http://hdl.handle.net/10628/44 2013-05-20T13:27:50Z 2013-05-20T13:27:50Z Möwes, Delvaline http://hdl.handle.net/10628/71 2010-10-21T08:19:05Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Open and distance learning in Namibia: Country report submitted to the Advocacy Workshop on Distance Education and Open Learning, held in Mauritius from 10-11 April 2008. Authors: Möwes, Delvaline Abstract: Paper discusses how to implement ODL activities at both pre-tertiary and tertiary level in the Namibian public sector,four publicly-funded institutions provide ODL programmes: the Centre for External Studies at the University of Namibia (UNAM-CES), the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning at the Polytechnic of Namibia (PoN-COLL), the Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) and the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED). Description: Advocacy Workshop on Distance Education and Open Learning (2008 Apr. 10-11 : Mauritius)

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Nekongo-Nielsen, Haaveshe Möwes, Delvaline Murangi, Heroldt Beukes, Jerry Bennett, Norah http://hdl.handle.net/10628/68 2010-10-21T09:07:53Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: National ODL policy development for Namibia. Authors: Nekongo-Nielsen, Haaveshe; Möwes, Delvaline; Murangi, Heroldt; Beukes, Jerry; Bennett, Norah Description: Pan-Commonwealth Conference on Open Learning, PCF5 (5th : 2008 July 13-17 : London)

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Frohlich, Georgina http://hdl.handle.net/10628/64 2010-10-21T10:59:59Z 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Experiences of working with the COL electronic template. Authors: Frohlich, Georgina Abstract: At PCF-4 2006 in Jamaica, the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) launched an electronic template designed for the development of distance education instructional material. In this paper I discuss the experiences of working with the COL electronic template. These discussions mainly revolve around how the writers, who are often novices with the use of computers and writing of distance education instructional material, cope with the two tasks, and in the process develop professionally. This paper will outline the changes made within the template to suit the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) House Style Manual and how it has helped to improve the quality of instructional material. I will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the template within the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning with the hope that such information can be transferred as lessons learned to other open and distance learning institutions thinking about using such a tool. Description: Pan-Commonwealth Conference on Open Learning, PCF5 (5th : 2008 July 13-17 : London)

2008-01-01T00:00:00Z Frohlich, Georgina http://hdl.handle.net/10628/62 2011-03-15T05:49:59Z 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Instructional design challenges within the Polytechnic of Namibia. Authors: Frohlich, Georgina Abstract: Education in Namibia, since independence (1990), is underpinned by learner-centred and social constructivist learning theories. Within the Polytechnic of Namibia’s Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) efforts are being made to ensure that instructional material are in line with these learning theory principles. However, for varying reasons educationalists are struggling to implement these principles in practice. Additionally, in a world where technology is king and e-learning is rapidly becoming the norm in distance education circles, Namibia’s status as a developing country is limiting its ability to electronically interact with its students. As a consequence, Namibia is at a beginner stage for e-learning, and print-based materials are still the major medium of instruction. This paper outlines the need for COLL to rely on appropriately developed print-based instructional materials for learner support. Initial research has focused on investigating COLL’s instructional materials alignment with the education principles subscribed to in Namibia and on the perspectives of writers on the support they get as writers of distance education instructional materials. Analysis of the results will help develop strategies to improve print-based instructional materials, through the support of writers. Description: Pan-Commonwealth Conference on Open Learning, PCF4 (4th : 2006 Oct-Nov : Jamaica)

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