The Third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF3) will be held in Dunedin, New Zealand from 4-8 July 2004. Organisers have developed a unique structure for the Forum where only keynote speakers will present papers. All other papers and posters will be refereed and if accepted, will form an integral part of the conference documentation and resources and/or displayed at the Forum (i.e. poster).

All participants will work in one or more interest groups and bring their expertise to bear on the work of the group or groups addressing the outcomes that will be beneficial, in terms of both policy and practical applications, to a wide range of participants, sponsors and associated institutions and governments. The emphasis for these interest group topics is on latest developments, best practice, emerging issues and research.

This Forum will be focussed on outcomes that will be beneficial and useful to a wide range of participants, sponsors and associated institutions and governments.

Under the main theme of the Forum, Building Learning Communities for Our Millennium: Reaching Wider Audiences Through Innovative Approaches, the following sub-themes will be explored. More details found in Conference Themes.

Education: The development and delivery of technology mediated learning and teaching using open and distance learning strategies in the sectors of pre-school, primary, secondary, post-secondary, adult and tertiary education.

Health: The use of open and distance learning and technology mediated strategies for the provision of training in the health, agriculture and allied professions.

Local Government: The use of open and distance and technology mediated learning strategies to enhance practical knowledge and skills for the development of local government and public infrastructure.

Within each sub-theme, there will be an emphasis on;

• Latest developments,
• Best Practice,
• Emerging Issues, and
• Research.

Participants with an interest in any of these themes are invited to attend. People who wish to submit articles for academic purposes may submit them to the Conference Secretary, Pam Wyse or at Private Bag 92006, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1020, New Zealand.

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