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CCL co-hosting open symposium on Strategic Collaborations for eLearning
CCL is co-sponsor of a special symposium on Friday, November 18, from 9:00 a.m. to noon (PST), as part of the i2LOR-05 Conference that takes place November 15 – 18, 2005.
CCL and the LORNET Research Network are co-hosting this half-day Implementation Strategies for Wide-Scale eLearning event at the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre in Vancouver. The event will be webcast live.
For more information, visit the LORNET conference website.
Kathleen Flanagan appointed coordinator of Adult Learning Knowledge Centre
CCL is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Flanagan, Ed. D., as the coordinator of the Adult Learning Knowledge Centre in Fredericton.
During her last position as Assistant Professor of Adult Education at the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Flanagan worked closely with the Department of Training and Employment Development and the New Brunswick Community College. Dr. Flanagan was responsible for the administration of the Instructor Development Program and the Certificate in Adult Education. CCL is delighted to welcome Dr. Flanagan to the team.
CCL to launch Application Process for Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre
CCL will soon invite applications from organizations interested in acting as the Lead Organization for the Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre. The lead organization must bring together a consortium representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. This application process follows on from the previous Expression of Interest process undertaken by CCL. For more information, contact Daryl Rock.
Call for Research Proposals Garners Keen Interest
CCL’s recent call for research proposals for structured (elementary, secondary and post-secondary) learning has attracted keen interest from researchers across Canada. Charles Ungerleider, Director for Research and Knowledge Mobilization for CCL, reported that more than 70 proposals requesting more than $16 million in support were received by the October 31, 2005 due date.
“It will be very challenging to decide which among these many interesting proposals will receive support,” commented Ungerleider. “The first challenge will be to ensure that the peer and technical review processes can be completed in a timely fashion. For these reviews, CCL depends upon the generosity of experts and their willingness to provide their critical responses rapidly. The second challenge will be deciding which proposals CCL can afford to support. With many high quality proposals and limited financial support, there are bound to be deserving proposals that CCL is unable to support in this round.”
Paul Cappon, President & CEO for CCL says there is a lesson to be learned from this experience. “It is very clear from this response that there are many aspects of formal learning in Canada that would benefit from careful investigation. It’s too bad that we do not have enough resources to go around.”
Respondents that submitted successful proposals will be notified December 15, 2005.
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