Educational Research Applications

Learning 2.0 in Knowledge Economy:A Case Study of a Pilot Project in Zambia

Juseuk Kim

Joongbu University, South Korea

*Corresponding author: Juseuk Kim, Joongbu University, South Korea. Tel: +821029530653,E-mail: juseuk.kim@gmail.com

Received Date: 8April, 2017; Accepted Date:1May, 2017; Published Date: 08 May, 2017

Citation: Kim J (2017) Learning 2.0 in Knowledge Economy:A Case Study of a Pilot Project in Zambia. Educ Res Appl 2017: ERCA-111. DOI: 10.29011/2575-7032/100011

This paper explores how Learning 2.0 in a knowledge economy can promote African higher education. It uses a case study of the Global Knowledge Institute pilot project in Zambia. The paper begins by showing that Learning 2.0 used in a knowledge economy is changing the nature of learning and providing new possibilities for learning. As higher education is a key factor for national development in knowledge economy, this is important for Africa. But Africa has few resources to expand quality tertiary education. An innovative project in Zambia uses Learning 2.0 to overcome some of these challenges and deliver quality higher education.  The article shows how the project works and discusses some of the remaining challenges. In conclusion, the concept of the GKI project presents that elements of the learning 2.0 in the knowledge economy can help to spread the higher education in developing countries.

Keywords:Global Knowledge Institute; Higher Education; Knowledge-Based Economy; Learning Management System; Learning 2.0

1. Introduction

Learning 2.0 is changing the nature of learning and showing new possibilities for learning by providing a new educational experience for learners. And higher education is becoming a key factor for national development in the knowledge economy. However, countries in Africa constitute a very low proportion of the tertiary educated population in comparison with other parts of the world. In order to overcome this situation in Africa, this paper proposes that Learning 2.0 promote the expansion of the existing higher education system using technology development and a learner centered LMS (Learning Management System) environment. Based on a case study of the GKI (Global Knowledge Institute) pilot project in Zambia, this paper examines how Learning 2.0 in the knowledge economy can promote higher education in Africa. Therefore, this paper will examine literature that looks at the necessity of higher education in Africa (knowledge economy, African higher education, Learning 2.0), and will examine how Learning 2.0 can positively influence higher education in Africa. I then examine key concepts (features) of Learning 2.0. Finally, I turn to an analysis of the Zambia GKI pilot project case study.  This project shows how these concepts can be put into practice.

 

2.Growing Importance of Higher Education

2.1.Higher Education in a Knowledge Economy

During the second half of the 20th century, the development of information and communication technology has brought a wave of change in the history of mankind. This phenomenon was referred as the ‘Third Wave’ by Alvin [1]. The ‘Third Wave’ reflects the transformation of human development from a nomadic society to an agrarian society, into an industrial society, and finally into a post-industrial economy.

Thurow& Cunningham (1999) [2] suggested that the 21st century is the era of the knowledge revolution, and that knowledge is the source of all individuals, companies, and countries to create wealth.

(Table 1) shows the characteristics of the knowledge-based economy compared with previous economic eras. This table shows how each economic element is approached differently within economic eras. Specially, it shows that the primary source of wealth and industry has changed and that knowledge has become the main resource in the second half of the 20th century.

In the knowledge economy or knowledge-based economy, knowledge is the most meaningful resource, rather than the level of the traditional factors of production such as labor, land, capital [4]. Additionally, Peter Drucker used the term ‘knowledge economy’ in 1966 in the book The Effective Executive. Following his book, he separated knowledge workers and manual workers. He went on to describe manual workers as people who produce goods or services using their hands. On the other hand, knowledge workers produce ideas, knowledge, and information using their head (knowledge).

In other words, the knowledge-based economy means changing the main factors of production from labor, land and capital of the industrial economy to knowledge and information. This knowledge will be shared among members in conjunction with the organization's history and experience, and other resources will ultimately be replaced by knowledge [5].

Additionally, New Growth Theory offers an explanation of the movement from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-based economy. The most important feature of New Growth Theory, which is based on the knowledge economy, is that knowledge leads to growth. Because we can reuse and share knowledge and ideas constantly, knowledge can be used without restriction. Following New Growth Theory, the development of technology and knowledge finding is the most effective factors for the development of the country [6].

These characteristics are based on the knowledge economy. And the production, distribution and use of knowledge are directly linked to the knowledge economy. In addition, the knowledge economy can be defined as a visible trend of increasing investment in high-tech industries, high-skilled labor, and productivity gains associated with it. Therefore, higher education is an important input factor as knowledge is the most important economic resource in the knowledge economy. In the knowledge economy, the higher education system plays an essential role [7]. Therefore, manpower within higher education is a very important issue in this knowledge-based economy. Higher education has been recognized as a key driver for socio-economic development and human resource development.

Investment in education is closely related to quantitative and qualitative growth of national well-being. Many studies demonstrated that investment in education contributes to the growth of the economy [8-14]. In addition, investing in education, as well as quantitative indicators such as economic growth, have a positive effect on the development of qualitative indicators that determine the social, health, life, citizenship, crime, poverty, and national competitiveness in the non-monetary area [15-18].

 

2.2.Higher Education in Africa

African countries need higher education for the sustainable development of the knowledge economy. International organizations such as UNESCO, the World Bank, the European Union and the African Union expect that it would be difficult for the sustainable development of developing countries without higher education systems [19]. Nevertheless, the higher education enrollment rate is increasing, but still very low. Most African countries have a poor level of quality in higher education services due to a lack of resources and support for higher education [20].

A significant portion of students attend publicly funded institutions in developing countries, but funding is insufficient. Specially, the higher education system is being less focused than other educational areas [21,22] proposed two problems for Africa higher education. First, there is no linking of higher education to local problems. Second, even though there is some funding for primary and secondary education, higher education is poorly supported. In 1995, public support for higher education in sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, and South Asia was only 2% to 3% of GDP [23]. Specially, the government has difficulty in supplying the primary, secondary, and higher education systems due to the environmental change and political and historical conflicts in Africa [24].

Additionally, numerous studies suggest a close correlation between higher education and economic [25-27].And [28] study pointed out that the investment in education for developing countries has mainly focused on primary and secondary education. They emphasized the importance of higher education for poverty reduction and economic development in developing countries.

However, although African countries need more higher education population, there is lack of higher education in Africa countries. There exists a significant disproportion of the higher education enrollment between industrial countries and developing countries as shown in (Figure 1).

African countries’ share in the total 25-64-year-old population with tertiary education percentage is only 0.4% in the world. With the exception of South Africa,African countries did not represent even 0.1% of tertiary educated populations of the world.

Knowledge and creativity is important for information-based economy. Therefore, number of top ranked universities is more important than the number of universities in the country. But, on the basis of top 400 THE(Times Higher Education) World University Ranking in 2012-13, Africa countries have no universities in the top 400 universities list exempting South Africa's four universities.

 

2.3.Learning 2.0 as a New Learning Theory for the Higher Education

2.3.1.What is Learning 2.0

Development of technology enabled the emergence of Web 2.0. Web 2.0 changed the internet environment from passive production to active participation, and contributed to the spread of e-learning 2.0. Learning 1.0 was the teacher-centered learning method from the past, whereas Learning 2.0 is a learner-centered learning method emphasizing interactions of teaching and learning [30](Table 2)shows this contrast.

Learning 2.0 is providing a new educational experience for learners [32]. Inthe learning 2.0 environment, the learner’s learning Personal Learning Environment (PLE) becomes an important tool for learning. At the same time the Learning Management System (LMS) is expanded.  Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS) and Open Education Resources (OER) are critical components [33].

Specially, social learning networks are being activated. Learning 2.0 is changing the awareness and the way of learning. Web 2.0 allows building a database of learning materials in cooperation with students[34].

Additionally, Learning 2.0 can promote the expansion of the existing higher education system using many tools that are simple, often inexpensive and easy to deploy. First, technology development supports the distribution of higher education in the Learning 2.0 era. Researches on the higher education using digital devices are showing a snapshot of the current higher education and the current situation of e-learning for higher education[35,36]. The learning environment using smart phones and tablets has played a pioneering role for the Ubiquitous Personal Learning Environment (UPLE)[37]. Using a mobile system, various attempts have been made that can provide the learning content to students[34]. M-learning is not expensive and is not technically complex.  Therefore, using wireless networks, an extension of the existing higher education system can be facilitated [38].M-learning can be a pioneering role for the configuration of UPLE in the Learning 2.0 era.

Secondly, educational systems which integrate Learning 2.0 create a learner-centered LMS environment. In the existing system of higher education, LMS has mainly focused on the educator-centered education, efficiency, and course management. However, in the era of Learning 2.0, the Social Learning Management System (SLMS) and Personal Learning Environment (PLE) is becoming more and more important. And the use of Open EducationalResources (OER) presents a new model for learning in higher education. These innovations are also presenting open and collaborative educational practices [38]. Learning 2.0 and Social Learning make it easier to construct a Personal Learning Environment (PLE)[37].

Thus, we can summarize the Key concept of e-learning 2.0 as follows.

  • Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS)
  • Open Education Resources (OER)
  • Learner-Centered Emphasis  
  • Personal Learning Environment (PLE)
  • Social Learning Management System (SLMS) 
  • Extended Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Open, Collaborative Educational Practices (OEP)

 

5.The Global Knowledge Institute

These Learning 2.0 elements can be found in the GKI (Global Knowledge Institute) pilot project. The GKI pilot project was financially supported by the NRF (Korea National Research Foundation) and implemented by a research team at SNU (Seoul National University) from October 1, 2011 to September 30th, 2012, and from October 1, 2013 to September 30th, 2015.

GKI is the first initiative supported by The Global Knowledge Alliance (GKA). GKA was designed to: make higher education more relevant to poor countries; make higher education more affordable for poor countries; provide a more sustainable alternative or other private higher education systems; link higher education to community and local development.

The Global Knowledge Alliance (GKA) is an idea of a sustainable system of knowledge exchange.  In a networked, dynamic world where rich and poor worlds depend upon each other for political, economic, financial, ecological, health and social stability, the exchange and building of knowledge is key. The Global Knowledge Alliance is built on the idea that this exchange of knowledge has value and that value is a resource that can be used to build an economically sustainable system of higher education, a valuable research system and a resource for communities to build sustainable development.  Built on the notion of knowledge economics applied through social network theory, the internet and new learning theory, an alliance between Zambia and Korea, but expanding to professional else, an innovative idea is being built. The Global Knowledge Alliance will eventually be composed of several innovative units, but its first effort is a research center and higher education pilot project.  The higher education pilot project is in Zambia but will expand to several other countries.

Source: GKA [39]Global Knowledge Alliance.

The most important concept of GKA is the Knowledge Resource Value Chain. Knowledge of the local villages had generally been given little value in the global world. The relationship between global knowledge and local knowledge was a top-down relationship rather than mutually-beneficial relationship. The world, however, is growing more closely linked due to the transportation, communication, trade and technology linkages. Local problems related with health, environmental, political, social, and economic issues can create other problems in the global community, or show the same problem in other regions. In order to solve this problem, each region and the global community have to pay the costs.

(Figure 2) shows that, in the GKI, knowledge flows two-ways. The GKI connects global world knowledge with local village knowledge. The various events or circumstances in the local village are collected and analyzed by the GKI students’ local units as a first step in the flow of knowledge. GKI local unit means a single GKI institute visits dozens of local communities to build local data. In addition, accumulated data of GKI local units will be collected again and analyzed by the GKI central and institute levels as a second step in the flow of knowledge. In this figure, one of most important things is that GKI data is highly connected and based with each local community. Additionally, this database can be distinctive with the data of international organizations as it mainly focuses on local communities rather than at country level data. In this way, global experts gain practical and theoretical insights about regional trends.  But, equally important, local GKI students and researchers participate in the process of solving local problems with the local context and adopt global knowledge to local conditions. The data can also be applied to local communities to help them build local solutions.  The GKI network two-way flow of knowledge network adds value to all participants by recognizing that local and global knowledge can be combined to have value and knowledge creation has value as well as knowledge banking.

Eventually the knowledge produced through the interaction of global knowledge and local knowledge has real value. And the value of knowledge can be exchanged in its purest form rather than the one-sided flow of value. Finally, this knowledge exchange is helpful in reducing the cost of a local GKI higher education as seen in(Figure 3).

Additionally, (Figure 1) shows that each unit in the GKI system has a different role. Each unit will produce something of value, and this value formation is organically connected with each other. The flow of this value formations not a one-way flow but a two-way flow which makes it possible to create value with each other. Eventually, this interactive flow of value contributes to the sustainable development of local communities. This value creation brings benefits that do not have to be converted to monetary form - thus reducing the monetary burden of learning and the institutional cost of the GKI.  Each unit can be examined through this lens

 

3.1 Local

The GKI concept can help communities to build their ability to work with larger networks of resources, people and organizations. And local and global organizations can share opportunities to build new ideas in a networked, collaborative environment.

 

First of all, local communities can benefit from increased learning potential, local and global networks as partners, and planning, negotiation and networking skills. Additionally, local communities would contribute to indigenous knowledge and mechanisms, local resources and people, and a willingness and commitment for their sustainable development. Local communities would create value within the local-global network by supplying enhanced expertise from indigenous perspectives in development, creating a hospitable environment for students and research experts, managing resources indigenously, and implementing community projects for sustainable development.

 

3.2Student Learning

Local students can benefit from a higher quality education, better career prospects, skills in using technology to build new knowledge, and exposure to global networks. They can also learn how to connect with the rest of the world using 21st century digital technology, and how to apply global skills in local communities. Additionally, students would contribute to academic knowledge in various fields of studies, and also with work and industrial experiences in various sectors.

Therefore, GKI students can offer contribute value in terms of global networking. They can develop the relationship amongst institutions, communities and organizations. They can also develop documents and learning processes in and with communities and the GKI. Finally, they can implement project designs with community members for local community progress.

 

3.3 Global Revenue and Research

The global world can learn from local communities as local, regional and global understanding of networks becomes part of community resources. Global professionals can also benefit from opportunities to work with local students and communities, research networks, and are provided with a chance to rethink the curriculum in a creative, innovative environment.

Additionally, it is also notable to focus on research results in the project. During the project period, a total of 14 papers related to the project have been released (Table 3). Participants can be divided into professors, research students from Korea and local students.

Specially, (Table 3)shows that the subjects that students approached were different from those of the professionals.  The global professor level offers a comprehensive approach based on a global perspective. But the subject of local students is approaching the local level based on local issues. And the strength of local student papers was the bottom-up approach based on the local community.

This demonstrates the potential that can be developed through the sharing of knowledge between a global perspective and a local perspective. The unique approach taken by global professionals in the past may be limited to solving local problems. This local perspective can once again be addressed from a global perspective. Finally, this GKA system can improve the quality of the local universities through joint regional research between global knowledge and local knowledge. Additionally, we can see the quantitative comparison between the GKI pilot project and SNU.

 

4.GKI’s Learning 2.0 Contribution toHigher Education in Africa

Current theories on Learning 2.0 help us to understand how to apply Learning 2.0 with education. But such an approach has been mainly focused on developed countries. But Learning 2.0 is a new learning revolution that helps us to learn more effectively-even in the case of developing countries.

The GKI case study showsthat learning 2.0 in a knowledge economy can promote African higher education. It helps to reduce the cost of higher education for developing countries and provides improved learning experiences that are locally relevant. GKI also provides a new higher education system that is economically sustainable for developing countries using the concept of knowledge economics, collective adaptive systems, social network theory and new learning theory.

(Table 4) compares recent e-learning programs with curriculum innovations elements of GKI’s Learning 2.0.

e 4:e-learning 1.0 vs GKI

(Table 4) shows how GKI pedagogy and modules differ from the existing e-learning systems. Characteristics of GKI pedagogy and modules can be connected with elements of Learning 2.0 This is especially the case with those GKI Learning 2.0 elements which are factors thatlower the cost of higher education in developing countries.

Another element of GKI that could reduce the cost of higher education and is related to Learning 2.0 is a design that is still being worked on.  It involves a modified open-source way of building curriculum as shown in (Figure 4).

Since all information in the various modules will be open education resources there will be no copyright issues. Open Education Resources (OER) data will be used by default. Each module includes a variety of materials (articles, web pages, video, data, blogs, etc.) and will be available for one class but can be used across many GKI as the method is replicated in other countries. The modules are configured together as a group to form a course or syllabus. After that, students discuss the given contents and work together in order to build Open, Collaborative Educational Practices (OEP).

In contrast, (Figure 5) shows a critical path to building schools in developing countries which was carried out in 2011 by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). This critical path model shows the need and procedures to establish a school in developing countries. The main issues were the budget, recruitment of instructors, student selection, teacher training, buildings & facilities, equipment and curriculum development.

This critical path approach, following a top-down, knowledge-delivery model of traditional schooling is enormously expensive. The major cost in the process of opening a new institute in developing countries can be summarized as follows:

 

  • Cost of the school building & facilities
  • Cost of recruiting professional instructors
  • Cost of developing qualified curriculums
  • Cost of tuition at the student level

 

Using a GKI model of Learning 2.0, emphasizing knowledge creation and networks of knowledge creation, costs a substantially reduced (from the critical path model) and learning is more dynamic.  (Table 5) summarizes the GKI model.

The GKI concept usesLearning 2.0, contributes to the expansion of higher education and reduces the cost of knowledge delivery for developing countries

 

5.Conclusion

There are several critical limitations of the GKI project. First, it is a pilot project. In order to demonstrate more tangible achievements, initial investment and time is needed.

Second, there has been an issue raised as to whether the higher education labor market is strong enough in Africa to accommodate students who have completed higher education. But this part is not a problem which requires a reduction of the higher education workforce. Highly educated human resources in developing countries not only have the role of supplying the existing labor market.  Highly educated human resources can play a strategic thinking role tailored to the local and the global situation in developing countries and they are the driving force to open up new markets. Additionally, better and more graduates can help to expand the economy. Therefore, developing countries need to question to what extent human resources in higher education will be needed to secure national development in the future.

Third, the biggest problem for expanding the growth of the higher education system is the cost. But higher education costs can be substantially changed it the methods of learning, knowledge creation and networks are allowed to be rethought. Each element of the higher education system can be analyzed and reduced in cost. Efforts have to be accompanied steadily to reduce costs and ensure quality for sustainable development in African higher education. The major cost in the existing education system is school buildings and facilities, recruiting professional instructors and developing curriculums. In addition, there is a cost to pay fees at the student level. Actually, this is the result of knowledge delivering costs.

The GKI model may not work for all cases of higher education, but it is a system which would likely work for many subject areas. GKI practices which integrate Learning 2.0 help to lower costs through the efficient flow of knowledge. In addition, it can be seen that local students pay for tuition fees through the production of local knowledge.

In conclusion, three statements can be made by connecting Learning 2.0 in the knowledge economy and African higher education. First, higher education in developing countries is marginalized. But the promotion of higher education is essential for national development and human resource development in the knowledge economy. Second, characteristics of Learning 2.0 can be used to promote African higher education. Third, higher education through Learning 2.0 raises the possibility of sustainable development for higher education in Africa.

Eventually, the concept of the GKI project shows that elements of the Learning 2.0 in the knowledge economy can help to spread higher education in developing countries.

 

Figure 1: Countries’ Share in the total 25-64-year-oldPopulationwith Tertiary Education Percentage (2009)[29].

 

Figure 2: Flow of Knowledge[39].

 

Figure 3:Flow of Value[39].

Figure 4: Module and Syllabus of GKI[39].

 

                                                         Figure 5: Critical Path for Opening Institute[50].

 

 

17th~ beginning of the

19th century

(Feudal era)

 

19 to the second half of the 20th century

(industrial capitalism era)

 

Since the second half of the 20th century (Knowledge-based economy era.)

A source of competitive advantage

Material resources

Industrial capital

Knowledge (human capital)

Main competitioncontent

Cost-competitive

Quality competition

Competition time

Key technology-based

Agricultural Technology

Industrial Science and Technology

Information and Communication Technology

The primarysourceofwealth, andthe mainindustry

Land-based economy.
Agricultural and fishery products

Machinery, finance-based economy.
Manufacturing

Knowledge-based economy.
Finance, hospitality

Amount andspeedof Knowledge changes

Small amount
Very Slow

Mass
Long-term (one yearor more)

Amplifier
Occasional short-term (change)

Growth principles

Limit growth

Restrictive limitgrowth

Sustainable growth

Economic activity space

Local economy

national economy

Global economy and the expansionofthevirtual space

Economic OperatingSystem
(main value activities)

The feudal system and thestate-led
(Bureaucratic)

National andenterprise-centric
Antagonistic economic relations
(Technician)

Enterprise-led
Cooperative economic relations
(Knowledge of the government, intellectuals, knowledge ofcompany)

Core functions ofthegovernment

Production and distributionof goods

Regulation and intervention

Support and knowledgecultivating

Table 1:Economic Paradigm of the Knowledge-Based Economy[3].

 

 

 

Table 2:(e-)Learning 1.0 to (e-)Learning 2.0[31].

 

GKI external experts (Professor) paper (8 papers)

Ilon, Lynn and Altmann, Jorn (2012) Using Collective Adaptive Networks to Solve Education Problems in Poor Countries

Ilon, Lynn (2012)[40]Integrating New Learning Theories Into a web-Based System of Learning

Ilon, Lynn (2012)[41]Global Networks Bring Locally Relevant Higher Education to Poor Countries

Altmann, Jorn (2012)[42] Designing Locally Relevant Curriculum in Poor Countries: A Collective Adaptive Approach.

Ilon, Lynn (2011)[43] The Economics of Knowledge applied to African Community Learning

Ilon, Lynn (2011)[44] How Collective Intelligence Redefines Education J. Altmann, U. Baumöl, B. Krämer, (Editors)

Ilon, Lynn (2011) The Economics of Knowledge Applied to African Community Learning.

Ilon, Lynn and Constantine Malama (2010)[45]Fostering community-based learning leadership: A Korea–Zambia project design

GKI project participating students from Seoul National University paper

(2 papers)

Won, So Hee (2012)[46] Analysis on the research environment for faculty members of the University of Zambia 잠비아대학의교원을위한연구환경현황분석

Zang, HaeYong (2012)[47]Analyzes the relationship between graduate research papers of Department of Development in the National University of Zambia and the Zambia national development goals. 잠비아국립대학교개발학과대학원연구논문과잠비아국가개발목표의연관성분석

GKI project participating researcher and students local paper

(3 papers)

Samson Kantini (2012)[48]Learning System for Local Community Sustainable Development

Kantini, Mzizi and Ilon, Lynn (2013) Universities as Leaders in Community Development: The Case of Zambia, in Anthony Normore and Nancy D. Erbe (eds); International Perspectives on Leadership Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Bingley, UK: Emerald Group Publishers.

Anthony Kabwe& John Shawa[49]State of the Community Project

Table 3: Papers Related to the Project Outcome.

 

 

 

Concept


 

 

Learning 1.0

 

Learning 2.0

 

 

Characters of

Existing E-Learning

 

Characters of

GKI Pedagogy and Modules

 

Learning 2.0 elements

from GKI project

Source of content

Lecturers/ books/ identified expert sources

evolving web content

Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS)

Open Education Resources (OER)

Use of experts/professors

Experts as knowledge deliverers

Experts as knowledge organizers

learner-centered emphasis

View of knowledge

Knowledge as finite and stable

Knowledge as evolving and dynamic

Open, collaborative educational practices (OEP)

Learning process

Unidirectional - from teacher to student

Networked - all sources learning from each their

Personal Learning Environment (PLE)

Role of teachers and students

Separate roles

Trading spaces; sharing knowledge; potentially building knowledge together

Social Learning Management System (SLMS)

Validation of knowledge

Validated by institutions

Validated by authors, crowd sourcing or institutions

Social Learning Management System (SLMS)

Source of valid knowledge

Experts delivering facts and views

Diverse sources including experts, facts and views validated in a variety of ways

Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS)

Location of knowledge building

Academia, research centers, R&D mostly in wealthier countries

All sectors, all peoples all over the world

Open, collaborative educational practices (OEP)

Impetus for content development

Academic content and advancement; profit; glory

Academic, professional, personal, institutional, industrial, social, national, humanitarian, values, glory, profit, advancement and passion

Social Learning Management System (SLMS)

Goals of recent research on learning and e-learning

More efficient learning of given materials; reduce cost of higher education; profit; spread given knowledge more broadly

Develop means of including marginal populations in new learning networks; turn diverse learning sources into resource that reduces cost of education and improves quality of their education

extended Learning Management System (LMS)

General approach to e-learning; m-learning

Efficient use of technology for content delivery; match technology with existing content

Build collective-adaptive software to capture dynamic learning environment of global learning population

Open, collaborative educational practices (OEP)

Table 4:e-learning 1.0 vs GKI

 

 

 

GKI Contributions

 

Related Concepts of Learning 2.0

 

Reduction of Knowledge Delivering Cost

Cost Effectiveness

Personal Learning Environment (PLE)

Cost of the school building & facilities

Free and Open Source Software (FLOSS)

Open Education Resources (OER)

Cost of developing of qualified curriculums

Accessibility of Students

Personal Learning Environment (PLE)

learner-centered emphasis

Cost to pay fees at the student level

Quality Development

Open, collaborative educational practices (OEP)

Open Education Resources (OER)

Cost of recruiting professional instructors

Cost of developing of qualified curriculums

Local Network Development

Social Learning Management System (SLMS)

extended Learning Management System (LMS)

Open, collaborative educational practices (OEP)

Cost of developing of qualified curriculums

North-South Network Development

Social Learning Management System (SLMS)

extended Learning Management System (LMS)

Cost of recruiting professional instructors

Table 5:Contribution of GKI for Africa Higher Education.

 

 

 

 
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