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Cyprus 2021-24: Country Report
No full textThe report provides an overview of key COL activities and programmes in 2021-2024
Community of Inquiry-based MOOC Facilitation Manual
No full textThis manual was prepared in anticipation of the need to develop capacity for those who may be newer to facilitating discussion forums in an inquiry-based MOOC. It is based on preparing materials to train a team at the University of Abuja to deliver their first "Teaching Science with Technology" MOOC, with the support of the Commonwealth of Learning. The facilitators’ individual reflections from this course are included in the Annex and are a meaningful addition to this look at the facilitator’s role.
The manual further includes the theoretical foundations for the community of inquiry (COI) concept, some insights into facilitation in a community of inquiry, and practical strategies and approaches that can be used to help facilitators as they consider their role in an inquiry-based MOOC.
Naturally, different approaches can be taken, and in the end, facilitators need to find their own best approach that matches their strengths and the goals of the community of inquiry. However, this manual can provide an entry place into the role of facilitator and can provide a common language for the facilitation team to ensure they are working together cohesively
Sri Lanka 2021-24: Country Report
No full textThe report provides an overview of key COL activities and programmes in 2021-2024
Institutional Learner Support Services Manual
No full textThe Learning Support Services Manual offers comprehensive guidelines for managing learner support in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions. It covers planning, implementation, and provision of support through various subsystems to aid learners in their academic journey. The manual emphasizes three essential elements: learner support services, technologies facilitating support, and support facilities/resources. It advocates for continuous support across key stages of the learner journey, including enrolment, orientation, course delivery, guidance, and graduation. By drawing on research and best practices, it proposes diverse support services aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and addressing learners' diverse needs. Additionally, it includes self-assessment tasks for staff to identify gaps and improve support provision
Nigeria 2021-24: Country Report
No full textThe report provides an overview of key COL activities and programmes in 2021-2024
Grenada 2021-24: Country Report
No full textThe report provides an overview of key COL activities and programmes in 2021-2024
A New Agenda on Micro-credentials: Filling the Gaps in the European Approach
No full textThis paper analyses the potential of micro-credentials in adult education through upcoming EU policies and initiatives, bearing in mind the increasing use of online learning platforms globally. Understanding national and international approaches to micro-credentials allows undergraduate programmes and teaching practices to flourish in economically less developed countries. The Republic of Serbia welcomes new approaches in the search for acceptable models of distance learning and equality in the labour market
Pacific 2021-24: Regional Report
No full textThe Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is mid-way through a six-year strategy, which requires creating national resilience by working with governments on policy and regulation; building the capacities of institutions to implement open education; and supporting learners directly with open access and skills. This summary presents highlights from three streams of work in the Pacific region for 2021–24
Cameroon 2021-24: Country Report
No full textThe report provides an overview of key COL activities and programmes in 2021-2024