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CEMCA Speeches & Presentations

CEMCA speeches and presentations delivered in 2023 Way Forward: Valedictory Address delivered by…

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Jamaica standards for distance education: COL partners with UCJ to promote implementation

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)…

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Our Commonwealth: UWI Five Islands Campus: Ready for take-off

By Professor Densil A. Williams Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal The University…

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Digital skills a priority for Pacific teachers

Jointly organised by COL and the Pacific Centre for Flexible and Open…

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TELCOP Webinar: Digital accessibility & learner-centred course design: Going beyond an Open License<br />Speakers: Jason Raymond and Susi Miller<br />The TELCOP Webinar 1: Digital accessibility & learner-centred course design: Going beyond an Open License was organized on January 19, 2023, London, UK time.<br />----<br />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.<br />----<br />www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
TELCOP Webinar: Digital accessibility & learner-centred course design: Going beyond an Open License
The inaugural address delivered by the Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister of Samoa at the Tenth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) in Calgary, Canada on 15 September 2022. Introduction by Professor Asha Kanwar, COL President & CEO.<br />----<br />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.<br />----<br />www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
Inaugural Address by the Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
Keynote address on Building Resilience delivered by Dr Rolph Payet, Executive Secretary, Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions at the Tenth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10) in Calgary, Canada on 15 September 2022. Chaired by Hon. Dr Aishath Ali, Minister, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives.<br />----<br />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.<br />----<br />www.col.org | Twitter: @col4d | facebook.com/COL4D
"Building Resilience" Keynote by Dr Rolph Payet
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#COL4D’s short course ‘Machine Learning for Everyone’ is a subset of Artificial Intelligence #AI that enables computer systems to learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. It is done by developing computer programs that can access data and use it to learn for themselves. To learn more about this no-cost #onlinecourse offering or to enrol, please visit colcommons.org/welcome/coursedetails/12 ... See MoreSee Less

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Togo embarks on formalisation of ODL for in-service teacher training.#Togo’s Ministry of Primary, Secondary, and Technical Education (MPSTE) recently organised a workshop on developing a national policy for open and distance learning #ODL and a strategic implementation plan for the continuous professional development of teachers.This workshop was supported by the #COL4D to assist MPSTE in achieving the country’s objectives regarding teacher training as part of the implementation of the Government Roadmap 2020-2025 adopted in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of improving access, quality, efficiency and equity in education.Officials from the central directorates of MPSTE and heads of teacher training institutions attended. Professor Sena Yawo AKAKPO-NUMADO, Permanent Technical Secretary of the Sectoral Education Plan, expressed satisfaction with COL’s support in helping with effectively integrating ODL and technology-enabled learning in increasing the number of qualified teachers in Togo.The Secretary stated, “This workshop constitutes a crucial step in the development of a coherent and effective policy that will enable Togolese teachers to benefit from best practices in distance education. It is essential that this policy be inclusive, taking into account the specific needs of primary, secondary, technical, and vocational education teachers. It must also be aligned with national education objectives and contribute to enhancing teachers’ skills to meet current and future education challenges in Togo.”Dr Evode Mukama, COL Adviser: Teacher Education, emphasised the potential of ODL in creating increased, equitable and inclusive access to quality learning opportunities, especially for women, girls, and persons with disabilities. He also participated in a national radio/television broadcast in Togo to help raise awareness of the benefits of ODL. ... See MoreSee Less

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Strengthening Education Ties: #COL4D President and Sri Lankan Minister Discuss Quality Assurance, Digitalisation, and AI In Education. On 16 Apr 2024, Professor Peter Scott, President and CEO of COL, welcomed the Honourable Dr Susil Premajayantha, MP, Minister of Education, #SriLanka and a member of COL's Board of Governors. Accompanying the Minister was Professor Gunapala Nanayakkara, Advisor to the Minister of Education in Sri Lanka. During their visit, the guests engaged in discussions centred around critical topics such as quality assurance in education, the digitalisation of education systems, and the evolving role of teachers in the age of AI. This meeting underscores the keenness of COL and Sri Lanka to explore collaboration on advancing educational standards and leveraging technology for enhanced learning experiences. #education #digitallearning #SriLanka #QualityAssurance #AIinEducation ... See MoreSee Less

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