Jako Olivier
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Jako Olivier
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Adviser: Higher Education at the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Canada. South African interested in open and distance learning #ODL, micro-credentials, open educational resources #OER, self-directed learning #SDL & #multilingualism in education. Own views
It was a pleasure to share insights at the recent ADUN webinar, with “Towards mainstreaming sustainable and contextualised OERs: A Commonwealth perspective,” in which I reflected on how openness, sustainability, and contextualisation are central to inclusive and equitable education #OER #COL4D
October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
September 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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
September 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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
September 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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
September 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ready for the first conference day of the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) in Gaborone, Botswana #pcf11bw #col4d
September 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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
September 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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
August 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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
May 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It is snowing in Vancouver!
February 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM