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The document summarizes a report on distance education and the sustainable development goals. It discusses: 1) The changing global landscape in the 21st century and trends affecting higher education like globalization, knowledge growth, and demographic changes. 2) The increasing role of higher education institutions and challenges they face like being unprepared for online education. 3) UNESCO's response through promoting the sustainable development goals and the role of distance education in achieving them. 4) How open universities are tasked with providing equitable, quality education and addressing challenges in the 21st century global society.
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- 1. Report on Module1: Distance Education in the 21st Century and the Sustainable Development Goals Francis Jim B. Tuscano EDDE 205 l 3T-2017-2018
- 2. Guide in Navigatingthe Slide Presentation • Icons are hyperlinks. Click the icons to go to specific or desired slides. • Additional notes are available in the slides notes. Home Slide
- 3. Module Objectives At theend of this module, learners should be able to: Describe the role of distance education in the 21st century context and in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals Home Slide
- 4. Home Slide Diving intothe 21st-Century Global Society Increasing Role of Higher Education Institutions Open Universities in the Crossroads of Change Focus Discussion: Role of Open Universities in 21st Century Asia Response to the Crisis and Challenges: UNESCO & SDGs Main Parts of the Report
- 5. Diving into the 21st-Century GlobalSociety Home Slide
- 6. 21st Century asan Era of Paradoxes in the Global Society Home Slide (Hernes, 2006)
- 7. PovertyWealth VS Increase of possession andwealth Inequality is widening as the poor gets poorer. Better Health Advances in technology and discoveries in medicine and treatments made human life longer and better New Threats Discovery of new diseases and old threats loom (HIV-AIDS, cancer)
- 8. Tech GapTech Gain VS Newknowledge are translated into new technological tools and discoveries Developing and under- developed countries remain at the end spectrum of slow technological advancements Control over nature More knowledge over nature and better use of resources for our advantage Environmental Degradation Human manipulation has led to global problems such forest degradation, accelerated global warming etc.
- 9. Gender DifferencesGender Improvement VS Moreacknowledgment of the role of women in the society In some countries, women’s rights are in papers only and are not observed in real life. Democratization More and more countries have threaded the road towards governance by and for the people. Disenfranchisement Basic human rights remain to be elusive for some countries, even the newly democratized ones.
- 10. …but not forall. Education… VS Education has been acknowledged as a basic human right. Access to educational systems remains a big challenge to some countries, esp. in terms of cost or funding.
- 11. Increasing Role of HigherEducation Institutions Home Slide
- 12. medieval universities: training ofclergy; huge repositories of knowledge in libraries 15th-16th century universities: training of officers for navigation purposes Industrial Revolution universities: use of new scientific and technological methods and tools 21st century universities: technology affected the new changes in the workplaces Historical Context of Higher Education (Kak, 2018)
- 13. Current Context: Universities witnessthe post-industrial economy where tech is embedded in daily life and computer as an important tool for learning (4th Industrial Revolution). The current trends and the changing global landscape of the 21st century presents opportunities and challenges for higher ed and distance learning institutions. For some countries, these pose as threats or crisis in higher ed (Mason, 2006).
- 14. Three Trends thatAffect the Educational Environment Home Slide (Hernes, 2006)
- 15. Changing demographic composition ofnations asserts influence on the supply and demand for education. 1
- 16. Globalization - asthe the increasing flow across borders and boundaries – in all aspects covering that of people, goods, services, ideas, information, images and values. 2
- 17. Knowledge Growth: Science-based knowledgecontinues to become catalyst and drivers for social change affecting all aspects of human life. 3
- 18. What crisis? Educational systems face economic and socialpressures and are unable to meet the needs of increasingly knowledge- intensive economies. Social changes in the past 10 years were caused by: • globalization • technological developments • the information explosion. (Mason, 2006).
- 19. More about the crisis… Automation and artificialintelligence technologies are transforming manufacturing, corporate work and the retail business - Those who do not adapt are deeply affected. (Kak, 2018). Colleges and universities are slow in acknowledging theses trends as they focus about competition from schools or training systems using online learning technology. Online education is a disruptive challenge for which colleges are ill-prepared. Unless universities move quickly to transform themselves into educational institutions for a technology-assisted future, they risk becoming obsolete.
- 20. More and more about the crisis… Universitiesare still working in the parameters established in medieval times (Hardy, 2017). Narrow minded idea about university students - Not anymore 18-year old school- leavers. Universities should open up to credit transfer. Students should not be confined into a single curriculum. Traditional higher ed will be swept aside by digital competitors.
- 21. Response to theCrisis & Challenges: UNESCO and SDGs Lead the Way Home Slide
- 22. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) •UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are global goals that aim to respond to global issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequalities among others. Members of the UN agreed to work together to achieve the 17 SDGs. • Higher Education plays a vital role in achieving SDG 4 on Education, but also in ensuring that all SDGs are reached - proving that education is the key to a better society. Watch information video HERE.
- 23. World Declaration onHigher Education key and ideal expectations (UNESCO, 1998): 1. higher education should be equally accessible to all, 2. linked in a seamless educational system starting from childhood, 3. provide for lifelong learning, 4. relevant to society, 5. use diverse educational models, 6. provide for essential staff development, 7. ensure quality, 8. be student- centered, 9. ensure women’s participation and, 10. embrace the potential of Information Technology (IT) and networking. (Mason, 2006).
- 24. PARIS MESSAGE (UNESCO,2015) • Address the issues of access, equity, and quality learning outcomes • Contribution of higher education to the SGDs - e.g. SDG 4 • Inequalities still exist e.g. digital divides • Online, Open and Flexible to meet the growing demand for access, equity, and quality learning outcomes through various cost- effective e-learning modes Preamble
- 25. PARIS MESSAGE (UNESCO,2015) Call to Action Role of Governments Government and Higher Ed Institutions Students Academic Staff International Cooperation
- 26. Challenges that Distance Educationand Open Learning Need to Address to Attain the SDGs (Mason, 2006).
- 27. Improve quality ofand increase access to e-learning modules or courses. Make use of ICT but also reduce costs to gain more access. 1 Modularization of education through use of learning objectives - the notion of a learning object: a short piece of learning material that can be combined with others to form a course or learning module. Changing role of faculty/ teacher - facilitators and designers of online courses 2 3
- 28. Need for e-learningskills because learning with technology requires skillsets that learners must have in order to progress and become successful with online learning.4 Supporting e-learning: Student support and services are necessary and indispensable requirements of online learning. This can range from technical support to academic tutorials or online registrations. E-learning initiatives require a change in leadership style and approaches within universities. University leaders in the digital age need to understand institutional cultures, deal with the inevitable dissonances that arise, technology literate, and demonstrate the value of collaboration, teamwork and communication. 5 6
- 29. These challenges alsoreflect the opportunities that higher ed and distance learning institutions can explore. (Mason, 2006 & Kak, 2018).
- 30. Growth of virtualuniversities and partnerships Blended Learning Opportunities for Higher Ed & distance learning institutions Institutions Open Source and Open Courseware Movement Growth of local study centers and telecenters Move to a student-centered pedagogy (Mason, 2006 & Kak, 2018).
- 31. Open Universities in the Crossroads ofChange Home Slide
- 32. The changing landscapeof the global society has led us to the realization that Higher Ed, particularly, open universities are in the crossroads of exciting challenges and opportunities for innovations. Home Slide Open universities are tasked to become bastions of “equitable, quality education and lifelong learning.”
- 33. Throughout history, thepurpose of open universities has evolved. We now come up with the following: • building capacity that the higher education system cannot or will not deliver; • providing individual opportunity and social justice that the higher education system cannot or will not satisfy because of its own interests or limited vision; • intervention to change the higher education system, which is seen as incapable of renewing itself; and • nation-building – where a national university, as opposed to private, confessional or regional universities, need in the government’s view to support national development. (Tait, 2008)
- 34. • building capacitythat the higher education system cannot or will not deliver; • providing individual opportunity and social justice that the higher education system cannot or will not satisfy because of its own interests or limited vision; • intervention to change the higher education system, which is seen as incapable of renewing itself; and • nation-building – where a national university, as opposed to private, confessional or regional universities, need in the government’s view to support national development. (Tait, 2008) If open universities achieve and fulfill these, then the challenges of 21st century will be addressed and the SDGs attained.
- 35. Focus Discussion: Role ofOpen Universities in 21st Century Asia Home Slide
- 36. Asian Context: • Increaseby over 50% in higher ed enrollment leading to expansion of demand for education • Projection that 21st century will be the Asian century • Asian definition of higher education - the goal and means to success • Higher education pushes the economy and build the talent pool (national development)
- 37. Challenges to HigherEd in Asia • Increase in demand for higher education with regards to access, equity and quality learning outcomes • Rapidly changing work environment and industry skills requirements • Super fluid student mobility • Redefining the 21st century skills • Maintaining the quality of education • Equity of access and learning outcomes • Social responsibility • Contribution to SDGs
- 38. Role of OpenUniversities and Regional Cooperation
- 39. Means of howopen universities can transform higher education in Asia: • Open admission to programs and courses, use of open educational resources, universal design for inclusivity, technology to provide accessibility and inclusivity • Promote the culture of sharing and “coopetition” • The work and living environments are the learning spaces. Immediate application of learning should be targeted to make learning more embedded. • Open university system can facilitate the discharge of higher education’s social responsibilities such as training and continuing professional development not only for teachers but for other professions as well, improvement in the overall quality of education, and making education as the core of all sustainable development goals
- 40. Regional Cooperation: Asian Associationof Open Universities (AAOU) • AAOU’s potential influence in transforming higher education in countries where they operate • AAOU as a platform for higher education collaboration for research • AAOU’s initial attempts of collaboration: the Exchange Fellow program and collaborative research among open universities among others
- 41. Conclusion: Home Slide • Thesystematic changes and trends in the 21st century fundamentally affected the different areas of global society, especially in the realm of education. • Open universities (distance learning) are at the crossroads to make a difference through tapping into technology to provide better access and learning for all - to achieve not just SDG #4 but to use education as means to attain all 17 SDGs. DE can address the challenges of the 21st century and even develop in learners the needed skills to become a holistic member of the society. • Asian higher education institutions and open universities play a vital role for pushing the region into greater progress through providing quality education and lifelong learning.
- 42. Points for Discussion: HomeSlide • How are the systematic changes and trends in the 21st century manifest in and affect Philippine society? • How are higher education institutions and open universities in the Philippines responding to the systematic changes and trends in the 21st century and call for attaining the SDGs?
- 43. References: Bandalaria , M.(n.d.) The Role of Open Universities in Transforming Higher Education in Asia. Retrieved from https://myportal.upou.edu.ph/mod/resource/view.php?id=109728 Hardy, J. (2017). Universities challenged to abandon ‘Fortress Mentality’ to aid students. Retrieved from https://ounews.co/around-ou/ou-speaks-out/universities-challenged-abandon-fortress-mentality/ Hernes, G. (2006). The new century: societal paradoxes and major trends. The virtual university: models and messages, lessons from case studies. Kak, S. (2018). Universities must prepare for a technology-enabled future. Retrieved from https://theconversation.com/universities-must-prepare-for-a-technology-enabled-future-89354 Mason, R. (2006). The university–current challenges and opportunities. The virtual university, 49-69. Tait, A. (2008). What are open universities for?. Open Learning, 23(2), 85-93. UNESCO. (2015). Paris Message. Retrieved from: https://www.icde.org/assets/WHAT_WE_DO/POLICY/parismessage13072015final.pdf United Nations. (n.d.). Sustainable Development Goals. Retrieved from: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
- 44. Report on Module1: Distance Education in the 21st Century and the Sustainable Development Goals Francis Jim B. Tuscano EDDE 205 l 3T-2017-2018
Editor's Notes
- #2 Report on Module 1: Distance Education in the 21st Century and the Sustainable Development Goals Francis Jim B. Tuscano EDDE 205 l 3T-2017-2018
- #3 Guide in Navigating the Slide Presentation Click the icons to reach specific or desired slides. Slide notes are available.
- #4 At the end of this module, learners should be able to: Describe the role of distance education in the 21st century context and in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals
- #8 Wealth and poverty - Increase of possession and wealth but inequality is widening. Rich gets richer while the poor gets poorer. Wealth in concentrated on those who are already wealthy. Gap is getting bigger. Better health but new threats - Due to advances in technology, we see great improvements in medicine. New medical discoveries and treatments that help humans live better and longer. However, new threats are being discovered due to spread of newly discovered diseases. Some of the threats continue to loom because they still are not yet curable by current medical provisions.
- #9 Technology Gain vs Technology gap. New ideas are translated to become technology tools and discoveries making our lives longer, easier and more efficient. Numerous innovations and patents are applied every year. However due to factors such as economy, those in the third world countries remain at the end of the spectrum as technology gain is slow. Technology gaps gets getting bigger as first world countries innovate in much faster rate. Control over nature vs environmental degradation - We have more knowledge over nature and to use the resources to our own advantage. However, due to our manipulation the environment has suffered from our manipulation.
- #10 Gender improvement but still there are differences. There has been more and more acknowledgment of the role of women. Women have been given equal rights. However, much of this are simply in papers since there are still countries that restrict the rights of women. Democratization vs disenfranchisement. More and more countries have threaded the road towards governance by and for the people. However, basic human rights remain to be elusive for some countries, even the newly democratized ones.
- #11 Education, but not for all. Education has been acknowledged as basic human rights and yet access to educational systems remains a big challenge to some countries. Access to higher education has become costly turning it as something privilege while other countries continue to see access to better education system as a problem.
- #13 The evolution of the university Medieval European universities - training of clergy - huge repositories of knowledge in libraries 15th - 16th centuries - universities for training of officers for navigation purposes Industrial revolution - use of new scientific and technological methods and tools 21st century - technology affected the new changes in the workplaces
- #14 Current Context: Universities witness the post-industrial economy where tech is embedded in daily life and computer as an important tool for learning. The current trends and the changing global landscape of the 21st century presents opportunities and challenges for higher ed institutions. For some countries, these pose as threats or crisis in higher ed.
- #15 In all these paradoxes, education seems to become the critical nexus - the crossroads where these problems are seen, analyzed, and hopefully find solutions for the imbalance.There are three trends that affect the educational environment and seems to reshape education systems.
- #16 Changing demography - The demographic composition of a nation exerts great influence on the educational landscape of a nation. More specifically, it asserts influence on the supply and demand for education. Increasing world population - There has been major changes in population between developing countries and industrialized nations. In developing countries, there’s an increase in population and their population is relatively young causing an increase for student services and educational demand. On the other hand, industrialized countries tend to have older population affecting demand for better pension and adult services and causing problems on the need for younger generation to replenish the aging generation. Urbanization - Habitat will be cities causing problems in “mega-cities” where a lot of people will experience the effects of urbanization via the mega-problems - the poor are still living in the slums and basic needs becomes more expensive and will become unattainable for the poor. International migration will increase. Professionals from developing countries will seek better prospect in industrialized countries. Some will choose to migrate to escape political conditions. Aging - Life expectancy increases challenging the nations to ensure that the working population can sustain the children and the retired. Working force needs to be more productive for the need of sustenance. New diseases will continue to affect world population. International migration and globalization becomes means for diseases to spread. Old but serious diseases will continue to affect the human population.
- #17 Globalization - as the the increasing flow across borders and boundaries – whether national, economic, cultural, technological, or institutional – of people, goods, services, ideas, information, images and values. Manifestations of Globalizations Increase of technology innovations and inventions and their subsequent integration in daily aspect of human life such as communications both in the micro and macro levels. Economic Exchange - Globalization is not only changing the world economy but also the conditions for economies. For example, because of the rapid technology advancements, we see economies experiencing faster movements or changes in technology tools. For example, smartphone models are updated in less that a year. New jobs are created due to innovations in technology. Knowledge economies seek for highly qualified professionals, even luring those from other countries causing bran drain from former countries. Political Integration sees more nations working together even in realms of law and politics. Economies and trade become catalysts for national unions to be formed so that exchange of good and transactions can happen faster. Culture witnesses quick and faster of ideas and mindsets challenging the traditional and opening avenues for new thinking to emerge in th population. Globalization seems to level off and homogenized mindsets, reducing cultural differences but still preserving one’s heritage.
- #18 Knowledge Growth: Science-based knowledge continues to become catalyst and drivers for social change affecting all aspects of human life. Information technology has increased and made sharing and management of knowledge more efficient. New knowledge are being applied to become innovative products. Redefining development with how a country manages, uses, and applies knowledge to drive progress for society’s wealth and welfare. IT has become a major tool to learn, apply, and manage information and relevant knowledge.
- #19 Educational systems face economic and social pressures and are unable to meet the needs of increasingly knowledge-intensive economies. Internet and IT has become powerful technology tools that affect communication and relationships. There is an increase of knowledge. Universities and learners are flooded with it. Globalization poses the challenge of knowledge and competitiveness that is supported by lifelong learning. The turmoil that universities have experienced over the past 10 years has been caused by the broader social changes that have taken place due to globalization, technological developments and the information explosion.
- #20 Kak (2018) further adds and makes the crisis much clearer: Automation and artificial intelligence technologies are transforming manufacturing, corporate work and the retail business, providing new opportunities for companies to explore and posing major threats to those that don’t adapt to the times. Colleges and universities are slow in acknowledging theses trends as they focus about competition from schools or training systems using online learning technology. online education is a disruptive challenge for which colleges are ill-prepared. Unless universities move quickly to transform themselves into educational institutions for a technology-assisted future, they risk becoming obsolete.
- #21 Moreover, Hardy (2017) makes a great description of how universities are in crisis: According to Peter Horroks, universities are still working in the parameters established in medieval times.He argues for greater cooperation - between institutions Narrow minded idea about university students - Not anymore 18-year old school-leavers. The vast majority of those thinking about undertaking higher education in the next five years were already in work. Education as the currency since the workplace continues to evolve Technology is crumbling the fortress walls. Traditional higher ed will be swept aside by digital competitors Universities should open up to credit transfer: students should not be confined into a single curriculum. They must be able to take courses in other universities to fit their expectations and goals. Higher ed must adopt to this. Define nature of higher education in response to the changing world and needs of humanity
- #23 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are global goals that aim to respond to global issues such as poverty, climate change, and inequalities among others. Members of the UN agreed to work together to achieve the 17 SDGs. Higher Education plays a vital role in achieving SDG 4 on Education, but also in ensuring that all SDGs are reached - proving that education is the key to a better society.
- #24 In response, the World Declaration on Higher Education (UNESCO, 1998) provided key and ideal expectations from higher education: higher education should be equally accessible to all, linked in a seamless educational system starting from childhood, provide for lifelong learning, relevant to society, use diverse educational models, provide for essential staff development, ensure quality, be student- centered, ensure women’s participation and embrace the potential of Information Technology (IT) and networking.
- #25 PARIS MESSAGE (UNESCO, 2015) Preamble Addressing the issues of access, equity, and quality learning outcomes as key features shaping the new vision for the post- 2015 educational agenda, the contribution of higher education to the SGDs, ie. SGD 4 (equitable, quality education and lifelong learning for all by 2030) was highlighted. Despite progress, inequalities still exist e.g. digital divides in developing nations and least developed ones Online, Open and Flexible education represents a core range of strategies within a variety of contexts, utilizing media and information and communication technologies (ICT), to contribute to meeting this growing demand, while ensuring equity, access, and quality learning outcomes. Online, Open and Flexible education systems provide capacity for Higher Education, supported by robust quality assurance and regulation, to provide routes for student success delivering large-scale and cost-effective pathways for certificates, diplomas, degrees, and higher level qualifications, and a range of non-formal learning activities such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
- #26 A Call to Action: Role of Governments Recognize the importance of Online, Open, and Flexible systems to meet the challenge of scale and quality in Higher Ed and Lifelong learning Create policies and enable regulations that support Online, Open and Flexible systems Recognize the importance of funding programs and initiative in support for Online, Open and Flexible systems Government and Higher Ed Institutions Put in place policies - in particular with regard to the adoption of Online, Open and Flexible systems practice; and to support funding of research in enhancing teacher ICT competencies in higher education in order to ensure continuing innovation and quality enhancement. Promote Higher Education policies that encompass Lifelong Learning Give priority to the use of new pedagogical approaches e.g use of digital affordances Reform curriculum in support of lifelong learning etc Recognize skills and qualifications on the basis of demonstrated learning outcomes Create a supportive environment for the development of leadership in Higher Education to assure high quality institutional performance in the practice of Online, Open and Flexible systems. Support funding of research in Online, Open and Flexible education methods. Academic Staff Be empowered with technology-enhanced pedagogical skills and supported to engage with Online, Open and Flexible education practice. Be supported to take on new roles, such as learning coaches or mentors, dedicated to teaching students how to learn in a digital environment, as opposed to teaching them content. Be encouraged to create, develop, adapt and share high-quality accessible digital resources, taking into account local needs and diversity of learners. Students Be supported in ways to engage effectively with Online, Open, and Flexible education practice, particular attention being given to students with learning challenges, to new groups of learners, and to building skills for lifelong learning Be empowered with knowledge and skills enabling them not only to be successful online learners but also successful employment creators and entrepreneurs. International Cooperation Undertake continuous monitoring and evaluation, including uptake and outcomes of Online, Open and Flexible systems. Promote North-South-South collaboration in Online, Open, Flexible Higher Education to support development in the developing and least developed countries. Give consideration to: Initiatives for quality summits setting policy directions in the world regions Promotion of doctoral student programmes to create opportunities for collaboration, networking and support for participation and visibility in events, networks and projects. Strengthening global collaboration on R&D relevant to online, open and flexible higher education.
- #27 Challenges Brought by the Changes to Higher Ed Institutions
- #28 Improve quality of online courses or e-learning modules. Increase access to online or professional learning modules to cater to more learners, even those in post-graduates. Make use of ICT but also reduce costs to gain more access. Modularization of education through use of learning objectives - the notion of a learning object: a short piece of learning material that can be combined with others to form a course or learning module. The idea is that the learning objects produced by academics are tagged with appropriate metadata and stored in data repositories that form a pool from which to create new courses. Changing Role of the faculty/ teacher - Teachers who teach in virtual learning environment, some create online courses. From a face to face teacher/ professor, online teachers needs to learn to become online learning facilitators.
- #29 Need for e-learning skills - Learning with technology requires skillsets that learners must have in order to progress and become successful with online learning. For example, learners and even teachers must learn how to use ICT tools in order to achieve learning objectives. Online learning works with information from the Internet, hence, learners must become more critical with the information that they come across. Supporting e-learning - Student support and services are necessary and indispensable requirements of online learning. This can range from technical support to academic tutorials or online registrations. New kinds of leaderships - E-learning initiatives require a change in leadership style and approaches within universities. In keeping with the nature of the changes, university leaders in the digital age need to understand institutional cultures and deal with the inevitable dissonances that arise. Obviously they need to be technology literate themselves and to demonstrate the value of collaboration, teamwork and communication at all levels of the organization. They also need to take risks and be opportunistic, managing change is necessary but not sufficient. Changing times call for flexibility and adaptability.
- #30 These challenges also reflects the opportunities for that higher ed and distance learning institutions can explore. (Mason, 2006 & Kak, 2018).
- #31 Opportunities for Higher Ed Institutions (Mason, 2006 & Kak, 2018). Growth of virtual universities and partnerships Blended Learning - Combination of online courses and traditional in-classroom (MOOCs) Open Source and Open Courseware Movement/ Free information in different formats in the Internet - online courses Growth of local study centers and telecenters Move to a student-centered pedagogy
- #33 The changing landscape of the global society has led us to the realization that Higher Ed, particularly, open universities are in the crossroads of exciting challenges and opportunities for innovations. Open universities are tasked to become bastions of “equitable, quality education and lifelong learning.”
- #34 building capacity that the higher education system cannot or will not deliver; providing individual opportunity and social justice that the higher education system cannot or will not satisfy because of its own interests or limited vision; intervention to change the higher education system, which is seen as incapable of renew- ing itself; and nation-building – where a national university, as opposed to private, confessional or regional universities, need in the government’s view to support national development.
- #37 Context During the last 10 years, enrollment in higher education in Asia has been observed to increase by over 50%. Demand for education continues to expand Coupled with the projection that 21st century will be the Asian century Asian definition of higher education - it is the goal of everyone to reach higher education and graduate but also the means to success Higher education plays a role in national development - push the economy and build the talent pool
- #38 Higher Education in Asia in the 21st century - Challenges Increase in demand for higher education with regards to access, equity and quality learning outcomes Rapidly changing work environment and the rapidly changing skills requirements by the industry - Brought about by the 4th Industrial Revolution, skills and talents of graduates are constantly changing. This will affect the relevance of current curriculum and instruction in Asian higher education Student mobility - Students due to various reasons transfer or migrate to different places especially of the consideration for better economical prospects Redefining the 21st century skills - include ethical values, digital citizenship, independent learning, sense of responsibility, effective time management and an integrated way of learning Maintaining the quality of education Equity of access and learning outcomes Social responsibility Contribution to SDGs
- #40 Means of how open universities can transform higher education in Asia Open admission to programs and courses ensures equity of access to education and learning, use of open educational resources, use of universal design for inclusivity, use of technology to provide accessibility and inclusivity - to make learning ubiquitous Promote the culture of sharing and “coopetition - use of open data, research, textbook in the midst of conventional competition as seen in admission, student artifacts or completion The work and living environments are the learning spaces. Recognized that learners in open universities are rooted in their lives and hence these are part of their learning space. Immediate application of learning should be targeted to make learning more embedded. Ensure the ideal integration of praxis and theory as in industries Open university system can facilitate the discharge of higher education’s social responsibilities which include the following: Training and continuing professional development not only for teachers but for other professions as well Improvement in the overall quality of education, which, in addition to teacher professional development, can also be done through development of contextualized open educational resources or OERs as a component of its open education practice Making education as the core of all sustainable development goals
- #41 Regional Cooperation The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) is one example of regional cooperation among universities, in this case, among open universities in the region. This presence implies a potential influence of AAOU to the role of open universities in transforming higher education in the respective countries where they operate. AAOU serves as a platform for higher education collaboration for research, institutionalizing the acceptable quality assurance framework for education, as well as harmonizing standards to facilitate credit transfer mechanism. As initial attempts of collaboration, AAOU undertakes the Exchange Fellow program; collaborative research among open universities to further develop the field of open distance e-learning; quality framework for MOOCs and OERs; perception of open universities on credit transfer mechanism, and accreditation process.
- #45 Report on Module 1: Distance Education in the 21st Century and the Sustainable Development Goals Francis Jim B. Tuscano EDDE 205 l 3T-2017-2018