In this webinar, we explored the future of online learning with renowned author Dr.Tony Bates. This session  took place in a participatory format in which Dr.Bates shared his ideas while responding to questions and comments from the audience.

Dr.Bates’ topics of interest include:

• Access and equity issues: the importance of choice (between f2f and online)
• The integration of digital and face-to-face teaching (blended learning): choosing modality
• Synchronous and/or asynchronous learning: strengths and weaknesses
• Changing demographics/workforce and their impact on online learning
• Systematic intellectual skills development
• New methods of online assessment

Dr. Tony Bates is a specialist in the fields of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries.