JakartaPost-Nov 29
Universitas Terbuka (UT) successfully held the International Conference on Innovation in Open and Distance Learning (INNODEL) at the Anvaya Beach Resort, Kuta, Bali on Tuesday. Hundreds of academics from across Asia and Africa gathered to discuss the best practice for better open and distance learning in the future. The two-day international conference on Nov. 28-29, themed “Emerging Technology for Open and Distance Education: Opportunity, Agility and Adaptability” was held by the Open-Distance Learning Research and Innovation Center at the Research and Empowerment Institution of Universitas Terbuka. The 2022 INNODEL included workshops, conferences and exhibitions. At least 250 academics from countries across Asia and Africa attended the event in person and virtually. The participants were from Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Malaysia and Nigeria. Professor Ojat said the theme of the event was suitable with the rapid advancement in technology for learning since there were plenty of opportunities for ODL institutions to explore and expand the capability of ODL as a vehicle for inclusive and equitable education. The 2022 INNODEL is aimed to highlight the latest issues and create innovation on open and distance learning that should be done for equal access to education. UT, the pioneer of distance education in Indonesia, has served the nation for 38 years. UT has reached students all over Indonesia and in several other countries. “By 2022, we will have 2 million alumni, most of whom are teachers of primary education. We have reached the unreached by making higher education possible for adults with jobs, families and other social commitments. Read more at: https://www.thejakartapost.com/front-row/2022/11/29/asian-african-academics-gathered-in-bali-for-better-open-and-distance-learning.html.
