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Cloud Computing

Learn why cloud computing represents the single most significant change in the way we use information technology since the introduction of the World Wide Web. Find out what opportunities and risks cloud computing presents for post-secondary education.

Part One – What is the Cloud and why Should we Care? - PDF
Part Two – Cloud Computing Opportunities for Post-Secondary Education - PDF
Part Three - Meeting the Challenges of the Cloud in Post-Secondary Education - PDF

Copyright Law in Canada

Find out how the 2012 changes to Canada’s copyright laws are affecting online learning. Learn how the changes impact teaching and sharing materials online.

The Perfect Storm: Canadian Copyright Law 2012

Evolving Pedagogy

The way in which we teach and learn is changing at a faster pace than it ever has before.  Learn how the landscape is changing and what it means for today’s classroom.

5 Ways Online Learning is Enabling Change in Post-Secondary Education
A New Pedagogy is Emerging...And Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor
Will MOOCs be Game Changers?

Institutional Strategy for Online Learning

Explore the critical role of online learning in long-term institutional planning.  Find out how the evolving digital world and the changing expectations of students are impacting institutional strategy.

Perspectives on Online Learning by Ontario College and University Presidents
Lifelong Learning as a Key Driver of Innovation in Post-Secondary Education in Ontario

Learning Analytics

Discover how learning analytics can help us better understand and optimize learning, as well as the key factors to consider when collecting, analyzing and using this data.

The Learning Analytics Challenge: Culture of Data or Culture of Evidence?

Learning Management Systems

Find out what questions to ask to ensure you’re getting the most from your current learning management system, and discover how to build a framework to meet the future needs of your students.

The Future of Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems: Disruptive Developments, Alternative Options and the Implications for Teaching and Learning

Open Educational Resources

With countless free teaching resources now available online we are able to break down many barriers to learning.  Discover the impact this is having on the post-secondary education sector here in Ontario and around the world.

How really relevant and practical are Open Educational Resources? A case for a little humility about the potential

Outlook for Online Learning

Find out what the future might hold for online learning and distance education.

Five Fundamental Challenges for Online Learning in Ontario
What Can Ontario’s Public Colleges and Universities Learn from Athabasca University’s Success in Ontario?
2013 Outlook for Online Learning in Ontario and Canada
5 Wishes for the Next Stage of Online Learning

Private Sector Impact

Explore the impact that the corporate educators are having on the world of online learning

The Corporate Educators are Coming...