As I say each week… From the neo-liberal, educational privatizers masquerading as an academic body – so the term research here is used VERY loosely (as none of this actually represents methodologically sound, reliable, valid, or empirical research in any real way).
Christensen Institute · 92 Hayden Avenue · Lexington, MA 02421 · USA
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on Micro-CredentialsShort courses and micro-credentials that help workers upskill and reskill are in high demand and extremely relevant right now. Explore Contact North | Contact Nord’s articles, analyses and webinars that provide a great overview of everything you need to know about micro-credentials, from what they are and where to find them to what they mean for higher education and the post-pandemic economy.
Discover the Ten Developments Shaping
Colleges and Universities Post-COVID-19Tuesday, June 22, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)The future is not a straight line from the past. As universities and colleges come to terms with some new realities – operational, financial, logistical, ethical – what does their future look like? What needs to change? What will change?
As a result of this presentation, you will better understand:
- The social, economic and political challenges facing colleges, universities and training organizations in Canada.
- The five big challenges colleges and universities face as we begin to imagine a post-pandemic world.
- The ten dominant change features of post-secondary education post-pandemic.
- The three imperatives for a different future, which are required from policy-makers and institutional leaders.
Our Host
Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd
Chief Innovation Officer
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Five Insights for What Could Happen Next for Online Learning During and After COVID-19
What happens next is still an evolving story – but higher education needs to prepare for a different future. Read Contact North | Contact Nord’s five insights for what could happen next for online learning during and after COVID-19:
- A dramatic growth of quality, blended learning.
- Strategic priority on online learning at every college and university.
- A growth in demand for skills-based learning.
- A refocusing of programs.
- A commitment to ending the digital divide.
Fostering Lifelong Learning Skills
at OCAD University with My3LAn OCAD University Innovation
Learn how Jutta Treviranus, Director of the Inclusive Design Institute and a professor in the Design for Health (MDes) program, launched the My Lifelong Learning Lab (My3L) project to build a supportive community of learners during the formal period of education and after graduation when students are working in the field.
Professor Jutta Treviranus
Faculty of Design, Graduate Studies
OCAD University
Listen to Dr. Mark Nichols’ Latest Podcast
Leaders & Legends of Online Learning is a podcast that brings first-person perspectives from online learning experts that inform and inspire. Each interview lasts about 30 minutes, and links to each guest’s work and profile.
In this episode, Dr. Mark Nichols interviews Sir John Daniel, a 50-year veteran of open and distance learning, on his impressive career as Vice Chancellor of The Open University UK, Assistant Director-General for Education at UNESCO and President of the Commonwealth of Learning.
Sir John Daniel, O.C.
Chancellor
Acsenda School of Management
Read Dr. Tony Bates’ Blog Post
In this blog post, Dr. Bates reviews and comments on the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario’s (HEQCO) recent report titled: Making Sense of Microcredentials.
Read Contact North I Contact Nord Research Associate Dr. Tony Bates’ blog post:
This Week’s Must-Read Book
on Online LearningStaying Online:
How to Navigate Digital Higher Education
By Robert Ubell
Bob Ubell is a distinguished member of the online “guru” community and an excellent writer. This book is one of his best contributions. Written at the height of COVID-19 in the US (it has a very North American feel), the book seeks to address the question: what happens after the pandemic with online and flexible learning? He explores scaling up, outsourcing and insourcing of digital learning development, the future of MOOCs, ethical issues and bias, cheating and online predators as well as the challenge of finding and keeping online learners. For policy-makers and administrators this is a good, quality, quick read. Due for release in September.
Searchable Directory of 65+ Open Universities Worldwide
More than 65 open universities around the world provide open and equal access to education, without requiring students to have formal education or credentials to be admitted. These institutions have a common commitment to open access to quality learning and student success.
Use the directory to search location, contact information, delivery modes, enrolment and more!
Online Educa Berlin (OEB)
2021 Theme: Learning ResilienceWednesday, December 1 to Friday, December 3, 2021
Berlin, Germany
Virtual and In-Person Options
In a world changed forever by a global pandemic, no single word is more important than ‘resilience.’ It is the secret to overcoming the past, the key to the future. But what do we mean by it? How can we become resilient? Should we learn resilience? Can it be taught? How should we invest in resilience? And how can we make learning itself resilient?
OEB Berlin is an annual global, cross-sector conference and exhibition on digital learning and training. The event has a unique focus, bringing to the forefront of developments in learning technology.
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Consultez le centre de référence sur les microcertifications de Contact North | Contact Nord
Les cours de courte durée et les microcertifications qui permettent le perfectionnement et le recyclage des connaissances sont très demandés et extrêmement pertinents en ce moment. Explorez les articles, les analyses et les webinaires de Contact North | Contact Nord. Ces ressources fournissent un excellent aperçu pour vous renseigner sur les microcertifications : ce que sont les microcertifications, où les trouver, et ce qu’elles signifient pour l’enseignement supérieur et l’économie postpandémique.
Explorez le centre de référence sur les microcertifications dès maintenant!
Découvrez les dix évolutions qui façonneront les collèges et les universités après la COVID-19
Mardi 22 juin 2021
13 h – 14 h (Heure de l’Est)Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant!
L’avenir n’est pas une ligne droite par rapport au passé. Alors que les universités et les collèges doivent faire face à de nouvelles réalités — opérationnelles, financières, logistiques, éthiques — quel est leur avenir? Quels sont les changements nécessaires? Quels changements verront le jour?
Cette présentation vous offrira un aperçu des thèmes suivants :
- Les défis sociaux, économiques et politiques auxquels sont confrontés les collèges, les universités et les organismes de formation au Canada.
- Les cinq grands défis auxquels les collèges et les universités sont confrontés alors que nous commençons à imaginer un monde en postpandémie.
- Les dix grandes caractéristiques de changement de l’enseignement postsecondaire en postpandémie.
- Pour assurer un nouvel avenir, les trois incontournables exigés des cadres des domaines des décisions politiques et de la gestion institutionnelle.
L’animateur :
Stephen Murgatroyd, Ph. D.
Chef de l’innovation
Contact North | Contact Nord
Cinq réflexions sur le futur de l’apprentissage en ligne à la suite de la COVID-19
La suite des événements est toujours en évolution, mais l’enseignement supérieur doit se préparer à un avenir différent. Contact North | Contact Nord vous offre cinq réflexions sur le futur de l’apprentissage en ligne à la suite de la COVID-19 :
- Une croissance spectaculaire de l’apprentissage mixte et de qualité
- Priorité stratégique sur l’apprentissage en ligne dans chaque collège et université
- Une croissance de la demande d’apprentissage basé sur les compétences
- Un recentrage des programmes
- Un engagement pour mettre fin à la fracture numérique
Fostering Lifelong Learning Skills at OCAD University with My3L (Stimuler l’acquisition de compétences en matière d’apprentissage tout au long de la vie avec My3L à la OCAD University)
Une innovation universitaire de l’OCAD
Veuillez lire au sujet du projet My Lifelong Learning Lab (My3L), lancé par Jutta Treviranus, directrice de l’Inclusive Design Institute et professeure dans le cadre du programme Design for Health (MDes). L’objectif du projet est la création d’une communauté solidaire d’apprenantes et d’apprenants pendant la période d’éducation formelle qui leur sert ensuite d’appui sur le terrain après l’obtention de leur diplôme.
Professeure Jutta Treviranus
École de design, Études supérieures
OCAD University
Écoutez le dernier balado de Mark Nichols
Leaders & Legends of Online Learning (Chefs de file et légendes de l’apprentissage en ligne) est un balado où les expertes et experts de l’apprentissage en ligne nous informent et inspirent par leurs récits. Chaque entrevue d’environ 30 minutes est accompagnée de liens vers un profil de la personne à l’affiche.
Dans cet épisode, Mark Nichols, Ph. D., s’entretient avec Sir John Daniel, un vétéran de l’enseignement ouvert et à distance depuis 50 ans, sur son impressionnante carrière en tant que vice-chancelier de l’Open University UK, sous-directeur général de l’éducation à l’UNESCO et président du Commonwealth of Learning.
Sir John Daniel, O.C.
Chancelier
Acsenda School of Management
Lire les billets du blogue de
monsieur Tony Bates, Ph. D.Dans ce billet, Tony Bates examine et commente le récent rapport du Conseil ontarien de la qualité de l’enseignement supérieur (COQES) intitulé Donner un sens aux microcertifications.
Veuillez lire le billet du blogue de monsieur Tony Bates, Ph. D., associé de recherche à Contact North I Contact Nord.
Understanding microcredentials: a report from HEQCO (Comprendre les microcertifications : un rapport du COQES)
Livre incontournable de la semaine sur l’apprentissage en ligne
Staying Online:
How to Navigate Digital Higher Education
(Rester en ligne : comment saisir l’enseignement supérieur numérique)
Par Robert Ubell
Bob Ubell est un membre éminent de la communauté des « gourous » en ligne et un excellent écrivain. Ce livre est l’une de ses meilleures contributions. Rédigé en pleine pandémie aux États-Unis (il a une touche très nord-américaine), le livre cherche à répondre à la question suivante : à la suite de la pandémie, qu’adviendra l’apprentissage en ligne et flexible? Il explore la mise à l’échelle, la sous-traitance et le recours aux services internes en matière de conception de l’apprentissage numérique, l’avenir des MOOC, les questions éthiques et les préjugés, la tricherie et le cyberharcèlement, ainsi que le défi de trouver et de garder des apprenantes et apprenants en ligne. Pour les individus affectés aux décisions politiques et à l’administration, il s’agit d’une lecture rapide et de qualité. La publication est prévue en septembre.
Consultez l’inventaire de livres incontournables sur l’apprentissage en ligne
Répertoire de recherche de plus de 65 universités ouvertes dans le monde
À travers le monde, plus de 65 universités ouvertes fournissent un accès ouvert et égal à l’éducation. Les universités ouvertes n’exigent pas d’avoir une éducation formelle ni des titres de compétence pour s’inscrire et être admis. Ces établissements ont pris un engagement commun envers l’accès ouvert à l’apprentissage de qualité ainsi que la réussite des étudiantes et étudiants.
Utilisez l’annuaire pour trouver des emplacements, des renseignements de contacts, des modes de livraison, les inscriptions et bien davantage.
Online Educa Berlin (OEB)
Thème 2021 : Apprendre la résilienceDe mercredi 1er décembre au vendredi 3 décembre 2021
Berlin, Allemagne
Dans un monde changé à jamais par une pandémie mondiale, aucun mot n’est plus important que « résilience ». C’est le secret pour surmonter le passé, la voie vers l’avenir. Mais qu’entendons-nous par ce mot? Comment pouvons-nous devenir résilientes ou résilients? Devons-nous apprendre la résilience? Peut-elle être enseignée? Comment investir dans la résilience? Et comment pouvons-nous rendre l’apprentissage lui-même résilient?
OEB Berlin est une conférence et une exposition annuelle mondiale et intersectorielle sur l’apprentissage et la formation numériques. L’événement a une orientation unique, mettant en avant les développements dans les technologies d’apprentissage.
Les ressources les plus populaires du portail teachonline.ca
- A New Pedagogy Is Emerging… and Online Learning is a Key Contributing Factor (Une nouvelle pédagogie émerge… et l’apprentissage en ligne en est un facteur d’influence)
- How to use Zoom in the New (Blended) Normal: Models for Student Inclusion and Engagement (Comment utilizer Zoom dans la nouvelle normalité (mixte) : modèles pour l’intégration et la participation étudiante)
- Contact North | Contact Nord Webinars (Les webinaires de Contact North | Contact Nord)
- 2017 Top Ten Books on Online Learning (Les dix meilleurs livres en 2017 sur l’apprentissage en ligne)
- Ten Facts You Need to Know About Micro-Credentials (Dix faits à connaître sur les microaccréditations)
Visitez teachonline.ca dès aujourd’hui afin de constater vous-même pourquoi il attire chaque mois plus de 200 000 visites du personnel enseignant et de formation, des administrateurs, des fournisseurs de technologie et des décideurs de partout en Ontario et dans le monde pour se servir des ressources disponibles sur le portail. Vos collègues aimeraient-ils recevoir le Bulletin de l’apprentissage en ligne? Joignez-vous à notre liste de diffusion.
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June 2021
Research Policy and Funding News
AERA News
AERA Celebrates Pride Month
AERA proudly supports diversity and inclusion and is committed to advancing empirical evidence to inform practices and policies that support LGBTQ individuals in educational settings. Our LGBTQ resource page provides access to AERA-published journal articles, publications, fact sheets, and other materials of use to researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and others with a commitment to LGBTQ education issues. This page will be updated with additional resources during June 2021.
AERA Nominating Committee Seeks Recommendations for 2022 Elected Officers: Deadline September 1
The AERA Nominating Committee seeks recommendations of candidates for AERA-wide offices. Each year, the committee advances a slate of nominations for president-elect and two member-at-large positions. Read more
AERA 2021 Virtual Research Learning Series to Offer Four Courses in June and July—Register Now
Four courses in the six-part AERA 2021 Virtual Research Learning Series are being offered over the next month. Read More
AERA-ICPSR-NSF PEERS to Hold Workshop on Shaping Critical Data Science for a Diverse World, July 15—Register Now
The AERA-ICPSR PEERS Data Hub will hold a no-fee workshop on “ICQCM: Shaping Critical Data Science for a Diverse World” on July 15, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm ET. The workshop will broadcast live on Zoom. Read More
AERA Announces 2021–22 Minority Dissertation Fellows
AERA has announced the recipients of the 2021–22 AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research. This highly selective program, designed for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in education research, offers dissertation fellowships to minority graduate students and provides mentoring and guidance toward the completion of their doctoral studies.
Six engaging professional development courses focused on topics in quantitative and qualitative research methods as well as strategies for scholars to increase writing productivity.
AERA Q&A
Outgoing NCES Commissioner James “Lynn” Woodworth Reflects on His Term
James “Lynn” Woodworth began his term as commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics at the Institute of Education Sciences in March 2018. Read more
Research Policy and Funding News
Office for Civil Rights Calls for Comments on Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline
On June 4, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued a Request for Information asking members of the public to submit written comments on the administration of school discipline in schools serving students in pre-K through 12th grade. Read more
Full Budget Request from President Biden Proposes Significant Boosts for Education Research
On May 28, the Biden administration released its full proposal to fund the federal government in its FY 2022 budget request. Read More
NSF EHR Advisory Committee Considers Racial Equity in STEM, Renaming of Directorate
On May 26–27, the National Science Foundation Education and Human Resources Advisory Committee held its spring meeting.
IES Invites Applications for New Awards for FY 2022 for the Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs
On June 10, the Federal Register published an announcement of forthcoming FY 2022 requests for applications from the National Center for Education Research and National Center for Special Education Research.
AERA Calls
- Call for Applications for AERA Grants Program—Deadline: June 15
- Call for Input on the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting Presidential Program—Ideas submitted prior to June 30 will be especially useful
- AERA 2022 Annual Meeting Call for Submissions—Deadline: July 12
AERA Editor Calls
AERA Report Discount
During Pride Month, AERA is offering a 50 percent discount on LGBTQ Issues in Education: Advancing a Research Agenda, which examines the current state of the knowledge on LGBTQ issues in education and addresses future research directions.
Notable New Report
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has released OECD Digital Education Outlook 2021: Pushing the Frontiers with Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Robots, which explores how digital technology and smart technologies based on artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and robotics might transform education.
Beyond AERA
Visit the Beyond AERA webpage for professional advancement opportunities from other organizations, including calls for papers and submissions, meetings and conferences, and other activities.
In Memoriam AERA members who have recently passed away
S. Jay Samuels, 91, died on December 12, 2020. He retired from the Department of Educational Psychology in the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development in 2013.
AERA in the News Recent media coverage of AERA and AERA-published research
- How the national test-optional experiment played out at US colleges
Higher Ed Dive, June 8- Khan Academy founder shares tips on summer learning
“CBS This Morning”/Yahoo News, June 1- How to choose the right preschool for your child and what to expect to pay
AsiaOne, May 29- There’s a massive child-care worker shortage and the market can’t fix it
Washington Post, May 26
More AERA in the News
AERA Highlights is published by the American Educational Research Association monthly to inform members and others interested in education research about the latest news and developments in AERA and in the field.
Editor: Felice J. Levine
Managing Editors: Tony Pals and John Neikirk
Contributors: Stephanie McGee, Audrey Poe, Christy Talbot, George Wimberly, and Martha Yager
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As I say each week… From the neo-liberal, educational privatizers masquerading as an academic body – so the term research here is used VERY loosely (as none of this actually represents methodologically sound, reliable, valid, or empirical research in any real way).
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A newsletter from a Canadian-based K-12 online learning program.
JUNE 2021
LET’S LEARN
IBELONG PROJECT
Celebrating A Year of I Belong!
This week LEARN will be celebrating a year of I Belong projects! Students from across Quebec (elementary cycle 3, secondary 1 & 2, and adult education) participated in the COM-Unity project and were given the opportunity to explore their identity and sense of belonging to Quebec society through the arts. In partnership with ELAN, project-based options teachers could choose from included Spoken Word, Digital Storytelling, Intergenerational Comic-zine, and TAKE ACTION, a Community Service Learning project. A huge thank you to all the teachers and students that participated in the I Belong project.
Join LEARN and our 5 community partners in the COM-Unity project for a virtual celebration of all the projects on Thursday, June 10 at noon. See the registration link below.
In the video below, Emma Legault and Ben Loomer share some insights from participating students and teachers.
EXPLORE THE I BELONG PROJECT
COM-UNITY
Celebrating COM-Unity 2021:
This Is Us EventJoin LEARN via Zoom as we celebrate and share highlights from the I Belong project along with our Com-Unity partners (BCRC, ELAN, QAHN, SAQ, Y4Y) who also led initiatives that foster or explore what it means for English speakers to belong to Quebec society.
Date: Thursday, June 10th from 12:00 PM to 1:40 PM
Register now for this event.
(Note: the link will be emailed to registered participants
prior to the event).
REGISTER TO ATTEND
LEARN TUTORING
Thank You for Making This a Record Year!
It was a pleasure to work with families across the province to provide more than 25 000 tutoring appointments this school year!A HUGE thank you to the LEARN Super Tutors who made a difference for students across Quebec. Tutoring continues until June 10 and will resume in the fall.
ALL ABOUT LEARN TUTORING
ONLINE AND BLENDED LEARNING
Looking Forward to Another Year of
Online Learning!While students across Quebec will hopefully be returning to in-school classes in the fall, some will still have access to online learning through select secondary 4 and 5 offerings available in partnership with LEARN.
All requests for online learning support MUST come from the school or school board.
LEARN MORE AND JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
CLASSMARKER
New Student Resource!
Self-Tests with FeedbackFor students to test themselves and get feedback on topics in some secondary courses, we have introduced ClassMarker self-tests in math and science. Detailed feedback is provided and students can attempt these assessments multiple times. Login required to access tests.
Select tests currently available for the following subjects:
- CST 4
- Physics
- Science and the Environment
- Science and Technology
More to come in 2021-2022!
LOGIN AND TEST YOURSELF
LEARN TUTORING TESTIMONIALS
What Families Are Saying
about The LEARN Tutoring Service!
READ MORE SUCCESS STORIES
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
NFB & CURIO
Educators have access to NFB Curator’s Choice of the Week
We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
https://www.nfb.ca/film/we_can_t_make_the_same_mistake_twice/Educators across Quebec can also access diverse media content from NFB CAMPUS and CBC’s Curio.ca through a provincial license funded by the MEQ. This month, the spotlight is on Indigenous Perspectives to watch and discuss with your class.
ACCESS CURIO RESOURCES
ACCESS NFB RESOURCES
BLOG
Pining for the Great Outdoors
Taking time outdoors with your students can take many paths, even close to the school.
We mapped out ways to help you get out the door with your class with activities to keep your students engaged and focused in nature spots close to the school.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Learning to Action: Environmental and Sustainability Education Institute (ESEI)
During LEARN’s Environmental and Sustainability Education Institute, we heard from Sylvie Ozell, Forest Hill Jr. (LBPSB) & Kelly Fahey, Morin Heights (SWLSB) who shared their experience about building a culture of outdoor education within their schools.
WATCH THE REPLAY
OPEN CREATIVE SPACE (OCS)
STEAM Activities to Support Preschool Outdoor Education
LEARN has developed STEAM activities to support Pre-School Outdoor Education for our youngest learners according to two themes and the seasons: Check out the Virtual Outdoor Ed Activity Books for Outdoor Math Fun! and Outdoor Science Fun!
EXPLORE THE STEAM ACTIVITIES
WEBINARS
Outdoor Education and Online Learning for K-Cycle 1 Learners
If you missed our Outdoor Education and Online Learning for K-Cycle 1 Learners session, listen in while Debbie Myles and Annie Renaud of Forest Hill Jr (LBPSB) share their insights. Take a look at their talk and resources.
LEARN MORE
ORANGE SHIRT DAY
Elementary Orange Shirt Day
Join LEARN for “Orange Shirt Day” on Thursday, September 30th. LEARN will host an online event for teachers and students across Quebec to share what they are doing to promote awareness about the residential school system and the impacts on Indigenous Peoples.
During the event, Elementary classes are invited to present a piece of art created in preparation for Orange Shirt Day, share a message sent to the local Member of Parliament/Députés and reflect on what they have learned about how #EveryChildMatters.
Learn more about Education for Reconciliation at www.learnquebec.ca/ed4rec. You can find examples of art and writing activities on LEARN’s Orange Shirt Day padlet.
When:
Thursday, September 30th
9:30-10:30am
REGISTER
Secondary Orange Shirt Day
Join LEARN for “Orange Shirt Day” on Thursday, September 30th. LEARN will host an online event for teachers and students across Quebec to share what they are doing to promote awareness about the residential school system and the impacts on Indigenous Peoples.
During the event, Secondary classes are invited to present a piece of art created in preparation for Orange Shirt Day, share a message sent to the local Member of Parliament/Députés and reflect on what they have learned about how #EveryChildMatters.
Learn more about Education for Reconciliation at www.learnquebec.ca/ed4rec. You can find examples of art and writing activities on LEARN’s Orange Shirt Day padlet.
When:
Thursday, September 30th
1:30-2:30pm
REGISTER
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