The OVERALL GOAL  OF WORKSHOP

 

•  To  provide participants with evidence from research findings and practice on the current state of the debates and discourses in new technology application to continuing education studies, that will redound to the promotion of positive  attitudes and abilities in the proper use of these new tools, techniques and resources.

• To encourage participants to embrace creative and innovative solutions to current and future practices in the transfer of knowledge to continuing education learners.

• To assist participants in exploring and developing an awareness of the human potentials related to the use of technology in all areas of life.

• To assist participants in gaining awareness of the importance of adjusting to the changing educational environment that is possible with the use of new technological trends and learning strategies in continuing education studies.  

• To assist participants to recognize problems and opportunities existing with the new trends and strategies.

• To assist participants in becoming aware of the issues, challenges of ICT and web-based technologies in continuing education studies.

• To assist participants to understand human preferences and the ethical and environmental impacts associated with the use of technology in continuing education studies.

 

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

• Participants will be able to Identify, select, and efficiently use appropriate technological knowledge, resources, and processes to satisfy the  wants and needs of adult learners in continuing education studies

• Participants will be able to evaluate technological aids according to their positive and negative, planned and unplanned, and immediate and delayed consequences.

• Participants will be able to evaluate technology’s capabilities, uses, and consequences in online and onsite learning opportunities.

• Participants will be able to appreciate the  scope of web-based technology as a tool for knowledge transfer

• Participants will appreciate the importance of, the efficiency and affordability that information and technology bring to continuing education

       

 

DELIVERY MODE

 

On-site training provided through power point, video and interactive group discussions, and case study scenarios presentation.

 

PRESENTATION METHODOLOGY AND TOOLS

 

The following methods of delivery will be employed in this program. These are:-On-site power point presentations, on-line webinars, on-site case study, scenarios and focus group discussions.

 

PARTICIPANTS

 

Academic staff who are involved in the evaluation of students' motor and performance skills during physical education.

 

OUTLINE OF PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS:

This program will be delivered over five (4) days from (From 7th to 10th March 2016) (9.30 am to 1 pm), with two refreshment and a lunch break daily.

Each presentation will be allowed one (1) hour of presentation and follow-up question time. Refreshment breaks will be 15 minutes each at mid morning and mid afternoon, with Lunch being allocated a 45 minutes break.

Timeframe

 

Time

 

Day 1: -Opening Session 9:30 am-1:00 pm

E-learning and Pedagogy. Innovation in teaching inevitably brings forward different delivery formats and modern teaching methodologies. Furthermore, E-Learning is a comprehensive umbrella that incorporates technology tools to support and enrich the learning experience. This strand provides an opportunity for faculty members, graduate students and instructional designers to discuss and share research, best practices, collaborations and ideas on integrating technology in learning. Topics may include but are not limited to: Innovations in teaching technologies, Web-Enhanced Learning, Blended Learning, Online Learning, Mobile Learning, Quality course design, Creative uses of Learning Management System (LMS).

 

 

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures in Higher Education

 

 

Presentation Session

 

 

 

Day 2:- Presentation Session

 

 

 

Day 3 CERTIFICATIONs

 

OCRD will undertake the Certification of Participants. Training certification will include the training hours and topics. All presentations will be published by the OCRD.

 

 

The Current Debates and Discourses

 

Topics

 

• Formal VS Informal Education : Evidence From The Debate

   

• Re-Thinking the Approaches in the Delivery of Continuing Education Studies: Formal VS Informal Debate and the Issue of Affordability from the Learner’ Perspective.

• The Current Discourses and Debates in the Use of Internet Technologies (Webinars, Telecasts/Conferencing): Who stands to Benefit?

• E-Learning: Risks and Opportunities for Continuing Studies of Universities.

   

• The Current Discourses and Debates in the Use of Internet Technologies (Webinars, Telecasts/Conferencing): What Impact on the Quality of Education.

• How to Develop Teachers' Resilience In The Use Of Digital Technologies In The Classroom?

   

• How to Promote Innovative Digital Skills Development In Adult Learning for Continuing Education Studies?

   

• Students’ Perspectives Regarding On-line Learning Engagements

   

• Continuing Education andLifelong Learning Trends: What Threats To Formal Paradigm For Knowledge Transfer?.

   

• Advantages and Disadvantages of New Technologies in Continuing Education Studies: What are the Guidelines for Changing the Current Delivery Framework?

   

• < >martphone- Mobile Technology Application  and Social Media as  Media  of Delivery in Continuing Studies Programs

  Using Student’s Owned Smart Phones, iPads, and Tablets For Mobile Learning: Practical Issues.

• The Use of Smart phones’ Applications in the Delivery of Continuing Studies Programs: Impact on Critical Thinking Processes.

• Learning on the Go-The Use of Smart phones’ Applications in the Delivery of Continuing Studies Programs: How Will Learning Outcomes Be Assessed?

• Continuing Education andLifelong Learning: What are the Opportunities and Threats for Learning and Knowledge Transfer through Social Media Network?

   

• Accreditation and Quality Assurance Standards

   

  Topics

• New Approaches in Continuing Education Studies and Academic Accreditation.

• The Role of Technology in Quality Education in Continuing Studies

• How to Ensure Quality Assurance Standards in Continuing Education Studies.

• Methodological Determinants of the Efficacy of E-Learning.

   

 

 

Workshop Speakers

 

 

DR.Marlyn MORRIS

Research Department Chair

ONTARIO college for RESEARCH AND development

 

Dr Samah Khalil

Associate Professor

Ontario College for Research and Development

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE FEES

 

The cost is US$600 per person . The cost per person will cover the following:-

• Attendance fee.

• The use of program equipment.

• Equipment and conference space rental.

• Accessibility to internet.

• Daily refreshments and lunch.

• Journal Publication

 

 

             

• PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

  Participants are required to bring their own laptops to the training.

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  For all non faculty members you should to deposit %50 from the payment before receiving

  the invitation letter

  All the registration fee are nonrefundable after issuing the invitation letter.

   

  ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL COSTS

• Participants will bear the cost of accommodation.

• Participants are responsible for personal transportation from and to the Airport. As well as for any local transportation that may be required.