Distance Learning Centre

International Conference (AGBELEKAWE 2010)

Open and Distance Learning has become known as a veritable vehicle of access to educational opportunities for a substantial proportion of the population all over the world. However, ODL has its own daunting challenges. To address such challenges, the University of Ibadan, Distance Learning Centre is organising an international conference which includes a pre-conference workshop on appropriate evaluation practices in ODL.

 Details are follows:

THEME

The Challenges of Open Distance Learning in the Developing World

Sub-Themes

•     Learning Resources
•     Funding and Resource Mobilisation
•     Culture and Attitudes
•     Management and Organisation
•     Psychological Components of Teachers and Learners
•     ICT Issues in Open and Distance Learning Programmes
•     Developing Partnerships and Collaboration
•     Quality Assurance/Control in Open Distance Learning
•     Private Sector Participation in ODL including public-private partnership in ODL

Call for Papers

Academics, Educational Administrators, Non-Governmental Organisations, Graduate Students, Policymakers in Distance Education, Private School Owners, Other Educational Service Providers  etc. wishing to present papers or posters at the conference should submit their abstracts of not more than 250 words in MSword/Richtext format by e-mail attachment to  Mrs. Esther Durowoju: durowojuesther@yahoo.com or Mr. Tosin Kolajo: kolajotosin@live.com. The abstract should contain the Title of the paper to be presented, Name of Author(s), Institutional affiliation, functional e-mail address(s) and Telephone number(s). Deadline for submission of abstracts is June 30, 2010 while the full paper of accepted abstracts should be submitted on or before July 15, 2010

Those wishing to organize workshops, fora, exhibit their services or educational

wares should so indicate on or before July 15, 2010 to durowojuesther@yahoo.com or kolajotosin@live.com

Conference Fee: registration fee for the conference is N20,000.00 or $200. The fee covers registration, conference bags and materials, tea breaks and lunch but does not cover accommodation. Other participants i.e. organisers of fora, relevant parallel workshops, exhibitors of services or wares shall be required to pay appropriate fees.  

There shall be refereed publication of the conference proceedings,

Keynote Speaker:

• Professor Abiola Odejide - Dept. of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Lead Paper Presenters:

• Professor Dele Braimoh – Director of Institute of Opening/Distance Learning, University of South Africa, South Africa.
• Dr. Ramon Yusuf – Desk Officer, ODL, National Universities Commission, Abuja.
• Professor Victor B. Owhotu – Director of Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria.
• Mr. Kobani – Director of Distance Learning Centre, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Date: 5^th – 7^th September, 2010 – Pre-Conference Workshop

             7^TH – 11^TH September, 2010 – Conference

Venue: Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Limited, 64, Francis Okedeji Street, Off Awolowo Road, Old Bodija, Ibadan

Chief Host

Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, FNSE,FAS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan

 Hosts

• Prof. F.O. Egbokhare Director, Distance Learning Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
• Dr. Bola Udegbe DeputyChair/Conference Coordinator, Dept of Psychology, University of Ibadan

* For further information please contact:

      Mrs. Esther Durowoju: durowojuesther@yahoo.com. The Conference Manager and Secretary. Mr. Tosin Kolajo: kolajotosin@live.com or call +234-803-356-4064 or 234-803-470-0393.