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Factors for Success in Dual Mode Institutions

Hope, Andrea (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2006)

The objectives of this study are to present an overview of international practice in dual mode universities in 2005, and by analyzing what works well, what doesn’t and why, to develop a Best Practice Framework. We hope ...

Field Trials of Aptus Prototype: An overview of results from 15 countries

(Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2014-07)

Aptus is a server with its own WiFi router. It can be deployed in areas with no access to grid electricity or data connectivity, and the users (with Tablets, smart phones or Laptops) can access several thousand Open ...

Final Report of the Review of the Telematic Learning Programmes at the Potchefstroom University of Christian Higher Education (PUCHE)

Rumble, Greville; Hope, Andrea; Thelkeld, Robert; Kirkwood, Jannette; Lubisi, R Cassius (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2001-12)

In August 2001, on recommendation from Sir John Daniel, Assistant Director General (Education) at UNESCO and former Vice-Chancellor of the UK Open University, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) situated in Vancouver, Canada ...

Flexible Skills Development Monitoring & Evaluation

Tyrer, Rod (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2011)

The main purpose for monitoring the Flexible Skills Development activity is for formative and summative input to FSD activity planning and implementation. FSD is a new activity which employs a blend of capacity building ...

Gender Analysis of Open and Distance Learning in the Caribbean Region

Peebles, Dana (Kartini International, 2014)

This report provides an overview and analysis of the existing literature on open and distance learning (ODL) in the Caribbean from a gender perspective. It covers a wide range of themes encompassing the socio-cultural ...

Gender and ICT: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Borokhovski, Eugene; Pickup, David; El Saadi, Lina; Rabah, Jihan; Tamim, Rana M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-10)

This publication addresses the intersection of gender and information and communication technologies (ICT) as reflected in the primary research literature and in educational practices and policies of the Commonwealth, the ...

Gender Friendly School Indicators Report

Tharakan, P K Michael; Devi, M D Usha (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), 2009)

The Report of the CF focused on India, Pakistan, Cameroon and Papua New Guinea; because these countries currently appear to be very much off the track from achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) III. It was ...

Growing a Culture of Peace: A Case Study of the Matuaileoo Environment Trust Inc

Coghlan, Michael; Mead Richardson, Alison (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-11)

In October 2016, COL conducted a case study of the non-government organisation Matuaileoo Environmental Trust Inc (METI) in Apia, Samoa. METI has partnered with COL since 2014 in the strengthening of their community ...

Higher Education Crossing Borders: A Guide to the Implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Cross-border Education

Knight, Jane (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and UNESCO, 2006)

The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), adopted by the World Trade Organization in 1995, clearly identifies education as a service to be liberalised and regulated by trade rules. While some see GATS as an ...

ICT in Education Activity in Three Caribbean Countries: An Evaluation Report

Isaacs, Shafika (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2011)

This report is a qualitative summative evaluation of the ICT in Education (ICT4E) Activity of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in the Caribbean. It specifically examines COL's ICT4E Activity in 3 Caribbean countries: ...

Impact of Open Textbook Adoption at Antigua State College

EMARGE Ed. Consultants (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-06-20)

A research report on adoption of OER at Antigua State College, Antigua and Barbuda. Indicates moderate saving for the learners and improved leanring due to use of OER.

The Impact of the Commonwealth of Learning, 2006–2015: Value Through Learning for Development

Murgatroyd, Stephen; Tully, Janet (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2015-05)

The environment in which COL is operating is fast changing and challenging. Learning and education are seen as critical to the achievement of national development goals, yet learning and education are themselves changing ...

Implementing L3 Pilot Project in Mauritius M-Powered (Mauritius-Process Oriented Women Entrepreneurship Development)

Sukurdeep, Naren (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and NPCC Mauritus, 2008)

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has confirmed its agreement with the National Productivity & Competitiveness Council(NPCC) to develop a successful pilot project on Mauritius Process Oriented Women Entrepreneurship ...

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) professional development strategy for teachers in Guyana: a case study

Moore, Andrew (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2012)

The Guyana case study demonstrates that ICT can be used effectively as a catalyst for educational change. The potential benefits that can be derived from embracing ICT tools and content (in the form of OER) are significant ...

Innovations in Community Radio: With Special Reference to India

Dutta, Ankuran (Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), 2014)

Community radio has emerged as an effective medium to give voice to the voiceless at the grassroots level in India. India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has simplified the process for obtaining a license, ...

Institutional Trial Quality Audit of the University of South Africa (UNISA)

Commonwealth of Learning; UNISA (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver and UNISA, South Africa, 2007)

What follows is a report on the findings of the Trial Audit Panel (TAP) after studying a range of documentation before and during the audit and discussing issues with a wide range of Unisa staff during our visit to the ...

Introducing MOOCs to Africa: New Economy Skills for Africa Program - ICT

Boga, Sandi; McGreal, Rory (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2014-01)

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are highly interactive online courses open to all on the World Wide Web. Some use OER and others rely on commercial content that can include video, multimedia and computer applications ...

Inventory and report on teacher education materials and programmes in the Commonwealth Caribbean

Marrett, Christine; Harvey, Claudia (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 1998)

The English-speaking Caribbean countries share a common history of British colonial rule, resulting in similar educational systems with common institutions. They, with other countries, form the Caribbean Community ...

INVEST Africa Evaluation Report

Isaacs, Shafika (Commonwealth of Learning, 2015-03)

This document is both a monitoring report of the activities of the Innovation in Vocational Education and Skills Training (INVEST Africa) Programme of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL)'s Technical and Vocational Skills ...

Koforidua Technical University Institutional Case Study

Barasa, Louise M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-02-07)

This study focuses on changes to the delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at Koforidua Technical University (KTU) based in the Eastern Region, Ghana as a result its partnership with the ...