The AVU Multinational Projects I & II: Developing and Using OERs in 27 African Countries
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The AVU Multinational Projects I & II: Developing and Using OERs in 27 African Countries The 2012 World OER Congress Bakary Diallo, PhD CEO/Rector African Virtual University
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- 1. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 1 The AVU Multinational Projects I & II: Developing and Using OERs in 27 African Countries The 2012 World OER Congress Bakary Diallo, PhD CEO/Rector African Virtual University bdiallo@avu.org
- 2. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 2 OUTLINE • Introduction to AVU • Access to higher education in Africa • Multinational Phase I: Collaborative Approach to Producing and using OER in 10 countries • Online Interactive Portal OER@AVU http://oer.avu.org • AVU Multinational Phase II: Producing and Using OER in 21 countries • Conclusion
- 3. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 3 Introduction to AVU • A Pan African Intergovernmental Organization • Established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies • AVU signed a MOU with African Union Commission in 2012 • Adopted Open Distance and eLearing in 2003 • Established in 1997 as a project • Acquired largest eLearning network in Africa - 53 partners in 27 countries • Trained + 43, 000 • Working beyond technological, language and cultural barriers in Francophone, Anglophone and Lusophone Africa • Find more http://www.avu.org/About-AVU/introduction.html
- 4. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 4 Introduction to AVU AVU Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt-CLya0jzY Follow AVU Twitter @avu_org Youtube www.youtube.com/user/avuorg Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/African-Virtual-University-AVU/296137566560 RSS Feed http://www.avu.org/component/option,com_ninjarsssyndicator/feed_id,1/format,raw/
- 5. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 5 The AVU: Presence in Africa
- 6. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 6 Access to HE in sub-Saharan AfricaAccess to HE in sub-Saharan Africa • 4% have access to HE4% have access to HE • Young population, majority under 20Young population, majority under 20 • Paradox: HE institutions not able toParadox: HE institutions not able to enroll all first yearenroll all first year • Solution: expand universities? NewSolution: expand universities? New institutions? But not enough resources!institutions? But not enough resources! • We believe that open, distance andWe believe that open, distance and eLearningeLearning is an alternativeis an alternative
- 7. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 7 External barriers to distance and eLearningExternal barriers to distance and eLearning • lack of national policies for infrastructurelack of national policies for infrastructure developmentdevelopment • deficiencies in internet providersdeficiencies in internet providers • high cost of internet connectivityhigh cost of internet connectivity • cost of IT equipmentcost of IT equipment • Unreliability of electricityUnreliability of electricity (Diallo, 2005)(Diallo, 2005)
- 8. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 8 Internal barriers to distance and eLearningInternal barriers to distance and eLearning • plans and strategiesplans and strategies • inadequacies in leadership,inadequacies in leadership, • computers for staff and studentscomputers for staff and students • maintenance of materialmaintenance of material • limited awareness and use of ICTs by teacherslimited awareness and use of ICTs by teachers and personneland personnel • Qualified human resourcesQualified human resources • Resistance to changeResistance to change • Motivation of facultyMotivation of faculty Diallo (2005)Diallo (2005)
- 9. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 9 Multinational Project IMultinational Project I • One of AVU responses is the Multinational Project IOne of AVU responses is the Multinational Project I (2005-2011) covering 10 countries and 12 universites(2005-2011) covering 10 countries and 12 universites • Funding:Funding: African Development Bank Group US$ 7M,African Development Bank Group US$ 7M, AVU $ 3MAVU $ 3M and United Nations Development Program (and United Nations Development Program ( SomaliaSomalia) $ 500,000) $ 500,000 • ComponentsComponents – Establishment of Open Distance eLearning CentersEstablishment of Open Distance eLearning Centers with internet connectivitywith internet connectivity – AVU capacity enhancement (ACEP): training ofAVU capacity enhancement (ACEP): training of trainerstrainers – An ICT integrated Teacher Education Program inAn ICT integrated Teacher Education Program in Math and SciencesMath and Sciences – Gender MainstreamingGender Mainstreaming
- 10. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 10 Participating Institutions Country Institution Kenya University of Nairobi Uganda Kyambogo University Tanzania Open University of Tanzania Ethiopia Jimma University Mozambique Universidade Pedagogica Zambia University of Zambia Zimbabwe University of Zimbabwe Somalia Amoud University, EAU, UoH Madagascar Université d’Antananarivo Senegal Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
- 11. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 11 AVU Multinational Project I - Countries
- 12. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 12 The Computers and OtherThe Computers and Other Equipment UoNEquipment UoN
- 13. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 13 The Open Distance & eLearning CentresThe Open Distance & eLearning Centres Universidade Pedagogica, MozambiqueUniversidade Pedagogica, Mozambique
- 14. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 14 Developing and Using OERsDeveloping and Using OERs • AVU An ICT-integrated Teacher Education program for Math and Sciences • Objectives: • Improve the quality of teaching and learning in schoolsImprove the quality of teaching and learning in schools through use of ICTsthrough use of ICTs • Increase the number of Mathematics, Science, andIncrease the number of Mathematics, Science, and ICT basic skills teachersICT basic skills teachers • Develop and promote research in teacher education toDevelop and promote research in teacher education to inform future curriculum reforminform future curriculum reform • Establish and strengthen relevant partnerships withEstablish and strengthen relevant partnerships with other teacher education initiatives in Africaother teacher education initiatives in Africa
- 15. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 15 Developing and Using OERsDeveloping and Using OERs MethodologyMethodology • Formation of the Teacher Education Advisory CommitteeFormation of the Teacher Education Advisory Committee • Policy and Curriculum ConceptualizationPolicy and Curriculum Conceptualization for Teacherfor Teacher Education programsEducation programs • Curriculum DesignCurriculum Design • Content DevelopmentContent Development • Design and Development of a Quality Assurance FrameworkDesign and Development of a Quality Assurance Framework • Establishment of Program Teams in the ParticipatingEstablishment of Program Teams in the Participating InstitutionsInstitutions • Establishment of Teacher Education Virtual ConsortiumEstablishment of Teacher Education Virtual Consortium • A Pilot Study of the Teacher Education ProgramsA Pilot Study of the Teacher Education Programs • Launching the Math and Science TE ProgramsLaunching the Math and Science TE Programs • Publishing resources on OER@AVUPublishing resources on OER@AVU
- 16. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 16 Developing and Using OERsDeveloping and Using OERs Achievements includeAchievements include • Development of policiesDevelopment of policies • Conceptualization of the curriculumConceptualization of the curriculum • Quality Assurance Framework DocumentQuality Assurance Framework Document • 219 modules of Math, Physics, Chemistry,219 modules of Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Teacher Education foundation, ICTBiology, Teacher Education foundation, ICT Basic Skills and ICT integration in Math andBasic Skills and ICT integration in Math and SciencesSciences • Modules structured as 4 Bed (Math, Phy, Che,Modules structured as 4 Bed (Math, Phy, Che, Bio) and Diploma and Certificate programsBio) and Diploma and Certificate programs • Using Open resources to develop the contentUsing Open resources to develop the content • Released content asReleased content as OER under the CreativeOER under the Creative Commons open licenceCommons open licence
- 17. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 17 Developing and Using OERsDeveloping and Using OERs Achievements includeAchievements include (Continued…)(Continued…) • Program coordination teams in eachProgram coordination teams in each participating universityparticipating university • Training of more than 459 academicsTraining of more than 459 academics • Using Moodle as Online LMS PlatformUsing Moodle as Online LMS Platform • Establishment of a community of practice TEEstablishment of a community of practice TE • Testing program in 3 countries (Kenya,Testing program in 3 countries (Kenya, Somalia, Senegal)Somalia, Senegal) • Launching the program in 10 countriesLaunching the program in 10 countries • Launching 2 AVU Certificate programsLaunching 2 AVU Certificate programs • As of Jan 2011, some 4000 students enrolled inAs of Jan 2011, some 4000 students enrolled in degree, certificate and professionaldegree, certificate and professional development programsdevelopment programs
- 18. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 18 How were AVU OERs Developed? Collaborative Approach to Producing and using OER AVU Teacher Education Virtual Consortium – Concluding meeting Feb 2011- Nairobi Kenya
- 19. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 19 http://oer.avu.orgOER@AVU
- 20. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 20 OER@AVU • Flexible format • Print • CD/DVD/USB Keys • Online • Portal Launched in January 2011
- 21. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 21 MyAVU Virtual Class www.avu.org/virtualclass
- 22. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 22 OER@AVU http://oer@avu.org
- 23. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 23 Scribd www.scribd.com/AfricanVirtualUni
- 24. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 24 OER@AVU Portal AVU OER Statistics Dec 10 -Dec 11 Internal (OER@AVU) External (Scribd) Total December 2010 987 3,103 4,090 January 2011 3,212 2,863 6,075 February 2011 14,058 14,098 28,156 March 2011 18,748 25,386 44,134 April 2011 21,867 20,347 42,214 May 2011 22,916 27,298 50,214 June 2011 18,044 24,748 42,792 July 2011 15,367 21,713 37,080 August 2011 21,269 22,418 43,687 September 2011 29,581 25,161 54,742 October 2011* 24,308 34,676 58,984 November 2011* 24,106 51,055 75,161 December 2011* 19,304 40,963 60,267 Total 233,767 313,829 547,596 Total Views 547,596 *Note - October 2011 - December 2011 statistics are estimates based on trends
- 25. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 25 OER@AVU • OER@AVU accessed in 187 countries from Dec 2010-Jan 2011 (Google) • Top countries 1. Brazil 2. United States 3. India 4. Philippines 5. Not set 6. Kenya 7. France 8. Nigeria 9. Canada 10. Portugal 11. Morroco 12. UK 13. Pakistan 14. Algeria
- 26. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 26 OER@AVU • AVU won Education-Portal.com prize for ‘Best OCW Emerging initiative in August 2011 • Global recognition and exposure • Increased access to OER@AVU
- 27. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 27 Lessons LearnedLessons Learned • The value of the collaborative strategyThe value of the collaborative strategy adoptedadopted • working across three language divides,working across three language divides, different education systems and differentdifferent education systems and different social political environments requiressocial political environments requires additional time and resourcesadditional time and resources • The social political environments in theThe social political environments in the different countries calls for a lot of flexibilitydifferent countries calls for a lot of flexibility
- 28. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 28 Lessons LearnedLessons Learned • It was possible to achieve regionalIt was possible to achieve regional integration throughintegration through • Translation of modules cause delayTranslation of modules cause delay • Convincing institutions and authors wasConvincing institutions and authors was not easynot easy • Need for motivation: initiative incentive forNeed for motivation: initiative incentive for academics to get them involvedacademics to get them involved • Building a OER portal is challenging,Building a OER portal is challenging, search for qualified Human resourcessearch for qualified Human resources • Funding OERs requires institutionalFunding OERs requires institutional supportsupport
- 29. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 29 Looking Into the FutureLooking Into the Future • Where do we go from now?
- 30. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 30 AVU Multinational Project IIAVU Multinational Project II • AVU Multinational Project II (2012-2016): US $ 21, 2 to expand benefits of first phase to 22 countries and 27 universities – US $ 15,6 million from African Development Bank – US$ 5,6 million from AVU and countries • Focus of the project – Open distance and eLearning Infrastructure – programs development and delivery • Teacher Education, Computer Sciences, Peace& Conflict, training of trainers – open educational resources – research and development : mobile learning, annual conferences and referred journal – Gender mainstreaming – Technical advice to countries in distance and eLearning policies & strategies
- 31. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 31 AVU Multinational Project II: CountriesAVU Multinational Project II: Countries
- 32. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 32 AVU Multinational Project II …AVU Multinational Project II … • Implementation Status: Since Feb 2012 • First Workshop: Policy Harmonization and Curriculum Conceptualization: July 2012
- 33. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 33 ConclusionConclusion • AVU has developed a Collaboration Framework to allow more countries or organizations to join the Multinational Project II
- 34. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 34 Looking Into the FutureLooking Into the Future • Accreditation of self-learning in AVU network through AVU OER • Improving OER portal to support self-learning • Contribution to global knowledge trough OER
- 35. Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles • Second level • Third level • Fourth level • Fifth level Bakary Diallo Ph.D – Rector African Virtual University – bdiallo@avu.org Page 35 Thank You www.avu.org