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Understanding Open Educational Resources

Butcher, Neil; Moore, Andrew (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 ...

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

Dodds, Tony (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

Intelecon Research (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 Public Broadcasting in the Caribbean for Open/Distance Learning: Feasibility study report

Mitchell, Betty; Murugan, Krishnapillai (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 ...

Using Mobile Technology for Learner Support in Open Schooling: A Report to the Commonwealth of Learning

Gaskell, Anne; Mills, Roger (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

Barlow-Zambodla, Alice; Adams, Fatima (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 technology to expand learning: helping farmers prosper

Daniel, John; Alluri, Krishna (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 ...

Value for Money Review and Social Return on Investment Analysis

Du Vivier, Ed (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-11)

Between 2012 and 2015, COL provided financial support and other inputs for a range of processes and activities that were intended to promote the establishment of new open schooling programmes in Vanuatu and Belize, amongst ...

Virtual Conference on Skills for a Resilient Youth: Virtual Conference Report

Neal, Terry (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2020-07-15)

The Commonwealth of Learning collaborated with UNESCO-UNEVOC to organise a virtual conference on skills for resilient youth to mark World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2020. The conference was held several months into the ...

A Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2003)

The Commonwealth Ministers of Education, at their meeting in Halifax, November 2000, directed The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to develop a proposal for a virtual university to particularly serve the small states of ...

Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth: Evaluation - Interim Report

Dunlop, Catherine C (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2008-06)

A report detailing and evaluating the Virtual University of Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) programme activities coordinated by the Commonwealth of Learning.

Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth: Monitoring & Evaluation Update

Dunlop, Catherine C (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2008-09)

This Monitoring & Evaluation Update Report for the Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) is intended as a companion document to the VUSSC Interim Evaluation Report (June 2008). This report ...

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation/COL Open Education Resources for Open Schools: Final Evaluation: Main Report

Bialobrzeska, Maryla; Hellmann, Liora; Moore, Andrew (South African Institute for Distance Education, 2011)

The project has been developed for a range of stakeholders including the funder, the COL project team, the country consultants and the teachers.Specifically, for the funder, the report provides an analysis of the project’s ...

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation/COL Open Education Resources for Open Schools: Input Indicator Evaluation Report

South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2009)

This report is the first of two indicator Report on the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) Open Educational Resources (OERs) project implemented in six countries: Namibia, Botswana, India, Lesotho, Trinidad & Tobago and ...

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation/COL Open Education Resources for Open Schools: Midterm Evaluation Report

South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2010)

Project description The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation /Commonwealth of Learning-Open Education Resources for Open Schools Project has as its aim to broaden access to secondary education through the development of ...

William & Flora Hewlett Foundation/COL Open Education Resources for Open Schools: Trinidad and Tobago Second Group- Initial Evaluation Repor

South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) (Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, 2010)

This is the Trinidad and Tobago (Second Group) report on the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) Open Educational Resources (OERs) project which is currently being implemented in the following countries: Namibia, Botswana, ...