Time to change teacher training in developing countries

Moon, B. (2010) Time for radical change in teacher education Connections February, Vol. 15, No. 1

In this opinion piece, Bob Moon, of the UK Open University, comments:

‘In country after country, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, the vast majority of resources are going to campus, residential training programmes extending for up to three or four [...]

Open schools in developing countries

Bermingham, D. (2009) Changing the technology of learning Connections, October

Article about the need for open and distance learning to be included in development programs funded by international donors and agencies.

The article provides some fascinating data: for instance, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in India, which was launched in 1979, has enrolled more than [...]

An operational data management program for UNHCR

Connonwealth of Learning (2009) An operational data management program for UNHCR Connections, October

An article on a blended learning/distance model for building skills among United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees staff, with an 80% successful completion rate.

Open educational resources in developing countries

Commonwealth of Learning (2009) OERs: the promise and the pitfalls, Connections, October

Although fairly brief, the article contains some useful links on OERs