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Call for proposals: Mid-term Evaluation
We are currently seeking a team to conduct the mid-term evaluation of the Partnership for ODFL in the Pacific Project covering the period from 1
Launch of the ODL Course Catalogue
The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Course Catalogue for the Pacific was launched. The Catalogue was designed through a wide range of consultation process with the
Workshop II on policy and planning for open and distance learning with the ministry officials
In continuation of the workshops with the ministry officials in May and June 2022, the second part of the workshop on policy and planning for
A Special Parallel Session @ PCF10: Strategies and Solutions for ODFL in the Pacific
On September 15, 2022, a special parallel session convened over 40 key policymakers, educators and practitioners from the Pacific to review the progress of open,
EVENTS
Launch of the ODL Course Catalogue for teachers in the Pacific
The Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Course Catalogue is now available for teachers. It provides information about a range of training courses available on various aspects of ODL in one place for teachers in the Pacific. Check out the Catalogue by visiting: here.
Free Online Course on ‘Digital Skills for OER Sharing’ (Oct 24 – Nov 14, 2022)
A free online course on ‘Digital Skills for OER sharing’ starts from October 24. This course helps teachers to improve their digital teaching skills using Free and Open Source Software. More information about the course can be found here
Registration is open at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ds4oers
Free Online Course on ‘Learner Support for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning’ (Nov 1 – 30, 2022)
We are offering a free online course on ‘Learner Support for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning’. This course is designed for teachers to help developing and implementing effective learner support practices in online learning contexts.
For registration, please visit: here.
Online Skills Training for Youths in the Pacific
We are offering an online skills training for youths on organic farm management. Any youths from the Pacific can participate!
To register: https://forms.gle/jJ3S77A9HrTeBmpp8
Online Workshop on Policy and Planning for Open Distance and Flexible Learning (June 28 – July 21)
COL organised three inter-related online workshops with ministry officials, with aim to help participants understand distance education as a mode of provision, and how it departs from conventional face-to-face. Recorded videos are available on YouTube.
Watch our recent webinar on TVET Online Toolkit
Workstreams
Immediate response to COVID-19
Increasing access to Open Educational Resources (OER) to support distance learning and supporting professional development for teachers in distance learning
Supporting youth employment
Supporting professional development of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) / Education providers and providing skills and leadership training for youth, young women and PWD
Building resilience in Pacific education systems
Building technical resilience in the Pacific with cloud-based computing / Building teachers and officials capacity in online distance and flexible learning / Supporting the development and management of regional tools
Building education lessons and insights
Independent evaluation, action research, and guidance notes and advisory documents to ensure achieving the high-level outcomes
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