Canadian eLearning NetworkFlexible Learning Western Style:

Emerging Models Integrating Distributed and Distance Learning in BC & AB

http://CANeLearn.net

Emerging Observations

1. Blended and online practices are blurring – it is more about learning within flexible structures

2. Transition from online to blended more difficult than from classroom to blended/online

3. Personalization and flexibility critical drivers in Canada – not competency-based as of yet

4. First Nations and Francophone more organized nationally across the country

5. Research focus on better data and exploring pockets of innovation

Making Sense of the Data

• While many online programs evolved from distance education initiatives, classroom-based practice has expanded into the online environment as traditional DE programs incorporate more synchronous and ground-based practice

• Shifting from classroom to online easier than online to blended• BC: Navigate/NIDES, @KOOL/AVS embedded teachers, consortia• AB: Argyll sync, ADLC teacher partners, emerging partnerships• ON: Centralized resources/tech and support, consortia• NS/MB/QC: Centralized approaches, local partnerships

Online Blended Classroom

Flexible Learning

• Research 1. Published.• Teaching in a Digital Age, Tony Bates,

http://www.tonybates.ca/teaching-in-a-digital-age/• Handbook of Research in K-12 Online Learning, Kennedy & Ferdig,

http://press.etc.cmu.edu/content/handbook-research-k-12-online-and-blended-learning-0

• Summary, https://sway.com/52Bc9uJw2JLwGV1k• Online, Blended and Distance Education in Schools,

https://sty.presswarehouse.com/Books/BookDetail.aspx?productID=391638

• Research 2. Teacher inquiry, action research• ARTI tool, http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/arti, and flowchart

http://etc.usf.edu/fde/resources/arti_cycle.pdf• More AR tools and reports,

http://etc.usf.edu/fde/2008-09_report.php

• Research 3. Analytics• State virtual school case with prediction and recommendation,

paper attached and demo at msit.powerbi.com• Personalized learning platform with predictive analytics for open

content and peer learning, https://app.claned.com/

THANK YOUhttp://CANeLearn.net