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Dr Tony Bates is a Research Associate with Contact North and the author of 11 books in the field of online learning and distance education. In response to the rapid global uptake of online learning due to the pandemic, Tony wrote a series of blogs explaining the key insights from his many years of research and experience in this area. In this interview CLC director Sarah Horrocks interviews Tony, who shares his key insights from these blog posts and from his own extensive experience. 01:03 Introduction to Tony's work and the state of online learning in North America 01:42 The challenges of creating meaningful and impactful online learning experiences 05:28 Recommendations for learning design, curriculum adaptation and pedagogical approaches when teaching takes place remotely 14:17 The importance of creating a community of inquiry and a sense of teacher presence when teaching online 19:05 How teachers can work with parents to ensure that their role in home learning activities is as positive and constructive as possible 23:11 How teachers can create a supportive learning environment and culture online 28:37 The differences between approaches to online teaching across different age groups 33:28 Advice for decision makers to consider when developing a strategy to support the future of online and blended teaching and learning
