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Registration now open for MOOC on ‘Leading Change in Teaching and Learning’

The massive open online course (MOOC) on Leading Change in Teaching and Learning for…

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Digital media development in Eswatini for open schooling

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is supporting the Emlalatini Development Centre (EDC),…

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AgMOOCs achieve higher rate of certificates

While massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been popular for over a…

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COL Chair Generative AI webinar announcement

Developments around generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold much potential for the higher…

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2 days ago
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#col4d and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization #UNESCO have released a comprehensive open-access publication, ‘Education and blockchain’. Co-published by #COL4D and #UNESCO, the 74-page document details how blockchain is a potential game changer in education and, more specifically to COL, open and distance learning (ODL) and its massive open online course (MOOC) offerings. The open-access publication is available online and for download at: http://hdl.handle.net/#technology #Education #Sciences #Culture #technology

#col4d and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization #UNESCO have released a comprehensive open-access publication, ‘Education and blockchain’. Co-published by #COL4D and #UNESCO, the 74-page document details how blockchain is a potential game changer in education and, more specifically to COL, open and distance learning (ODL) and its massive open online course (MOOC) offerings. The open-access publication is available online and for download at: hdl.handle.net/#technology #Education #Sciences #Culture #technology ... See MoreSee Less

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Commonwealth of Learning
3 days ago
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#COL4D announces an education initiative in Eswatini through digital media development. Highlights from this innovative project include: 1️⃣ Open Schooling for All: Eswatini is taking a giant leap towards inclusive education, making learning accessible to everyone. 2️⃣ Digital Revolution: With state-of-the-art technology, Eswatini is harnessing the power of digital media to enhance teaching and learning experiences. 3️⃣ COL Collaboration: @COL4D is proud to partner with Eswatini in this endeavour, ensuring quality education reaches even the most remote areas. 4️⃣ Empowering Educators: Teachers will receive training and support to deliver engaging digital lessons, fostering innovation in the classroom. 5️⃣ Future-Ready Students: Eswatinis youth will be equipped with the skills needed for success in the digital age. 🔗 Read more here: https://www.col.org/news/digital-media-development-in-eswatini-for-open-schooling/#DigitalEducation #EducationForAll

#col4d announces an education initiative in Eswatini through digital media development.

Highlights from this innovative project include:

1️⃣ Open Schooling for All: Eswatini is taking a giant leap towards inclusive education, making learning accessible to everyone.

2️⃣ Digital Revolution: With state-of-the-art technology, Eswatini is harnessing the power of digital media to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

3️⃣ COL Collaboration: @COL4D is proud to partner with Eswatini in this endeavour, ensuring quality education reaches even the most remote areas.

4️⃣ Empowering Educators: Teachers will receive training and support to deliver engaging digital lessons, fostering innovation in the classroom.

5️⃣ Future-Ready Students: Eswatini's youth will be equipped with the skills needed for success in the digital age.

🔗 Read more here: www.col.org/news/digital-media-development-in-eswatini-for-open-schooling/#DigitalEducation #educationforall ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago
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Agriculture is a critical sector that is vital for the growth of economies, and #COL4D has been pioneering outreach using massive open online courses in agriculture, #AgMOOCs, since 2015. Now, #COL4D’s AgMOOCs are achieving significantly higher rates of certificates than ever before. In fact, COL recently offered two AgMOOCs attracting over 10,000 registrations from over 55 countries. Read the full story here: https://www.col.org/news/agmoocs-achieve-higher-rate-of-certificates/#EducationForAll #SkillsDevelopment

Agriculture is a critical sector that is vital for the growth of economies, and #COL4D has been pioneering outreach using massive open online courses in agriculture, #AgMOOCs, since 2015. Now, #COL4D’s AgMOOCs are achieving significantly higher rates of certificates than ever before. In fact, COL recently offered two AgMOOCs attracting over 10,000 registrations from over 55 countries. Read the full story here: www.col.org/news/agmoocs-achieve-higher-rate-of-certificates/#EducationForAll #SkillsDevelopment ... See MoreSee Less

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Presented by Professor Asha Kanwar, COL President & CEO at the Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting, London, United Kingdom on 13 September 2023. ---- This video is made available by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence (international): http://creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/4.0. ---- www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
Skilling our Youth: Role of Partnerships
COL-hosted webinar held August 30, 2023 explores the multiple dimensions of openness and open education practices, along with their inherent possibilities and challenges, across diverse contexts. Panelists include Professor Geesje van den Berg, Professor Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and a COL Chair in Open Distance Learning (ODL) for Teacher Education, Professor Patience Kelebogile Mudau, Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, College of Education, UNISA, Professor Cosmas Maphosa Professor of Education Management, and the Director of the Institute of Distance Education at the University of Eswatini, Eswatini and Professor Samuel Amponsah is an Associate Professor in Open Distance Learning and currently heads the Distance Education Department of the University of Ghana. ---- This video is made available by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence (international): http://creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/4.0. ---- www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
Webinar: Openness and Open Education Practices in Distance Education
Presented by Professor Asha Kanwar, COL President & CEO at the UNISA ODeL e-Conference, South Africa on 3 August 2022. ---- This video is made available by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence (international): http://creativecommons.org/licences/by-sa/4.0. ---- www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
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