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Understanding Open Educational Resources
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-08)The fact that you are reading this lesson suggests that you have heard of open educational resources (OER). Currently, there is a lot of buzz about OER. Some see them as totally revolutionising how we bring learning ... -
Understanding the Profile, Motivations and Current Status of Academic Graduates Through Open and Distance Schooling in India
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-07)In India, Open and Distance Learning for secondary and higher secondary level is mainly provided by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Secondary education in India pertains to class 9 and 10 catering to the ... -
UNESCO ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2012-08)Promotional video produced by the Commonwealth of Learning, August 2012. Duration: 9:26 -
Unlocking the Potential of Public Libraries in Supporting Distance Learning
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016)This paper examines the place of public libraries in supporting distance learners in Makerere University, exploring the factors which affect utilisation of their services. The study adopted a survey design with 300 B.Ed. ... -
Use and Integration of Media in Open and Distance Learning: Trainers' Kit 004
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL);Asian Development Bank, 1999)The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are pleased to provide this toolkit for your use and we sincerely hope that it will be a valuable resource for anyone planning and conducting training ... -
The Use of Distance Learning in Non-Formal Education: a report on a survey carried out for the Commonwealth of Learning by the International Extension College
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 1996)The report documents information on 73 projects, in 56 developing countries and 17 industrialised countries, and presents a number of conclusions and proposals for further action. The survey found that there is considerable ... -
The Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Learning and Distance Education
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2000)This report on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for learning and distance education in Commonwealth countries has been prepared on behalf of the Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, by Intelecon ... -
The Use of Modern Educational Technologies in Remote Learning in Higher Education During a Pandemic: the Case of COVID-19 in Cameroon
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-11-20)In March 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in Cameroon. This led to the Higher Education Institutions resorting to remote learning to ensure continued teaching and learning. The researcher thus set out to ... -
The Use of Multi Media in Distance Education
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2000)In the past century off-campus instruction has undergone considerable changes, not the least of which has been its name: correspondence became external studies, distance education, open learning and then flexible delivery. ... -
The use of Public Broadcasting in the Caribbean for Open/Distance Learning: Feasibility study report
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2000)The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of using broadcast media for open/distance education and training to promote socio-economic development in the Caribbean Region. The study, supported by the Caribbean ... -
Use of Tablet Computers to Improve Access to Education in a Remote Location
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-07)A research project was carried out in using mobile learning to increase access to education. This project is contributing to the achievement of Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is to “Ensure inclusive ... -
Using Community Radio for Non-Formal Education
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2001)The main limitations to any approach are the number of local and community radio stations willing and able to involve themselves in education, the willingness of educational organisations to explore the technology, and the ... -
Using Community Radio in a Rural Women’s Post-literacy Programme in Nepal
(Commonwealth of Learning, 2014)This paper examines the literacy and post-literacy needs of rural women in Nepal, describes a pilot study in using community radio to supplement a classroom-based post-literacy programme for these women, analyses the ... -
Using ICTs and Blended Learning in Transforming TVET
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL);United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2017)This volume is prepared jointly by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and UNESCO, the latter involving teams both from the Section of Youth, Literacy and Skills Development at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris and the ... -
Using Information and Communications Technology for Agricultural Extension
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2005)Agriculture is the mainstay of many low-income or developing nations’ economies and exports, and provides for the livelihoods of billions of smallholders. These smallholder farmers face low or reducing crop yields and ... -
Using Mobile Technology for Learner Support in Open Schooling: A Report to the Commonwealth of Learning
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2009)Cambridge Distance Education Consultancy Von Hügel Institute St Edmund’s College Cambridge UK February 2009 To conduct a study into the ways in which mobile technologies are contributing to the provision of learner support ... -
Using Mobile Technology for Learner Support in Open Schooling: Project report for: Commonwealth of Learning
(South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE), 2008)This report summarises the findings of a preliminary research study on the use of mobile technology for learner support in open schooling in developing countries and comprises of the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. ... -
Using Mobile-based Social Media to Facilitate Interaction and Build Communities through the lens of Ubuntu in Distance Education
(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-07)This paper examines how WhatsApp can be used to build learning communities and facilitate interaction, through the lens of Ubuntu – an African concept of humanness, which means that an individual person owes his or her ... -
Using technology to expand learning: helping farmers prosper
(Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2006)The Millennium Development Goal of reducing poverty and hunger is the focus for the Commonwealth of Learning (COL). COL operates on the principle that a massive expansion of learning is a requirement for achieving this and ... -
Using Telecentres in Support of Distance Education
(commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2001)Telecentres or 'telecottages' are helping those at the margins of the knowledge economy gain and apply new understandings and skills. Telecentres may be seen as a socially responsive example of 'think global, act local.' ...
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