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                                  Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and digital transformation
                                                                                         2nd & 3rd December, 2020
                                                                                        conference.cdel@unn.edu.ng

Given the high demand for higher education in the continent, which cannot be met by the conventional universities adopting the face-to-face (f2f) delivery mode, the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) delivery mode becomes a viable option which African universities must take advantage of. It is against this background that we perceived the need to stimulate a discourse on both intellectual and practical dimensions around the core issues, principles and methodologies of ODL that will help to build a strong foundation for the practice of ODL in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Venue:
Zoom Platform

Duration:
Arrival: 18th October 2020
Conference proper: 2nd & 3rd December, 2020

Conference Theme:
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and digital transformation

Topics of interest
1. Conceptual/theoretical   issues, policy framework, trends, and strategic initiatives of ODL
2. Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and the sustainable development goals
3. Designing fit-for-purpose ODL course materials - models, principles and cost management strategies
4. Quality assurance and ethical issues in ODL
5. Learner support systems and blended ODL programmes
6. Harnessing technology and open access systems for quality delivery in higher education
7. Enhancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) education through digital technology
8. Enhancing arts and social sciences education through digital technologies
9. Digital technologies for vocational and skill-oriented education
10. The library, distance learning and digital transformation
11. Digital technologies in psychological and counselling services
12. Leveraging digital technologies in the management of assessment programmes and examination security breeches
13. Digital technologies for research and data management
14. Educational access and economic empowerment
15. Widening educational access:   the social, cultural and economic development trilemma
16. Towards digital transformation in higher education
17. Newer technologies for the delivery and management of distance and e-learning
18. Digital transformation of higher education
19. e-Learning and digital cultures
20. Life-long learning, adult education and distance learning
21. Life-long learning, economic and political development
22. Life-long learning in the health and medical sciences - ODL option
23. Distance learning, entrepreneurship and graduate employability
24. ODL and digital finance
25. Funding and sustainability of ODL initiatives

Guideline for paper submissions
Abstracts
The deadline for the submission abstracts is 23rd October, 2020. All abstracts must not be more than 500 words excluding references (please include the number of words in braces e.g. [482]. Click here to submit your abstract or send your abstract directly to abstracts.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng

Main paper
The deadline for the submission of the main paper for all accepted abstracts is 20th November, 2020. Click here to submit your main paper or send your paper directly to papers.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng

Documents format
All documents (abstract and papers alike) should be submitted in MS Word format and must adopt the following formatting structures:

[ Title ] - Times New Roman, centred, bold and 14 points
[Your name - Surname first followed by comma and other names] - Times New Roman, centred, italics and 14 points
[Your affiliation/Organization] - Times New Roman, centred, italics and 14 points
[Your address (e.g. your department) including email] - Times New Roman, centred, italics and 14 points
[Space]
[Space]
[Space]
[Body of work] - Times New Roman, justified, 12 points

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 23rd October, 2020
Deadline for final paper submission: 20th November, 2020

Contacts:
For all enquiries: cdelconference@unn.edu.ng
For enquiries concerning accommodation: accommodation.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng
For enquiries concerning paper presentation/submission:   presentation.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng
For request for invitation letter: invitation.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng
For sending abstracts: abstracts.cdelconference@unn.edu.ng
For sending main papers: papers.cdelconferece@unn.edu.ng

VISA: Please note:
Nigeria requires visa for foreign nationals to enter the country. We do not offer any assistance for visa procurement for the conference. However, if you need a formal letter of invitation to the conference for easy processing of your visa, we will send you same immediately we receive evidence of your registration for the conference.

We look forward to seeing you at this maiden international conference