Browsing Pan-Commonwealth Forum 9 (PCF9), 2019 by Title

MOOCs: The Consequences for Learning and Teaching in Credit Bearing Programmes

Hatzipanagos; Tait, Alan (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

This paper reports on work undertaken in 2017 and 2018 for the Centre for Distance Education (CDE) of the University of London. We explored the impact on practice in learning and teaching for academic practitioners and ...

A Multi-Sectorial Approach in Education for Equity, Social Inclusion and Empowerment in Botswana

Balisi, Shadreck; Moses, Boingotlo; Madisa, Montlenyane; Molosiwa, Phuthego P (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Social ills, including but by no means limited to HIV/AIDS, poverty, political instability , substance abuse, home based vio lence, school drop outs, teenage pregnancy, child neglect and abuse ha ve ...

‘My Work Got Lost in the Computer’: Establishing a Teacher Professional Learning Community Through Digital Skills Training

Mfeka, Hlengiwe; Thomson, Janet (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Improving learning outcomes for students is central to most education initiatives in developing countries. In South Africa, many national education policies related to teacher education are designed to improve ...

The “New” Net Generation: Writing Development of Creole-Influenced Adult Learners within a Virtual Learning Environment

Moore, Schontal (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Historically, the term “net generation” refers to a younger group of individuals who grew up exposed to computerbased technology (Tapscott, 2008). Realistically, increasingly more adult/mature learners today are turning ...

Non-Linear Navigation in Lecture Videos

Taunk, Meenal; Prabhakar, T V (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have shown remarkable growth over the past few years. A substantial amount of MOOC content comprises of lecture videos. The major weakness of these lecture videos is the inability ...

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) as a Strategic Tool for Improving Employability and Entrepreneurship in New Frontier Markets: The Case of Uganda

Mbalyohere, Charles; Aguti, Jessica; Nabushawo, Harriet (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

In light of efforts to make higher education (HE) more accessible in African countries, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has emerged as one of the most promising solutions. A key area of application is duo-mode HE delivery ...

Open Education in Kiribati: Stakeholder Perception of the Quality of E-Learning Resources

Timee, Tekonnang; Tebitaki, Aberaam (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Over the last few decades, the world has witnessed a substantial and rapid growth in Open Education. The advancement in information and communication technology (ICT) has enhanced its implementation as more teachers and ...

Open School Learners’ Access to Paperless Initiatives at the Bangladesh Open University: Challenges and Barriers

Yeasmin, Sabina; Rahman, Md Mizanoor; Murthy, C R K (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Open School has been one of the faculties of Bangladesh Open University (BOU) and runs the pre-University programmes for the dropouts. It executes paperless strategies to facilitate open schooling which has challenges and ...

Opening up access to eLearning experiences: A Caribbean case study

Fongkong-Munga, Claudette; Emmanuel, Royston (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

The goal of this exploratory case study was to improve the quality of a tertiary level course in media and technology education by opening up new learning experiences for students located at two physically distant Caribbean ...

Opening up Education Through Academic Support for Students with Disabilities

Zongozzi, Nkosinathi; Sefora, Sharon-Rose; Mokiwa, Sindile Ngubane-; Agejivwie, Sharon-Rose Sefora Nduka (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Open Distance Learning (ODL) universities are required to make policy provisions for students with disabilities (SwDs) to have full benefit of open access to higher education. Despite access to further education being a ...

The Operation of Special Education Unit in the Regular Schools and Future Possibilities for Supporting the Implementation of Inclusive Education System in the Ampara District

Ketheeswaran, Kanapathippillai (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

This study was conducted to investigate the functioning of Special Education Unit (SEU) system in regular schools in the Ampara district and make suggestions to support the inclusive education system. The methodology of ...

The Opportunities and Challenges for Developing ICT-Based Science Learning and Teaching in Ghana

Cullen, Jane; Mallet, Joshua; Murphy, Kerry (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy could drive the continent’s economic growth and lift millions out of poverty and there is opportunity to increase the number of skilled professionals across ...

Orchestrating Knowledge Construction in Peer-facilitated Online Discussion Forums

de Zoysa, M N K; Hettiarachchi, S R; Karunanayaka, S P; Naidu, Som (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

The Open University of Sri Lanka implemented four MOOCs for continuing professional development of practitioners on the adoption of OER and OEP. These CPDMOOCs adopted a scenario-based approach to learning within the ...

PCF9: Tip of the Iceberg (Closing remarks by Asha Kanwar)

Kanwar, Asha (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

PCF9: Tip of the Iceberg -- Closing remarks by Professor Asha Kanwar, President and CEO, Commonwealth of Learning.

Perception of Teacher Trainees Regarding Web Radio Programmes in Enhancing Learning Opportunities: A Case Study of NIOS

Bhatia, Madhur (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

In imparting education through ODL mode, the developments in ICT have expanded possibilities of connecting with the learners. Whether the teaching is done face-to-face or through other modes, the teacher needs to create ...

Perceptions of Postgraduate Alumni on Knowledge and Enhancing Skills: Experience of the Open University of Sri Lanka

Jayasooriya, Thusitha; Jayasinghe, Chanika; Jayatilleke, Gayathri; Ranawaka, Gaya (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

This paper reports on the perception of alumni on knowledge and skills development after completing a Master s Degree in Medical Entomology and Applied Parasitology (MEAP) offered to wor k ing adults ...

Policy Interventions and Alternative Learning Pathways: Foundation Level Workplace Training Programmes

Alkema, Anne (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

This paper outlines the scale of the adult literacy and numeracy issue in New Zealand and describes a policy intervention designed to upskill employees in workplaces to help resolve the issue for them. This is the Workplace ...

Portrait of a Deaf Mauritian Student: How I propose to use educational games to ease up struggles faced in French elementary classes

Chan, Gwendoline Laurissa; Santally, Mohammad Issack; Whitehead, Jack (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Yearly in Mauritius, only a few deaf and hard of hearing students manage to get a passing mark in French language at elementary level. This shows that those students are encountering difficulties to perform ...

Potentials of Unencumbered OER on Lifelong Learning: A Critical Review

Halder, Debolina (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

Basic and elementary education is recognized as a fundamental right. However numerous citizens of the 21 st century are still devoid of access to educational opportunities. Open and distance learning (ODL) through Open ...

Preparing for Technology Enabled Learning: An Evaluation of Lecturer Preparedness at the National University of Samoa

Chan Mow, Ioana; Tanielu, Misioka; Mose, Mose; Patu, Tara; Wong Soon, Agnes (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

This paper is based on the findings of the baseline study to evaluate lecturer preparedness for technology enabled learning at the National University of Samoa ( NUS ) . The baseline study was ...