This document summarizes a stakeholder engagement session on trends, opportunities and challenges regarding e-Channel and information and learning technologies. It discusses how 21st century technologies can provide opportunities for adult learning programs but also present challenges that require managed change. Key areas discussed include infrastructure, teaching, learning, assessment and productivity. The session aimed to get input from various stakeholders in education and employment fields to help address both opportunities and challenges.

1. Information and Learning Technologies MTCU -LBS e-Channel Stakeholder Engagement Session June 8, 2010 Trends Opportunities Challenges

18. Questions/Discussion MTCU -LBS e-Channel Stakeholder Engagement Session June 8, 2010

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21. References Getting Online Project. 2008. Getting online: A research report on online learning for Canadian literacy practitioners www.nald.ca/gettingonline McCain, M. 2009. The Power of Technology to Transform Adult Learning. New York, NY. Council for Advancement of Adult Learning http://www.caalusa.org/POWER_OF_TECH.pdf Silver-Pacuilla, H. 2008. Investigating the Language and Literacy skills required for independent online learning. Washington, D.C. The National Institute for Literacy http://www.nifl.gov/publications/pdf/NIFLOnlineLearningReport.pdf MTCU -LBS e-Channel Stakeholder Engagement Session June 8, 2010