24th ICDE World Conference opening keynotes on ODL and Human Capacity Building

Published 01.09.11

ICDE is pleased to announce that the Indonesian Minister of Education, Muhammad Nuh, will be joined by Senior Policy Advisor at the United States Department of Education, Hal Plotkin in the opening plenary of the 24th ICDE World Conference in Bali, Indonesia, 2-5 October. Muhammad Nuh and Hal Plotkin will hold the opening keynote presentations on ODL and Human Capacity Building.

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ODL in a Changing World at 24th ICDE World Conference

Published 01.09.11

Open and Distance Learning in a Changing World will be the main focus of the second day of the 24th ICDE World Conference on Open and Distance Learning. ICDE is honoured to welcome keynote speakers Lawrence Lessig, lawyer, activist and founder of Creative Commons, and Duk Hoon Kwak, President and CEO of EBS, Korea to share their knowledge and views on the subject. Registration remains open with fees from USD 400.

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ICDE events at 24th World Conference

Published 19.09.11

ICDE announces special events to take place during the forthcoming 24th ICDE World Conference in Bali, Indonesia, 2-5 October 2011. Symposia will be held on ICDE projects on regulatory frameworks for distance education and increasing awareness of the impact of distance education, winners of the ICDE Prize of Excellence will be announced, and a special edition of Open Praxis launched.

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International marketing campaign for distance education

Published 01.09.11

ICDE is collaborating with Marie Ferreira, Executive Director: Corporate Communication and Marketing, University of South Africa on an international campaign to increase awareness of the impact of distance education. A symposium at the 24th ICDE World Conference will present results of a mapping survey and plans for the campaign.

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ICDE membership offer

Published 05.09.11

Have you considered membership of ICDE for yourself or your institution? Apply now for 2012 membership and your membership period will begin as soon as payment is received giving you up to four months for free. Fees start at EUR 100 for individuals and EUR 680 for institutions.

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ICDE's new Secretary General takes office

Published 30.03.11

Gard Titlestad became ICDE Secretary General on 1 August 2011. A Norwegian citizen, he brings to the organization significant experience from the areas of knowledge and international affairs including from positions at the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Norwegian delegation to the European Union, and the European Commission. Here he sets out his immediate priorities for the ICDE secretariat.

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Free, independent reviews of open educational practices

Published 30.06.11

The OPAL Register allows organizations and institutions to self-assess their use of open educational practices for review by international experts. This opportunity, coordinated by UNESCO and the European Foundation for Quality in E-Learning (EFQUEL), is a product of the Open Educational Quality (OPAL) Initiative.

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HBMeU 2012 Conference special rate for ICDE members

Published 19.09.11

ICDE member institution, Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University, is offering all ICDE members a special registration rate for its 5th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East. The conference will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 30 January - 2 February 2012.

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Submissions invited to OPAL Awards

Published 19.09.11

The OPAL Awards for quality and innovation through open educational practices recognize outstanding achievements in OER policy, promotion and use which have resulted in the improvement of quality and innovation in educational organizations. Submissions are invited in three categories; bodies which influence policy, institutions and learning contexts.

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eLearning Papers call for articles

Published 03.10.11

The European journal, eLearning Papers, invites contributions for a forthcoming issue on Transforming education through technology. This issue aims to further understanding of learning design. Gráinne Conole, Head of the Beyond Distance Research Alliance at the University of Leicester, UK will be the guest editor for the publication.

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World Bank e-Institute

Published 05.09.11

The World Bank has launched an online platform, the e-Institute, designed to support self-motivated learners who want to get up to speed on the latest development trends, enhance their skills, and share knowledge through online learning communities.