India-UK Forum on Policy and Practice in Online and Distance Higher Education

India-UK Forum on Policy and Practice in Online and Distance Higher Education

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

Join HE leaders from India and the UK to discuss the shared opportunities and challenges of effective online higher education in differing contexts. 

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 University of London Centre for Online and Distance Education the forum will bring together experts from the Indira Gandhi National Open University, University of Delhi, Symbiosis International Pune, University of London, University 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, University of London, UK

Speakers:

• Professor Uma Kanjilal, Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India 
• Dr Margaret Korosec, Dean of Online and Digital Education, University 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 University), India 
• Professor Ajay Jaiswal, Principal, School of Open Learning, University of Delhi 
• Professor Alan Tait, Emeritus Professor of Distance Education and Development, Open University and Centre for Online and Distance Education, University of London, UK 

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

Registration will close on Sunday 22nd June.