Going Global With KNUST sociology & Social Work E-learning for SSW, KNUST – Dr. A. A. Saah, SSW

Acknowledgements Dr. K. Ofori-Duah, HOD—Department of Sociology and Social Work for all the support All faculty for their contribution to the Research Retreat content

Introduction

Thought starters SSW has some of the world’s high caliber faculty SSW has the competent faculty for taking local action to make global impact for the betterment of humanity in general and Ghana in particular World impact pathway is by ICT and Cyberspace In higher education it is ODeL and Learner-Centered Approaches and Problem-based learning, and e- publications that make it IGF! It is NOW or NEVER!

The Challenge Cause(s) and Effect(s) The problem Causes Competence issues (What to do) Approach issues (How Tos) Effects Lack of Resources Gap in Policy SSW is highly challenged in the design, development and deployment of e- learning for scholarly and high impact global reach of studentship

The Quest and Questions Establish individual and institutional e- learning/teaching strategy for scholarly and high impact global reach of studentship What is the brand of SSW, KNUST, Kumasi? What Capacity exists for Teaching/Administrative Staff & Students? What is SSW Programs, KNUST, Kumasi Marketing? How is Research and Publications influencing theory and practice for SSW globally?

Literature E-Learning/Teaching Dimensions of higher education LMS (Synchronous, Asynchronous) MIS (Academic Management of Student database ) Dimensions of higher education Prosumers Tapscott & Williams (2006) persons who consume & produce media) of knowledge Toffler & Toffler (2006). Teaching, Research, Service Community of practice (Wenger, 2000)

Method of this study

Exploratory type Dirty search Expert survey/interview Literature survey/secondary data Experience survey/questionnaire Expert survey/interview Target/focus Group discussion interactive Reports

Results & Discussion

Target/focus Group discussion Dirty search Literature survey e-learning exists in KNUST Experience survey low level competencies Expert survey 85% Target/focus Group discussion interactive (N/A) Reports (N/A)

Group discussions

Group 1: Re-branding SSW, KNUST, Kumasi What is the perception of the SSW? How is SSW rated/ranked in academia? What optics do we put in place to enhance wider collaboration, attract grants, and have? Website functionalities? REBRAND SSW FOR A WORLD CLASS STATUS Dr. Frances, Dr. Esmie, Mr. Paul, Prof Akuoko

Group 2: Marketing SSW Programs, KNUST, Kumasi Issues Action research to determine the market for SSW Programs in Ghana, Africa and Beyond Redesigning new programs Converting old/ongoing programs Task: Develop A Strategy For Marketing Quality Academic Programs And Learning Experience Group Members: Mr. A. Barnie, Dr. P. Dwumah, Mr. B. Obeng, Dr. H.Mensah

Group 3: Building e-Capacity for SSW, KNUST Teaching/Administrative Staff & Students Human capacity Teaching/administrative Staff Students ICT & ODe-L LMS MIS Curriculum & Course material Design Development Deployment Task: DEVELOP CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGY Group members: Dr. Oheneba Mainoo Mr. E. Asamoah Ms. Hariet Takyi Dr. Al Saah

Group 4: Research and Publications SSW, KNUST, Kumasi Research collaborations staff/student, staff/staff, local-international, industry Journal publication Conferences online repository World ranking systems ADAPT/ADOPT RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS STRATEGY MODEL/POLICY Group Members: Dr. Ofori Duah, Rev. Dr. Owusu-Boateng, Dr. Forkuo, Mr. Nelson

Conclusion Marketing : Exploring the South-South Dimension for collaboration – Social Work Institute, Tanzania Selling courses in SSW Exchange programs /students Deliver By e-learning/teaching Our Department is showing high level of willingness to go global by e-Education

Recommendations Staff capacity building for all UITS has the resources IDL has all the LMS required for e-learning Course writing should be started

References List Tapscott, D. & Williams, A.D. (2006). Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything. New York: Portfolio Toffler, A. (1990). Power Shift: Knowledge, Wealth And Violence At The Edge Of The 21st Century. New York: Bantam Books Toffler, A. & Toffler, H. (2006). Revolutionary Wealth. New York: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Wenger, E. (2000). Communities of Practice and Social Learning Systems, Sage Organization Articles. Volume 7(2): 225-246

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