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

2. 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

3. Introduction

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 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?

7. 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)

8. Method of this study

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

10. Results & Discussion

11. 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)

12. Group discussions

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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):

20. Thanks!!!