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The African Virtual University

Leading eLearning in Africa. Innovations in Delivering Higher Education: Lessons from AVU Model. The African Virtual University. Dr. Bakary Diallo – Rector AVU bdiallo@avu.org. www.avu.org. oer.avu.org. OUTLINE. Introduction: Who we are ?

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The African Virtual University

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  1. Leading eLearning in Africa Innovations in Delivering Higher Education: Lessons from AVU Model The African VirtualUniversity Dr. Bakary Diallo – Rector AVU bdiallo@avu.org www.avu.org oer.avu.org

  2. OUTLINE Introduction: Who we are ? 4th industrial Revolution: Courses we are offering. Virtual University: What Role in supporting soft skill development? Collaboration: What do we do?

  3. BRIEF ON AVU Mandate-to increase access to quality higher education and training through use of ICTs A Pan African Intergovernmental Organization Countries have signed AVU Charter Partner Institutions Works Across Africa in English, French and Portuguese over 30 African Countries Has trained more than 75,092 students since inception 75k

  4. AVU Offices AVU PRESENCE IN AFRICA Kenya AVU Headquarters, Nairobi Cape Office Park Ring Road, Kilimani P.O. Box 25405 - 00603 Nairobi, Kenya Senegal Regional Office in Dakar Bureau Régional de l’Afrique de L’Ouest Sicap Liberte VI Extension Villa No. 8 VDN, B.P. 50609 Dakar, Senegal

  5. 4th Industrial Revolution- Courses Offered • Development of Blended (online & face-to-face) bachelor in Applied Computer Science, focus on Skills, with 18 African universities • About 1000+ enrollment in certificate programs at 27 African partner institutions • Teachers : ICT basic Skills & Integration of ICT in Education • Computer Science • Skills for Employability • Faculty Professional development in open distance and eLearning

  6. MOOCs@AVU • Enrolments • ICT to enrich teaching & Learning : 1701 • Peace Management & Conflict Resolution: 1803 • Skills for Employability: 2192

  7. Challenges Courses Offered • The challenges include: • Coordination with multiple partner institutions • Maintaining a high completion rate • Computer science certificate program: 75.3% • MOOCS: average 7.5% • Cost of programs, scholarships • Connectivity issues

  8. Virtual Universities & Soft Skills • Over last four years the AVU hired a total of 20 interns • Placement of several AVU interns in the job market as soon as they complete their internships George Maringa, former AVU Intern reporting for KTN News in Kenya AVU Interns with the Rector, Dr. Diallo

  9. Virtual University & Soft Skills • Virtual University can use Artificial Intelligence & blockchain technology to enhance student data analytics and personalized learning. • This can enhance learning of soft skills such as communication, innovations, critical thinking and emotional intelligence • Micro-credentials or badges offer students and working professionals a way to bulk up their résumés with field-specific skills

  10. Collaboration • AVU collaborates with African & Global partners • We are seeking to provide word class services • Initial discussions held with global platform providers • Partnership is an important part of our strategy

  11. AVU MULTINATIONAL PROJECT II 2012 - 2016

  12. AVU MULTINATIONAL PROJECT II 2012 - 2017 • Peace & Conflict resolution • Gender mainstreaming • Research & Development • Technical Assistance • Open & distance learning centers • Teacher Education • Applied Computer Science • Community of practice

  13. What Next • Learning and building on 4th industrial revolution , and sharing with our network • Escalating offers – Full fledged university • Utilization of the existing assets: Our network, Open educational resources, experience (not to reinvent the wheel) • Collaboration opportunities

  14. The African Virtual University www.avu.org oer.avu.org www.moocs.avu.org www.youtube.com/avuorg www.facebook.com/AfricanVirtualUniversity https://twitter.com/avu_org

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