1. Canadian eLearning Network
Flexible Learning Western Style:
Emerging Models Integrating Distributed and
Distance Learning in BC & AB
http://CANeLearn.net

2. 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

3. 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

4. Flexible Learning
Campus Virtual
Classroom DE Programs
Onsite only Online only
Flexible
Learning
• Instruction & learning is
both onsite and online
• Some element of choice
in learning for students
Blended and Online Learning Trends
Emerging and Trending Shifts in Practices

5. • 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

6. • 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

7. • 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/

8. THANK YOU
http://CANeLearn.net