E-Learn Keynote & Invited Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Tuesday, October 27 - 8:30 AM

• Is E-Learning True to the Principles of Technology?
  • Sir John Daniel - President and CEO, Commonwealth Learning, Canada

Wednesday, October 28 - 8:30 AM

• Empowering Professional Openness through Groups, Networks and Collectives
  • Terry Anderson - Athabasca University, Canada (replaces Tony Karrer who had to cancel for personal reasons)

Thursday, October 29 - 8:30 AM

• Bringing it on Home: eLearning and the Neighborhood
  • Barbara Ganley - Founder and Director of Digital Explorations, USA

Friday, October 30 - 8:30 AM

• Using Adventure and the Internet for Environmental and Global Education
  • Jon Bowermaster - National Geographic Writer and Filmmaker, USA
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Invited Speakers

Tuesday, October 27

11:15 AM - Technology Enhanced Learning in Context

Marcus Specht, Open University, The Netherlands

Wednesday, October 28

11:15 AM - Exploring the Dynamics of a Blended Learning Experience: Is Blended Learning Transforming Higher Education

Norm Vaughan, Mount Royal College, Canada

1:30 PM - Mobile Learning for Open and Distance Learning:  Opportunities and Challenges

Zoraini Wati Abas, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

Thursday, October 29

11:15 AM - Quality Assurance in Open, Distance and E-Learning in Higher Education

Insung Jung, International Christian University, Japan

Profile

Friday, October 30

11:15 AM - Identity, Gender, and Language in Synchronous Online Interaction: A Cross-cultural Perspective

Charlotte N. (Lani) Gunawardena, University of New Mexico, USA