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Distance Ed for the Developing World

Distance Ed for the Developing World. A Sampler from Higher Education Host Country Partnerships Advice for Success. PANEL Discussion. Janet Poley Steven Ruth Marilyn Pugh Kelly Wong. www.adec.edu. International Consortium

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Distance Ed for the Developing World

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  1. Distance Ed for the Developing World • A Sampler from Higher Education • Host Country Partnerships • Advice for Success

  2. PANEL Discussion • Janet Poley • Steven Ruth • Marilyn Pugh • Kelly Wong

  3. www.adec.edu • International Consortium • Dedicated to economical - high quality distance education opportunities • Advancing the Global Learning Society • Access anywhere,anytime and to anyone seeking it

  4. Core Principles • Design for Active and Effective Learning • Support Needs of Learners • Develop and Maintain Appropriate Technological and Human Infrastructure • Sustain Administrative and Organizational Commitment • Values:excellence,diversity,accountable, world-class-global programs

  5. NSF Research/Development • Digital Inclusion • Wireless - Satellite • Learning Effectiveness • Rural/remote and underserved communities • Participatory Research, Collaboratories

  6. Partnerships/Relationships • Public/Private Universities • Supercomputer Centers, Tachyon • ICDE • ITESM • Internet2 • Digital Library Movement • HBCUs, Hispanic Serving, Tribal Colleges

  7. Key Issues • Ethical • Legal • Financial • Cultural

  8. International DE-New Study • Administrative Structure - finances, credit, distribution of revenues • Organizational Change - shared vision, strategic plan and key knowledgeable and supportive players - hard slow process • Social Interaction and Program Quality

  9. Factors (cont) • Faculty Commitment, compensation, incentives and time - lack of grant funds big issue - while computer technology and networks are necessary they are far from sufficient to accomplish anything sustainable. This is about dedicated teaching!!!

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