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ODL and Workplace Learning TVET Programmes in New Zealand

Alkema, Anne; Neal, Terry (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019)

This report shares the findings of research seeking to understand the contribution and value of combining workplace-based learning with open and distance learning (ODL) and technology-enhanced learning (TEL) in technical ...

OER Capacity Building - Yaba College of Technology

Deurwaarder, J M (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-07)

The workshop was held at the Academic Board Chamber of YCT from May 18-25, 2016 with approximately 50 participants. By the end of the input, it was expected that YCT would have a set of blueprints and good quality learning ...

OER Capacity Building – The Open University of Sri Lanka

Kamal, Mostafa A (Commonwealth of Learning, 2016-07)

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in collaboration with the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) organized a capacity building workshop on the use/reuse of OER in ODL course development for academic staff of OUSL on February ...

Open and Distance Learning in Kenya: A Baseline Survey Report Commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning

Nyerere, Jackline (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-07)

This report presents data from a baseline survey that was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to gather current information on the status of open and distance learning (ODL) in Kenya vital to the planning ...

Open and flexible TVET in Commonwealth Pacific countries

Neal, Terry (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2011-06)

This report examines the current state of open and flexible technical‐vocational education and training (TVET) in nine Pacific Commonwealth countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, ...

Open Educational Resources in the Commonwealth 2016

Phalachandra, Bhandigadi; Abeywardena, Ishan S (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-11)

This study was conducted as part of the OER for Skills Development project of COL, supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The objective of the study was to collect baseline data from Commonwealth institutions ...

Open Educational Resources in the Commonwealth 2021

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2022-02)

The present report is the outcome of a study on the status of OER in the Commonwealth conducted in late 2021. Considering the importance of OER in the context of the challenges posed by Covid-19, the findings shall be ...

Open Educational Resources Policy for Higher Education in Nigeria

Agbu, Jane-Frances O; Mishra, Sanjaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-10)

This report makes a case for open educational resources (OER) in Nigeria and presents a draft OER policy for higher education in Nigeria. In its simplest form, OER are any “educational resources (including curriculum maps, ...

Open Educational Resources: From Commitment to Action

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-09)

Three documents have been developed in the framework of the 2nd World OER Congress. The two documents: Open Educational Resources: From Commitment to Action and the Open Educational Resources: Global Report 2017 provide ...

Open Educational Resources: Global Report 2017

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-09)

Three documents have been developed in the framework of the 2nd World OER Congress. The two documents: Open Educational Resources: From Commitment to Action and the Open Educational Resources: Global Report 2017 provide ...

Open Schooling as a Strategy for Second-chance Education in the Pacific: A Desk Study Report

Bakalevu, Salanieta (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2011)

The country Report in this study confirm that the provision of conventional schooling is neither adequate nor effective in fulfilling the national and regional aspirations of EFA. The Report highlight uneven access to ...

Open Schooling for Secondary & Higher Secondary Education: Costs and Effectiveness in India and Namibia

Rumble, Greville; Koul, Badri N (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2007)

Recent progress towards the achievement of the second U.N. Millennium Development Goal, Universal Primary Education (UPE), means that many more children are completing primary education and looking for opportunities to ...

Open Universities in the Commonwealth: At a Glance

Mishra, Sanjaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-08)

In the absence of comparative data about open universities, the current impact of ODL institutions is not clear. To develop a database of open universities in the Commonwealth, COL initiated a survey. The present report ...

An Overview of Developments and Trends in the Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Education

Farrell, Glen (UNESCO, 2003)

The context Over the last few years the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in all sectors of education has increased dramatically – and continues to do so. While the writer is not aware of supporting ...

Partnership for ODFL in the Pacific Report on Initial Consultation Process (February – March 2021): Online TVET Toolkit

Neal, Terry (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2021-03-30)

New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has funded the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to implement a project to contribute to enhanced capacity and efficiency of Pacific education sectors through greater use ...

Persons with Disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago: A Situational Analysis

Persons, Heather (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-06)

This situational analysis was carried out to inform the work of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to develop new blended skills training opportunities for PWDs with partners National Center for Persons with Disability and ...

Phukusi la Moyo - a participatory educational radio programme about maternal and child health

Wood, Cathryn E (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2011)

Phukusi la Moyo (literally Bag of Life) is a radio programme that has arisen as a result of a collaborative effort between the MaiMwana Project, Mudzi Wathu Community Radio Station, the District Health Office, and women’s ...

Policy Brief: Addressing Gendered Consequences of COVID-19 in Education and Training

Salasan Consulting Inc. (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-11)

This policy brief provides evidence about the effects of COVID-19 on girls and women in COL’s priority sectors of Education and Training. Urgent action is required from Commonwealth Ministries of Education and Women’s ...

Policy Brief: Creating New Opportunities for Women and Girls: Enhancing Women's and Girls' Success in Technical and Vocational Education

Salasan Consulting Inc. (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-12)

The empowerment of women and girls through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) gives them an opportunity to acquire job-related skills for meaningful employment, a key contribution to poverty reduction. ...

Policy Brief: Leveraging MOOCs for Teacher Development in Low-Income Countries and Disadvantaged Regions

Traxler, John; Ogange, Betty; Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2021-11)

This policy brief looks at open digital distance learning and the potential of massive open online courses to deliver and support teacher development in low-income countries and disadvantaged regions. It addresses the ...