are local to the conference. FINAL Call for Proposals: April 22 SUBMIT PROPOSALS NOW Submissions accepted in the Full Paper - Journal Publicationcategory will be published in an AACE journal and the Proceedings. For more information, Click Here! We invite you to submit proposals for papers, panels, - [[CNIE-L] **EXTENSION** CNIE Virtual Conference - March 2016 | **PROLONGATION** Congrès virtuel du RCIÉ - Mars 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/10/cnie-l-extension-cnie-virtual-conference-march-2016-prolongation-congres-virtuel-du-rcie-mars-2016/) - An update on this online conference that may be of interest to some of our members. NOTICE Due to the impact of winter storms, and communication challenges, we are extending the deadline for submissions to the CNIE Virtual Conference to Monday, February 15, 2016. Please see attachments with new date. ************************************************** AVIS En raison de - [CIDER - Learning Analytics and Recent Work](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/09/cider-learning-analytics-and-recent-work/) - A reminder of this event tomorrow... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the February CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Dr. George Siemens discussing recent work in learning analytics and more. Title: Learning Analytics - [Winter Research Collaborative - 2/10 at 3pm EST](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/09/winter-research-collaborative-210-at-3pm-est/) - This may be of interest to CANeLearn members... Plus new podcasts and publications! View this email in your browser Quarterly Research Collaborative Meeting: Winter 2016 Wednesday, 2/10, 3pm EST Our quarterly collaborative meetings are designed for researchers in the field of K-12 online and blended learning to come together, get feedback on their work and share - [Free Access To Articles From Digital Experiences In Mathematics Education](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/08/free-access-to-articles-from-digital-experiences-in-mathematics-education/) - This may be a useful resource for some of our members... Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education Visit us at springer.com Don't miss out on this new journal in your area of expertise Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education is a new journal published by Springer in 2015. This journal chronicles the effort to understand and enhance - [[CNIE-L] Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Members Save On Training From The Conference Board of Canada!](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/05/cnie-l-canadian-network-for-innovation-in-education-members-save-on-training-from-the-conference-board-of-canada/) - From our colleagues at the CNIE. Note that some of these events may be of interest to CANeLearn members... Canadian Network for Innovation in Education members save on Training from the Conference Board of Canada! Contacts of CNIE save off of the registration fee for these upcoming webinars from the Conference Board! There are also - [February Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/02/february-newsletter/) - Upcoming Webinar This Month! February 17 - 2:00 pm Eastern -- http://bit.ly/CANeLearn2 State of the Nation: K12 eLearning in Canada In this session Michael Barbour, lead author of this Canadian-based research, will provide a quick overview of research compiled on blended and online learning in Canada. Innovation, new directions and successes will be part of - [[CNIE-L] Avons-nous encore besoin de l’école? / Why School?](https://canelearn.net/2016/02/01/cnie-l-avons-nous-encore-besoin-de-lecole-why-school/) - This may be of interest for our Ontario members... [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][English follows the French.] Une innovation du Groupe Média TFO Innovation brought to you by Groupe Média TFO Venez rencontrer Will Richardson auteur - [Lunch Included at EdMedia 2016, Vancouver!](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/29/lunch-included-at-edmedia-2016-vancouver/) - Note this international educational technology event in Canada. Vancouver, British Columbia June 27-30, 2016 FINAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS: APRIL 22 SUBMIT PROPOSALS NOW FINAL Call for Proposals Due: April 22 EdMedia is an annual international conference serves as a multi-disciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to - [[CNIE-L] CNIE Virtual Conference - March 2016 **REMINDER** | Conférence virtuelle du RCIÉ - Mars 2016 **RAPPEL**](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/26/cnie-l-cnie-virtual-conference-march-2016-reminder-conference-virtuelle-du-rcie-mars-2016-rappel/) - A reminder of this event. Knocking Down the Walls: Showcasing Innovative Research and Practice in Online Classrooms 7 – 10 March 2016 Great research, unfortunately, sometimes stays buried in our classrooms. We invite you to share your innovative practices and research in our Knocking Down the Walls Showcase. We invite faculty and students to - [Online Learning News - January 20, 2016 / Bulletin de l'apprentissage en ligne - le 20 janvier 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/20/online-learning-news-january-20-2016-bulletin-de-lapprentissage-en-ligne-le-20-janvier-2016/) - An item that may be of interest to our members. A bi-weekly update from Contact North | Contact Nord Ontario's Distance Education & Training Network CONTACT NORTH | CONTACT NORD'S TOP 10 WISH LIST FOR ONLINE LEARNING IN 2016 Each year, many of us make New Year's resolutions and try and keep them. Others, usually - [January Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/14/january-newsletter/) - Featured Event January 20, 2016 – 1:00 pm Eastern — Link: http://talk.ednet.ns.ca/28qj1x2ek22u Login as Guest — Password: NSVS Nova Scotia Virtual School: A Collaborative Model for Online Learning – Sarah Hainsworth Join this session to learn how Nova Scotia has developed unique collaborative models that provide all students in the province with access to full - [[CNIE-L] 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/14/cnie-l-6th-annual-summit-on-education-technology-strategies/) - Note the K-12 focus that is included in this event. 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools CNIE is pleased to partner with the 6th Annual Summit on Education Technology Strategies for Colleges, Universities & K-12 Schools taking place in Toronto on 5th and 6th April 2016! The - [CIDER Session January 13th](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/12/cider-session-january-13th/) - A reminder of this session tomorrow... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the January CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature an overview and presentation of case studies by the Grading Soft Skills (GRASS) project - [[CNIE-L] Invitation to CIDER session ­- 13 January 2016 | Invitation à un atelier de « CIDER » - le 13 janvier 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/11/cnie-l-invitation-to-cider-session-13-january-2016-invitation-a-un-atelier-de-cider-le-13-janvier-2016/) - May be of interest to some CANeLearn members... Dear CNIE Member, We invite you to the January CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature an overview and presentation of case studies by the Grading Soft Skills (GRASS) project team. Title: The GRASS Project - measuring 21st - [[CNIE-L] CNIE Virtual Conference - March 2016 | Conférence virtuelle du RCIÉ - Mars 2016](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/10/cnie-l-cnie-virtual-conference-march-2016-conference-virtuelle-du-rcie-mars-2016/) - May be of interest to some of our members... Knocking Down the Walls: Showcasing Innovative Research and Practice in Online Classrooms 7 – 10 March 2016 Great research, unfortunately, sometimes stays buried in our classrooms. We invite you to share your innovative practices and research in our Knocking Down the Walls Showcase. We invite faculty - [[CNIE-L] Digital Citizenship Tweet Chat](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/08/cnie-l-digital-citizenship-tweet-chat/) - Cape Breton University is hosting a Digital Citizenship Tweet Chat at #IDTIPS for the next 13 weeks every Monday from4-5pm ATL. The chat is an Open discussion with the larger community of educators, instructional designers and concerned citizens about the role of digital citizenship in schools. All are welcome to attend. For more information watch - [Congress 2016: Registration Is Open! | Congrès 2016 : les inscriptions sont ouvertes!](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/07/congress-2016-registration-is-open-congres-2016-les-inscriptions-sont-ouvertes/) - This is an event primarily for higher education folks, but for those who are local to this event might be interested in seeing the latest research in Canadian education. Register for Canada's largest academic gathering | Inscrivez-vous au plus grand rassemblement universitaire du Canada Le français suit. January 7, 2016 Registration for Congress 2016 is officially - [Last Chance to Present at the 2016 CAUCE-CNIE Conference](https://canelearn.net/2016/01/06/last-chance-to-present-at-the-2016-cauce-cnie-conference/) - Target: Education 3.0: Possibilities at the Nexus of Pedagogy, Technology, and Access Waterloo, Ontario May 30 – June 2, 2016 Time is running out - the deadline to submit your presentation proposals for the 2016 CAUCE-CNIE Conference is Monday, January 11 2016. Submit Your Proposal Today ***Messages are posted in the language received.*** - [December Newsletter](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/18/december-newsletter/) - Holiday Greetings from the CANeLearn Board of Directors arago.si.edu/index.asp?con=2&cmd=1&id=203574 Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful new year! Upcoming Events January 20, 2016 – 1:00 pm Eastern — Link: http://talk.ednet.ns.ca/28qj1x2ek22u Login as Guest — Password: NSVS Nova Scotia Virtual School: A Collaborative Model for Online Learning – Sarah Hainsworth Join this session to learn how - [November News](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/11/november-news-2/) - November 26, 2015 In this issue Mark your calendars Webinar Wednesday next week (1 pm Eastern) is a presentation on Simulators and CTS programming. Learn how ADLC teaches introductory welding with no danger, no consumables and no welding experience! Scroll down for more information or check out our Online Webinars page here, or our Google PD - [What is the D for?](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/10/what-is-the-d-for/) - This item was crossposted from http://conference.learnnowbc.ca/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=55 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Interested in flipped classrooms, blended learning environments,distributed learning, our transforming curriculum and general technology coolness? This year the DL conference (Distributed/Digital/Divergent/Deeper? learning) will be focusing on blended learning environments as we look towards our new BC curriculum. - [Facebook Page](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/10/facebook-page/) - Check out our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/CANeLearn/ So be sure to "Like" our page to stay up to date with all of our latest content. - [CIDER December 2015](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/04/cider-december-2015/) - Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the December CIDER session, the second annual Graduate Student Panel, at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online panel session will feature presentations by Sophia Palahicky, Gord Preston, and Heather Scarlett-Ferguson of the EdD program at - [[CNIE-L] Latest issue of COL Newsletter - Connections](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/03/cnie-l-latest-issue-of-col-newsletter-connections/) - Something from our colleagues at the Commonwealth of Learning (primarily higher education focused). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connections Vol. 20, No. 3 COL is pleased to share the latest issue of our newsletter,Connections. In this issue - [[CNIE-L] DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit Proposals For The 2016 CAUCE-CNIE Annual Conference Today!](https://canelearn.net/2015/12/01/cnie-l-deadline-extended-submit-proposals-for-the-2016-cauce-cnie-annual-conference-today/) - Dear colleagues: We understand you’re busy, so due to requests from many of you, and recent technical difficulties with our website, we have extended the deadline to submit proposals to the annual conference. DEADLINE EXTENDED: Proposals due January 11, 2016 Request for Proposals You are invited to propose concurrent sessions which support the conference theme - [2016 Digital Learning Conference - Request for Proposals](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/30/2016-digital-learning-conference-request-for-proposals/) - This item was crossposted from http://conference.learnnowbc.ca/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2016 Digital Learning Conference Transforming Learning: Innovation and Opportunities in DL and Beyond February 18 - 20, 2016 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Richmond, BC Register Now Registration powered by RegOnline Please join us for The B.C. Distributed Learning - [Live in Collaborate!](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/26/webinar-wednesday-dec-2nd/) - Webinar Wednesday: Simulators and CTS programming - December 2nd at 1 pm Eastern Join Jacalyn Watson, Alberta Distance Learning Centre, to learn how ADLC teaches introductory welding with no danger, no consumables and no welding experience! Learn how ADLC introduces students to working on a service rig using a computer based simulator designed for new - [iNACOL and CEA Awards](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/26/awards-announced/) - 2015 iNACOL Award Winner - Alison Slack, OeLC The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) 2015 Outstanding Individual Contribution to K-12 Blended and Online Learning Award winner is Alison Slack from the Ontario eLearning Consortium. The annual iNACOL Innovator Awards distinguish individuals for exceptional research, innovative learning practices, and outstanding contributions in blended and - [[CNIE-L] We need YOU to present at the CAUCE-CNIE 2016 Conference [REMINDER-RAPPEL]](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/20/cnie-l-we-need-you-to-present-at-the-cauce-cnie-2016-conference-reminder-rappel/) - 2016 CNIE-CAUCE Conference Target: Education 3.0: Possibilities at the Nexus of Pedagogy, Technology, and Access Waterloo, Ontario, May 30 – June 2, 2016 The conference will examine the forces exerted by technological change, societal demands, and ground-breaking research on the educational landscape. These forces are reshaping the way we create, access, and even think about learning. - [November News](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/12/november-news/) - November 12, 2015 Mark your calendars - Webinar Wednesdays launches next week with a presentation on disruptive innovation from iNACOL 2014 Innovative Program of the Year Navigate. Scroll down for more information or check out our Online Webinars page here, or our Google PD Calendar here. Website - We have migrated from our original Moodle - [CSSE - Conference - SUBMISSION REMINDER - 1 week | SCÉÉ - Congrés - RAPPEL À SOUMETTRE - Une semaine](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/12/csse-conference-submission-reminder-1-week-scee-congres-rappel-a-soumettre-une-semaine/) - A reminder from the folks at CSSE… —– Dear Colleagues: The deadline for submissions of proposals for the 2016 CSSE conference is Tuesday, 17 November 2015. You can find further information at http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/. Thank you for considering our conference. Tim Chers collègues, la date limite pour soumettre des projets d'exposés pour le congrès annuel de - [2015 iNACOL Innovator Awards Honor Leaders in Blended and Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/10/2015-inacol-innovator-awards-honor-leaders-in-blended-and-online-learning/) - ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) recognized four outstanding leaders as recipients of the 2015 iNACOL Innovator Awards this morning as part of the 2015 iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium in Orlando, Florida. The annual iNACOL Innovator Awards distinguish individuals for exceptional research, innovative learning practices, and - [2016 BC DL Conference](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/09/2016-bc-dl-conference/) - This item was crossposted from http://conference.learnnowbc.ca/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=54 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Okay, so we have a Time (February 18-20) and a Place (Sheraton in Richmond) we have a theme (Transforming Learning : Innovation and Opportunities in Dl and Beyond) and we have a Keynote speaker. This year we - [BIT 2015 Conference - Blogging Summary](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/06/bit-2015-conference-blogging-summary/) - Just a quick summary of all of the Bring IT Together 2015 entries that we posted over the past two days. eLearning Can Be Awesome! Innovation Station: e-Learning program TDSB Flexible Learning Western Style: Emerging Models Integrating Distributed/Distance Learning in BC & Alberta Blended @ Navigate: Our Journey in Disruptive Innovation When Virtual Resources Meet Virtual - [BIT 2015 - Inquiry with Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/06/bit-2015-inquiry-with-blended-learning/) - The tenth session - and final one - that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: Inquiry with Blended Learning by Olivia Skibinski How can teachers use a digital platform to facilitate guided inquiry? Using D2L, google aps, twitter (or other digital platforms), teachers can investigate opportunities for beginning or continuing inquiry and being a - [BIT 2015 – Exhibition Hall: TVO](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/06/bit-2015-exhibition-hall-tvo/) - The ninth session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is actually just some images that we took from the TVO booth in the exhibition hall. TVO runs the Independent Learning Centre in Ontario, which offers K-12 distance education - primarily to adult learners. Click on any image to get a larger version. - [BIT 2015 - Exhibition Hall: eLearning Ontario](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/06/bit-2015-exhibition-hall-elearning-ontario/) - The eighth session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is actually just some images that we took from the eLearning Ontario booth in the exhibition hall. Click on any image to get a larger version. This entry is crossposted at https://virtualschooling.wordpress.com/2015/11/06/bit-2015-exhibition-hall-elearning-ontario/ - [BIT 2015 - Taking Blended Learning to the Next Level](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/06/bit-2015-taking-blended-learning-to-the-next-level/) - The seventh session - and first one for today - that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: Taking Blended Learning to the Next Level by Paul Hatala Many teachers are using the provincial vLE (D2L) for straightforward content storage, but the platform is much more powerful than that. Leveraging some of the more advanced, - [BIT 2015 - State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-state-of-the-nation-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - The sixth session - and final one for today - that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada by Michael K Barbour and Randy LaBonte Over the past two decades, there has been little government, foundation, or private funding or higher education activity for the development - [BIT 2015 - When Virtual Resources Meet Virtual Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-when-virtual-resources-meet-virtual-learning/) - The sixth session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: When Virtual Resources Meet Virtual Learning by Donna Millard The HWDSB System Learning Commons has worked collaboratively with the 21st Century Learning Consultants to provide access and promote use of the myriad of virtual resources the board subscribes to. Using the provincial elearning - [BIT 2015 - Blended @ Navigate: Our Journey in Disruptive Innovation](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-blended-navigate-our-journey-in-disruptive-innovation/) - The fourth session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: Blended @ Navigate: Our Journey in Disruptive Innovation by Jeff Stewart For the past few years, Navigate - one of British Columbia's largest distributed learning schools - has been implementing a series of innovative new blended learning programs that are blurring the distinction between - [BIT 2015 - Flexible Learning Western Style: Emerging Models Integrating Distributed/Distance Learning in BC & Alberta](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-flexible-learning-western-style-emerging-models-integrating-distributeddistance-learning-in-bc-alberta/) - The third session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: Flexible Learning Western Style: Emerging Models Integrating Distributed/Distance Learning in BC & Alberta by Randy LaBonte Join this discussion session and learn how BC and Alberta schools are moving beyond tech to using design principles to influence Blended Learning for online and classroom-based - [BIT 2015 - Innovation Station: e-Learning program TDSB](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-innovation-station-e-learning-program-tdsb/) - The second session that we are blogging at the Bring IT Together 2015 conference is: Innovation Station: e-Learning program TDSB by Zorica Prekajski e-Learning program at TDSB is growing rapidly. We would like to share what we have learned on this journey and how do we support our e-Learning teachers and students. Innovation Stations are found in the Learning - [BIT 2015 - eLearning Can Be Awesome!](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/05/bit-2015-elearning-can-be-awesome/) - So today and tomorrow Randy LaBonte and I am attending the Bring IT Together 2015 conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. While this is a general educational technology conference, with a provincial focus here on Ontario, we did want to blog some of the online and blended learning sessions for members of the CANeLearn. The first - [CIDER Webinar Archive - Blended And Online Learning And Teaching (BOLT): Promoting Teaching For 21st Century Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/04/cider-webinar-archive-blended-and-online-learning-and-teaching-bolt-promoting-teaching-for-21st-century-learning/) - November 4, 2015 Blended and Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT): Promoting teaching for 21st Century learning Connie Blomgren, Athabasca University, Alberta Laurel Beaton, Alberta Distance Learning Centre, Alberta Marti Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University, AlbertaBOLT - Blended and Online Teaching and Learning - is a new series of modules designed for K-12 educators teaching in the digital - [CIDER Session November 4, 2015 - Blended and Online Learning and Teaching (BOLT): Promoting teaching for 21st Century learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/03/cider-session-november-4-2015-blended-and-online-learning-and-teaching-bolt-promoting-teaching-for-21st-century-learning/) - Note this webinar tomorrow... - - - - - Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the November CIDER session at the Canadian Initiative for Distance Education Research. This free, online session will feature Connie Blomgren and Marti Cleveland-Innes from Athabasca University and Laurel Beaton from - [Call for Proposals to host CNIE 2017 | Appel de propositions de tenir le congrès RCIÉ 2017](https://canelearn.net/2015/11/02/call-for-proposals-to-host-cnie-2017-appel-de-propositions-de-tenir-le-congres-rcie-2017/) - Another item from our friends at CNIE... - - - - - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Ce message est bilingue.] Call for Proposals for CNIE 2017 The Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) is soliciting - [blendED 2015: Alberta’s Blended and Online Symposium - Archives](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/30/blended-2015-albertas-blended-and-online-symposium-session-information/) - Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium The October blendED 2015 Symposium was devoted to practical and comprehensive approaches to blended and online learning. The Symposium was organized around five broad themes: Research, Pedagogy, Tools, Course Design and Diverse Learning Groups. You can access a Google doc that has links to information and notes from each of - [blendED Alberta 2015: Flexible Learning Western Style](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/29/blended-alberta-2015-flexible-learning-western-style/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][slideshare id=54499747&doc=blendedwesternstyleoct2015-151028221817-lva1-app6891] Presentation slides from symposium discussion at blendED 2015 Edmonton, October 27, 2015[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container] - [BlendED Alberta 2015 - From Keynoter to Curator](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/29/blended-alberta-2015-from-keynoter-to-curator/) - Closing unKeynote - Valerie Irvine In the closing unKeynote Tuesday, Valerie will weave ideas and strands from the Symposium with research to inspire participants on their journeys in blended & online learning. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" - [Electrician, Doctor, Teacher, Digital Analyst - Teens Find Their Future Work on ChatterHigh](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/28/electrician-doctor-teacher-digital-analyst-teens-find-their-future-work-on-chatterhigh/) - Disruptive Innovation in Education EDMONTON, ALBERTA - Starting today, teens across Canada can logon to a fun, online platform designed to help them discover career possibilities. ChatterHigh uses a gamified approach to meet curriculum requirements around career exploration. Students are challenged to complete a daily quiz that leads them to surprising insights, through approved partner - [CSSE - Conference - SUBMISSION REMINDER - 3 weeks | SCÉÉ - Congrés - RAPPEL À SOUMETTRE - Trois semaines](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/27/csse-conference-submission-reminder-3-weeks-scee-congres-rappel-a-soumettre-trois-semaines/) - A reminder from the folks at CSSE... ----- Dear Colleagues: The deadline for submissions of proposals for the 2016 CSSE conference is Tuesday, 17 November 2015. You can find further information at http://www.csse-scee.ca/conference/. Thank you for considering our conference. Tim Chers collègues, la date limite pour soumettre des projets d'exposés pour le congrès annuel de - [We Need YOU To Present At The CAUCE-CNIE 2016 Conference](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/26/we-need-you-to-present-at-the-cauce-cnie-2016-conference/) - From our friends at the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education. 2016 CNIE-CAUCE Conference Target: Education 3.0: Possibilities at the Nexus of Pedagogy, Technology, and Access Waterloo, Ontario, May 30 – June 2, 2016 The conference will examine the forces exerted by technological change, societal demands, and ground-breaking research on the educational landscape. These forces are - [Canadian educators recognized for iNACOL Innovation Awards](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/15/canadian-educators-recognized-for-inacol-innovation-awards-2/) - Four outstanding programs and educators were recognized by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) as nominees for one of four innovation awards presented by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning http://www.inacol.org/about/awards/). The iNACOL Innovator Awards recognize learning practices, new research and individual achievements in the field of blended and online learning. CANeLearn nominees were: CJ - [CSSE 2016 Conference-Call for Presentations | Invitations à soumettre une proposition de communication pour le congrès SCÉÉ 2016](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/15/csse-2016-conference-call-for-presentations-invitations-a-soumettre-une-proposition-de-communication-pour-le-congres-scee-2016/) - From another pan-Canadian education organization. ------ (La version française est à la suite de la version anglaise.) Dear Member: On behalf of the CSSE Board of Directors, I would like to take this opportunity to invite faculty, staff and graduate students from your institution to submit a presentation proposal for the 2016 CSSE Annual Conference - [PTDEA 2015 - State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2015/10/15/ptdea-2015-state-of-the-nation-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - The Provincial and Territorial Distance Education Association is also meeting yesterday and today in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. You can access the agenda, as well as notes and files from the sessions, at: http://ptdeayellowknife.wikispaces.com/ This afternoon Michael Barbour delivered a session, via a distance, on the just released 2014 State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in - [Call for Proposals – Professional Development in K­‐12 Online and Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/09/11/call-for-proposals-professional-development-in-k‐12-online-and-blended-learning/) - The Journal of Online Learning Research (http://www.editlib.org/j/jolr/) is seeking submissions that share research and ideas for professional development programs that prepare future and current teachers for these new learning environments. An important emphasis for this special issue is on professional development programs and practices that exist and their impacts on blended and/or online learning practices. - [CANeLearn September News & AGM](https://canelearn.net/2015/09/08/canelearn-september-news-agm/) - September 2015 Sign up to receive an email copy of our newsletter. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KxpAFZ2_3NnnrEM3GujnPlKMy5v3oVtCHodlu1y_feg/viewform) Highlights (scroll down for additional details) NEWS New website launched iNACOL Awards nominees announced - CJ MacKinnon-Scott, Elizabeth Murphy, Alison Slack and Nova Scotia Virtual School Membership renewals underway EVENTS blendED Alberta Symposium (Oct. 25-27 Edmonton) Register before Sept.30! http://www.blendedalberta.ca/ "Webinar Wednesdays" - [CANeLearn 2015-16 Board of Directors](https://canelearn.net/2015/09/06/canelearn-2015-16-board-of-directors/) - At the September 15 Canadian eLearning Network's Annual General Meeting the following directors were elected to serve membership for the 2015-16 year: Three-year term: Todd Pottle (ON - Ontario eLearning Consortium Coordinator) elected Laurel Beaton (AB from ADLC) elected Allison MacDonald (MB from Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre) elected Two-year term: Kevin Wttewaall (AB - [blendED 2015 Symposium - Edmonton - Oct. 25-27](https://canelearn.net/2015/09/06/blended-2015-symposium-edmonton-oct-25-27/) - Alberta's Blended and Online Symposium The blendED 2015 Symposium is devoted to practical and comprehensive approaches to blended and online learning. The Symposium is organized around five broad themes: Research, Pedagogy, Tools, Course Design and Diverse Learning Groups. Symposium attendees will have opportunities to explore emerging and innovative practices in blended and online learning that - [Online Learning Consortium International Conference: K-12 Online Teaching And Learning Track](https://canelearn.net/2015/09/02/online-learning-consortium-international-conference-k-12-online-teaching-and-learning-track/) - Please note that the up-coming Online Learning Consortium's International Conference from 14-16 October 2015 in Orlando, Florida will feature - for the first time - a K-12 online teaching and learning track. My colleague Anissa Vega has created a flyer to advertize this track and I will be posting each week entire the conference. You - [SITE 2016 - K-12 Online Learning SIG - Call for Panels And Panel Organizers - Due Sept 4th](https://canelearn.net/2015/08/24/site-2016-k-12-online-learning-sig-call-for-panels-and-panel-organizers-due-sept-4th/) - Hello everyone! Hope you had a wonderful summer! It's hard to believe, but it's not too soon to start thinking about SITE 2016 conference in Savannah, Georgia which will take place March 21-25, 2016. As co-chairs of the K-12 Online Learning Special Interest Group (SIG), we would like to invite you to organize and submit a panel - [Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute: "MVLRI Webinar: Open Learning"](https://canelearn.net/2015/08/23/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute-mvlri-webinar-open-learning/) - Check out the latest video from your channel subscriptions for Aug 24, 2015. MVLRI Webinar: Open Learning 1 week ago • 6 views Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute - [PTDEA in Yellowknife!](https://canelearn.net/2015/08/19/ptdea-in-yellowknife/) - Dear PTDEA colleagues, We are very pleased to be sending you an invitation (attached) to the 2015 PTDEA meeting in Yellowknife on October 14 and 15, 2015! We have eagerly begun planning for what we hope will be a rich learning experience for you in the Northwest Territories. I have heard from many - [Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Just Uploaded A Video](https://canelearn.net/2015/08/17/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute-just-uploaded-a-video/) - Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute has uploadedMVLRI Webinar: Open Learning MVLRI Webinar: Open Learning Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute This session explores the research on emerging practices like OER, digital literacy and MOOCs, and examines the implications of open learning in relation to policy and further research. Presenters: Randy Labonte, CANeLearn Ian O'Byrne, College of - [MVLRI Webinar Tomorrow, 8/11 @ 2pm EDT](https://canelearn.net/2015/08/10/mvlri-webinar-tomorrow-811-2pm-edt/) - Review the research on Open Learning View this email in your browser MVLRI Webinar: 8/11 at 2pm EDT Topic: Open Learning Presenters: Lee Graham, University of Alaska Southeast, Roehampton University Randy Labonte, Vancouver Island University Verena Roberts, Palliser Regional Schools Ian O'Byrne, University of New Haven This session explores the research on emerging practices like OER, - [Proceedings from the July 8/9, 2015 Halifax Summer Symposium](https://canelearn.net/2015/07/15/proceedings-from-the-july-89-2015-halifax-summer-symposium/) - The Canadian eLearning Network extended an open invitation to anyone interested in blended and online learning to attend a pan-Canadian discussion about increasing flexible learning through blended and online learning environments. The two-day event, hosted by Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Nova Scotia Virtual School, was designed to focus - [Recording - MVLRI Webinar: International Landscape of K-12 Online and Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2015/06/24/recording-mvlri-webinar-international-landscape-of-k-12-online-and-blended-learning/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Presenter: Dr. Michael Barbour Many involved with K-12 online and blended learning are familiar with the American context that surrounds us in the media and published research; however, while there are - [MVLRI Webinar Tomorrow, 6/23 @ 2pm EDT](https://canelearn.net/2015/06/22/mvlri-webinar-tomorrow-623-2pm-edt/) - Learn about online and blended learning abroad... View this email in your browser MVLRI Webinar: 6/23 at 2pm EDT Topic: International Landscape of K-12 Online and Blended Learning Presenters: Michael Barbour, Sacred Heart University Many involved with K-12 online and blended learning are familiar with the American context that surrounds us in the media and published - [Online PD Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 pm Eastern - Upcoming CANeLearn Events - May CANeLearn News Update](https://canelearn.net/2015/05/20/online-pd-thursday-may-21-at-300-pm-eastern-upcoming-canelearn-events-may-canelearn-news-update/) - May 2015 Edition - online web version http://new.canelearn.net/mod/page/view.php?id=203 Greetings all. This message is being sent to all members and those who signed up for the he Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) newsletter. Please forward this email as appropriate as this week's webinar in our CANeLearn members series is again open to everyone. Click here to sign up for - [Reminder: Online PD Today at 1:00 PM Eastern!](https://canelearn.net/2015/04/27/reminder-online-pd-today-at-100-pm-eastern/) - Please forward this email as appropriate as this week's webinar in our CANeLearn members series is again open to everyone. Click here to sign up for our monthly newsletter (Google Form) Today’s Highlights Webinar: Monday, Apr. 27 from 1-2:00 pm Eastern BOLT - Blended and Online Learning and Teaching — Presenters Dr. Constance Blomgren, Dr. Marti Cleveland-Innes, Laurel Beaton - [Online PD April 27 - Upcoming CANeLearn Events - April CANeLearn News Update](https://canelearn.net/2015/04/23/online-pd-april-27-upcoming-canelearn-events-april-canelearn-news-update/) - Newsletter - May 2015 Sign up to receive an email copy of our newsletter. May 2015 Highlights (scroll down or click for additional details) EVENTS Webinar: Thursday, May 21 from 3-4:00 pm Eastern How do we shift to competency-based assessment? Presenters: Kerry Cule & Dianne Conrod, LEARN Click here for more information Toward Flexible Learning - [Recording - MVLRI Webinar: Leadership Perspectives from Canada's Online & Blended Learning Programs](https://canelearn.net/2015/03/30/recording-mvlri-webinar-leadership-perspectives-from-canadas-online-blended-learning-programs/) - [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] A panel of leaders from the east to the west coast of Canada share successes, critical issues, and notions about the future of personalized and flexible learning in Canadian Francophone, Anglophone, - [Login for Online PD Today at 3 pm Eastern](https://canelearn.net/2015/02/26/login-for-online-pd-today-at-3-pm-eastern/) - Greetings. The free online discussion session and webinar Literacy Across Subject Areas is set for 3 to 4:00 pm Eastern (noon Pacific). Description and login to the session are below. Please forward this on to your colleagues, and apologies for cross-postings! Hope to see you online today, Randy —————— WEBINAR: Thursday, February 26 from 3-4:00 pm - [Online PD February 26 – Upcoming CANeLearn Events – CANeLearn February News](https://canelearn.net/2015/02/25/online-pd-february-26-upcoming-canelearn-events-canelearn-february-news/) - February 2015 Edition Greetings all. This message is being sent to all members and those who signed up for the he Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) newsletter. Please forward this email as appropriate as this week's webinar in our CANeLearn members series is again open to everyone. Click here to sign up for our soon to - [Looking For Teachers, Administrators And Researchers To Review Modules](https://canelearn.net/2015/02/24/looking-for-teachers-administrators-and-researchers-to-review-modules/) - My name is Jason Siko, and I’m currently an assistant professor of educational technology at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. My research interests included K-12 online and blended learning. I am looking for teachers, administrators, and researchers to review a series of modules that promote readiness skills in online learning. These modules were - [Reminder: Online PD January 12 – Mark Your Calendar](https://canelearn.net/2015/01/12/reminder-online-pd-january-12-mark-your-calendar/) - Greetings all, and welcome back from the holidays. This email is a quick reminder of upcoming events sponsored by the Canadian eLearning Network () as part of our Centre for Innovation, of which Verena is its CIO. This message is being sent to all members and those who signed up for the CANeLearn newsletter. Please - [MVLRI’s January Webinar Line-Up – Register Now!](https://canelearn.net/2015/01/05/mvlris-january-webinar-line-up-register-now/) - Greetings, and Happy New Year! We hope this email finds you well and rested! MVLRI will be hosting five webinars in January, and they are all open for registration. Below is a list of the webinars along with the direct link to register: Jan 8, 2-3pm eastern - Mentoring: An Introduction to Research and Best - [CANeLearn Centre for Innovation Launch! Online PD January 12 - Mark your calendar](https://canelearn.net/2014/12/16/canelearn-centre-for-innovation-launch-online-pd-january-12-mark-your-calendar/) - Greetings all. This email is a quick update and mark your calendars for upcoming events sponsored by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) as part of our Centre for Innovation, of which Verena is its CIO. This message is being sent to all members and those who signed up for the CANeLearn newsletter. Please forward this - [New Handbook Presents The Current State Of Research In K-12 Online And Blended Learning](https://canelearn.net/2014/12/04/new-handbook-presents-the-current-state-of-research-in-k-12-online-and-blended-learning/) - ETC Press is excited to announce the release of “Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning,” by Richard E. Ferdig, Kathryn Kennedy, et al. The Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning is an edited collection of chapters that sets out to present the current state of research in K-12 online - [MVLRI Adds Canadian Organization As Contributor To Research Clearinghouse](https://canelearn.net/2014/12/03/mvlri-adds-canadian-organization-as-contributor-to-research-clearinghouse/) - The Canadian e-Learning Network (CANeLearn) whose mission is “to provide leadership that champions student success by supporting organizations and educators involved in online and blended learning through networking, collaboration, and research opportunities,” is now a project contributor for the Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended and Online Learning. The Research Clearinghouse is the largest initiative of - [Canadian eLearning Network Update & PD opportunity tomorrow](https://canelearn.net/2014/11/19/canadian-elearning-network-update-pd-opportunity-tomorrow/) - Thank you for your interest in the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn). This message is being sent to new members, those who signed up for the CANeLearn newsletter, and those who expressed interest in our developing network. As a start up organization we continue to be reliant on our volunteerism, progress has a bit slower than we - [Canadian educators recognized for iNACOL Innovation Award](https://canelearn.net/2014/11/12/canadian-educators-recognized-for-inacol-innovation-award/) - Canadian educators recognized for iNACOL Innovation Award MONTREAL, November 12, 2014 The Navigate Program of the North Island Distance Education School (NIDES, School District No. 71, Vancouver Island http://www.navigatenides.com/) was awarded the 2014 iNACOL Innovative Blended and Online Learning Practice Award at last week’s Annual Symposium held in Palm Springs, CA. The iNACOL (International Association - [CIDER Recording - Applying the CoI Framework to a K-12 Context](https://canelearn.net/2014/11/05/cider-recording-applying-the-coi-framework-to-a-k-12-context/) - November 5, 2014 Applying the CoI Framework to a K-12 Context Erin Krysko, Mount Royal University, Alberta Norman D. Vaughan, Mount Royal University, Alberta with slides from Steven Prediger, Mount Royal University, AlbertaThis session will demonstrate and discuss how the CoI framework can be applied to a K to 12 context to foster an inquiry-based - [CANeLearn Inaugural AGM](https://canelearn.net/2014/10/30/canelearn-inaugural-agm/) - The first Annual General Meeting for members of the Canadian eLearning Network was held online on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Highlights of that meeting are: Elected Board of Directors The following members were elected to the board for the term of time specified. Three-­‐Year Term (2014 – 2017) Howard Burston Alison Slack Kevin Wttewaall Two-­‐Year - [Canadian Educators Recognized for iNACOL Innovation Awards](https://canelearn.net/2014/10/20/canadian-educators-recognized-for-inacol-innovation-awards/) - Canadian Educators Recognized for iNACOL Innovation Awards Four outstanding programs and educators were recognized by the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) as nominees for one of four innovation awards presented by iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning http://www.inacol.org/members/awards/). The iNACOL Innovator Awards recognize learning practices, new research and individual achievements in the field blended and online - [Canadian eLearning Network Membership Information, Newsletter and Annual General Meeting](https://canelearn.net/2014/09/11/canadian-elearning-network-membership-information-newsletter-and-annual-general-meeting/) - Greetings all. Welcome back to a new school year, as always with its challenges (labour action for some, snow closures already for others!) but ripe again with the potential for new and exciting learning opportunities for students and educators. You are receiving this email as you previously indicated interest in the Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn). - [Call for Nominations! Re: CANeLearn AGM September 16 at 18:30 Eastern Time (online)](https://canelearn.net/2014/09/09/call-for-nominations-re-canelearn-agm-september-16-at-1830-eastern-time-online/) - As we prepare for next week’s AGM, we need to formally adopt our Constitution and By-Laws and Corporate Policies (reattached), and most importantly elect our directors. The constitution allows for 5 to 9 directors to be elected for a three-year, two-year, and one-year term. To expedite the nomination/election process, if you are interested in serving - [MVLRI Initiatives Webinar – Recording Link And Slides Available](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/29/mvlri-initiatives-webinar-recording-link-and-slides-available/) - Hi everyone, We hope this email finds you well. Thank you to those of you who joined us at yesterday’s inaugural edition of the MVLRI Webinar Series! If you missed it or would like to re-review/share what you learned yesterday with others, the recording link and slides are below: Recording link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuTgq8dTfPg Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/MVLRI/mvlri-initiatives-august-27-2014 Note: - [Call For Articles For Journal of Online Learning Research](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/27/call-for-articles-for-journal-of-online-learning-research/) - The Journal of Online Learning Research, an AACE Journal, is seeking submissions for research articles. For more information, please see full call below. General Call for Journal of Online Learning Research an AACE Journal Editorial Team Co-Editors-in-Chief Leanna Archambault, Arizona State University Kathryn Kennedy, Michigan Virtual University Associate Editors Peter Albion, University of Southern Queensland - [Research Clearinghouse for K-12 Blended & Online Learning](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/27/research-clearinghouse-for-k-12-blended-online-learning/) - With Michigan’s school aid act for the 2012-13 school year, the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI), housed at Michigan Virtual University, was asked to create a clearinghouse for research reports, academic studies, evaluations and other information related to K-12 online learning. During the same time, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) was - [CANeLearn AGM September 16 at 18:30 Eastern Time (online)](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/26/canelearn-agm-september-16-at-1830-eastern-time-online/) - Greetings, all. As inaugural members of the Canadian eLearning Network this email is to serve as formal notice of the upcoming Annual General Meeting to be held online in Collaborate on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 pm Eastern time. Information and details are below and appended to this email. For those of you who are lead - [Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute Initiatives](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/19/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute-initiatives/) - Good morning! The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) has been hard at work cultivating a network where researchers in the field of K-12 online and blended learning can connect, collaborate, and disseminate their work. To foster this network, we have expanded our social media presence. Join us at: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mvlrinstitute LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-virtual-learning-research-institute - [MVU Report Examines Online Learning Policies And Practices](https://canelearn.net/2014/08/05/mvu-report-examines-online-learning-policies-and-practices/) - MVU report examines online learning policies and practices posted on July 17, 2014 A recently released Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute™ report examines existing policies and practices related to the evaluation and approval of online and blended learning in the 50 states as well as relevant international examples, such as those arising from Canada’s province-based K-12 - [CANeLearn July 8 Summary Proceedings](https://canelearn.net/2014/07/18/canelearn-july-8-summary-proceedings/) - The Canadian eLearning Network held its July 2014 Summer Summit at York University on Tuesday, July 8. Thank you for those who were able to join us for a day of sharing and learning. And thank you to our sponsors who made it possible for us to host the event free of registration costs: Streams - [Reminder: CANeLearn Invitation to July 8 Ontario Summit](https://canelearn.net/2014/07/07/reminder-canelearn-invitation-to-july-8-ontario-summit/) - Greetings colleagues. Apologies for any cross-postings, and please forward this email as appropriate. I am writing to let you know about upcoming Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) events to be held the week of July 7-9, 2014 in Toronto. Registration is free onsite, but limited. The main event is on Tuesday, July 8 from 9:00 am - [July 7-9 Canadian eLearning Network Meetings](https://canelearn.net/2014/07/02/july-7-9-canadian-elearning-network-meetings/) - Greetings all. Thank you for registering for the Canadian eLearning Network’s July Summer Summit: Blended and Online Learning in Canada: K-12 State of the Nation. Attached please find an agenda for the July 8 meetings. Scroll down for the pre- and post- meeting details and location. All this information has also been posted online at: - [July 7-9 CANeLearn Event Registration confirmation & details](https://canelearn.net/2014/06/24/july-7-9-canelearn-event-registration-confirmation-details/) - Greetings and thank you for registering for the July Ontario Summer Summit of the Canadian eLearning Network. Apologies for any cross-postings. Attached please find an agenda for the July 8 event at York University. I have also attached the one-page promotion. Please forward to others who might be interested. We have lots of room still - [PTDEA 2014 Announcement](https://canelearn.net/2014/06/20/ptdea-2014-announcement/) - Hello All, I hope you all had a great school year and trust you will enjoy the upcoming summer break. Please remember to mark your calendar for the Provincial & Territorial Distance Education Association (PTDEA) conference 2014. The conference will be hosted at 1567 Dublin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba on October 16 & 17. A registration - [CANeLearn Invitation to July 8 Ontario Summit](https://canelearn.net/2014/05/26/canelearn-invitation-to-july-8-ontario-summit/) - Greetings colleagues. Apologies for any cross-postings, and please forward this email as appropriate. I am writing to let you know about upcoming Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) events to be held the week of July 7-9, 2014 in Toronto. Registration is free onsite, but limited. The main event is on Tuesday, July 8 from 9:00 am - [Online Brown Bag Lunch: Topic -> Synchronous Models of K-12 Online Teaching](https://canelearn.net/2014/05/14/online-brown-bag-lunch-topic-synchronous-models-of-k-12-online-teaching/) - Hello! This is an invitation for any of you, your colleagues, fellow teachers or someone you know, to attend an informal discussion around: " Synchronous Models of k12 Online Teaching". When? Friday, May 16 from 11am -12 noon MDT (1-2 EDT) Audrey McLaren & Andy Ross from LEARN Quebec will lead the chat on synchronous - [CIDER Recording - State of the Nation 2013: K-12 online learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2014/04/02/cider-recording-state-of-the-nation-2013-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - April 2, 2014 State of the Nation 2013: K-12 online learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Isabelle Farrington College of Education, Sacred Heart University, ConnecticutThis presentation will highlight the details of the sixth annual State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada report. Some of these highlights include: during the 2011-12 school year there were - [Canadian eLearning Network: April 2nd and Sunday April 6th events](https://canelearn.net/2014/04/01/canadian-elearning-network-april-2nd-and-sunday-april-6th-events/) - Greetings all. I am writing to you on behalf of Michael Canuel, CEO of LEARN and president of CANeLearn - our newly formed organization the Canadian e-Learning Network (http://new.canelearn.net). At the July 2013 Summer Summit meeting in Montréal we were successful in agreeing on how to move our shared initiative forward, including an organizational structure with a refined mission/purpose. A lot has transpired since - [April CIDER Session April 2nd; and Sunday April 6th meetings](https://canelearn.net/2014/03/26/april-cider-session-april-2nd-and-sunday-april-6th-meetings/) - Hi all. I am writing to you as the "founding members" of CANeLearn (we welcome Lynne/Dean from LearnNowBC and Alison from Palliser Beyond Borders who have joined us as our new founding members) about two items: 1) an upcoming online presentation from a founding director, 2) two meetings for onsite members April 6 in Vancouver prior - [April CIDER Session](https://canelearn.net/2014/03/26/april-cider-session/) - From: CIDER Subject: April CIDER Session Date: March 26, 2014 at 10:34:59 AM PDT To: Reply-To: CIDER Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear CIDER Member, We invite you to the April CIDER session of our 2013-14 season. This free, online session will continue our ongoing annual K-12 series - [Reflections on Education Ministry Meetings in Alberta, Canada – Positive Insights across North America and Lessons for the USA](https://canelearn.net/2014/02/21/reflections-on-education-ministry-meetings-in-alberta-canada-positive-insights-across-north-america-and-lessons-for-the-usa/) - Originally posted by Susan Patrick at http://www.inacol.org/news/reflections-on-education-ministry-meetings-in-alberta-canada-positive-insights-across-north-america-and-lessons-for-the-usa/ In the New Year, I was able to travel to Edmonton – the capital of Alberta, Canada – to visit schools and meet with educators, education leaders and public officials as part of a delegation from the United States. Focus on Values of Equity and Inclusion Canada has the - [Sixth Annual State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning Reports Continued Expansion of Online and Blended Learning in Many Provinces and in First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) Programs](https://canelearn.net/2014/02/21/sixth-annual-state-of-the-nation-k-12-online-learning-reports-continued-expansion-of-online-and-blended-learning-in-many-provinces-and-in-first-nations-metis-and-inuit-fnmi-programs/) - Sixth Annual State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning Reports Continued Expansion of Online and Blended Learning in Many Provinces and in First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) Programs MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Feb. 20, 2014) - The recently released sixth annual State of the Nation: K-12 Online Learning in Canada report finds the total number - [Webinar: Research on MOOCs in K-12 blended and online learning (Recording link)](https://canelearn.net/2014/01/27/webinar-research-on-moocs-in-k-12-blended-and-online-learning-recording-link/) - In June 2013, iNACOL was honored to have Verena Roberts and Dr. Valerie Irvine of the University of Victoria present their research on MOOCs in K-12 online and blended learning for the Research in Review Webinar series. For those who missed it and would like to check it out, see the link below: http://bit.ly/1jfZN6T Enjoy! - [Canadian eLearning Network Update](https://canelearn.net/2013/09/09/canadian-elearning-network-update/) - CANeLearn –July 2013 Summit Summary & Website Launch Hi all. We trust this email finds you well and not too overwhelmed from last week's start of a new academic year. First, thank you for attending, or indicating interest in attending, the July 15/16 meetings in Montreal, including those who attended virtually. We were successful in - [July 15/16 COBL meeting - Montreal](https://canelearn.net/2013/07/15/july-1516-cobl-meeting-montreal/) - Greetings all. On behalf of the Confederation of Online and Blended Learning (COBL) organizing group we welcome your participation in the July 15/16 meeting in Montreal. We have 17 who will be attending the meetings in Montreal and 3 virtually online. 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A lot - [CIDER Recording - State of the Nation 2012: K-12 online learning in Canada](https://canelearn.net/2013/02/06/cider-recording-state-of-the-nation-2012-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - February 6, 2013 State of the Nation 2012: K-12 online learning in Canada Michael Barbour, Wayne State UniversityOver the past two decades, there has been little government, foundation, or private funding for the development of or research into K-12 online learning in Canada. Moreover, there has been little activity in Canadian higher education towards the - [Webinar – State of the Nation 2011: K-12 Online Learning In Canada](https://canelearn.net/2012/04/05/webinar-state-of-the-nation-2011-k-12-online-learning-in-canada/) - State of the Nation 2011: K-12 online learning in Canada Facilitator: Michael Barbour Institution: Wayne State University Date and time: May 02, 2012 11:00 AM Over the past two decades, there has been little government, foundation, or private funding for the development of or research into K-12 online learning in Canada. Moreover, - [Virtual Ed. in Canada Favors Centralized Programs](https://canelearn.net/2012/01/30/virtual-ed-in-canada-favors-centralized-programs/) - Reposted from http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/02/01/19el-canada.h31.html By Michelle R. Davis Canada's approach to online learning comes rooted in a history of distance education for students living in remote areas and is often unique to the province where the brick-and-mortar schools are located. But unlike the way online learning has evolved in some parts of the United States, there's very - [Recording – “State Of The Nation: K-12 Online Learning In Canada” iNACOL Webinar](https://canelearn.net/2012/01/25/recording-state-of-the-nation-k-12-online-learning-in-canada-inacol-webinar/) - I've been told that since iNACOL makes the special edition webinars that we had over the past two or three years a free webinar, that I am allowed to share the link publicly. 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