Developing a strategy for e-learning
The workshop was facilitated by Nancy White from Full Circle Associates. She did a brilliant job of breaking the ice and getting people to work closely together over the two days. We worked on a definition of e-learning and came to the conclusion that we were really talking about “e-stuff” - online ways of communicating, collaborating and learning. One recommendation was that we create an e-stuff manifesto for the UNU. This was followed by the World Cafe, where we split into groups and each presenter was given five minutes to introduce their e-learning project. At the end of day one, we highlighted the strengths and gaps facing the UNU in this area. We came to the conclusion that the UNU currently lacks both focus and the resources needed to effectively pursue e-learning. Day two began with a recap, followed by a chat show style discussion about how to use e-learning in Africa. Finally, we reviewed the new UNU strategic plan and voted (using dotmocracy) on the ways in which e-learning could support the UNU’s strategic goals. A full report will be accessible online soon! |
Hey Brendan, glad to see you found a moment to blog about our gathering. It is still on my “to do” list (as I have another trip/workshop facilitation next week.) I look forward to finding your pictures on Flickr (tag UNUelearning08 if memory serves!) It was fantastic meeting and working with you and hearing about the work y’all are doing in Tokyo!
[...] dovetails in with something that came up last week at the United Nations University meeting on e-Learning that I facilitated in Bonn - the idea that the “e-learning” is not just [...]