Building Solidarity: COL and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has expressed his appreciation for “COL as an institution of solidarity and underscored the importance of e-learning for St Vincent and the Grenadines, especially in light of his government’s plan to have at least one graduate per household by 2030. Leaders like Prime Minister Gonsalves are recognising the importance of organisations such as #COL4D in fostering cooperation and supporting education initiatives around the world.
In the face of challenges such as the eruption of La Soufrière volcano in April 2021, which caused significant disruption to education in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, COL stood in solidarity with the people of the Eastern #Caribbean island nation. Through partnerships and innovative solutions, COL provided crucial support to ensure that learning could continue even amidst adversity.
One such initiative highlighted in the article is COL's collaboration with the Ministry of Education #MoE (@StvincentGren) and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College to develop and deliver online learning resources. These resources proved to be invaluable during times when schools were closed due to volcanic activity, enabling students to access quality education from the safety of their homes.
But COL's impact goes beyond just providing immediate assistance during crises. COL is committed to long-term partnerships and #CapacityBuilding efforts that empower individuals and institutions to thrive in the digital age. By investing in education and technology, COL is helping to create a brighter future for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and beyond.
#Solidarity #EducationForAll #COL4D #StVincentAndTheGrenadines #GlobalPartnerships #Resilience #Innovation #QualityEducation #BuildingBetterFutures #TogetherWeCan #CommunitySupport
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#COL4D’s online training for skills is making a significant impact in #Kenya, leading to successful employment and enterprise development. Here are two inspiring stories:
• Paul Mutemi, a recipient of a COL-Coursera Skills for Work (SfW) scholarship, hails from #Nairobi, Kenya. The SfW initiative aims to bridge the skills gap for in-demand jobs. Paul’s flexible, self-paced learning experience on the Coursera platform equipped him with tech expertise and essential soft skills. Now, he’s landed an excellent job opportunity as an Associate Lab Technologist with the Mastercard Foundation! #SkillsForSuccess #TechSkills
• Derrick Ngigi, Managing Director of Ycenter Shambah Solutions, embarked on a journey to revolutionise the agritech space. Enrolling in the COL #Udemy program, he and his team learned vital courses to create an #IoT soil-testing device. The impact? Over 1,000 farmers benefit and positive change ripples through the agricultural industry. #AgriTechInnovation #SkillsThatMatter
These are just two of the thousands of COL training for skills success stories. Let’s celebrate the power of education and skill-building! #Empowerment #LifelongLearning
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Registration open for the MOOC on self-directed learning.
The Commonwealth of Learning #COL4D and North-West University, South Africa, are offering a massive open online course #MOOC entitled 'Self-directed learning for higher education' in May 2024. After a very successful first run in 2023, this MOOC is again available and will be of particular interest to faculty and facilitators within the higher education sector. This four-week course runs from 6 – 31 May 2024.
The focus of the MOOC is on self-directed learning (SDL) – a crucial skill in the 21st century where students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. This MOOC provides a concise introduction to SDL for faculty and facilitators in the higher education context. It covers the fundamental theoretical foundations of SDL, explores the typical characteristics of a self-directed learner, and guides on creating learner-centred and SDL-oriented learning environments.
On a more practical level, the MOOC focuses on the affordances of strategies, such as cooperative learning, problem-based learning and play-based learning, to foster SDL. Finally, the MOOC concludes with a section on the role of assessment in promoting SDL throughout the learning process.
For more information, download the brochure here: col.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SDL_MOOC_Brochure-2024.pdf
To register for the MOOC, go to: sdlmooc.colfinder.org
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