Corporate Services, Distance Education, Education and Learning

Turn a LMS Feature Into a Benefit

John Leh’s article “LMS Technology Trends: Why Focus Is The Next Big Thing” is a very useful insider’s view of the LMS world. I had no idea there were so many LMSs available, all with their own unique advantages. However, the bottom line is we can’t all have the LMS of our choosing. If we… Continue reading Turn a LMS Feature Into a Benefit

Distance Education, Education and Learning

Workshops to Help Faculty Embrace Online Learning

Heather Kanuka & Liam Rourke (2013) Using blended learning strategies to address teaching development needs: How does Canada compare? provides useful insight into how higher education faculty view technology in the classroom. Understanding these perspectives will assist those whose job it is to help faculty integrate online learning tools into their traditional delivery methods. The research… Continue reading Workshops to Help Faculty Embrace Online Learning

Corporate Services, Distance Education, Education and Learning, Information

A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future

If you have any vested interest in higher education then the Independent Third-Party Review of Athabasca University (2017) provided by Ken Coates, PhD. is a must read. AU has helped guide post-secondary institution’s online environment for years, and this is one of their best, albeit unintended, lessons to all. First of all, the report is… Continue reading A Guiding Light for All Higher Ed Institutions: Report on Athabasca University’s Future