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Technology-enabled learning in tertiary institutions workshop underway at Laweh University College

By Laud Nartey
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Technology-enabled learning in tertiary institutions workshop underway at Laweh University College

Photo caption: Prof. Mrs Goski Alabi, Prof. Christine I.Ofulue(both in middle), resource persons and participants of the workshop.

A three-day workshop on how to improve the use of Technology-Enabled Learning in Single and Dual-mode Open, Distance and eLearning Institutions in Ghana opened on Monday, April 25, at Laweh University College, Accra.

The programme is being organised by the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), based at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning(COL).

There are 40 participants drawn from 10 universities and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission(GTEC).

Welcoming participants, Consulting President of Laweh University College, Prof. Mrs Goski Alabi, emphasised that Open, Distance and eLearning(ODeL) has become the “New Normal”; hence it should be embraced and developed for the optimum use and benefits of institutions.

Prof. Christine I. Ofulue, Director, RETRIDOL, indicated that one of the goals of the workshop is how to motivate learners to think critically about issues and challenges and apply Technology-Enabled Learning tools to solve them.

She underscored the importance of ODeL in universities and called on participants to help develop situation-specific policies to guide their respective institutions.

Resource persons include Ms Nodumo Dhlamini, Director ICT, Association of African Universities(AAU); Dr Adewale Adesina, Director, Learning Content Management System, NOUN; and Mr Felix Olakulehin, Research Fellow, RETRIDOL.

Topics being treated include the History, Evolution of Distance, Online and Blended Learning; Current Policy in participating institutions; Policy Considerations for Technology-Enabled Learning; Technology-Enabled Learning and Infrastructure Considerations; and ICTs for Teaching and Learning.

Others are Using Multimedia for Teaching and Learning; Identification and Integration of Open Educational Resources; and Quality Assurance Considerations for E-Learning.

Source: editors.3news.com|Ghana

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Laud Nartey is an online editor with current affair team at Media General, operators of TV3 Ghana, 3News.com and more. Email: Laud.Nartey@editors.3news.com

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