Michael has been involved with K-12 distance, online, and blended learning for over two decades as a researcher, evaluator, teacher, course designer, and administrator. Michael’s research has focused on the effective design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning, most recently with an eye to how regulation, governance, and policy can impact effective environments and practices. Michael’s expertise has resulted in engagement with legislators and policymakers all around the world.
You can view his scholarship at:
Google Scholar: Michael Barbour
YouTube: @michaelkbarbour / mkbnl1
ResearchGate: Michael Barbour
Slideshare: mkb
Some of his specific project include:
- State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada (opens in new window)
- Tuia Te Hononga Tāngata, Tuia Te Hononga Ao: Taking the Pulse of Distance Learning in Aotearoa New Zealand (opens in new window)
- A Vision for K-12 Online and Blended Learning in Teacher Education
- CANeLearn’s Pandemic Pedagogy (opens in new window)
Finally, you can read about Michael’s complete research agenda or review his complete curriculum vitae.