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Distributed Learning in BC: Toward Quality in K-12 Programs by Tim Winkelmans, and Gerald Morton

Distributed Learning in BC:  Toward Quality in K-12 Programs

Lynne Masse-Danes

Tim Winkelmans
Manager, Distributed Learning Unit
BC Ministry of Education

Gerald Morton
Director
BC Ministry of Education

Administrators responsible for distributed learning face concerns about quality and accountability. Learn how British Columbia (30,000 DL students) addresses these concerns through legislation, funding, policy, accountability, and technology innovations, with emphasis on data collection to drive decisions and to improve practice.

About…

Tim Winkelmans
Tim has been a leader of distance learning initiatives since 1992 within several ministries and the Open Learning Agency. He is currently Manager of the Distributed Learning Unit, BC Ministry of Education. Tim earned a B.Ed. in secondary mathematics and biology and an M.A. in Computer Applications in Education.
 
Gerald Morton
Director of the Information Department, Gerald is responsible for organizing, analyzing and reporting on information about the performance of the British Columbia education system. Gerald is also responsible for the overall direction and coordination of distributed education (or e-learning). Gerald joined the BC Ministry of Education in 1990.

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