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Revision as of 11:49, 15 October 2008
Contents
Purpose
The Ontario Universities’ Council on e-Learning (OUCEL) is a working group of the Council of Ontario Universities that provides leadership regarding e-learning. Representatives on OUCEL are committed to e-learning that enhances student learning and engagement. OUCEL further encourages a scholarly approach towards e-learning in relation to teaching, research, and service – core values of Ontario Universities.
History
- OPAS Summer institute
- VPA appointed e-learning rep
- communications via COU portal
- The initial reps (Richard Pinet, Denise Stockley) had been approached by Jan Donio who was the COU/OPAS rep. They were asked to see if there was an interest to generate a group of reps from various Teaching and Technology Centres across Ontario to see if they would be interested in seeking COU affiliate status (an e-Learning affiliate as we later characterized ourselves). This invitation was accepted, and as such, received a positive response from all reps of the COU Universities. Our group has met several times, we have created a Terms of Reference and have had very fruitful discussions across a number of issues - including possible collaborative projects.
Meetings
Follow-up from Summer Institute 2008
Richard Pinet, chair of OUCEL sent the following synopsis regarding OUCEL and Next Steps which included a link to a survey about the direction the OUCEL group desired.
Votes
Seventeen institutions voted, with results as follows:
- 41.2% (7 responses)- a) explore with EDC/COED group possible affiliation with them as full partners
- 41.2% (7 responses)- b) explore with EDC/COED group having reps from our group sit on their governing body
- 17.6% (3 responses)- c) not seek any arrangement with EDC/COED and pursue our own arrangements with OCAV
and COU, independent of the newly formed EDC group
Discussion Points
- Richard asked local OUCEL reps who are also members of EDC to attend the EDC/COED group meeting to address this with the larger group
- Aldo Caputo (UWaterloo), Sandy Hughes (Laurier) and Giulia (Brock) agreed to attend the November 14, 2008 meeting at Ryerson
- Is EDC/COED still moving towards affiliate status without the MOU?
- If so, how (if at all) does EDC/COED envision itself with technology and teaching
Arguments For and Against
- Dichotomy between technology and pedagogy
- Home for technology innovation and implementation sometimes housed in purely administrative units, not linked to pedagogy (i.e. registration and finance systems)
- Many teaching and learning centres have closely integrated technology into their pedagogy (i.e. learning management systems)
Benefits of Merging
- Many teaching and learning centres have closely integrated technology into their pedagogy (i.e. learning management systems)
- Some issues related to technology are deeply rooted in pedagogy; use of video lectures, supplemental learning resources, use of dispersed learning methods
Disadvantages of Merging
- Some issues faced by technology reps are purely administrative and do not necessarily affect pedagogy
- Some concerns from OUCEL members that e-learning will not receive the full amount of attention it requires
