Africa Regional Consultation for the 2nd World OER Congress
The Commonwealth of Learning is holding six Regional Consultations in the lead up to the 2nd World Open Educational Resources (OER) Congress, which is scheduled to be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 18 to 20 September 2017.
The Regional Consultations are being organised in partnership with UNESCO and the Government of Slovenia, and with the generous support of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Each Regional Consultation will be further organised in partnership with a ministry or other agency, as appropriate, in the respective host country.
The overall theme of the Regional Consultations is “OER for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education: From Commitment to Action”, reflecting a strong focus on the role of OER in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4).
The main objectives of the Regional Consultations are to:\
- Raise regional awareness about the importance of OER and its relationship to SDG4;\
- Provide a hands-on experience for all participants to establish personal OER knowledge;\
- Explore mechanisms to facilitate the mainstreaming of OER;\
- Identify strategies and solutions to overcome the challenges or barriers to mainstreaming OER; and,\
- Agree on inputs that factor into the planning of the 2nd World OER Congress.
The Regional Consultations will include expert-facilitated workshops, pre-meeting activities and discussions. Ministers of Education, senior policy makers, expert practitioners, researchers and other institutional stakeholders will be invited to take part in the events.
More information can be found at Open Educational Resources Regional Consultations website.
Interviews
Interview with Dr. Sahr Fillie
Apr 18, 2017 1072 views
Interview with Catherine Ngugi
Apr 18, 2017 853 views
Interview with Christopher Jibreel Maiyaki
Apr 18, 2017 872 views
Interview with Her Excellency Mrs. Mariam Yalwaji Katagum
Apr 18, 2017 2439 views
Interview with Zeynep Varoglu
Apr 18, 2017 1132 views
Interview with Dr. H. Manthoto Lephoto
Apr 18, 2017 920 views
Interview with Robinson Nsumba Lyazi
Apr 18, 2017 1058 views
Interview with Jennifer Glennie
Apr 18, 2017 887 views
Interview with Heroldt Murangi
Apr 18, 2017 1016 views
Interview with Fancy Amey
Apr 18, 2017 1017 views
Interview with Fikile Mdluli
Apr 18, 2017 1191 views
Overview of the Regional Consultations by Prof. Asha Kanwar
Apr 1, 2017 1059 views
The 2nd World OER Congress Plenary presentation
Apr 1, 2017 1004 views
OER for equitable and quality education for all in Africa
Apr 1, 2017 1003 views
Closing and Final Remarks COL
Apr 1, 2017 949 views
What OER research in Global South has for the Governments?
Apr 1, 2017 749 views
Welcome Address COL
Apr 1, 2017 978 views
Welcome Remarks from Government of Slovenia
Apr 1, 2017 954 views
Welcome Address
Apr 1, 2017 934 views
Closing Remarks by Permanent Secretary of Mauritius
Apr 1, 2017 1014 views
Welcome Address UNESCO
Apr 1, 2017 992 views
Remarks from UNESCO
Apr 1, 2017 1000 views
Welcome Address COL
Apr 1, 2017 865 views
Remarks from Government of Slovenia
Apr 1, 2017 917 views
Open Textbooks in Africa
Apr 1, 2017 993 views
