We had a very productive workshop on the development of an action plan for the implementation of the COL-supported National Higher Education Strategy for Mauritius. #mauritius #COL4D #highereducation

Good engagement with Bheesam Sharma Cyparsade, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research; Prof Romeela Mohee, Higher Education Commissioner & HEC staff on ongoing COL work and micro-credentials in #Mauritius #col4d #highereducation #microcredentials

I was very proud yesterday when the South African Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, not only promoted micro-credentials but also #multilingualism for higher education in South Africa at the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) #pcf11bw #COL4D

It was a privilege to present on the Commonwealth of Learning's micro-credentials project and the recently completed "Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning" at the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning #pcf11bw #col4d #pcf11bw #COL4D #microcredentials

Ready for the first conference day of the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) in Gaborone, Botswana #pcf11bw #col4d

We are glad to announce the publication of the 'Towards a Micro-credential Framework for the Commonwealth' report which includes the 'Commonwealth Micro-credential Framework for Lifelong Learning' - hdl.handle.net/11599/5742 #microcredentials

The call for chapters deadline for the publication, #Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education, edited by Lynne Bowker ‪@bowkerl.bsky.social and me has been extended to 31 August 2025. See: jako.nom.za/oercall.pdf #localization

Call for chapters: Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education Professor Lynne Bowker ‪@bowkerl.bsky.social‬ and I are co-editing this openly licensed book The call can be downloaded here: jako.nom.za/oercall.pdf #OER #OEP #openeducation #localization

📣Call for chapters! Jako Olivier & I are co-editing a volume on #Localization and #OER in #HigherEducation to be published in 2026 by the Commonwealth of Learning. If you work in this area, we would love to receive a proposal from you by 15 August. Details of the call: jako.nom.za/oercall.pdf

Just shared some thoughts on the intersections between self-directed learning and micro-credentials: 'The potential of implementing micro-credentials to support self-directed learning for lifelong learning' www.linkedin.com/pulse/potent...

Honoured to join the G20 EdWG Panel on Navigating the Future: The promises and pitfalls of #microcredentials. I spoke on micro-credentials, youth employment, and global standards. Grateful to the organisers, DHET, and panel. Collaboration is key for inclusive, flexible learning pathways. #G20

In my final interview for Open Education Week, I discuss open educational resources and #localisation with Prof. Lynne Bowker @bowkerl.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Translation, Technologies and Society, Université Laval #OEWeek #OEWeek25 #OER #Localization www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mza...

Another good discussion for Open Education Week. This time, I am talking to Dr Shikha Raturi from the University of the South Pacific, Fiji, to discuss OER in the Pacific #OpenEducationWeek #OEWeek2025 #OpenEducation #OER Access the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZMI...

As part of #OpenEducationWeek I was privileged to interview Gino Fransman from Nelson Mandela University. In this interview, he discusses the exceptional Open Education Influencers (OEIs) project, which empowers students to advocate for and engage with #OER #OEWeek2025 #OpenEducation

In my next interview for Open Education Week 2025, the issue of open educational practices (OEP) was considered. In this interview, Dr Rajiv Jhangiani @profjhangiani.bsky.social highlights the importance of OEP in democratising learning. See the recording here youtu.be/MXY2QmQthm4 #OEWeek25 #OEWeek

As it is Open Education Week, it is apt to discuss open education resources #OER and social justice with Glenda Cox, UNESCO chair in open education and social justice, @uct-cilt.bsky.social‬, University of Cape Town, South Africa Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMY0... #OEWeek25

Language and Open Education: International Mother Language Day 2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/langua...

This call is still open, so please consider contributing: Global Citizenship Education in Higher Education: perceptions, practices, and challenges across national contexts ⏩ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Marianthi (Marianna) Karatsiori | Javiera Atenas | Chrissi

It is snowing in Vancouver!

But I'm getting help from two places immediately. One place is @mahabali.bsky.social's thoughts regarding critiquing AI. And Maha is right; critique #5 should be everybody's #1.

Be sure to join the Commonwealth of Learning for the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) in Gaborone, Botswana from 10 to 12 September 2025. Last date for submission of Abstracts and Proposals: 30 Jan. 2025 #ODL #OER #edtech pcf11.org/call-for-pro...

Read my recent blog post 'Micro-credentials: Towards qualification recognition, mobility and stackability' and listen to my interview with Rebecca Ferguson on the recent publication 'Microcredentials for Excellence: A Practical Guide': www.col.org/news/micro-c... #microcredentials

It is becoming clear that many higher education institutions urgently need policies around AI use. COL's "Developing Policy Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence in Post-secondary Institutions" is definitely a good place to start: hdl.handle.net/11599/5615 #AI

The Manifesto for Teaching and Learning in a Time of Generative AI: A Critical Collective Stance to Better Navigate the Future 🤖 GenAI is revolutionizing education—but at what cost? Read more: openpraxis.org/articles/10....

"Open educational developments must move from instructional design and content authoring, to assessment and collaboration, through teaching and programming as well as competence and community building." #OER (Tlili et al., 2024) doi.org/10.56059/jl4...

"Findings from several studies indicate that it is not only a textbook’s content that affects its quality or efficacy; the way that information is presented within a textbook also matters." #OER (LeMire, 2024) doi.org/10.1080/0268...

The Manifesto for Teaching and Learning in a Time of Generative AI: A Critical Collective Stance to Better Navigate the Future By @arasbozkurt.bsky.social & more than 30 educators worldwide #EduAI #EduSky #highered openpraxis.org/articles/10....

Quantitative and qualitative research methods both have a role to play in education. Each approach provides valuable insights into learning and teaching. We seem to act as if quantitative data are the only "real data."

I have started to compile a starter pack of open educators. Please feel free to recommend and self-nominate as I update this periodically. #OER #OEP #OpenPedagogy #OpenEducation go.bsky.app/TZKppcn

Want to improve online students sense of belonging in your course? Try social annotation! We conducted a randomized experiment and found that social annotation enhanced intro to psych students' sense of belonging. Learn more in this openacess article! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

The audio version of Higher Education for Good is now available. To access the audio, please visit the book web page www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116..., scroll down to any chapter, and click Download (for MP3 version). #HE4Good @czernie.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social

The openly published book 'Microcredentials for Excellence: A Practical Guide' by Rebecca Ferguson and Denise Whitelock seems to be a very useful resource on #micro-credentials: www.ubiquitypress.com/site/books/m...

Priorities When Cultivating Critical AI Literacy - a thought and many resources blog.mahabali.me/educational-...

Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Open educator: how do we make sure everyone has a full cup?

Rest in Peace, Breyten Breytenbach "en nou om te slaap te slaap te slaap in slaap in te slaap verplaas na ruimtes van sterwe en weer te lewe wanneer vriende se beurtsang in die riete langs die oewer bewend opklink en op reis te gaan na die liefde" (skemertyd, Breyten Breytenbach)

"What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." (Nelson Mandela, 2002)