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Empowerment through Knowledge and Technology A Celebration of Ten Years of The Commonwealth of Learning Co-hosted by the Brunei Darussalam
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The following contains an index by presenter/author name for all keynotes, plenaries, case
studies, workshop papers and posters presented at the Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open
Learning. The associated papers/presentations are listed by title. Until such
time as hyperlinks have been established, please search (Edit/Find) for the title on the
web page containing the abstracts and hyperlinks to the full papers: www.col.org/forum/casestudies.htm The
keynote/plenary presentations are found on www.col.org/forum/keynotes.htm
(hyperlinks from this index are in place). You can also search (Edit/Find) on
this page for presenters/authors.
A subject index is also available.
Presenter/author Index
A
ABDON, BUENAFE R.
The International Rice Research Institute's current progress and future directions in the application of distance learning technologies for human capital development in national agricultural research systems
ADEKANMBI, GBOLAGADE
The transformation of distance education in Africa
AGBOOLA, BADE A.
The management of distance education in Nigerian universities: achievements, problems, and prospects
AGUTI, JESSICA N.
The first graduates of the Makerere University external degree programme in Uganda
One year of virtual university experience at Makerere University in Uganda
AHMAD, BASHIR
Educational strategies and innovation for sustainable development of open learning in Pakistan
ALAM, SHAFIQUL
Staff training in distance education at the Bangladesh Open University
ALAMGIR, A.K.M.
Non-formal education programmes in Bangladesh: a first step for developing countries
ALI, ANTHONY
Academic standards of extension and satellite programmes of Nigerian universities: management and control
Evaluation of some distance learning programmes at Nigerian universities
ALLY, MOHAMED
A modular approach to educational technology professional development among post-secondary educators in Alberta, Canada
AMYAOKU, EMEKA
The Commonwealth in the new information age
ANDERSON, JOHN E.
Open and distance learning: from a second class alternative to simulating new educational strategies?
ANYAOKU, EMEKA
The Commonwealth in the New Information Age
APONG, ABU BAKAR
ARNUSCH, LYNDA
Ideas and inspiration: low and high technology for teaching contemporary Canadian art
ASA BRIGGS LECTURE
AVOSEH, M.B.M.
Opening up adult education; women's empowerment in Namibia
B
BANDARA, DEEPTHI C.
Staff development at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
BATOOL, SYEDE NAJEEBA
Second chance: an opportunity to step forward in Pakistan
BENEKE, PAUL
Supporting open learning students in a developing country: a South-African experience
BENZA, TIMOTHY E.S.
A critical assessment of learner support services provided by the Zimbabwe Open University
Distance education in Zimbabwe
BESTER, GINGER
Multi-purpose learning centres in an open learning environment in South Africa
BEYERS, RON
The connected learning community in South Africa: a classic case for open learning
BILLAH, HJ AL-MUHTADEE (Crown Prince)
BOOKER, DI
Accessing global information: locating the right information in an information abundant society
Flexible delivery materials: Adelaide Institute of TAFE
BOSHIER, ROGER
Discursive constructions of Web learning and education: "world wide" and "open"?
BOYD, ANNA
Using the World Wide Web in distance education programmes in Australia
BUTLER, DOUGLAS
The training implications of the information and communication technology revolution on secondary mathematics in the United Kingdom
BUTTERFIELD, SHONA
Technical and vocational education (Round Table Session)
C
CALDER, JUDITH
Models of delivery in open and distance education in the United Kingdom
CHAUDHARY, SOHAVVIR S.
Communication technology for enhancement and transformation of open education: the experience at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
CHAWLA, PRABHA
Non-formal adult and community education certificate programme in food and nutrition in India
CHITSIKA, RUBEN
A critical assessment of learner support services provided by the Zimbabwe Open University
CHUNG, FAY
African educational responses to the challenges of globalisation (Plenary presentation)
COETZEE, WENDY DILYS
Student-centred evaluation of distance education course material in science in South Africa
COLLINGE, J.
Managing post-secondary open learning beyond traditional boundaries into the new millennium
COWAN, J.
Managing post-secondary open learning beyond traditional boundaries into the new millennium
CRONK, PETER
Issues in the management of on-line tertiary education programmes in Australia
D
DALLAS, JUDY
Distance education for kindergarten to grade 12: a Canadian perspective
DANIEL, JOHN
Distance learning in the era of networks: what are the key technologies? (Plenary presentation)
DARBY, JONATHAN
Developing a certificate course in computing for delivery via the Internet in the United Kingdom
The economics of open learning via the Internet in the United Kingdom
DE, DIPAK
Open learning system for empowering rural youth through agricultural technology in India
DE BEER, K.J.
Learning support in course delivery at the Technikon Free State and Technikon Southern Africa
DELLIT, JILLIAN
Building networks for mutual benefit: the Education Network Australia and the pursuit of added value
DHANARAJAN, GAJARAJ
DIGHE, ANITA
DODDS, TONY
A case study in sharing materials in Namibia
DONGE, LEO NSENA
DIstance education for rural community based organisations: correspondence courses for rural co-operatives in Tanzania
E
EEIRISINGHA, PALITHA
Open and distance learning for basic and non-formal education in developing countries
ELLERTON, NERIDA
A changing role for teachers on-line: a case study in higher education in Australia
F
FADZIL, MANSOR
Design considerations for an on-line course: a case study in Malaysia
A practical approach to on-line course development in Malaysia
FAGE, JUDITH
Quality assurance: internally embedded or externally controlled?
FARUQUI, HISAMUDDIN
Educational audio in distance education: a case study from India
FERNANDO, J.N. OLEAP
Collaboration between open universities in the Commonwealth: successful production of the first ever Sri Lankan nursing graduates at the Open University of Sri Lanka through distance education
Commonwealth of Learning initiative to empower middle level personnel through distance education: an advanced certificate programme in laboratory technology at the Open University of Sri Lanka
FERNANDO, NIMAL TISSA
Hai ooo uuus! Beware of friendly threats from traditional universities
FERNANDO, T.S.
Open University's contribution to improving the quality of primary and secondary schooling in Sri Lanka
FOX, BOB
Using the World Wide Web in distance education programmes in Australia
FRENCH, DAVID
Developing the Commonwealth as an educational network
FRICKER, WILLIAM
A modular approach to educational technology professional development among post-secondary educators in Alberta, Canada
G
GAMAGE, H. RAMYA
Entrepreneurship development through distance education in Sri Lanka
Learner oriented distance educational materials: a strategy for planning textual material in Sri Lanka
GAMAGE, HELEN R.
Research studies through distanced education: experiences of the Department of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka
GEHLING, JOANNA
Accessing global information: locating the right information in an information abundant society
GEORGE, NANCY A.
Selected issues in the transformation of the college of Arts, Science and Technology in to the University of Technology, Jamaica
GOLINOWSKI, SHAWN
The International Rice Research Institute's current progress and future directions in the application of distance learning technologies for human capital development in national agricultural research systems
GRANITES, ROBIN JAPANANGKA
The Tanami Network: placing the technology in the hands of the remote Central Australian desert communities
GREENE, JUDITH
Active learning and open learning
GUITON, PATRICK
An observation on empowerment [through knowledge and technology] (Rapporteur's report)
Major points arising from parallel session reports (Rapporteur's report)
GUNAWARDENA, CHANDRA
Open University's contribution to improving the quality of primary and secondary schooling in Sri Lanka
Research and evaluation in open learning: the case of the Open University of Sri Lanka
GUNGWU, WANG
Education and bridging work cultures (Asa Briggs Lecture)
H
HAMILTON, MARLENE
University learning and learning universities: collaboration or competition? (Round Table Session)
HAMPTON, CAROL
Fast, flexible and functional materials for learners in Australia
HAQUE, HASIBUL
Facilitating self-directed and collaborative learning strategies for adult distance learners in Bangladesh
HAQUE, RIFFAT
Second chance: an opportunity to step forward in Pakistan
HARUN-UR-RASHID
Community empowerment through information services: the Community Development Library of Bangladesh
HERRMANN, ALLAN
Using the World Wide Web in distance education programmes in Australia
HOLT, PETER
The Tanami Network: placing the technology in the hands of the remote Central Australian desert communities
HONORINE, YOBO A KOUE FIDELE
British management of open learning programmes for secondary school-leavers and employment in Cameroon
HORSFIELD, TONY
Business-led approach to open learning (Round Table Session)
HOSSAIN, MONIRA
Identifying shortcomings of school science teaching and recommending the Bangladesh Open University's assistance to improve the situation
I
IBRAHIM, SHAHARIMAH
Distance education model: the experience of Universiti Telekom (Multimedia University) in Malaysia
IRVINE, DENNIS H.
The Canada Caribbean distance education scholarship programme: a new frame of reference for scholarship programme delivery
ISLAM, MOHAMMED AYUB
Developing managerial skill through an open mode MBA programme: an approach for the School of Business, Bangladesh Open University
J
JANAKIRAM, JANA
The Distance Education Project at the University of Dschang, Cameroon: challenges and opportunities
JEGEDE, OLUGBEMIRO
Distance and open education in Asia: trends in the 90s and issues for the next decade in Asian Commonwealth countries
Priorities in open and distance education research: opinions of experts and practitioners within the Commonwealth
JOSHI, ILA S.
Transmission for higher education: a case study in India
K
KAMAU, JUDITH W.
Challenges of course development and implementation in a dual mode institution in Botswana
KANWAR, ASHA S.
Issues in course development: the experience at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
KAUR, ABTAR
Design considerations for an on-line course: a case study in Malaysia
Designing Web-based learning for kindergarten to grade 12, using selected learning theories
A practical approach to on-line course development in Malaysia
KENWORTHY, BRIAN
Flexible approaches to a changing learning environment in Australia
KEOUGH, ERIN M.
Professional development about learning technologies: developing effective approaches for educators and trainers in Canada
KHAN, ABDUL W.
Regional Issues Round Table (Chair) - [no paper]
KING, BRUCE
Flexible approaches to a changing learning environment in Australia
KOIGIRI, ATAWE
Delivery technology in open and distance learning: the experience in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea
KUMAR, ANIL
An investigation into the Indian Open University distance learners' academic self-concept, study habits, and attitude toward distance education: a case study at the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
KUMAR, SANDHYA
Training the trainers: the experience of the National Open School in India
KUMAR, VEENA
Open learning strategies for enhancing on-campus teaching: an experiment in India
KURUBA, GANGAPPA
Course material development and delivery in distance education in Botswana
L
LAYMAMAN, C.F.
Malawi College of Distance Education to move to resource-based learning
LEE, ROGER
Ideas and inspiration: low and high technology for teaching contemporary Canadian art
LEUNG, YIN-BING
Achievement of language students in distance learning in Hong Kong
M
MACDONALD, H. IAN
MAHESHWAR, K.
The need for leadership qualities to complement and enhance the progress of learning
MALIK, SHAFQAT
Educational strategies and innovation for sustainable development of open learning in Pakistan
MAMUN, MOHAMMED ABDULLAH
Developing managerial skill through an open mode MBA programme: an approach for the School of Business, Bangladesh Open University
MANSHOR, AMAT TAAP
Distance education model: the experience of Universiti Telekom (Multimedia University) in Malaysia
MASON, JON
Building networks for mutual benefit: the Education Network Australia and the pursuit of added value
MATSHAZI, MWESHACK JONGILANGA
Open learning for adults with little or no formal education in Zimbabwe
MCCRACKEN, RICHARD
Copyright issues in the production and development of open and distance learning materials in the United Kingdom
MCGREAL, RORY
Tele-education and the Tele-campus on-line course database: building the learning industry in New Brunswick
MCLENDON, EMORY
Issues in the management of on-line tertiary education programmes in Australia
MENDIS, NEELAMANI
Entrepreneurship development through distance education in Sri Lanka
MENIKE, RAJAPAKSHE
Research studies through distanced education: experiences of the Department of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka
MIFSUD, JOSEPH
Curriculum reform and empowerment in Malta
MILLAR, LAURA
One message, many audiences: the development of distance education courses in records and archives management for Commonwealth-wide delivery
MILLS, ROGER
Quality assurance: internally embedded or externally controlled?
Quality assurance and standards in open and distance education: the current experience of the Open University, United Kingdom
MONETSANE, ROMOSHEBI
Sustainable training and livelihoods for rural poor and marginalised communities in Southern Africa: a case study
MORGAN, GERRY
The creation of an effective educational and social infrastructure programme for India: School Net India and technology
MORPETH, ROS
Sectorial Issues Round Table (Chair)
MORRIS, MUSEMA ZOMBO
Off-shore training from England for Cameroon-based corporations
MOSES, HAZEL
Reserving a place for traditional media in Guyanese schools
MOSTERT, JACO W.
Learning support in course delivery at the Technikon Free State and Technikon Southern Africa
MOTTLEY, MIA AMOR
Education in island nations and gender issues
MPOFU, STANLEY
Design and delivery of mature age entry programmes: a comparative analysis of perceptions of mature age entry in five universities in Southern Africa
MUGADZAWETA, JULIUS G.
A critical assessment of learner support services provided by the Zimbabwe Open University
Distance education in Zimbabwe
MUGRIDGE, IAN
Professional development about learning technologies: developing effective approaches for educators and trainers in Canada
MURUGAN, KRISHNAPILLAI
Distance education in the Commonwealth Caribbean: survival of the fit-test
MVERE, FARAI S.
A critical assessment of learner support services provided by the Zimbabwe Open University
N
NAIR, CHANDRASEKHARAN M.
Parental awareness and involvement in primary education: an open and distance learning strategy for India
NAYAK, PANDAV
Distance education and empowerment: the case of human rights education at the Indira Gandhi National Open University
NDLOVU, SIKHANYISO DUKE
Telematics and the development of open and distance education institutions (the Zimbabwe Open University)
NJI, AJAGA
The Distance Education Project at the University of Dschang, Cameroon: challenges and opportunities
NYAKUPINDA, DARLINGTON
A critical assessment of learner support services provided by the Zimbabwe Open University
NYOKNDO, ANDREW CHOLA
Socio-economic factors affecting distance learning in Papua New Guinea
O
OJEDOKUN, AYOKU A.
Distance education and the new information and communication technologies: an analysis of problems facing a developing country
OLADOKUN, SAMUEL OLUGBADE
Coping with the tyranny of library service at a distance: a typical African case
ONN, CHIA MUN
Discursive constructions of Web learning and education: "world wide" and "open"?
P
PANKO, MARY
Flexible and open learning: delivery issues for students from non-English speaking backgrounds in New Zealand
PARSURAMEN, ARMOOGUM
Open schooling: issues on international co-operation
PAULSEN, IRENE
Guidelines for staff development through distance education: the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education experience
PHILLIPS, JOHN ARUL
Designing Web-based learning for kindergarten to grade 12, using selected learning theories
PILLAY, G. SUBRMONIA
Technological requirements for a teacher of open learning
POLLARD, DEREK
A Commonwealth "credit bank"
POON, RICHARD
A modular approach to educational technology professional development among post-secondary educators in Alberta, Canada
POSTLE, GLEN
A changing role for teachers on-line: a case study in higher education in Australia
PRADHAN, ASHOK
An analysis of learner performance in different groups of Bachelor students at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik, India: a comparative study
PRASAD, GISELA
Sustainable training and livelihoods for rural poor and marginalised communities in Southern Africa: a case study
PRASAD, SHAILENDRA KISHORE
Information technology and open schooling: computerisation at the National Open School, India
PRESCOTT, DAVID LOCHMOHR
Balancing the demands of knowledge and technology in an open learning delivery computer assisted learning course in Australia
PRESCOTT, SIMEON
Balancing the demands of knowledge and technology in an open learning delivery computer assisted learning course in Australia
PRYER, GISELLE
Developing information literacy in a secondary open and distance education environment in Australia
R
RAAB, ROBERT T.
The International Rice Research Institute's current progress and future directions in the application of distance learning technologies for human capital development in national agricultural research systems
RAHMAN, AMINUR
Education of women and technology: Bangladeshi perspectives
RAJAGOPALAN, GOPAL
The creation of an effective educational and social infrastructure programme for India: School Net India and technology
RAMANUJAM, P.R.
Staff development: potential and use of distance learning among people with disabilities in India
RASTOGI, SATISH
An analysis of learner performance in different groups of Bachelor students at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik, India: a comparative study
RASTPGO, SATISH
A survey of student support services for networking among various open universities in India: a comparison
REDDI, USHA VYASULU
REDDU, V. VENUGOPAL
Paradigm shift in the delivery of distanced education: experiences of the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
REDDY, M.V. LAKSHMI
Changing academics and emerging professionalism in distance education in India
REID, JAY
Issues, challenges, and potential for contact institutions beginning to develop courses in a flexible learning format in New Zealand
ROBERTS, DAVID
Optimising the use of distance learning materials in higher education in Australia
ROBERTS, JUDITH M.
Professional development about learning technologies: developing effective approaches for educators and trainers in Canada
ROSSNER-MERRILL, V.
Managing post-secondary open learning beyond traditional boundaries into the new millennium
S
SAMARA, NOAH A.
Affordable technology for people in developing countries
SAPIYAN, M.
Design considerations for an on-line course: a case study in Malaysia
A practical approach to on-line course development in Malaysia
SAROJA, G.
Application of Total Quality Management to library and information services in Indian open universities
SHARMA, KAPIL DEV
Management education through distance learning: a case study of the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
SHIVE, GLENN
Distance and open education in Asia: trends in the 90s and issues for the next decade in Asian Commonwealth countries
SHORT, ClARE
Education, ICT and globalisation
SIACIWENA, RICHARD
Open schooling: issues and challenges (Round Table Session)
SINGH, R.S.P.
Open learning system for empowering rural youth through agricultural technology in India
SPRONK, BARBARA
Non-formal education at a distance: a framework for discussion (Round Table Session)
SRIVASTAVA, MANJULIKA
Staff development through multimedia technologies; a perspective of the Indira Gandhi National Open University in India
STEVENS, GEOFF
Corporate and community learning centres in Canada
STRONG, MAURICE
The knowledge revolution: opportunities and risks for developing countries
SUJATHA, G.
Application of Total Quality Management to library and information services in Indian open universities
SYKES, STEPHEN
A Commonwealth "credit bank"
SZABO, MICHAEL
A modular approach to educational technology professional development among post-secondary educators in Alberta, Canada
T
TAIT, ALAN
Planning student support in open and distance learning in the United Kingdom
TELES, L.
Managing post-secondary open learning beyond traditional boundaries into the new millennium
TRASK, JAN
Building networks for mutual benefit: the Education Network Australia and the pursuit of added value
U
UMAR, HAJI ABDUL AZIZ (ORANG KAYA LAILLA WIJAYA) - Minister of Education, Brunei
Closing address
V
VATS, RAKESH
Teaching creative writing through distance education in India
W
WALKER, JUDI
Open learning and rural health in Australia
WATSON, ELIZABETH F.
Library services to distance learners – the new professional paradigms
WEST, PAUL
Establishment of an ICT centre to support the development of education and business in a developing country: Maseru, Lesotho, Africa
WHEELER, ANGELA
Joint training initiative with Adelaide Institute of Technical and Further Education and Lion Group Company, Malaysia
WIJERATNE, RUPA
Programme for the Certificate in Pre-School Education in Sri Lanka
WILLIAMS, DENNIS
Change management: how to really make open learning work
WOOLLEY, MADELEINE
Open corporate and industrial training (Plenary presentation)
WRIGHT, CLAYTON, R.
A modular approach to educational technology professional development among post-secondary educators in Alberta, Canada
Y
YERBURY, J.C.
Managing post-secondary open learning beyond traditional boundaries into the new millennium
YOUNG, KATHIE
Beyond reproduction: incorporating effective teaching and learning strategies in mainstream secondary distance education materials in Papua New Guinea
YOUNG, LYNDA
A Commonwealth "credit bank"
Z
ZABUDSKY, JEFF
Meeting the challenges of a changing field: the evolution of the Canadian Association for distance education
ZADA, KHAN
Educational strategies and innovation for sustainable development of open learning in Pakistan
ZADOR, GREGORY
The Canada Caribbean distance education scholarship programme: a new frame of reference for scholarship programme delivery
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