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Wednesday 25 June, 14:00-18:00 (India), 09:30-13:30 (​UK)

This half-day forum provides a unique opportunity to hear Indian and UK perspectives on the shared challenges and opportunities of effective online and distance higher education.

In India, a combination of demographics and a rapidly evolving policy environment are leading to a marked expansion of online and distance provision. In the UK, as elsewhere, the pandemic put into sharp relief the critical role of online learning and the need to evolve effective approaches to student experience and outcomes in a digital context.

Facilitated by the °®ÆＧ of London Centre for Online and Distance Education, the forum will bring together experts from the Indira Gandhi National Open °®ÆＧ, °®ÆＧ of Delhi, Symbiosis International Pune, °®ÆＧ of London, °®ÆＧ of Leeds, and UCL.

Speakers will exchange insights and experiences in three sessions focused on designing effective learning experiences at scale; strategic approaches to successful student engagement and wellbeing, and assessment for student success. The event will also provide opportunities for open discussion.

Chair

• Dr Linda Amrane-Cooper, Director CODE, Director of Academic Practice in Distance Education, °®ÆＧ of London, UK.

Speakers

• Professor Uma Kanjilal, Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open °®ÆＧ, India 
• Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education, °®ÆＧ of Leeds, UK 
• Professor Norbert Pachler, Pro-Vice-Provost (Teaching, Learning, Digital Education), UCL, UK 
• Dr Parimala Veluvali, Director and Associate Professor, Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning Symbiosis International (Deemed °®ÆＧ), India 
• Professor Ajay Jaiswal, Principal, School of Open Learning, °®ÆＧ of Delhi 
• Professor Alan Tait, Emeritus Professor of Distance Education and Development, Open °®ÆＧ and Centre for Online and Distance Education, °®ÆＧ of London, UK.

Registration required

All welcome-this event is free to attend, but advance registration is required.

Registration will close on Sunday 22 June.