NCODeL 2022: 7th National Conference on Open and Distance e-Learning Virtual November 23-25, 2022

The National Conference on Open and Distance Learning (NCODeL) is a biannual forum organized by the University of the Philippines Open University for administrators, teachers, scholars, practitioners and policymakers in the Philippines to learn from each other as they explore spaces and possibilities for development in open, distance, and e-learning for development. The first NCODeL conference was organized in 1988 with the objective of sharing with higher education institutions and other organizations its experiences in instruction and research in distance education, and promoting distance education as a mechanism for inclusive education. NCODeL contributes towards RA 10650 (Open and Distance Learning Act) of 2014. 

The recent global health crisis has highlighted the need for universities to be agile amidst disruptions. Educational institutions that had taken steps towards technology-enhanced instruction and flexible learning have proved to be more resilient in these challenging times. Beyond  adaptations to the pandemic, these developments could be seen as opportunities for universities to strategically face the challenges of the future. Parallel to this challenge is the increasing call for universities to be more concerned with issues of sustainability — accessibility, inclusion, equity, relevance, diversity, and quality. In addition, various threats to sustainability have cast doubt on existing models of development and put a spotlight on the importance of lifelong learning and constant re-tooling. The changing economic structures, work trends, and recent effects of pandemic have shown that the way education is delivered to learners needs to be revolutionized to remain relevant. Over the years, open and distance e-learning (ODeL) has carved out alternative paths for universities to make education more accessible to more diverse sets of learners. This conference aims to provide a virtual space for local and international ODeL practitioners, students, policy makers to discuss spaces and possibilities that ODeL has opened up as the educational sector envisions and prepares for the challenges of the future. 

Conference format

NCODeL 2022 will be held as a virtual conference. All presentations will be delivered online. Paper presenters are required to submit video recordings or  slide presentations with recorded narration before the conference. Asynchronous and synchronous interactions between the presenters and the participants will take place in a designated online platform.

Submission Guidelines

We are accepting abstracts (max 350 words) for paper presentations relevant to the conference theme and one of the sub-themes. Papers should be research-based. Only accepted abstracts can be submitted for full paper review. Submit abstracts through EasyChair. You will need to either log in with an existing EasyChair account or register for a new account.

Student colloquium

In addition to the regular conference track, NCODeL 2022 has a special track for students who wish to present research they are conducting as part of their studies. Please indicate that you are submitting to the student colloquium when you submit your abstract. Both graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to submit.

Publication

Authors of selected papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their contributions to the International Journal on Open and Distance e-Learning.

Important dates

• Deadline for submission of abstracts: Extended to 21 September 2022 07 September 2022 
• Notification of abstract acceptance: Extended to 30 September 2022 21 September 2022
• Deadline for submission of full papers: Extended to 23 October 2022 05 October 2022

Conference sub-themes

The theme for NCODeL 2022—Reimagining Education Futures—is an invitation for contributions that address the plurality of possibilities facing the educational sector in the Philippines. We invite abstract submissions on any of the following sub-themes:

• Flexible models in education
  • Remote teaching and learning
  • Blended hybrid learning
• Innovating technologies in eLearning
  • Immersive learning and the metaverse
  • Artificial intelligence in eLearning
  • eLearning models and tools in health education
• Flexible learning pathways for lifelong learning
  • Accessible education for sustainable development
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion in education
  • Gender considerations in online learning
• Ensuring quality in online and distance learning
• Reskilling and upskilling the workforce in a shifting work environment
  • Microcredentials
  • Telecommuting
  • Education for agile work environments
• Wellness and mental health in virtual learning environments
• Foresight and strategic governance in education

Organizers

This conference is co-organized by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Philippine Society for Distance Learning (PSDL), and UPOU Foundation, Inc. 

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to ncodelsecretariat@upou.edu.ph.