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Enhancing learner success in ODL at University of The Gambia

With the support of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), stakeholders at the…

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University of Ghana launches employability framework to boost graduate success

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Papua New Guinea’s national open schooling system to go digital

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) will continue supporting Papua New Guinea’s Flexible…

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From innovation to impact: AI-powered OER training equips Ghanaian educators

As part of its ongoing efforts to advance inclusive, high-quality teacher education,…

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Commonwealth of Learning
13 hours ago
Enhancing learner success in ODL at University of The Gambia. With the support of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) @COL4D, stakeholders at the University of The Gambia (UTG) @UniOfGambia recently convened to enhance their knowledge of learner support processes in Open and Distance Learning (ODL). This event builds upon previous COL-supported activities to strengthen ODL implementation at the institution. Prior support focused on ODL policy development and validation, course enhancement through open educational resources (OER), online facilitation proficiency, and the Moodle platforms practical use. Participants in the workshop included Deans of Schools/Faculties, Principal Officers, and senior academic members of UTG. In his opening remarks, Professor Kayode Adekeye, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, reiterated the workshops objectives to: • enhance participants’ understanding of learner support processes in ODL; • develop clear guidelines for adequate learner support; • equip participants with applied tools and strategies for ODL support; and • foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders. By the end of the workshop, key components of effective learner support in ODL were identified, and a draft learner support guideline was developed, tailored to UTG’s unique institutional context. Professor Herbert Robinson, Vice Chancellor of UTG, thanked COL for its ongoing support and emphasised the need for robust learner support processes to ensure a seamless learning experience for ODL students. He assured stakeholders of management’s commitment to ODL implementation at UTG and confirmed that the universitys leadership would formally approve the learner support guidelines once it is finalised. Professor Jane-Frances Agbu, COL’s Advisor for Higher Education, reaffirmed COL’s dedication to advancing ODL in partner institutions across the Commonwealth. She highlighted ongoing efforts at The Gambias national and institutional levels to mainstream ODL. At the national level, COL is supporting the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) in developing ODL quality assurance guidelines for accrediting institutions and programmes. Once finalised, these guidelines will serve as the basis for accrediting UTG and other higher education institutions in The Gambia. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing learner support structures at UTG and ensuring the successful implementation of ODL in The Gambia. #COL4D #UTG #ODL #UniversityOfTheGambia #LearnerSuccess #DistanceLearning #HigherEducation #CommonwealthOfLearning #QualityEducation #GambiaEducation #OnlineLearning #EducationForAll

Enhancing learner success in ODL at University of The Gambia.

With the support of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) @COL4D, stakeholders at the University of The Gambia (UTG) @UniOfGambia recently convened to enhance their knowledge of learner support processes in Open and Distance Learning (ODL). This event builds upon previous COL-supported activities to strengthen ODL implementation at the ins ... See MoreSee Less

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Commonwealth of Learning
18 hours ago

We're proud to share one of the learning courses developed to support our project at the Commonwealth of Learning:

🌍 Climate Change and Climate Action
✍️ Authored by Madhavi Joshi

This course explores the impact of climate change from a local perspective — focusing on how changing weather patterns affect agriculture, water, food security, and livelihoods. The activities and readings will help lea ... See MoreSee Less

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