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Caribbean Focal Points set priorities for skills and digital transformation

On the heels of the three-day CXC Inaugural Conference in Kingston, Jamaica,…

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Discover the April 2026 issue of Connections

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Greening education systems: The role of Open and Distance Learning in advancing climate action

By Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL  For many across the…

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VUSSC Voices #10: Advancing ODL through policy, practice and capacity building

VUSSC Voices, a webinar series highlighting expert voices from COL’s Virtual University…

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We are proud to be working with the Ministry of Education, Grenada, to digitally transform Grenada’s TVET system.

Through this work, Grenada is expanding equitable access to learning, strengthening skills development, and creating new opportunities for learners traditionally excluded from face-to-face training. In doing so, Grenada is positioning itself as a leading case study for other small states seeking to transform their TVET systems. #TVET #DigitalTransformation #SkillsDevelopment #InclusiveEducation ... See MoreSee Less

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What’s next for education in the Caribbean?

COL held its Caribbean Focal Points Meeting in March 2026, bringing together senior officials from 12 Caribbean Commonwealth countries, along with Malta, to shape a shared vision for improving education and skills development in the region.

The priorities are clear: strengthening teacher development, advancing digital and AI literacy, aligning skills with the blue and green economies, and deepening regional collaboration. Discussions also highlighted the need to enhance learning in mathematics and language, and to expand opportunities in STEAM, TVET, and innovation.

Read the full story, originally published in the latest issue of Connections: www.col.org/news/caribbean-focal-points-set-priorities-for-skills-and-digital-transformation/

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Happy 66th Independence Day, Togo!

Since becoming an official member of the Commonwealth in 2022, Togo has initiated advancements in open schooling, higher education, teacher education, and skills development.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MPSE) has championed progress, launching blended learning-based progammes for teaching, developing and implementing ODL policies, and strengthening digital and pedagogical skills for teaching STEM in English.

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Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, addressed delegates from across the Southern Africa region at a workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER) and AI in Johannesburg this week, affirming the importance of African-led collaboration in shaping the future of teacher education. She expressed appreciation for COL’s support at the workshop and described the gathering as “a strategic convergence of institutions, a convergence of ideas, a convergence of intellect.” She also reminded participants that the future of education in Africa will not be shaped by “isolated excellence, but by co-ordinated capabilities,” called on institutions to move beyond discussion to implementation, and encouraged cross-border collaboration to build systems that can produce, share, and sustain knowledge for the entire continent. Her address strongly echoed the purpose of the NOTES initiative — the Network for Open Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa — which is advancing shared learning, co-ordinated action, and sustainable regional systems to strengthen teacher education through OER and AI. The regional workshop, supported by COL, was co-hosted by DHET, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the African Deans of Education Forum (ADEF). #OER #HigherEducation #AfricanEducation #AInEducation

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On any given morning, millions of learners across the Commonwealth travel to classrooms by bus, car, or foot, often facing barriers of cost, distance, and time. As climate change intensifies, these challenges are only likely to grow, with increased floods, fires, and other natural disasters making access to education even more difficult. This Earth Day, Dr Jako Olivier, Adviser: Higher Education, COL, explores how Open and Distance Learning (ODL) can expand access to education and leave a lighter footprint on the planet. He highlights how COL’s ODL efforts support climate action and considers how education systems can become more resilient, equitable, and responsive to a changing climate. Read more at the news link in our bio. #EarthDay #ClimateAction #DistanceLearning #GreenEducation

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Webinar #9: Transforming Mindsets and Enhancing Disability Inclusion through Technology: A Case Study of Inclusive Practices in Gateway Modules at NAMCOL Chair: Dr Schontal Moore, VUSSC Adviser, COL Key Presenters: Prof. Jacomina MOTITSWE, Associate Professor & Chair Department of Inclusive Education College of Education University of South Africa (UNISA) Mr. Bheki NXUMALO, Acting Deputy Director, Advocacy & Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD), University of South Africa (UNISA) January 28, 2026 View other webinars in the VUSSC Voices Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXN-JCVb8z8Awa5Q_7MhO5-niyV9oQYbl&si=FVPmofuJWaI9CWFS ---- 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 |
Technology, Disability, and Inclusion
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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 |
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Pedagogical Research Frameworks and Methodologies

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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
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