1. Canadians in Online Collaborative Learning Norm Friesen

2. Linda Harasim Early pioneer in online discussion Published a number of collaboratively authored books and collections At Simon Fraser University, School of Communication

3. Andrew Feenberg Student of Herbert Marcuse Worked at San Diego State University Recently moved to Simon Fraser University The first in online education Philosophy of technology

4. Garrison Anderson Archer Worked together at the University of Alberta Garrison and Archer developed critical thinking model Applied this model to online discussion with Anderson

5. Liam Rourke Worked together with Garrison, Archer & Anderson at the University of Alberta Interested in ideas from Wittgenstein and others regarding language and conversation.

6. David Noble Teaches in Communication at York University Known internationally as a uncompromising critic of online learning Published Digital Diploma Mills

7. Marlene Scardamalia & Carl Bereiter Institute for Knowledge Innovation & Technology, University of Toronto Ontario Institue for Studies in Education Lead a network of researchers in „Knowledge Building“