At 9 am PST (UTC-8) on 28 January 2026, the VUSSC Voices webinar series will return for its ninth webinar, Transforming Mindset and Enhancing Disability: A Case Study of Inclusive Practices in Gateway Modules at NAMCOL.
Dr Schontal Moore, Adviser: Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) at COL, will be joined by two guest speakers who will present a case study of inclusive practices in gateway modules at the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL).
The webinar will enhance alliances among VUSSC stakeholders, facilitate knowledge sharing and discussion about common challenges faced by Commonwealth Small States in accessing high-quality post-secondary education, and highlight how VUSSC addresses these challenges through ODL.
Key Presenters:
- Professor Jacomina Motitswe, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Inclusive Education, College of Education, Unisa - The University of South Africa
- Mr Bheki Nxumalo, Acting Deputy Director, Advocacy & Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD), Unisa - The University of South Africa
Register now: commonwealthoflearning.info/4bEhAoB
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Online, Distance, and Flexible Learning (ODFL) is opening doors for students who have been shut out of traditional classrooms. For learners who have to balance work, caregiving, disability, or for those who live rurally, ODFL can offer a more equitable path to education. But access alone is not enough.
Doing ODFL right requires teachers, institutions, and administrators to be skilled in developing and delivering course materials that are engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant. While COL works to enhance ODFL outcomes with Commonwealth Member States globally, our recent work with Small Island States in the South Pacific demonstrates the importance of building long-term, trusted partnerships to deliver lasting and sustainable solutions.
Our latest news story highlights COL’s recent work with Tonga National University to strengthen ODFL capacity in the South Pacific region. Read more: www.col.org/news/strengthening-learning-outcomes-in-tonga-with-capacity-building-in-open-distance...
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COL’s VUSSC Voices is a webinar series that provides a platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation in responding to the shared challenges and aspirations among Commonwealth Small States.
The latest webinar, and eighth in the series, brought together over 260 educators and leaders from across the Caribbean, the Americas, and Africa to explore how AI can strengthen Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in small states.
Dr Schontal Moore, Adviser: Virtual Universities for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC) at COL, spoke with Dr Edwig Karipi, Head of Open Schooling at the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL), who shared key research insights on AI integration in teaching and learning at NAMCOL. The timely discussion strengthened alliances across the VUSSC network and underscored the urgent need for clear, ethical policies to guide the use of AI in education.
Watch the full webinar: bit.ly/45dFjs1
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