Pre-conference Workshops

📍 Venue: National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja   📅 Date: 14th May 2025 ⏰ Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm

 Workshop on Digital Literacy and Pedagogies for Pre-Tertiary Teachers 

A Pre-conference jointly organised by NOUN, British Council and NTI

🌍 Embrace the Future of Teaching! 🌍

Are you a teacher working at early childhood, basic or secondary school level? Are you eager to transform your classroom with 21st-century skills and digital tools? Then this workshop is for YOU!

Join us for an exciting, hands-on Introductory Workshop on Digital Literacy and Pedagogies for Pre-Tertiary Teachers, a dynamic pre-conference event designed especially for pre-tertiary Nigerian educators ready to innovate.

Why should you  Attend?
✔ Learn to navigate digital learning tools and platforms with ease
✔ Discover engaging, learner-centred pedagogies for the modern classroom
✔ Gain practical skills like digital lesson planning and micro-teaching with multimedia
✔ Become part of a community of forward-thinking, digitally-empowered teachers

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Who Should Attend?
✅ Pre-tertiary teachers (Early Childhood, Basic, and Secondary)
✅ Must have basic mobile phone literacy
✅ Must be nominated by NTI, TRCN, UBEC or SUBEB

Requirement(s)

No prior ICT training required – just bring your passion to learn and grow!

A smart phone (that is Whatsapp enabled)

Sponsorship

This workshop is proudly supported by the British Council and the National Teachers Institute, Kaduna.

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your teaching game and become a digital education champion.

Facilitator(s): Mr. Daniel Fwanshishak, British Council, Abuja. Mr Pikawi Iliya Dauda, British Council consultant.

Coordinator: Dr Amos Iliya Email: Phone no: iamos@noun.edu.ng +234 803 183 2941]; ODeLAN (234) 081 6989 7906   odelanconference@noun.edu.ng

Inclusive Education in Open, Distance and E-Learning

A Pre-conference Workshop Organised by RETRIDOL & INIE

Join us for a groundbreaking pre-conference workshop on Inclusive Education in Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODeL), proudly organised by the Regional Training & Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL) and the Interdisciplinary Network on Inclusive Education (INIE).

This event is designed to foster innovative strategies and practical solutions for building inclusive digital education across Africa.

With the expansion of ODeL, more learners are gaining access to flexible, high-quality education. However, significant gaps remain for traditionally underrepresented learners especially persons with disabilities and incarcerated learners, due to a lack of assistive technologies, systemic barriers, and limited inclusive pedagogy.

This workshop seeks to close those gaps. The workshop will be led by renowned experts

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including Professor Samuel Amponsah of the Department of Distance Education, University of Ghana, and participants will explore key themes such as Universal Design for Learning, adaptive technologies, inclusive curriculum strategies and progressive practices for sustainable inclusion. The workshop will feature presentations, panel discussions, and institutional case studies, including a spotlight on the inclusive practices of NOUN.
Certification: Certificates of attendance will be awarded for full participation

Why Attend?
– Gain insights into successful inclusive practices
– Learn to design accessible curriculum and platforms
– Join a coalition for inclusive education policy and practice

Who Should Attend?
University administrators, policymakers, course designers, disability support staff, correctional education stakeholders, and researchers in inclusive ODeL.

Facilitator(s): Prof Samuel Amponsah, University of  Ghana

Coordinators: Felix Olakulehin Email:Folakulehin@noun.edu.ng  Phone no:+2349059175580; Dr Ibraheem Adediran Phone no:+234 813 656 7766 Email:iadediran@noun.edu.ng; Dr Jamiu Ottan Phone no:+234 806 562 2080 Email:jottan@noun.edu.ng

Limited slots available (50 participants). First come, first serve.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of equitable learning across Africa. Be a part of the movement for Inclusive Open, Distance and eLearning today!

 

Fostering Open, Distance, and Digital Education (ODDE) Research in Nigeria

Pre-conference by RETRIDOL

Are you passionate about advancing your research in Open, Distance, and Digital Education (ODDE)? Do you want to gain insider knowledge from global experts and unlock new opportunities for impactful publishing? Then this engaging and insightful preconference workshop is designed just for you!

Workshop Objective:

This workshop creates a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration aimed at enhancing the quality, visibility, and global relevance of ODDE research in Nigeria. Join us as we tackle real-world research challenges and discover practical strategies to boost your scholarly output.

Who Should Attend?

✓ Researchers and Research teams with research proposals on ODL related topics ready for submission to IBR, NRF or other grant agencies

✓ ODeLAN research teams with research proposals or ongoing research

✓ Editors and Reviewers of ODL related papers

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Why should you attend?

✓ Opportunity to participate in a World Café to share ideas and solutions

✓ Hands-on advice on publishing in reputable ODDE journals

✓ Learn how to identify predatory journals and meet international standards

Facilitators: Prof Paul Prinsloo (South Africa) and Prof Christine Ofulue (Nigeria)

Panelists: Prof Olugbemiro Jegede, Prof Adams Onuka, Prof Christine Ofulue

Coordinator(s): Prof Timothy Ajadi : +2347039890275
Email: oajadi@noun.edu.ng
and Felix Olakulehin +2349059175580
Email: Folakulehin@noun.edu.ng

 

Spaces are limited – secure your seat today and be part of shaping the future of ODDE research in Nigeria!