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1 - The Promise of Open Universities in Africa
In this episode, Solen and Senenge discuss Open Universities in the African continent. Much of this episode deals with one Open University in Particular—The National Open University of Nigeria. Senenge discusses what makes the National Open University of Nigeria special and how it's helped solve some of the most difficult and enduring higher education challenges in Nigeria.
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Solen Feyissa, PhD is an instructional designer at the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Feyissa does research in educational technology, technology appropriation, and instructional design. An avid photographer, his work in education and behind the camera strive for balance between humans, technology, and environment. Solen is a frequent collaborator on international projects in a wide range of fields and disciplines including education, communication technologies and development.
Senenge T. Andzenge, Ph.D. is an academic technologist with the Center for Educational Innovation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Andzenge partners with faculty, administrators, and academic units to develop inclusive and equitable technology rich learning experiences. He has an interdisciplinary background that blends humanities and liberal arts traditions with experiences that bridge corporate and higher education environments. Senenge speaks, lectures, and consults on online identity and online presence, and is a regular contributor to workshops and webinars on faculty development for online teaching.
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In this episode, Solen and Senenge discuss Open Universities in the African continent. Much of this episode deals with one Open University in Particular—The National Open University of Nigeria. Senenge discusses what makes the National Open University of Nigeria special and how it's helped solve some of the most difficult and enduring higher education challenges in Nigeria.
About us
Solen Feyissa, PhD is an instructional designer at the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Feyissa does research in educational technology, technology appropriation, and instructional design. An avid photographer, his work in education and behind the camera strive for balance between humans, technology, and environment. Solen is a frequent collaborator on international projects in a wide range of fields and disciplines including education, communication technologies and development.
Senenge T. Andzenge, Ph.D. is an academic technologist with the Center for Educational Innovation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Andzenge partners with faculty, administrators, and academic units to develop inclusive and equitable technology rich learning experiences. He has an interdisciplinary background that blends humanities and liberal arts traditions with experiences that bridge corporate and higher education environments. Senenge speaks, lectures, and consults on online identity and online presence, and is a regular contributor to workshops and webinars on faculty development for online teaching.