About ODeLAN
Our association is dedicated to creating a community of learners and educators who are passionate about advancing their knowledge and skills. We bring together students, teachers, researchers, and industry experts from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and exchange ideas. Our association provides a platform for members to share their research findings, participate in workshops, and attend conferences to enhance their knowledge and competencies.
Vision
To serve as a platform for the adoption of global best practices of ODeL in Nigeria.
Mission
To serve as platform for the repositioning, growth and development of ODeL in Nigeria through practice, advocacy, research and engagement.
Aim
To serve as a rallying point for all Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) practitioners in Nigeria, providing opportunities for sharing of ideas and exposure to cutting edge technologies in the field in line with global best practices.
Objectives
- Promote collaboration among the ODeL practitioners and academic institutions in Nigeria.
- Provide opportunities for dissemination of research findings through annual journals and conferences.
- Assist stakeholders on the deployment of ODeL based on local needs and regulations.
- Synergize with regulatory institutions on the promotion of ODeL practices in Nigeria.
- To serve as a national body that can advise the Government and other stakeholders on issues relating to ODeL in Nigeria.
- Encourage the sharing of expertise among the ODeL practitioners.
- Serve as a forum that brings together ODeL practitioners and stakeholders in Nigeria.
- Champion the course of ODeL in Nigeria in line with international best practices.
- Acquaint members with cutting-edge technologies in the field of OD & e-Learning.
- Collaborate with similar national and international bodies that are concerned with Open, Distance and e-Learning to beef up the standard of the practice in Nigeria.
- Carry out advocacy and sensitization on the benefits of ODeL in Nigeria and beyond.
- To be a forum that brings together ODeL practitioners and stakeholders in Nigeria.