1. . M A MANNAN Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh Open University

2.  Widening access of education  Cost effectiveness  Enhancing quality of teaching- learning  Access to niche areas  Access to expertise Dr M A Mannan-BOU2

3.  Blended Approach  Synchronous (f2f)  Asynchronous (tech- mediated) Dr M A Mannan-BOU3

4.  E-Learning Infrastructure already developed 1. E-LEARNING CENTER ESTABLISHED 2. INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS-6 3. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) 4. PURPOSE-BUILT MEDIA CENTER 4. FULLY DIGITALIZED VIDEO/AUDIO STUDIO-4 5. DEDICATED BANDWIDTH (8 mbps) 6. VIDEO CONFERENCING CENTER (BdREN-assisted) 7. DIGITAL LIBRARY (6000+ Online books within campus) Dr M A Mannan-BOU4

5. MASS MEDIA  Bangladesh Television  Bangladesh Betar (Radio) Dr M A Mannan-BOU5

6. INTERNET-BASED  E-Platforms (interactive)  Virtual Classes (Dhaka, Gazipur and Mymensingh)  YouTube – 350+ uploaded  BOU-Tube  BOU Face Book  Web TV & Web Radio (made byTechnical Team)  Android Apps (made by BOU Technology Team) Dr M A Mannan-BOU6

7. WEBSITE-BASED  E-Books – 0ver 450 uploaded  Access to BOU Apps – Academic programs and info  Exam results  Updates and current info Dr M A Mannan-BOU7

8. Offline Delivery Modes  Mobile Technology -  microSD Cards in mobile sets with video/audio lectures  VCDs with learning materials Dr M A Mannan-BOU8

9.  LIVE-STREAMING OF CLASSES FROM DHAKA  FULLY ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS – domestic learners  STUDY CENTERS ABROAD  ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR DIASPORA  ONLINE ADMISSIONS/PAYMENTS  ONLINE EXAMS Dr M A Mannan-BOU9

10.  Lack of technical and other infrastructure at institutions.  Lack of funding.  Lack of support for faculty adoption and training. Dr M A Mannan-BOU10

11.  R AISING A WARENESS OF B ENEFITS & E FFECTS OF ODL AMONG P EOPLE IN ALL S EGMENTS  POLICY SUPPORT – Formulating e-Learning Policy at national level Dr M A Mannan-BOU11

12.  Bringing entire country under high speed internet connection with low cost  Availability of low-cost laptop/ PC/ tablets/ mobile phone sets Dr M A Mannan-BOU12

13.  Developing instructors’ skills for conducting e-Learning programs  Creating a skilled force of trained instructional designers, content developers, & LMS operators Dr M A Mannan-BOU13

14.  Developing a new generation of faculty members Dr M A Mannan-BOU14

15.  Nation-wide training for existing and potential learners on how to use ICT for learning  Commitment and strategic leadership of institution heads  Government support to promote distance education Dr M A Mannan-BOU15

16.  Education is now a priority sector  DE is important alternative for educating mass people  Opportunity for higher education limited  Dropouts high  Thus, DE may ensure country-wide promotion of education especially among educationally disadvantaged groups of people through use of Union Councils’ resource centers. Dr M A Mannan-BOU16

17. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME A PATIENT HEARING Dr M A Mannan-BOU17