The Commonwealth of Learning is an international organisation established by Commonwealth Governments in September 1988, following the Heads of Government Meeting held in Vancouver in 1987. It is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, and is the only Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation located outside of Britain.
COL has a mandate to create and widen opportunities for learning, through Commonwealth co-operation, with particular emphasis on utilising the potential of distance education and the application of communication technologies to education. The overall aim of the organisation is to help strengthen the capacities of Commonwealth member countries to develop the human resources required for their economic and social development.
A wide range of reports, directories and research papers have been published by The Commonwealth of Learning and are available on request. COL has instituted a policy of charging nominal shipping and handling costs for publications ordered by institutions and individuals in developed and non- Commonwealth countries.
1. COL ADMINISTRATION DOCUMENTS
1.4 Strategic Planning Document 1990 - 1993: The Commonwealth of Learning. August 1991. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
1.4.1 Strategic Plan 1990 - 1993 - An Executive Summary: The Commonwealth of Learning. August 1991. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
1.5 Memorandum of Understanding on The Commonwealth of Learning as agreed by Commonwealth Governments on September 1, 1988 and as amended on October 31, 1995
1.6 Strategic Outlook, 1995-1998
1.7 Professional Staff Biographies
1.8 Three-year Plan 1997 - 2000
1.9 Three-year Plan 2000 - 2003
1.20 Three-year Plan 2003-2006
1.21 Three-year Plan 2006-2009
2. CONSULTANTS' REPORTS AND RESEARCH STUDIES
2.1 Distance Education for Human Resources Development in Mauritius: The Way Forward: Dr. John Daniel, Former President, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada. July 1989.
2.2 Distance Education for the University of Swaziland: Dr. Glen Farrell, President, Open Learning Agency, Vancouver, Canada. August 1989.
2.3 Distance Education in Guyana: Report of a Project Identification Consultancy: John Turner, Manchester University, United Kingdom. September 1989.
2.4 Distance Education and Educational Reform in Jamaica: The Clock is Ticking: Prof. James W. Greig, University of Toronto, Canada. October 1989.
2.5 The Role of Media Technology within the Proposed Open University of Tanzania: Alan K. Cutting, Head, Educational Technology Centre, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong. December 1989.
2.6 Building for the Future: The Development of Distance Education Programmes at Makerere University, Uganda: Prof. John Chick, Director of Extramural Studies, University of New England, Australia. February 1990.
2.7 Distance Education at the University of Malawi: Dr. Tom Prebble, Associate Prof. and Director of the Centre for Extramural Studies, Massey University, New Zealand. April-May 1990.
2.10 International Co-operation in Teacher Education Between Developing and Developed Nations: Dr. Geoffrey Potter, University of Victoria, Canada. October 1990.
2.12 Report of the Training Consultancy in Distance Education Course Development for the Pacific Region: William S. Robertson & Dale L. Mattock, Suva and Port Vila, Vanuatu. November 1990.
2.13 Distance Education in Guyana: A Report of a Consultation Undertaken on Behalf of The Commonwealth of Learning: Jennifer O'Rourke, University of Waterloo, Canada. December 1990.
2.15 Development of Student Support Services: IGNOU's Experience: S.N. Chaturvedi, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. 1990.
2.16 Student Evaluation of USP Extension Studies Courses: Report of An Analysis of Course Evaluation Forms: Extension Services, The University of the South Pacific. January 1991.
2.17 Teacher Training by Distance in Jamaica: Sally Haag and Jennifer O'Rourke, University of Waterloo, Canada. February 1991.
2.18 Opportunities for Distance Education in the Commonwealth African Countries: INTELECON Research and Consultancy Ltd., Canada. March 1991.
2.20 Distance Education in Zambia: Ormond Tate, Director, The Correspondence School, New Zealand. 1991.
2.22 A Learning Centre for the Southern Region of St. Lucia and Other Distance Education/Open Learning Projects: A Report of a Project Implementation Consultancy: Dr. George Knox, North Island College, Canada. August 1991.
2.23 Distance Education at the University of the South Pacific: William Renwick, St. Clair King and Douglas Shale, The Commonwealth of Learning. August 1991.
2.25 Administrative Structures for Distance Education: Hilary Perraton, Commonwealth Secretariat, England and The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
2.26 Radio as an Educational Medium in the Commonwealth Caribbean: Rovin Deodat, Simon Fraser University, Canada. June 1992.
2.27 Study Fellowships Programmes: Progress Report, July 1992: Dr. Peter O. Evans, The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
2.28 The Commonwealth of Learning Copyright Consultancy Report: Phillips Fox, Solicitors and Attorneys, Sydney, Australia. 1992.
2.29 Mathematics for All - Phase I: Search and Planning: Dr. Kenneth Hardy, Carleton University, Canada. June 1992.
2.30 Distance Education at the University of the West Indies: William Renwick, Doug Shale, Chandrasekhara Rao, The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
2.31 Development of a Distance Education Network in the OECS Feasibility Study: Filling a Gap in a Way that Makes Sense: Judy Roberts, Roberts & Associates/Associés, The Commonwealth of Learning. June 1992.
2.32 Course Designs for Interactive Audio Conferencing: Report of a Workshop conducted for The Commonwealth of Learning, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago (22-26 June 1992): Elizabeth J. Burge. The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1992.
2.33 Library Services to Distance Learners: A Report. Elizabeth Watson, Learning Resource Centre, University of the West Indies, Barbados. The Commonwealth of Learning, 1992.
2.34 Study of Educational Telecommunications Requirements for the South Pacific: R. Matyas, MPR Teltech Ltd. The Commonwealth of Learning. May 1993.
2.35 A Study of Integrated Functional Education for Females in Rural Areas of Pakistan: Prof. Mrs. Razia Abbas, Allama Iqbal Open University. The Commonwealth of Learning. June 1993.
2.36 Roles and Competencies in Distance Education: Jennifer O'Rourke. The Commonwealth of Learning. May 1993.
2.37 Telecommunications in Support of Education - An Agenda for Telecommunications Companies and Educators: J.A. Gilbert & Associates. The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1993.
2.38 Women: Key Partners in Sustainable and Equitable Development. Resource Materials on Women and Sustainable Development: Waafas Ofosu-Amaah. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994 (
2.39 European Distance Education: A handbook of current European programmes and networks: Janet Jenkins. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
2.40 South Pacific Women in Distance Education: Studies from countries of The University of the South Pacific. Richard Wah and Cema Bolabola, eds. USP University Extension and The Commonwealth of Learning. May 1995. (Available only through Dr. Cema Bolabola, Coordinator, Continuing Education, University of the South Pacific, P.O. Box 1168, Suva, FIJI, Facsimile: 679 300 482 / E-mail: bolabola_c@usp.ac.fj).
2.41 The Use of Distance Learning in Non-Formal Education: A report on a survey carried our for The Commonwealth of Learning by the International Extension College (UK). Dr. Tony Dodds, author. The Commonwealth of Learning/IEC. 1996.
2.42 Library Services to Distance Learners in the Commonwealth. Edited by Elizabeth Watson and Neela Jagannathan. Case studies cover institutions in both developed and developing countries located in Africa, Australia, Britain, Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand. The Commonwealth of Learning, 1997.
2.43 Training and professional development of distance educators: A Resource book of articles. Prepared in co-operation with the International Centre for Distance Learning (UK Open University), with the financial assistance of the UK Department for International Development; 1997. The Commonwealth of Learning, 1997.
2.44 Practices and Resources in Distance Education: Pacific Islands (with particular reference to pre-tertiary education) and the Commonwealth Asia/Pacific Distance Education Network (CAPDEN). A report for The Commonwealth of Learning and The University of the South Pacific. Prepared by Dr. Claire Matthewson, Dunedin, New Zealand, March 1996. (Available for reference through COL's Information Resource Centre.)
2.45 Higher Education through Open and Distance Learning. Keith Harry, ed. This first volume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series has collected 20 edited articles of authoritative analyses of key issues together with current accounts of practice in higher education in each region of the world. Routledge/The Commonwealth of Learning, 1999. CDN$30.00 worldreview
2.46 The Development of Virtual Education: A global perspective. Dr. Glen Farrell, Study Team Leader and Editor. A study of current trends in the virtual delivery of education, conducted with funding provided by the Department for International Development, London, UK. The Commonwealth of Learning, 1999. virtualed
2.46.1 The Changing Faces of Virtual Education. Dr. Glen Farrell, Study Team Leader and Editor. A study on the latest "macro developments" in virtual education, conducted with funding provided by the Department for International Development, London, UK. The Commonwealth of Learning, 2001. virtualed
2.47 Basic Education at a Distance. J. Bradley and C. Yates, eds. This second volume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series reviews world experience in both policy and practice. It assesses the impact of a wide variety of forms of basic education at a distance and associated use of technologies. The book is the first major overview of this critical form of education for twenty years. Routledge/Falmer Press and The Commonwealth of Learning, 2000. CDN $30.00
2.48 Case Studies of Non-Formal Education by Distance and Open Learning
Edited by Professor Richard Siaciwena, Directorate of Distance Education, The University of Zambia. The Commonwealth of Learning and the Department for International Development, UK, 2000
2.49 Survey of current status of distance education in Cameroon Professor N.K. Pecku. The Commonwealth of Learning, February 1998
2.50 Distance education in the Seychelles: Future directions Dr. David Murphy and Professor Rob Walker. The Commonwealth of Learning, February 1998
2.51 Inventory and report on teacher education materials and programmes in the Commonwealth Caribbean. Ms. Christine Marrett and Dr. Claudia Harvey. The Commonwealth of Learning, September 1998
2.52 Knowledge Management Roundtable, report and proposals for action Dr. Keith Harry (facilitator). The Commonwealth of Learning, December 1999
2.53 The use of Public Broadcasting in the Caribbean for Open/Distance Learning: Feasibility study report Betty Mitchell and Krishnapillai Murugan. The Commonwealth of Learning, May 2000
2.54 Diffusion of Appropriate Educational Technology in Open and Distance Learning in Developing Commonwealth Countries Professor Roy Williams. The Commonwealth of Learning, August 2000
2.55 The Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Learning and Distance Education - selected Commonwealth counties COL International/Intelecon Research, 2000
2.56 Evaluation Report of the Course for Distance Education Policy-Makers in Southern Africa. Prepared by Professor Cisco Magagula, Swaziland. The Commonwealth of Learning, March 2002.
2.57 School Networking in the Pacific Island States: An environmental scan and plan for the establishment of schoolnets for the Pacific island states. Prepared by Denis Brandjes, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Commonwealth of Learning, April 2002.
2.58 Teacher Education through Open and Distance Learning. B Robinson and C. Latchem, eds. This third volume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series examines the case for using open and distance learning and ICT to train our educators. It draws on wide-ranging and international experience to summarise the strengths and weaknesses of new approaches to the education of teachers. Routledge/Falmer Press and the Commonwealth of Learning, 2002 CDN $30.00
2.59 Training Impact Study. Conducted by Dr Fred Lockwood (Open University, U.K.) and Associate Professor Colin Latchem, (Consultant, Australia), 2002
2.60 Distance education and open learning in Sub-Saharan Africa - A literature survey on policy and practice. Conducted on behalf of COL by the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) as part of COL's partnership agreement with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Working Group on Distance Education and Open Learning. 2002
2.61 Best Practice in Education Portals: A research document prepared for the Commonwealth of Learning and SchoolNet Africa by Neil Butcher, South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE), Braamfontein, South Africa, October 2002
2.62 COL LMS Open Source: This document describes the findings of a survey-style evaluation of Open Source Learning Management System Software commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning from 3waynet Inc., June 2003
2.63 A Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth. Final report, prepared by Dr. Glen Farrell, July 2003, and presented to Commonwealth Education Ministers in October 2003
2.64 Policy for Open and Distance Learning. H. Perraton and H. Lentell, eds. This fourth volume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series considers the questions that planners and policy makers in open and distance learning need to address at any level of education. Routledge/Falmer Press and the Commonwealth of Learning, 2003 CDN $30.00
2.65 The Role of Transnational, Private, and For-Profit Provision in Meeting Global Demand for Tertiary Education: Mapping, Regulation and Impact. A summary report commissioned by COL and UNESCO. Prepared by Professor Robin Middlehurst and Steve Woodfield of the Centre for Policy and Change in Tertiary Education, University of Surrey, United Kingdom, October 2003
2.66 Distance education and open learning in Sub-Saharan Africa: Criteria and conditions for quality and critical success factors
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2.67 Costing distance education and open learning in Sub-Saharan Africa
Both of these "Surveys of policy and practice" were conducted on behalf of COL by the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) as part of COL's partnership agreement with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Working Group on Distance Education and Open Learning. The first report identifies criteria and conditions for quality and critical success factors and the second provides a costing tool. 2004
Both reports feature case studies and follow on an early COL-SAIDE report: Distance education and open learning in Sub-Saharan Africa - A literature survey on policy and practice (2002).
2.68 Vocational Education and Training through Open and Distance Learning. L. Moran and G. Rumble, eds. This fifth volume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series is a unique international review of experience that looks at the policies needed in both the private and the public sector for effective vocational education and training at all levels, from basic skills to continuing professional education. Routledge/Falmer Press and the Commonwealth of Learning, 2004 CDN $30.00
2.69 LMS Evaluation Tool User Guide - A written guide to the software tool for evaluating Learning Management Systems (LMSs). Commissioned by the Commonwealth of Learning. 3waynet Inc., August 2004.
2.70 Lifelong learning for farmers (L3Farmers) - A report and recommendations to the Commonwealth of Learning on open and distance lifelong learning for smallholder farmers and agricultural communities. Prepared by Colin Latchem, Ajit Maru and Krishna Alluri, October 2004.
2.71 Towards a Strategy on Developing African Teacher Capabilities in the Use of Information and Communication Technology - a study commissioned by SchoolNet Africa in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning, the International Institute for Communication and Development and the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa, October 2004
2.72 ICT and Literacy: Who benefits? - Experience from Zambia and India. Final report on the COL Literacy Project (COLLIT). With funding from the British Department for International Development, COL engaged community learning centres and communications technologies to support adult literacy development programmes in selected Commonwealth countries. Edited by Dr. Glen Farrell, September 2004.
2.73 Evaluation Report, Executive Summary and Highlights: Third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3), 4-8 July 2004, Dunedin, New Zealand. Prepared by Catherine C. Dunlop, Ph.D., Director, Research and Evaluation Unit, Continuing Studies, Simon Fraser University, August 2004.
2.74 Evaluation Report: COL-African Virtual University E-learning Workshop, August 2004, Nairobi, Kenya. Prepared by Catherine C. Dunlop, Ph.D., Director, Research and Evaluation Unit, Continuing Studies, Simon Fraser University, October 2004.
2.75 The Art of the Possible: issues of learner support in open and distance learning in low income countries. Report prepared by the International Research Foundation for Open Learning (IRFOL) for the Commonwealth of Learning (COL). Authors: Charlotte Creed, Terry Allsop, Roger Mills, Ros Morpeth. March 2005
2.76 Education in Sierra Leone, with Particular Reference to Open and Distance Learning and Information and Communication Technologies. Prepared by A.M. Alghali, Edward D.A. Turay, Ekundayo J.D. Thompson, and Joseph B.A. Kandeh. This work was undertaken by the consultants on behalf of the Commonwealth of Learning for presentation at a national forum in Freetown, Sierra Leone, February 2005. (390 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
2.77 Strategies for Sustainable Open and Distance Learning. Andrea Hope and Patrick Guiton, Editors. This sixthvolume in the World review of distance education and open learning book series examines the nature of sustainability in order to provide a guide to successful implementation of open and distance learning (ODL). Routledge/Falmer Press and the Commonwealth of Learning, 2005 CDN $30.00
2.78 Factors for Success in Dual Mode Institutions. Prepared by Andrea Hope, Associate Academic Vice-President, Hong Kong Shue Yan College, China. 2006
2.79 Strategic Issues in Single- and Dual-mode Distance Education: The Organizational Blending of Two Canadian Distance Universities. Prepared by Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux, President Emeritus and Professor, Centre for Distance Education, Athabasca University, Canada. 2006
2.80 Evaluation of the 2003-2006 Commonwealth of Learning Strategic Plan. Prepared by Patrick Spaven, Spaven Research & Evaluation, Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom. March, 2006.
2.81 Higher Education Crossing Borders: A Guide to the Implications of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for Cross-border Education. A report prepared for the Commonwealth of Learning and UNESCO by Dr. Jane Knight, September 2006.
2.82 Boys' Underachievement in Education: An Exploration in Selected Commonwealth Countries. A report published by the Commonwealth of Learning and the Commonwealth Secretariat by Jyotsna Jha and Fatimah Kelleher, December 2006.
2.83 Open Schooling for Secondary & Higher Secondary Education: Costs and Effectiveness in India and Namibia: Evaluative Study By Greville Rumble and Badri N. Koul, July 2007.
2.84 Institutional Trial Quality Audit of the University of South Africa (UNISA), August 2007.
2.85 The NEPAD e-Schools Demonstration Project: A Work in Progress, Prepared by Glen Farrell, Shafika Isaacs and Michael Trucano, September 2007.
2.86 Commonwealth of Learning Capacity Building - Workshop: Developing Digital Content: Evaluation of a workshop facilitated by Mindset Schooling, 3-14 September 2007.
2.87 Survey of ICT and Education in Africa: Prepared by Glen Farrell and Shafika Isaacs, October 2007.
2.88 Survey of ICT and Education in Africa, Volume 2: 53 Country Reports Prepared by Glen Farrell, Shafika Isaacs and Michael Trucano, December 2007.
2.89 Open Schooling for Secondary & Higher Secondary Education: Costs and Effectiveness in India and Namibia: Prepared by Greville Rumble and Badri N. Koul, 2007.
2.90 Report of the Visitation Panel to the University of Ghana, December 2007.
2.91 A Study of the Development of the State Open Universities in India, Consultant's Report, prepared by T. Rajagopalan, 2007.
2.92 Consultancy for Conducting Workshop with IGNOU and Editing the Modules Developed in the Workshop, Consultant's Report prepared by Som Naidu, 2008.
2.93 Structural Framework for Higher Education Open and Distance Learning in Papua New Guinea, Consultant's Report prepared by Dominique A.M.X. Abrioux, January 2008.
2.94 Technology-Mediated Open and Distance Education for Agricultural Education and Improved Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, Consultant's Report edited by Krishna Alluri and Rainer Zachmann, 2008.
3. REPORTS TO GOVERNMENT GROUPS, MEETINGS, ETC.
3.1 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government: The Commonwealth of Learning, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. October 1989.
3.1.1 Extract from the Communiqué, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. October 1989.
3.2 Report to the Commonwealth Ministers of Education: The Commonwealth of Learning, Bridgetown, Barbados. October 1990.
3.2.1 Extract from the Communiqué, 11th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers: Bridgetown, Barbados. October 1990.
3.3 Progress Report to the Third Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs: The Commonwealth of Learning, Ottawa, Canada. October 1990. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
3.3.1 Extract from the Communiqué, Third Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs: Ottawa, Canada. October 1990
3.4 Submission to the Commonwealth High Level Appraisal Group: The Commonwealth of Learning. July 1990.
3.5 Distance Education in Namibia: A Concept Document (At the Request of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Namibia): The Commonwealth of Learning. July 1991.
3.6 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government: The Commonwealth of Learning, Harare, Zimbabwe. October 1991.
3.6.1 Extract from the Communiqué, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: Harare, Zimbabwe. October 1991.
3.7 Evaluation of the Distance Education Unit, Department of Non-Formal Education, Republic of Botswana: Dr. J. Colin Yerbury, Simon Fraser University, Canada; Ms. Mary Dingalo and Mr. Obonye Mphinyane, Ministry of Education, Botswana: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
3.8 Survey on Distance Education in Ghana: A Report for the Deputy Secretary (Higher Education Division), Ministry of Education of the Republic of Ghana: Mr. R.A. Aggor, University of Ghana; Dr. P.E. Kinyanjui, The Commonwealth of Learning; Mr. N.K. Pecku, University of Cape Coast, Ghana; Dr. J.C. Yerbury, Simon Fraser University: The Commonwealth of Learning, Canada. 1992.
3.9 Distance Learning in Zimbabwe: An Implementation Report on the Establishment of External Degree Courses for Secondary School Teachers and of a Programme on Educational Management Training and Supervision: Prepared for The Minister for Education and Culture, Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe: The Commonwealth of Learning, Canada. 1992.
3.10 Linking Women with Sustainable Development: Dr. Krishna Ahooja-Patel. November 1992.
3.11 Progress Report to the Fourth Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs: The Commonwealth of Learning, Nicosia, Cyprus. July 1993.
3.12 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government: The Commonwealth of Learning, Cyprus. October 1993.
3.12.1 Extract from the Communiqué, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: Cyprus. October 1993.
3.13 Report to the 12th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers: The Commonwealth of Learning, Pakistan. November 1994.
3.14 Education for the Future: Generic Version of the Report of a Caribbean Task Force on Education. The Commonwealth of Learning/CARICOM. 1995.
3.15 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government. The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand. November 1995.
3.16 Report to Commonwealth Ministers of Education. Thirteenth triennial Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers, Gaborone, Botswana 1997.
3.17 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government (13CCEM report was provided to Heads of Government). The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, October 1997.
3.18 Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government. The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Durban, South Africa, November 1999.
3.19 Feasibility Study on the Establishment of a National Distance Education System in Mozambique - a joint submission by The Commonwealth of Learning, International Extension College (UK) and the University of Namibia. December 1999.
3.20 Report to the Sixth Meeting of Commonwealth Ministers Responsible for Women's Affairs. The Commonwealth of Learning, New Delhi, April 2000.
3.21 Reporting to Commonwealth Ministers of Education. Fourteenth triennial Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers, Halifax, Canada, November 2000.
3.22 Enhancing Access to Learning and Training: A Submission to the Commonwealth's High-Level Review Group. The Commonwealth of Learning, 2000.
3.23 New Tools for New Skills, The Commonwealth of Learning's Contribution to continuity and renewal in the 21st Century Commonwealth (Report to Commonwealth Heads of Government). The Commonwealth of Learning, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Brisbane, Australia, October 2001.
3.24 Networking Learning Communities for Development: The Commonwealth of Learning and the Millennium Development Goals. COL's report to CHOGM 2005, Malta. 635 Kb Acrobat PDF download
3.25 Towards a Commonwealth of Learning: Twenty Years of Progress. COL's report to CHOGM, November 2007, Kampala, Uganda. 1.5Mb PDF Download
4. REPORTS OF MEETINGS, SYMPOSIA, WORKSHOPS, ETC.
4.1 Report of Workshop on Distance Education: Windhoek, Namibia, 4 - 15 September 1989: Prof. Peter E. Kinyanjui, Senior Programme Officer, The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1989.
4.2 Perspectives on Distance Education: Report of a Round Table on Training Distance Educators (COL Headquarters, Canada, 2 - 6 April 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 1990.
4.2.1 Perspectives on Distance Education: Distance Education in India: Abhimanyu Singh, Director, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, India: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
4.2.2 Perspectives on Distance Education: Distance Education in Single and Dual Mode Universities: Papers presented to a Symposium on Reforms in Higher Education (New Delhi, August 1992). Ian Mugridge, ed. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
4.2.3 Perspectives on Distance Education: Student Support Services: Towards More Responsive Systems: Report of a Symposium on Student Support Services in Distance Education (New Delhi, June 1992). The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.2.4 Perspectives on Distance Education: The Funding of Open Universities: Papers presented to a Symposium on the Funding of Open Universities and the Economics of Distance Education (Hong Kong, November 1993). The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
4.2.5 Perspectives on Distance Education: Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Papers presented to a Symposium on Quality Assurance (New Delhi, July 1994). The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
4.2.6 Perspectives on Distance Education: Quality assurance in higher education - selected case studies. Edited by Alan Tait. Case studies of quality assurance practices in distance teaching universities, along with an introductory chapter by the editor. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1997.
4.2.7 Perspectives on Distance Education: Telecentres: Case studies and key issues (Management* Operations * Applications* Evaluation). Edited by Colin Latchem and David Walker. The Commonwealth of Learning, 2001.
4.2.8 Perspectives on Distance Education: Skills Development through Distance Education. Edited by Arun K. Mishra and John Bartram. Commonwealth of Learning, 2002
4.2.9 Perspectives on Distance Education: Emerging Trends in the Development of School Networking Initiatives, Edited by Vis Naidoo and Heba Ramzy. Commonwealth of Learning, 2004
4.2.10 Perspectives on Distance Education: Educational Media in Asia, Edited by Usha V. Reddi and Sanjaya Mishra. Commonwealth of Learning, 2005
4.2.11 Perspectives on Distance Education: Lifelong Learning & Distance Higher Education, Edited by Christopher McIntosh. Commonwealth of Learning/UNESCO, 2005
4.2.12 Perspectives on Distance Education: Towards a Culture of Quality Edited by Bandri N. Koul and Asha Kanwar. Commonwealth of Learning, 2006
4.2.13 Perspectives on Distance Education: Foreign Providers in the Caribbean: Pillagers or Preceptors? Edited by Stewart Marshall, Ed Brandon, Michael Thomas, Asha Kanwar and Tove Lyngra. Commonwealth of Learning, 2008
4.3 Conference of Women Vice Chancellors of Commonwealth Universities (Report of a Conference sponsored by The Commonwealth of Learning, New Delhi, India, 14 - 17 May 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1990.
4.4 Distance Education and Marine Resources Development: Potential and Prospects: Report of a Symposium on Distance Education and Marine Resources Development Convened by the Commonwealth of Learning (University of Malta, 7 - 10 June 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1990.
4.6 Experiences in Distance Education: Report of a Conference sponsored jointly by The Commonwealth of Learning and The University of the West Indies (Kingston, Jamaica, 14 - 16 July 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
4.7 West African Consultation Meetings (July 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1990. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
4.8 Needs Assessment for Marine Resources Management Training in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and South Pacific Regions: Report of a Workshop convened jointly by The Commonwealth of Learning and the International Centre for Ocean Development (Vancouver, Canada, 17 - 19 September 1990): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1990.
4.9 Study Fellowships Programme 1990: Visiting Fellows and COL Staff. October 1990.
4.10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training by Distance: Report of an International Conference convened by The Commonwealth of Learning (Hong Kong, 19 - 23 November 1990) - Part I: Proceedings - Part II: Keynote Papers: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
4.11 Report to COL on a Workshop on Distance Education held in Trivandrum, Kerala (India), 28 January - 2 February 1991: Prof. John Chick, Director of Extramural Studies, University of New England, Australia. February 1991.
4.12 Canadian Distance Educators' Meeting: Report of Meeting convened jointly by Laurentian University and The Commonwealth of Learning (Sudbury, Canada, 8 -9 July 1991): The Commonwealth of Learning. August 1991.
4.13 Report on Round Table on Student Support Services (Vancouver, April 29 - May 3, 1991): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
4.15 Study Fellowships Programme 1991: Visiting Fellows and COL Staff. 1991.
4.16 Report of the Workshop on Postgraduate Level Programme in Management and Leadership (Nairobi, Kenya, 6 - 10 May 1991): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
4.17 Study Fellowships Programme (COL/Ontario Government Visiting Fellowship, March 1992): Visiting Fellows and COL Staff. 1992.
4.18 Continuing Judicial Education: A Review of Practice and Potential in the Commonwealth: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
4.19 Report of a workshop on Technical/Vocational Teacher Training (Nassau, The Bahamas, June 9-11, 1992): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
4.20 Visiting Fellowships Programme (Papers Presented by the 1992 Visiting Fellows, October 1992): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.21 International Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Hosted by Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan, April 1992. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.21.1 International Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Country Papers: Pakistan, April 1992. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.22 Perspectives on Teacher Education: Teacher Education in Science, Mathematics and Technical/Vocational Subjects (Report of a Round Table on Teacher Education convened by The Commonwealth of Learning in Vancouver, June 1992): The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.23 Sharing Knowledge: South and North: The Summer Institute on Gender and Development. St. Mary's and Dalhousie Universities, Halifax. November 1992.
4.24 Manipulative Skills Project, Jamaica: Report on Stage One of the implementation of the Motor Mechanics integrated Training System (March, 1993). The Commonwealth of Learning, 1993.
4.25 Handbook in Record Keeping for Records Officers in Distance Education: Report from a Distance Education Association of Southern Africa (DEASA) workshop. 1992.
4.26 Selected readings from the presentations at the 8th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Distance Education / Lectures choisies parmi les communications prononcées au 8e Congrès annuel de l'Association canadienne de l'éducation à distance. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.27 Symposium Papers: Women's Literacy and Distance Learning. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
4.28 Environmental Education in the Commonwealth. Edited by Dr. Walter Leal Filho, University of Bradford, UK. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993 (distributed exclusively in the UK by Waterstone Booksellers).
4.29 Regional Co-operation in Distance Education Media Resources. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
4.30 Visiting Fellowships Programme (Papers Presented by the 1993 Visiting Fellows, October 1993). The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
4.31 Environmental Education in Small Island Developing States. Edited by Walter Leal Filho, University of Bradford, UK. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994
4.32 Open Schooling: Selected Experiences. Marmar Mukhopadhyay and Susan Phillips, eds. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
4.33 Raising Awareness on Biodiversity: Commonwealth Examples. Edited by Walter Leal Filho, Clare Dykes & Zena Murphy, University of Bradford, UK. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1996. (Available only through the Director, European Research & Training Centre on Environmental Education, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire BD7 1DP, UK).
4.34 ET2000 Conference Papers (Educational Technology 2000: A Global Vision for Open and Distance Learning; Singapore, August 1996). The Commonwealth of Learning, 1997. (387 pages; out of print)
4.35 Open Schooling in Africa: Workshop report (Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 - 27 February 1998). Prepared by Susan Phillips, The Commonwealth of Learning. 1998.
4.36 Identifying Barriers to ICTs in Education based on Gender Differences, reports, and associated case studies, for meetings held in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. The Commonwealth of Learning, 1998 - 2001.
4.37 Brave New Women of Asia: How distance education changed their lives. The Commonwealth of Learning, 2001. 82 pages.
4.38 Planning and Implementing Open Distance Learning Systems: profiles of open and distance learning provision from institutions in eleven African countries (Cape Town, South Africa, 9 - 12 December 2002). COL, UNESCO (Dakar), the World Bank.
4.39 Literacy & Livelihoods: learning for life in a changing world: This publication of collected papers resulted from the International Experts Meeting held November 15-17, 2004. Commonwealth of Learning, 2005.
5. DIRECTORIES
5.1 Directory of Women's Studies in India: Association of Indian Universities and COL, India/COL Headquarters. 1991.
5.2 Directory of Distance Education Institutions - Part I:India: Association of Indian Universities and COL, India/COL Headquarters. 1991.
5.2.1 Directory of Distance Education Institutions - Part II: Pakistan & Sri Lanka: Association of Indian Universities and COL, India/COL Headquarters. 1991.
5.3 Directory of Courses and Materials for Training in Distance Education (Fourth Edition, 1995): Compiled by Jennifer O'Rourke. The Commonwealth of Learning.
5.4 Directory of Courses Available by Distance: (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
5.4.2 Volume II - Technical/Vocational Education: The Commonwealth of Learning. August 1992. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
5.4.3 Volume I - Teacher Education, 2nd Edition (Part I - pages 1 - 338; Part II - pages 339 - 719): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 1992. (out-of-print and/or out-of-date; available only through COL's Information Resource Centre or other library systems)
5.5 Catalogue of Audio-Visual Materials in Ocean Development and Management: International Centre for Ocean Development, Marine Affairs Program (Dalhousie University) and The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
5.6 Directory of Continuing Legal Education: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
5.7 Colleges Reaching Out: Report on the Status of Distance Education in Canadian Colleges and Technical Institutes. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
5.8 A Directory of Experts: Open Universities in South Asia. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
6. DOCUMENTS REPORTING ON COL ACTIVITIES
6.1 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Reports:
6.1.1 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Report 1989 - A Year of Contact and Exploration: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1990.
6.1.2 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Report 1990 - A Year of Consolidation:
The Commonwealth of Learning. 1991.
6.1.3 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Report 1991 - A Year of Action:
The Commonwealth of Learning. 1992.
6.1.4 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Report 1992 - Moving Ahead:
The Commonwealth of Learning. 1993.
6.1.5 The Commonwealth of Learning Annual Report 1993
The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
6.1.6 The Commonwealth of Learning Summary Report 1994 - 1996. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1996.
6.1.7 The Commonwealth of Learning Summary Report 1996 - 1998. The Commonwealth of Learning. 1999.
6.1.8 Expanding Learning Horizons, COL's Summary Report 1998-2000. The Commonwealth of Learning. 2000.
6.1.9 A World of Knowledge, COL's Summary Report, 2000-2003. The Commonwealth of Learning, 2003.
6.2 COMLEARN: News publication of The Commonwealth of Learning:
COMLEARN (Vol. 1, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. July 1990.
COMLEARN (Vol. 1, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1990.
COMLEARN (Vol. 2, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 1991.
COMLEARN (Vol. 3, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. April 1992.
COMLEARN (Vol. 3, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. November 1992.
COMLEARN (Vol. 4, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 1993.
COMLEARN (Vol. 5, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. November 1994.
COMLEARN (Vol. 6, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 1995.
COMLEARN (Vol. 6, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. November 1995.
Connections (Vol. 1, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. March 1996.
Connections (Vol. 1, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 1996.
Connections (Vol. 1, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1996.
Connections (Vol. 2, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. January 1997
Connections (Vol. 2, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. April 1997
Connections (Vol. 2, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. July 1997
Connections (Vol. 2, No. 4): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 1997
Connections (Vol. 3, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 1998
with EdTech News (supplement to Connections), February 1998
Connections (Vol. 3, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. May 1998
with EdTech News (supplement to Connections), May 1998
Connections (Vol. 3, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. September 1998
with EdTech News (supplement to Connections), September 1998
Connections (Vol. 4, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. January 1999
with EdTech News (supplement to Connections), January 1999
Connections (Vol. 4, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. May 1999
with EDEP Awards supplement
Connections (Vol. 4, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 1999
with EdTech News (supplement to Connections), October 1999
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 5, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2000
(eight pages; HTML or 737 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections (Vol. 5, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 2000
(eight pages; HTML or 533 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 5, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. December 2000
(eight pages; HTML or 912 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 6, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 2001
(ten pages; HTML or 565 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 6, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. December 2001
(12 pages; HTML or 352 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 7, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. May 2002
(12 pages; HTML or 281 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 7, No. 2 - Special Issue: New web-based knowledge resources.): The Commonwealth of Learning. July 2002
(4 pages; HTML or 138 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 7, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. December 2002
(16 pages; HTML or 380 Kb Acrobat PDF download)
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 8, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. July 2003
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 9, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2004
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 9, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. September 2004
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 10, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2005
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 10, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 2005
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 10, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 2005
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 11, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2006
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 11, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 2006
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 11, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 2006
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 12, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2007
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 12, No. 2): The Commonwealth of Learning. June 2007
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 12, No. 3): The Commonwealth of Learning. October 2007
Connections and EdTech News (Vol. 13, No. 1): The Commonwealth of Learning. February 2008
6.3 A Compendium of Activities, September 1994: The Commonwealth of Learning. 1994.
6.4 COL in the Caribbean: The Commonwealth of Learning. January 1995.
6.5 Updates on the activities of The Commonwealth of Learning provided a comprehensive record of COL's programmes.
