Understanding Open Educational Resources
These three lessons provide an introduction to open educational resources (OERs). The interactive course [1] is also available in the Commonwealth of Learning's Technology-enabled Learning Lounge. The course is accessible logging in as a guest. [1] http://tell.colvee.org/login/index.php more
Differentiation in Access to, and the Use and Sharing of (Open) Educational Resources Among Students and Lecturers at Technical and Comprehensive Ghanaian Universities
This paper is the second in a series of three with a common goal to present a fair OER picture for Sub-Saharan Africa, represented by large-scale studies in three countries: Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. This paper examines a deliberate selection of four Ghanaian universities with randomly sampled students and lecturers. Distinct questionnaires for students and the lecturers have been used... more
Adoption and Impact of OER in the Global South
Book reviewed by Kirk Perris, Advisor, Educatation, Commonwealth of Learning. more
Learning for Development in the Context of South Africa: Considerations for Open Education Resources in Improving Higher Education Outcomes
Education is at the core of South Africa’s national development. The National Development Plan recognizes the potential of education to transform individuals and drive attainment of other development goals. The country’s higher education system is characterized by low participation and high attrition. This presents challenges for the attainment of targets set by the NDP. A number of Open... more
Challenges of Adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) in Kenyan Secondary Schools
Kenya, like many African countries, has faced enormous challenges in the production of and access to quality relevant teaching and learning materials and resources in primary and secondary school classrooms. This has been occasioned by a plethora of factors which include, but are not limited to, lack of finances, tradition, competence, and the experience to develop such resources. Such a... more
Learners and Learning - Section Five: How Can Teachers Structure Learning?
This module discusses structured learning specifically methods that teacher can utilize in their learning programmes with the outcome of ensuring learners easily comprehend the subject matter. Referred to also as teaching with leaening in mind this module juxtaposes between teaching to remember and teaching to understand more
Exploring "Open Pedagogy"
Presentation by David Wiley to the OER Africa Convening 2016. more
Open Educational Resources for Activity-based Distance Provision
Presentation by Catherine Ngugi to Daystar University, September 2014. more
Being a Teacher Video
Part of the Being a Teacher module is a 47 minute long video which introduces viewers to the perceptions, doubts and concerns of student teachers about their choice of career. Through a range of interviews with two celebrities and teachers, as well as clips of classroom teaching and school management practices, we explore the role of the teacher as a knowledge worker; care giver; and change... more
Preparing Research Datasets Slides
This module deals with how to conduct proper research using associated hypotheses, statistical analysis plan and the specific data/variables needed. more
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