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Rethinking OER localisation through culture, language and community

Marking Open Education Week in March, COL hosted a webinar to explore how the process of localising Open…

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COL launches a new webinar series showcasing ODL perspectives from the West African region

COL’s upcoming webinar, “Designing accessible digital learning environments: Strategies for supporting diverse learners in Open…

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Developing institutional micro-credentials for a future-ready Kenya

Micro-credentials are short, industry- and society-responsive learning programmes designed to equip students…

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Apply to join COL’s Chairs Programme in 2026

COL has launched a new call for applications for its COL Chairs Programme. Through…

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Join us next week for the launch of COL’s new webinar series highlighting Open and Distance Learning perspectives from the West African region.

Featuring the work and expertise of Professor Kevin Usman Anoh, Deputy Director of the Open and Distance Learning Centre at the University of Calabar, Nigeria, this session will explore best practices for supporting diverse learners through accessible learning environments.

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Last month, Dr Tony Mays, Director: Education at COL, delivered a keynote presentation at a two-day conference celebrating the Golden Jubilee at the Centre for Distance and Online Education at the University of Jammu, India.

In showcasing the work of COL colleagues and detailing his own perspectives on reimagining innovation, equity and impact in ODL, his address highlights COL’s global projects in micro-credentials, graduate employability, business models for ODL provision, and Teacher-in-the-loop AI.

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Big ideas on the future of Open, Distance, Digital and Blended Learning (ODDBL) took centre stage at the University of Delhi’s international conference recently. From AI and quality assurance to regulation and employability, global experts, including COL’s Dr Tony Mays, Director: Education, and Dr Basheerhamad Shadrach, Director: COL-CEMCA, engaged in discussions around how ODDBL can deliver more inclusive, high-quality education. Read more at the news link in our bio. #EducationInnovation #DigitalLearning #OpenLearning #AI

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Are you committed to advancing inclusive, flexible learning and using your research to influence education systems across the Commonwealth? The Commonwealth of Learning has an open call for applications for its COL Chairs Programme! Since 2010, this initiative has brought together distinguished experts from across the Commonwealth to advance research, innovation and thought leadership in Open and Distance Learning and technology-enabled education. COL Chairs are appointed for three years and contribute to advancing learning for sustainable development, in alignment with COL’s strategic plan. 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026 👉 Learn more and apply at the COL Chair news link in our bio.

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With the rise of GenAI, widening social inequalities, and rapid technological change, COL’s newest Knowledge Series publication explores how authentic assessment has become a practical necessity for ensuring assessment addresses both academic integrity and practical application in complex, real-world situations. The authors offer timely guidance to institutions, educators, policymakers and governments for rethinking assessment and call upon educators to take a more balanced approach to AI that considers how AI should be used ethically, responsibly, and inclusively. Learn more at the news link in our bio. #AuthenticAssessment #OpenLearning #AIinEducation

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Webinar 3 of 3 in series on "Empowering Teacher Education through GenAI Literacy, Co-Creation and Innovation" held 6 February 2026 with focus on frameworks and methodologies for assessing the educational impact of AI-generated resources and AI-supported teaching practices. Panelists include: Dr Abdul-Wahab Nawusu Yakubu, Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Computer Science, Tamale Technical University; Professor Sheena Boateng, academic specialising in information systems and digital transformation; and Professor Abukari Abdul Aziz Danaa, academic and researcher with expertise in computer science, cybersecurity and digital systems. COL in partnership with the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Ghana, is implementing Phase 2 of the Teacher-in-the-Loop AI project. This phase emphasizes co-creative mentoring to effectively and responsibly integrate OER and GenAI into teacher education in 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 | X: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D |
Pedagogical Research Frameworks and Methodologies
Webinar 2 of 3 in series on "Empowering Teacher Education through GenAI Literacy, Co-Creation and Innovation" held 30 January 2026 with focus on the use of AI-powered tools to collaboratively develop curriculum-aligned, pedagogically sound OER. Panelists include: Dr Abdul-Wahab Nawusu Yakubu, Senior Lecturer and Head, Department of Computer Science, Tamale Technical University; Professor Sheena Boateng, academic specialising in information systems and digital transformation; and Professor Abukari Abdul Aziz Danaa, academic and researcher with expertise in computer science, cybersecurity and digital systems. COL in partnership with the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), Ghana, is implementing Phase 2 of the Teacher-in-the-Loop AI project. This phase emphasizes co-creative mentoring to effectively and responsibly integrate OER and GenAI into teacher education in 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 | X: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D |
Co-creation of Curriculum-Aligned Learning Resources using AI Tools
Webinar with online panel sharing fresh insights into Open Educational Resource (OER) localisation across the Commonwealth. Facilitated by Professor Lynne Bowker of Laval University and Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education at COL, the session is linked to their forthcoming edited volume, Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education. Speakers from Canada, India, and South Africa presented on new research, exploring themes such as generative AI, the integration of multilingual and Indigenous knowledge, student-centred localisation, and policy-driven approaches to adapting OER for local contexts, followed by a Q&A. ---- 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 | X: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D |
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