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SOF2008 Online Symposium: Shaping Our Future: Toward a Pan-Canadian E-learning Research Agenda
Monday, 12 May, 12:00 AM » Friday, 30 May, 11:55 PM
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Shaping Our Future: Toward a Pan-Canadian E-learning Research Agenda
Canada is one of the only countries in the developed world without a national strategic plan to research, develop and harness new technologies for teaching and learning. E-learning, in combination with other forms of delivery, affords potential to increase not only accessibility, but effectiveness and enjoyment of both formal and lifelong learning for Canadians of all ages. This 3 week online conference is designed to inform, inspire and lead to actions that insure that Canadians maximize the opportunities presented by new technologies and associated pedagogies.
Access the SCoPE group to "register" for this symposium.
Canada is one of the only countries in the developed world without a national strategic plan to research, develop and harness new technologies for teaching and learning. E-learning, in combination with other forms of delivery, affords potential to increase not only accessibility, but effectiveness and enjoyment of both formal and lifelong learning for Canadians of all ages. This 3 week online conference is designed to inform, inspire and lead to actions that insure that Canadians maximize the opportunities presented by new technologies and associated pedagogies.
Access the SCoPE group to "register" for this symposium.
SOF2008 Presentation: Modeling Collaboration: Researching Professional Development and Learner Needs from a National Perspective
Friday, 23 May, 9:00 AM
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This presentation is part of the online conference:
Shaping our Future: Toward a Pan-Canadian E-learning Research Agenda
Title: Modeling Collaboration: Researching Professional Development and Learner Needs from a National Perspective
Presenters: George Siemens & Heather Kanuka
Description:
Like much of society, higher education is increasingly under pressure to change through the development of technology that reduces barriers to information access and increases opportunities for individuals to connect with others. During the last few weeks, Shaping Our Future has explored tension points in crafting a Pan-Canadian research agenda. Desire to collaborate and work together in forming a strategy is evident in discussion forums and during live presentations. In our pursuit of a research agenda with the intent to influence policy, it's important that we don't overlook the opportunities for forming connections with colleagues outside of policy-supported research. This presentation will explore the importance of modeling the value of collaborative action by addressing opportunities in research in faculty professional development and learner technology use. Adopting an approach of "embracing change on many fronts" requires consideration of ways to conduct important research, even when outside the scope of funding. Traditionally, the expense of collaborating and conducting research required significant funding, and thereby, policy support. Today, low-cost technologies and ease of forming networks and communities permits important research to occur when supported by committed academics.
Shaping our Future: Toward a Pan-Canadian E-learning Research Agenda
Title: Modeling Collaboration: Researching Professional Development and Learner Needs from a National Perspective
Presenters: George Siemens & Heather Kanuka
Description:
Like much of society, higher education is increasingly under pressure to change through the development of technology that reduces barriers to information access and increases opportunities for individuals to connect with others. During the last few weeks, Shaping Our Future has explored tension points in crafting a Pan-Canadian research agenda. Desire to collaborate and work together in forming a strategy is evident in discussion forums and during live presentations. In our pursuit of a research agenda with the intent to influence policy, it's important that we don't overlook the opportunities for forming connections with colleagues outside of policy-supported research. This presentation will explore the importance of modeling the value of collaborative action by addressing opportunities in research in faculty professional development and learner technology use. Adopting an approach of "embracing change on many fronts" requires consideration of ways to conduct important research, even when outside the scope of funding. Traditionally, the expense of collaborating and conducting research required significant funding, and thereby, policy support. Today, low-cost technologies and ease of forming networks and communities permits important research to occur when supported by committed academics.