This section offers a brief introduction to the research being conducted by TIME members.
Most members have considerably more in-depth information on their own websites.
Over 60 faculty from 28 Canadian universities participate in an interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral research program. In partnership with public and private sector organizations throughout the world, these researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of new learning models, analyzing the cost-benefits and social impact of implementing telelearning, and creating new educational technologies. Research results are disseminated through a national conference, workshops and presentations, a research report series, monthly e-mail bulletins, special publications, and a Web site. The annual TeleLearning conference, held each November, features leading Canadian and international experts who present research findings, describe innovative telelearning approaches, and discuss industry trends. The PolyLAB Advanced Collaborative Networking Laboratory is a Sun Microsystems Technology and Research Excellence Centre specializing in all areas of collaborative networking for scientific and technical communication ranging from space and field exploration research with NASA to advanced computing and online publication.