Our aims and objectives
The Centre provides recognised expertise of the highest standards. We support a community of practice, promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing and provide a focus for the development of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment. Our work is informed by and leads developments in research, pedagogy, practice and innovation, (see About the Centre for Online and Distance Education).
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Our aims and objectives
The Centre provides recognised expertise of the highest standards. We support a community of practice, promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing and provide a focus for the development of high-quality learning, teaching and assessment. Our work is informed by and leads developments in research, pedagogy, practice and innovation, (see About the Centre for Online and Distance Education).
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Download our latest report on our activities. (PDF Opens in a new window)
Our aim
- To enhance the student experience and improve student achievement through the deployment of online and distance education.
Our objectives
- promote excellence in teaching that is focused on online and distance learning
- promote research into online and distance education within the University of London
- enhance online and distance learning and its status in higher education
- foster and evaluate pedagogic, technological and organisational innovation
- facilitate dissemination of best practice within the community of London Member Institutions, within the UK and internationally.
What we do
- coordinate an advocacy and development network in the University of London Federation, within the UK and internationally
- raise awareness of and promote discussion about learning and teaching innovation
- manage the distribution and monitoring of projects and Awards for the University of London
- provide training, capacity building, knowledge management, development funding and consultancy services
- organise development events including symposia, seminars and conferences
- manage the work of a panel of experts and specialists, to provide recognised expertise of the highest standards.