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OLC Fall National Speaker, Tony Bates
Start Date: 11/9/2016Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Date: 11/9/2016End Time: 11:00 AM

Event Description
Dr. Tony Bates, a ‘founding father’ of virtual learning, delivers the keynote address during National Distance Learning Week

Wednesday, November 9
10 a.m. EST, Reception to follow
Location: Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
RSVP: https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3V5lp72zu1ksWCp Live Stream: https://zoom.us/j/687524322
Dr. Tony Bates is considered by many to be one of the “founding fathers” of virtual learning as we know it today, was a founding staff member of the Open University in the United Kingdom in 1969. He spent 20 years innovating the use of electronic media in education before later becoming the Director of Distance Education and Technology at the University of British Columbia. He is a prolific writer, thought leader, and speaker on technology enhanced learning. To learn more about Dr. Bates and RSVP for his presentation, visit the INSPIRE website.

His appearance is part of Drexel University’s celebration of National Distance Learning Week.

Can’t make it in person? No problem – this event will be live streamed. Please RSVP above for details.
Contact Information:
Name: Online Learning Council
Email: olc@drexel.edu
Location:
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
Audience:
  • Everyone

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