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University-Level eLearning in ASEAN by. Prof.Dr.Srisakdi Charmonman CEO College of Internet Distance Education Assumption University. charm@ksc.au.edu. ASEAN Establishment and Memberships
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University-LeveleLearning in ASEANby Prof.Dr.Srisakdi CharmonmanCEOCollege of Internet Distance EducationAssumption University charm@ksc.au.edu
ASEAN Establishmentand Memberships • The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok.• Original 5 member countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines Singapore and Thailand.
ASEAN Establishment and Memberships • 5 Countries joined later - Brunei Darussalam 8 Jan 1984 - Vietnam 28 July 1995 - Laos & Myanmar 23 July 1997 - Cambodia 30 April 1999
ASEAN • Number of Countries 10• Population 500 million• Area 4.5 million km2•Gross Domestic Product US$ 737 billion• Total Trade US$ 720 billion
ASEAN • Objectives 1) To accelerate - Economic growth - Social progress - Cultural development 2) To promote regional peace and stability
eASEAN Establishment • In the year 2000 ASEAN Heads of government signed the eASEAN Framework Agreement.• To benefit from the opportunities offered by - The revolution in ICT. - eCommerce.
eASEAN Establishment • To Spur the development of - Economy - Society - Government
eASEAN Objectives • To promote co-operation to - Develop - Strengthen - Enhance the competitiveness of the ICT sector in ASEAN.• To reduce the digital divide.• To liberalise trade and investment in ICT to support the eASEAN initiative.
eASEAN 6 Pillars 1. Establish the ASEAN Information Infrastructure. 2. Facilitate growth of eCommerce.3. Liberalize trade and investments in ICT.4. Facilitate trade in ICT products and services.5. Build capacity and an eSociety.6. Promote the use of ICT applications in the delivery of government services (eGovernment).
High-Level eASEAN Task Force (EATF) • 2 Members from each country - One Public Sector. - One Private Sector.• Mr. Roberto R. Romulo Former Foreign Minister of Philippines was the Chairman.• Prof.Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman represented Thailand for the Private Sector.
eASEAN Task Force Mandate 1. Develop a broad and comprehensive action plan.2. Serve as advisory body to ASEAN.3. Undertake- Review recommendations of the working groups. - Determine policy, legal and regulatory environment.- Recommend policies.
eASEAN Task Force Mandate (Cont.) - Identify projects. - Collate a manual on best practices.- Promote the eASEAN to citizens, corporations and governments of ASEAN. - Consider any other matter relating to eASEAN.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Brunei Darussalam • Universiti Brunei Darussalam (www.ubd.edu.bn) - established in 1985. - offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. - developed several eLearning projects to support existing classroom-based programs. - in the process of establishing eLearning degree programs.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Cambodia • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports to promote education for all thru distance education and self-learning.• University of Cambodia (www.uc.edu.kh) - offers eLearning and provides free email accounts with wireless Internet access.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Cambodia • National Institute of Business (www.nib.edu.kh) sponsored by Japan Overseas Development Corporation (JODC) Started in 2004 : eLearning Bachelor’s and Master’s in - Accounting and Finance - Sales and Marketing - Business Management
Hi-Ed eLearning in Indonesia • Indonesian Open Learning University (www.ut.ac.id) eLearning platform available: - calendar - forum - online tutorial - chat - etc.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Indonesia (Cont.) • Trisakti University (www.trisakti.ac.id) - eLearning degree established: * Master of Management - eLearning degrees in preparation: * Bachelor of Management * Bachelor of IT * Master of Accountancy * Master of Industry Technology * Ph.D. in Economics
Hi-Ed eLearning in Laos • 1995 Ten higher institutions in Laos integrated into National University of Laos (www.nuol.edu.la)
Hi-Ed eLearning in Laos (Cont.) • August 2005, with support of Kobe University in Japan and Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) - Lecture series “International Economics” * given in Kobe * interactive to 120 students in Vientiane.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Malaysia • 1997 Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (www.unitar.edu.my) - became the first eLearning university in ASEAN. - offering accredited degree programs : BBA, MBA, BIT, B Information System, M Information and Multimedia Tech, M IT Management, B Management.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Malaysia (Cont.) • 1999 Multimedia University (www.mmu.edu.my) - offer 2 accredited eLearning degrees * B Management * BBA Human Resource Management - in the process to offer * B e-Business * B IT * MBA
Hi-Ed eLearning in Malaysia (Cont.) • University Technology MARA (www.uitm.edu.my) - Established in 1956 - 2005: 3 satellite campuses, 12 branch campuses, 6 city campuses, 25 franchise colleges. - Included eLearning students in * The Faculty of Business Management, * Faculty of Information Studies
Hi-Ed eLearning in Malaysia (Cont.) • Universiti Putra Malaysia (www.upm.edu.my) - Established in 1931 - Providing eLearning with support of Mahirnet (www.mahirnet.com) with online tutorial
Hi-Ed eLearning in Malaysia (Cont.) • Open University Malaysia (www.unitem.edu.my) - UNITEM or Universiti Terbuka Malaysia established in 2000. - Programs delivered by using Learning Management System (LMS).
Hi-Ed eLearning in Myanmar • eLearning Center (www.e-commerce.com.mm) - established with the aid of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, offers preparatory materials on WBT (eLearning system from WBT System Ltd. in Ireland) for IT Engineer Examination.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Myanmar (Cont.) - There is an “MBA Program” 180 students have graduated. - A complete eLearning degree program is expected in 2005.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Philippines • University of the Philippines Open University (www.upou.org) - Established in 1995. - Offer M Ed and M Public Management. - 30 learning centers. - Contact by telephone and email. - Online short courses.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Philippines (Cont.) • De La Salle University (www.dlsu.edu.ph) - Catholic university founded in 1911. - Graduate School of Business (GSB) implemented mba.online@gsb. - Two modes of online courses > Mixed-mode courses, * face-to-face 8 times * web-based 6 times > Full online courses * face-to-face for orientation only.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore • National University of Singapore (www.nus.edu.sg) - The oldest university in Singapore. - 13 faculties with over 30,000 students. - Center for Instructional Technology (CIT).
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore (Cont.) - eLearning facilities: * CIT auditorium for interactive distance learning. * NUS global classroom. * Digital media center. * CIT audio suite and studio.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore (Cont.) - CIT developed and supports * NUS’ eLearning portal, IVLE (Integrated Virtual Learning Environment). * students’ e-portfolios. * videoconference systems. * NUSCast, a network TV with NUSLive channel.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore • Nanyang Technological University ( www.ntu.edu.sg) - Established in 1991 as Singapore second university from Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI) established in 1981. - Undergraduate degrees plus 45 Master’s degree programs.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore (Cont.) - Center for Educational Development (CED) manages the “edveNTUre” eLearning software platform from Blackboard Inc. - Some courses available online via “edveNTUrs”.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore (Cont.) • Singapore Management University (www.smu.edu.sg) - First private university. - Founded in 2000. - About 3,000 students. - 5 Bachelor’s Degree and 3 Master’s Degree programs.
Hi-Ed eLearning in Singapore (Cont.) - “SMUConnect” portal available to access class lists, lecture plans, discussion forums, notifications, examination records, etc. - A web page is created for every lecture.