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Research
E-Learning Support Study
Examining supports for marginal, at-risk, and adult learners
Check out new publications on our Research Projects page
State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada
See the latest on the project website
See the latest from the CIDER/CANeLearn May presentation
Conversations
Conversations with our Grandchildren:
Spitballing from the Balcony
Check out the latest in a new series of posts and podcasts featuring our team of Grandfathers Michael and Randy
AI in Education: What to expect next – “We never really taught critical thinking, and we are not in any position to start now.”
Teaching to the test – “We’re not against assessment. We’re against assessing things that don’t matter.“
News & Conversations
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This post analyzes the disconnect between modern educational goals and outdated assessment methods.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
[REPOST] AI power and water
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
CANeLearn 2.0
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
The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) is a Canadian registered not-for-profit society with a mission to be the leading voice in Canada for learner success in K-12 online and blended learning
by promoting effective practice in e-learning, fostering community and facilitating interaction among online and blended learning educators, and connecting educators to e-learning organizations.