Archives: online learning

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Just added! Special event on Feb. 10 in partnership with Contact North

On Feb. 10, please join Professor Mandla Makhanya, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (Unisa), for a special session on Trends and Threats in Online Learning: An International Perspective. In this one hour special briefing and question and answer session, Professor Makhanya will share his observations and insights and... More

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Technology that puts the classroom in students’ laptops

The Globe and Mail recently spoke to TLS' director of teaching and learning, Patrick Lyons, for a feature that explores how technology is impacting online education and augmenting learning. Read all about it... More

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Breaking ground for Carleton: Intro psych goes online

By Cassandra Hendry  When compared to traditional university courses on campus, online courses have the potential for increased scheduling flexibility and a more personalized student learning experience. But online courses at Carleton have traditionally been locked in to the academic calendar: all course activities, from registration and drop... More

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Carleton to launch six new online courses

Carleton is planning to increase its online offerings this fall, with the launch of six new courses. These new courses highlight Carleton's commitment to increasing accessibility and providing innovative teaching and learning opportunities to learners across Ontario, Canada and the world. Bioacoustics - a new graduate level course that aims to... More

Monday, February 24, 2014

Blog: Invigilating distance students – LOP update

By: Nestor B. Querido, Supervisor, CUOL It’s no secret that the demand for online courses is on the rise, affecting the overall educational landscape. At the same time, it is also affecting the technology in the academic world. The large number of online courses is creating a learning experience that is open, accessible and... More

Friday, January 31, 2014

Missed Sir John Daniel’s presentation on online learning? Catch up here!

On January 22, 2014, Sir John Daniel, world authority on open, distance and online learning, came to Carleton to present a special briefing on the future of online learning. Part of Contact North | Contact Nord's Emerging Technologies Training Program, the briefing covered a variety of topics, including the changing nature of the student... More

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

A world authority on online learning is coming to Carleton

Sir John Daniel, world authority on open, distance and online learning, is coming to Carleton this month for a special briefing on the future of online learning. Don’t miss your chance to hear from one of the world’s foremost experts in online learning on topics such as the changing nature of the student body... More

Friday, June 14, 2013

Online learning tools most effective when focused on interaction, HEQCO study finds

Online learning tools, particularly those that focus on interaction with course material and other students, have a positive impact on students’ grades, according to a new study on first-year Carleton University chemistry students by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). Carleton chemistry professor Bob Burk, director of... More

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

EDC Blog: Issues in Teaching and Learning – The ELI List

By: Patrick Lyons Technology and higher education are popular topics for conversation, research and debate within many post-secondary education institutions. A key challenge when thinking about higher education and technology is keeping an eye on trends, issues and developments within the large higher education community as well as external trends... More

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