Browsing 01. Research & Publications by Subject "Open and Distance Learning (ODL)"

Acquiring Accreditation in Distance Learning

Kilfoil, Wendy R (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2007)

In the higher education community, distance education (DE) has been perceived as not being as good as contact education or as a last resort. Actually, it is just a different way of delivering education and is often the ...

Adapting Learning Materials for Distance Learning

Wright, Clayton R (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2007)

In face-to-face education, instructors are present to guide the instructional/ learning process. In distance education (DE) instructors and students are separated and instructors have limited opportunity to observe, ...

Addressing the Learning Needs of Out-of-School Children and Youths through the Expansion of Open Schooling

Mays, Tony; Singh, Rajiv Kumar (2020-12)

At any one time, about 300 million children of school going age are not in school. Experience indicates that when schooling is disrupted, whether by a pandemic, a natural disaster or other reasons, not all children return ...

The Art of the Possible: issues of learner support in open and distance learning in low income countries

Creed, Charlotte; Allsop, Terry; Mills, Roger; Morpeth, Ros (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2005)

Although the quotation above uses language which sounds rather dated fifteen years on, questioning the assumption that distance learning practices established in one context can translate into new ones remains valid. As ...

Asian Leaders in Open and Distance Education

Panda, Santosh (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-11)

The Asian distance education system is probably the largest in the world. No other continent has seen such a serious policy discourse, as well as determined efforts in its practice, as Asia, since the focus invariably has ...

Audio for Distance Education and Open Learning: A Practical Guide for Planners and Producers

Thomas, John (Commonwealth of Learning (COL);International Extension College, Cambridge, 2001)

Written by John Thomas, who has worked with and produced audio support for education systems over 30 years, this handbook sets out good professional practice in the design, development and delivery of audio materials - ...

Baseline Study for Distance Technical and Professional Education in Mozambique

Romiszowski, Alexander (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-07)

This baseline study has been undertaken to describe and analyse the current situation with respect to TVET, in order to evaluate the needs and the viability of employing open and distance Learning (ODL), and in particular ...

Baseline Study on the Current State of Open and Distance Learning in Cameroon

Ndongfack, Michael N (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-03)

Meeting in Mauritius in May 2014, COL Focal Points from Africa and the Mediterranean Regions reviewed the state of ODL in their respective countries and proceeded to map out their strategic plans for 2015–2018. The report ...

Baseline Study on the Status of Open and Distance Learning in Rwanda

Mukama, Evode (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-07)

The purpose of the study was to gather current baseline data on the status of open, distance and eLearning (ODeL) in Rwanda. This data is vital to the planning of projects and initiatives that support the use of ODeL in ...

Basic Education at a Distance

Bradley, Jo; Yates, Chris (Commonwealth of Learning and Routledge, 2000)

Open and distance learning has been used in many ways in the recent past to provide both primary education and adult education. The Commonwealth of Learning works with governments, schools and universities with the aim of ...

Blended Learning Practice

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-08)

The Blended Learning Practice massive open online course (MOOC) is an introduction to blending technology and distance education teaching strategies with traditional, in-person classroom activities. Blended learning is ...

Book Review: Chinedu I. O. Okeke & Comfort B.S. Mndebele (2013) Education Reform in the SADC Region: Challenges and Responses in the 21st Century. Scientific & Academic Publishing, USA.

Wolfenden, Freda (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2014)

This book promised much; a series of vignettes and critical studies of innovations, initiatives and debates across different education sectors in Southern Africa from local academics with a variety of discipline backgrounds ...