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Keynote Address: Technology and Innovation

Bean, Martin (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11-28)

Presented by Mr Martin Bean, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT University, at the Eighth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, 28 November 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Impact of Learners’ Access to Technologies at Bangladesh Open University

Mannan, Mohammad A (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Bangladesh Open University (BOU) – only provider of open and distance learning (ODL) in the country –deploys technologies in its educational delivery in accordance with the government’s short and long-run educational and ...

Technology Induced Innovation in Teaching and Leaning System of Bangladesh Open University: A Shift of Paradigm

Hossian, Khondoker M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

This paper examines how Bangladesh Open University (BOU) – the only open and distance learning provider in Bangladesh has shifted its ODL system by using technology oriented innovative programmes. The study assesses how ...

Separating Rhetoric from Reality: The Process of Institutionalizing OER Practices at African Universities

Ngugi, Catherine; Butcher, Neil (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

OER Africa is working with four universities in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa to support the deepening of pedagogical practices that employ open educational resources (OER) and use information and communication ...

Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Experiences from Biology Learners of the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos

Ebabhi, Abosede M; Olubiyo, Oluwaseun A (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

This study examined a survey of the challenges facing Biology learners in Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. The study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative approaches. The population of study ...

ICTs and OERs Antigua and Barbuda’s Journey: An Analysis of ICT Integration and OER Content Development in Antigua and Barbuda

Peters-Richardson, Jacqueline (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

The integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the development of Open Educational Resources (OER) have gained prominence across the Commonwealth Nations over the past decade. Educators and policy ...

OER contributing to early literacy in Africa: Evidence from Saide’s African Storybook

Welch, Tessa; Glennie, Jennifer (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

There is a drastic shortage of local language contextually appropriate materials for African children learning to read. This a major reason for the low levels of literacy of all but the top 10 to 25% of Africa’s children. ...

Professional Development of Teacher Educators on ICT Integration in Education for Establishment of Community of Practice for Sharing Learning Resources and Teaching-learning Practice: An Evaluation

Panigrahi, Manas R; Paily, M U (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia's (CEMCA) in its three years cycle of programmatic interventions under the sector of teacher education engaged in promoting adoption of blended approach to ICT integration in ...

Virtual Reality and 3D Tours as a Pedagogical Support to Improve Students Experiences at the University

Banoor, Rajabalee Y; Ravi, Rajputh; Roopesh, Sungkur (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

This paper discusses the experiences of fresh learners who have just embarked on a tertiary online course at the University of Mauritius. Online learning which is emerging as a promising market for the education industry ...

Technology-Enabled Environments for Flexible Learning: A Case Study at the University of the South Pacific

Bhartu, Dhiraj; Yusuf, Javed (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

The introduction of technologyenhanced learning and teaching environments has been a challenge for many educational institutions in terms of providing adequate, effective and efficient ICT tools to enrich the delivery ...