Projects

Ron has led over 50 projects evaluating the impact of educational technology on teaching and learning. Below is a sampling of some of his reports and recent practitioner articles and webinars.

2023

• Various AI initiatives at Contact North | Contact Nord. Visit https://teachonline.ca/ai-resources, AI Tutor Pro, and AI Teaching Assistant Pro.

2020-21

• Webinar series on how to use Zoom for teaching hosted by Contact North | Contact Nord. Visit https://teachonline.ca/webinars and search Past (recorded) webinars for Owston.

2020

• How to Use Zoom Videoconferencing to Teach Online Effectively for Contact North | Contact Nord

2018

• Ten Facts You Need to Know series for Contact North | Contact Nord on topics such as blended learning, learning analytics, AI, and blockchain.

2016

• Transforming learning everywhere: A study of the second year of implementation.

2014

• Evaluation of blended learning courses in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Final report, 2011-2014.

2013

• Evaluation of blended and online learning courses in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, and the Faculty of Health: Second evaluation annual report, 2012-2013.
• Evaluation of blended learning courses in the Faculty of Fine Arts: Second evaluation annual report, 2012-2013.

2012

• The Open Virtual Usability lab: A new tool for research on learning technologies.

2010

• Faculty of Health eLearning Pilot: Evaluation report.

2008

• “Voulez-vous jouer?” [Do you want to play?]: Game development and play for enhancing literacy.

2007

• Computer game development as a literacy activity.
• Learning Connections phase three report.

2004

• Blended learning practices at COHERE universities.