CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES
Sub-theme #1 – The State of the Art in ODeL
This sub-theme surveys the phases of development of ODeL around the globe, including ODeL models and their contributions to education and development. Specific topics under this sub-theme include:
- ODeL modalities (ODeL in higher and continuing education, transnational education, blended learning, open schooling, lifelong learning)
- Waves, generations and typologies of ODeL
- ODeL policy, implementation and regulation
- Impact on and contributions of ODeL to education and development
Sub-theme #2 – Innovations and Best Practices in ODeL
This sub-theme showcases innovations, tools and best practices in teaching and learning and in the management of ODeL. Specific topics include:
- Designs for learning
- Instructional models and frameworks
- Assessment modes
- ODeL tools and technologies
- Management models, cooperation and partnership
Sub-theme #3 – Problems, Barriers, Reforms and Solutions
This sub-theme focuses on issues and concerns in expanding the frontiers of OdeL, as well as initiatives to address these problems at the institutional, national, regional, and global contexts. Specific topics include:
- Nurturing the culture of lifelong learning
- Overcoming problems, barriers and challenges in ODeL
- Engendering ODeL
- ODeL reform planning and design
- ODeL organizational and management frameworks and approaches
- Quality assurance
Sub-theme #4 – Future Directions, Spaces and Possibilities in ODeL
This sub-theme considers scenarios and prospective futures for ODeL theory and practice. Specific topics include:
- Mobile learning
- Open educational resources
- Social software for education
- Game-based learning
- Bridging (first, second and counting) digital divides
- Knowledge co-creation and sharing
- Research and development
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