Dr. Adnan Qayyum
Adnan is an Associate Professor of Education Innovation at Athabasca University. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Concordia University in Montreal. Adnan is the co-editor of two books comparing the state of open and distance education in 12 countries: Open and Distance Education in Australia, Europe, and the Americas: National Perspectives in a Digital Age and Open and Distance Education in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East: National Perspectives in a Digital Age. His research interests are: innovation in open and digital education; learning systems; education policy; lifelong learning and nonformal education; online education and the workforce; comparative and international education; research design; and data science.
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Sessions in which Dr. Adnan Qayyum attends
Monday 19 April, 2021
How do we walk between the lines of socially aware pedagogy and consumer desire? Unlike many topics, media education and studies require equitable and conscientious lenses as we traverse the practical and the esoteric in light of contemporary world events. While we tackle the instructional and mechanical, we are obligated to grapple with the social and political nuances and implications of our work. Shirley R Steinberg consi...
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Martha Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University; Kathleen Matheos, University of Manitoba
Tuesday 20 April, 2021
We all want to make the world a better place, but most of us don’t know where to start. Our keynote, Amy Fish, can turn a raving rant into a complaint that works. In this talk, Amy walks you through six tips for complaining effectively – each illustrated with a colorful anecdote. Whether you want equal pay for equal work or you’re just looking for a side of fries, Amy’s tips will show you how you can be instrumental in changing your life – and the world – for the better. Am...
