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Martin Dougiamas, Moodle founder and CEO
Martin Dougiamas is best known as the founder of Moodle, the popular free course management system used by millions of teachers in 200 countries around the world. As the CEO of Moodle Pty Ltd in Perth, Western Australia, he leads the team of software developers at the heart of the Moodle project and the global network of 50 Moodle Partner service companies that help provide funding for this independent open source software project. Martin has a mixed academic background with post-graduate degrees in Computer Science and Education, and continues to focus on researching how educators approach internet-based education. His major goal for the future is to improve the quality of education by encouraging social constructionist and collaborative practices within online learning communities.
David Porter, CEO eCampusOntario
A long-time advocate for the benefits of adapting new technology to deliver educational opportunities, David’s extensive experience in the education and training fields has included working with both public and private sector organizations.
Stephen Downes
Stephen Downes, Canadian Philosopher and Commentator Stephen Downes, Canadian Philosopher and Commentator
Stephen Downes, Researcher
Stephen Downes works in the fields of online learning and new media. Downes has explored and promoted the educational use of computer and online technologies since 1995 and continues to focus on researching how educators approach internet-based education. His major goal for the future is to improve the quality of education by encouraging social constructionist and collaborative practices within online learning communities. Stephen Downes is a Canadian philosopher and commentator in the fields of online learning and new media. Downes has explored and promoted the educational use of computer and online technologies since 1995 software project.
The different facets of accessibility for online learning. How to make your courses accessible for a variety of target groups. Panel members will focus on:
Panelist submission is still being accepted. Please contact canadamoot@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us on stage.
Presenters from organizations that successfully rolled out large courses will share their experience in getting to course delivery.
Panelist submission is still being accepted. Please contact canada(at)gmail.com if you are interested in joining us on stage.