The 32nd Annual Conference of
the Asian Association of Open Universities
OPEN EDUCATION IN
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA'S PERIOD OF INTEGRATION
24 - 26 October 2018
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MELIA HANOI HOTEL 44B LY THUONG KIET STREET, HANOI, VIETNAM
Keynote & Featured Speakers
Prof. Melinda Bandalaria – Chancellor of University of the Philippines Open University, AAOU President
Prof. Rory McGreal – UNESCO/Commonwealth of Learning Chairholder in Open Educational Resources
Professor Asha Singh Kanwar – President & CEO at the Commonwealth of Learning
The Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference has established itself as one of the leading educational events worldwide which is much awaited by world class educational experts in the field of open and distance learning (ODL), especially those from the Asia region. The Conference will hopefully provide the catalyst for knowledge sharing among participants, particularly in areas pertaining to the sub-themes. With 62 institutional members from 23 countries, the AAOU is certainly a force to be reckoned with. The recommendations and outcomes of this conference can have far-reaching benefits to the ODL community.
IMPORTANT DATES
Notice: Early Bird Payment: Extend to 30th August, 2018
Deadline of Abstract Submission: 30th April, 2018
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15th June, 2018
Deadline of Full Paper Submission: 15th August, 2018
Deadline of Early Bird Payment: 15th August, 2018
Deadline of Standard Payment: 15th October, 2018
Payment Opened: May 2018
Payment Closed: 24th October, 2018
REGISTRATION FEE
| Early bird: | Regular Registration: | |
| AAOU member: | USD 300 | USD 350 |
| Non-member: | USD 350 | USD 400 |
Commonwealth of Learning Fellowship
THE COMMONWEALTH OF LEARNING (COL) FELLOWSHIP
The AAOU Secretariat will give tenx (10) COL-AAOU grants to young delegates from Open and Distance Learning institutions from developing Asian Commonwealth nations, based on the following conditions:
- Delegates from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to enable participation in the Conference;
- Give preference to young or mid-career practitioners (rather than policy makers) of distance education who have not had the opportunity to attend the conference in the past;
- Seek to ensure greater participation of women; Gender Equality. To encourage young woman practitioners and scholars in ODL
- Use the funds to defray Conference registration fees and local accommodation to a maximum of CAD500 for each delegate supported, but not travel.
Please send your brief proposal (personal background) not more than 500 words to aaou2018@hou.edu.vn with Subject: AAOU COL fellowship by 30 September 2018. Anoucement of the COL fellowship will be on 05 October 2018
Conference Program
Opening Session
- Opening speech: HOU President
- Welcome speech: AAOU President
- Speech by Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training
Moderator: Dr. Andy Liew, Registrar, Wawasan Open University
Refreshment
Moderator: Dr. Nguyen Van Quang
Parallel session 1
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 3: Open Education Practices in Foreign Languages and Academic Disciplines | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Refreshment
Parallel session 2
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 3: Open Education Practices in Foreign Languages and Academic Disciplines | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Parallel session 3
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 3: Open Education Practices in Foreign Languages and Academic Disciplines | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Refreshment
Parallel session 4
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical Vocational and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Parallel session 5
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical Vocational and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Refreshment
Parallel session 6 & OU5 session
| Sub-Theme 1: Human Resource Development in Open Universities | Ballroom 1 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 2: Open Education in Technical, Vocational, and Skills Development | Ballroom 2.1 (1st floor) |
| OU5 Research Groups Session | Ballroom 2.2 (1st floor) |
| Sub-Theme 4: New Technologies in Open Education | Function Room 4 (2nd floor) |
Moderator: Prof. Grace Alfonso – AAOU General Secretary
Moderator: Prof. Tian Belawati – Universitas Terbuka
Refreshment
Closing Session
- Presentation of Awards
- Remark by HOU Chair of Univerity Council
- Closing by President of AAOU
- Video Presentation for 2019 Conference Venue
Post conference tour
(Dinner at Van Hoa Restaurant)
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Conference kit
Refreshment and lunch during the conference
Free Wifi at the conference venue
Complimenary half-day tour
Conference kit
Refreshment and lunch during the conference
Free Wifi at the conference venue
Complimenary half-day tour
Conference kit
Refreshment and lunch during the conference
Free Wifi at the conference venue
Complimenary half-day tour
Conference kit
Refreshment and lunch during the conference
Free Wifi at the conference venue
Complimenary half-day tour