Technology Supported Learning for Environmental Education 27 May 2008 Dakar, Senegal

1. Building on a multi-stakeholder eLearning Centre Model as a rapid multiplicator for eLearning development in Africa Technology Supported Learning for Environmental Education 27 May 2008 Dakar, Senegal Maggy Beukes-Amiss Andrew Gakiria cmbeukes@unam.na gakiria@kelc.org

2. This presentation presents a process that is directly supporting implementation of AMCEN Decision 6 in Africa

3. Setting the Scene… Steps to Remember

4. Introduction The Governments of Namibia and Kenya recognise the central role of ICTs in human development and in the development of a technological and knowledge-based economy.

5. Policy Framework NAMIBIA The ICT Policy in Education and its Implementation Plan recognise the critical role of e-Learning in the transformation to a knowledge-based society.

6. Policy Framework KENYA: The ICT Policy paper commits the Government of Kenya to: Promoting ICT in education at primary, secondary, tertiary and community levels. Through the Office of the President, Directorate of e-Government, KeLC is promoting application of innovative ICTs to enhance learning, efficiency and improved service delivery across the various sectors of Kenya’s Economy

7. Why e-Learning?

8. What is e-Learning? Instructional Content / Learning Experiences Delivered or enabled via electronic technology

9. What is an e-Learning Centre (eLC)?

10. What is the purpose of an eLC?

11. What are the benefits of an eLC? • A single entity serving as a hub for coordination and development of eLearning programmes • Access to specialised and dedicated staff to deliver and coordinate training • Training in advanced technologies and skills to develop, deliver and customise content. • Enables delivery of Quality Assured and industry-approved capacity development programs for professionals and stakeholders in the eLearning field

12. What resources would be required to establish an eLC?

13. eLC MODELS

14. Self Contained Model

15. Network Model

16. Pros & Cons

17. Challenges in the establishment of an eLC? • Misunderstanding of roles and functions of the eLC which could lead to inadequate resourcing, compromising effectiveness & credibility. • Cross-border coordination (in the case of a Regional Centre). • Leadership of the eLC as it will have to operate in a complex and challenging environment • Commitment of champions to drive the process

18. Challenges…. • Inadequate funding. • Lack of capacity in both the eLC and its partner institutions in key performance areas. • Commitment from various partners and stakeholders

20. Developing a Multi-Stakeholder e-Learning Centre in Namibia

21. Developing a Multi-Stakeholder e-Learning Center in Kenya

22. Achievements • eLDI Africa and eLiP Implementers • Green eLiP (customization) • Chisimba Systems Administrators Training • Facilitators Training • Production Workshops • Course Management • Technical Support to stakeholders

23. Functional Institutional framework

24. CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS • Multi-stakeholder e-Learning Center • Diverse focus areas: Health Education Environment etc….. • Smart Partnerships (PPP) • Transparency and Inclusiveness • Support/ and direct buy-in from Ministry of Education • Social Enterprise model • Certification & Accreditation (ECB Check)

25. ALL FOR NOW

26. Steps to Remember

32. THANK YOU!