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Eight Years of E-learning on Water and Sanitation
at UNESCO-IHEN. Trifunović, C.M Lopez-Vazquez, C.M. Hooijmans
30 May 2013
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1. Introduction2. Didactical approach and assessment3. Target groups4. Experiences from implementation5. Conclusions
Introduction
1. UNESCO-IHE in Delft: MSc (450), PhD (150), Short courses (300).
2. Need to increase the outreach. 3. Applications: MSc 1655+2003, Short courses 2197.4. OLC education started in 2005 (PoWER).5. 2013: 21 OLC, EEWT 7 (500 participants in 8 years).
Didactical Approach and Assessment
1. Four months (study load 5 ECTS = 140 hours).2. Compatible materials as in the programmes in Delft.3. Take into consideration (potentially) slow Internet.
Simplified applications (audio ppt, 15-20 min), hard copies of materials (books, DVDs).
4. Work as much as possible in asynchronous mode (different backgrounds and time zones).
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Video lecture, using MS Producer.
Target Groups
1. Variable figures per OLC.2. Less applicants from Africa/Asia eventually attend.3. Increased attendance from Europe.4. Mostly variable professional backgrounds and jobs.5. Mostly variable ambitions and age (in the same OLC).6. Lower percentages of females.
EEWT OLC Offer
1. Modelling Sanitation Systems (MSS).2. Biological Wastewater Treatment (BWT).3. Solid Waste Management (SWM).4. Ecological Sanitation (ES).5. Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment (CWWT).6. Cleaner Production and the Water Cycle (CPWC).7. Water Transport and Distribution (WTD).
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Average number of applicants per year.
12
75
55
40
18
10
35
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
MSS BWT SWM ES CWWT CPWC WTD
Average number of applicants
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Percentage of applicants attending the courses.
5761
29
44
61
38 39
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
MSS BWT SWM ES CWWT CPWC WTD
% Attended
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Percentage of applicants and participants from L&MIC.
43
69
87
76
58
9584
8
53
7667
44
97
68
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
MSS BWT SWM ES CWWT CPWC WTD
% Applicants L&MIC % Participants L&MIC
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Percentage of female participants.
4
25 26
30
36
22
14
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
MSS BWT SWM ES CWWT CPWC WTD
% Female applicants
Experiences from Implementation
1. Enthusiastic start, soon diversified working tempo resulting in the lack of communication.
2. Three groups distinguished: (1) Constantly motivated, (2) Initially motivated, fading away (3) ‘Spectators’.
3. Internet access influences the working tempo.4. The work delivered late (no exams), or not at all.5. Lower percentages of completion (self-discipline?).
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Countries of origin of WTD OLC participants, 2005 – 2010 (Trifunović, 2009).
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010CameroonZambiaIndonesiaNepalSpainEgyptNew ZealandVirgin IslandsUruguay
EthiopiaKenyaNigeriaTanzaniaChinaMalaysiaPortugalSpainSwitzerlandPeruTrinidad and Tobago
EritreaGhanaKenyaTanzaniaUgandaMalaysiaPakistanFranceGermanyLuxembourgSpainUKJordanSyriaColombiaUruguay
ChadGhanaIndonesiaIrelandNigeriaFYR MacedoniaUgandaUK
EthiopiaGhanaGreeceItalyNigeriaPapua New GuineaPeruUgandaUK
BelgiumBelizeBotswanaBurkina FasoGhanaKenyaLibyaUSA
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Percentage of participants completing the OLC.
85
67
52
69
4741
33
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
MSS BWT SWM ES CWWT CPWC WTD
% Certificate
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Final evaluation, WTD OLC 2005 – 2006 (adapted from Trifunović, 2008).
Question Very agree Agree No comment Disagree Very disagree
Learning objectives achieved 2 7The total study load is reasonable 4 5The level of difficulty is reasonable 1 7 1Right balance theory/practice 2 6 1Assessment/exam is appropriate 4 3 2The subjects are relevant 6 3The materials are clear 5 4Participants’ interaction is satisfactory 1 7 1Satisfactory interaction with the teacher 2 6 1Enough feedback on the study progress 9VLE environment is user friendly 2 4 3The quality of the audio is good 4 4 1The download time is acceptable 4 4 1Sufficient possibility for questions 2 4 2 1The length of the course is acceptable 1 5 3The fee is acceptable 2 5 2
Conclusions
1. An OLC with a clear, broad topic tend to attract a higher number of participants.
2. Although lower, the fees for L&MIC are still an issue.3. A focalised allocation of scholarships and financial
benefits are needed to attract more females.4. Self-discipline should improve if OLC is accredited.5. Structured database and evaluation of OLCs needed.
Purpose of 5th Symposium
Thank you for your attention.
Contact details:Nemanja Trifunović, PhD, MSc
Associate Professor of Water Supply EngineeringUNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
