Leveraging E-Learning_MOOC for Education & Training of Pakistani Youth Ver .19

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Leveraging E-Learning/MOOC Technology for Education & Training of Pakistani Youth

(Initial Strategy)

June 2016

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Content# Topic1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

3 Understanding MOOC

4 Pakistan Perspective• E-Learning/MOOC in Pakistan• Key Considerations -Challenges

5 Options for Leveraging from MOOCs

6 Options Evaluation & Prioritization7 Next Steps

Executive SummaryIntroduction

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Last few years have seen major advancements in the world of E-learning with expansion of MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) which is transforming how Education and training can be delivered to masses at economical cost.

This presentation explores the possible opportunities for Pakistan in leveraging from MOOC and suggested next steps.

Executive SummaryMOOC Model

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Services Provided• Free online access to Individual Courses

content, Free Assessment • Courses Certification ( Optional -Fee based )• Specialization Tracks – Nano degrees- Diplomas’

– Free content but Project and Completion Certificate for fee

• Online Degrees- Bachelor and Master via MOOCs – Newly Introduced

University University University Other institution

Other institution

Content Providers

MOOCs

Sample Audience School Students College/University

Students ICT and other Professional

Vocational/ Technician

Government Official

Value Proposition• Free /Low Cost Access to

International Quality Education and Training Content.

• Location independent.• Flexible Timing

Content Aggregation and Online Distribution Portals

Distribution Channels

General MOOCs Academia MOOCs

Government MOOCs

Tech Companies MOOCs

Vocational MOOCs (VOOC)

Executive SummaryEducation Sector Status in Pakistan

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5 to 16 years 16 to 22 Years 22 Years +Primary , Middle and Secondary Schooling

College/ High Schools

Universities /Technical Professional

Schools Colleges/ UniversitiesTechnical Colleges

Training Institutes

Teachers Trainers

Students & Trainees

Education Providers E- Training Providers

• 47% Children (approx 25m) Out of School. Only 13 %reach Matric.

• Quality Schooling Opportunity for very limited.• high % of illiterate workforce in preparation.

• High Unemployment even for educated .• Mismatch between skills gained and Market needs.• Lack of International competitiveness - Limited

certified professionals

• 60%+ Students study in Government Schools. Lack of basic facilities e.g. Toilet, Drinking Water. Ghost Schools

• Fast increase in Private Schools- but degraded quality.• Issues due to Tuition Culture/ Cost of Education.• Limited skilled teachers – especially for remote areas.• limited ICT resources- largely for Premium Schools • Limited Education resources for disabled.

• Traditional education, limited market focused education/ skills development.

• High cost of higher education.• Limited ICT resources.

Pakistan has high illiteracy rate and faces major challenges in provision of quality education and training of its Youth.

Executive SummaryKey Challenges

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• Most content in MOOCs are free. However, a number of aspects need to be considered to ensure the required benefit realizations. Indicative status of MOOC CSFs for different target audience identifies many gaps that need to be addressed.

Audience

1 School/College N/A N/A2 University N/A

3 ICT and other Professional

4 Vocational / Technical

5 Government Officials

Awareness

Content Quality &

Comprehensiveness

Content Availability in

local languages

Ease of Access (ICT

Resources & Internet)

Affordability

Test Recognition

by Authorized agency

Very LimitedPartially still contains many gaps

Largely addressedNot addressed

Professionals

Executive SummaryPossible Opportunities

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• Considering major gaps in desired CSF’s for MOOC, a number of types of initiatives will need to be undertaken to leverage MOOC technology benefits in Pakistan

A1: National Award on school education content development/delivery – School & CollegeF2: Seminars series on MOOC opportunities its benefits and models for target audience– GeneralB1: Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement– University StudentsC1: Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement– ICT & Other ProfessionalsE1: Selected MOOC Certification Reimbursement for Gov officials– Government Officials

A2: School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu - School & CollegeA4: Localized Khan Academy Portal and Content – School & CollegeB2: Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization – University StudentsC2: Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization – ICT & Other ProfessionalsD1: Selected Vocational MOOC Specializations/ Diplomas localization – Vocational

A3: Digitized School Lectures localization in Regional Languages – School & CollegeA5: Comprehensive School education content digitization & localization – School & CollegeA7: Facilitate content access via dedicated Radio/ Satellite Channels – School & CollegeB3: Pakistan Universities MOOC – University StudentsC3: National Technical Certification MOOC Program – ICT & Other ProfessionalsF1: National MOOC Portal - General

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WINS

STARS

STRATEGIC

CAUTION

A6: Facilitate content access via leveraging available physical Infrastructure – School & CollegeD2: MOOC delivery via Existing Vocational Training Centers – Vocational / TechnicalE2: MOOC Portal for Government Officials Training – Government Officials

Quick wins that can be executed with limited efforts.

Good to start with

Attractive Initiative - Higher benefits with increased efforts.

Must go for these

Strong Strategic benefit but resource intensive.

Execute after good planning

Medium benefits but higher efforts.

Re-Assess and execute with caution.

Executive SummaryPossible Opportunities

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Initiatives are categorized based on their defined scores

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Indicative Roadmap

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• MOOC provides tremendous Opportunities for Education & Training in Pakistan if right initiatives are executed while considering benefit realizations as well as required organizational efforts/Risks . Following is indicative rollout plan of defined initiatives

5. Localized Khan Academy Portal

3. National Award on School Content Digitization

1. Seminar Series on MOOC Opportunities

4. School/College Content Digitization

2. MOOC Certification Reimbursement ( For University, Professional, Vocational)

Seminar series on MOOC Opportunities its benefits and models : F2 Plan Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3

Certification Reimbursement Projects (selected courses by Gov Committee) (B1, C1, E1)P

rogr

am

Set

upLocalization: B2, C2

Technical Certification Accreditation: C3 MOOC Access Facilitation: D2

Pro

gram

S

etup

School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu: A2

National Award on School Education Content Development Delivery: A1 Plan Award

School Lectures Localization in Regional Languages: A3Comprehensive School Content Digitization: A5

Facilitate MOOC Access: A6,A7

Localized Khan Academy Portal: A4 Plan Award

6. National MOOC Portals Pakistan Universities MOOC: B3MOOC Portal for Gov Officials : E2

National MOOC Portal: F1

Q3Proposed Programs / Projects2016

Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

2017 2018

Main Document

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Introduction

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Last few years have seen major advancements in the world of E-learning with expansion of MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) which is transforming how Education and training can be delivered to masses at economical cost.

This presentation explores the possible opportunities for Pakistan in leveraging from MOOC and suggested next steps.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

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Definition:A massive open online course (MOOC) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions among students, professors, and teaching assistants.

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

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MOOC Model

Services Provided• Free online access to Individual Courses

content, Free Assessment • Courses Certification ( Optional -Fee based )• Specialization Tracks – Nano degrees- Diplomas’

– Free content but Project and Completion Certificate for fee

• Online Degrees- Bachelor and Master via MOOCs – Newly Introduced

University University University Other institution

Other institution

Content Providers

MOOCs

Sample Audience School Students College/University

Students ICT and other Professional

Vocational/ Technician

Government Official

Value Proposition• Free /Low Cost Access to

International Quality Education and Training Content.

• Location independent.• Flexible Timing

Content Aggregation and Online Distribution Portals

Distribution Channels

General MOOCs Academia MOOCs

Government MOOCs

Tech Companies MOOCs

Vocational MOOCs (VOOC)

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Pakistan PerspectiveEducation Sector Status

5 to 16 years 16 to 22 Years 22 Years +Primary , Middle and Secondary Schooling

College/ High Schools

Universities /Technical Professional

Schools Colleges/ UniversitiesTechnical Colleges

Training Institutes

Teachers Trainers

Students & Trainees

Education Providers E- Training Providers

• 47% Children (approx 25m) Out of School. Only 13 %reach Matric.

• Quality Schooling Opportunity for very limited.• high % of illiterate workforce in preparation.

• High Unemployment even for educated .• Mismatch between skills gained and Market needs.• Lack of International competitiveness - Limited

certified professionals

• 60%+ Students study in Government Schools. Lack of basic facilities e.g. Toilet, Drinking Water. Ghost Schools

• Fast increase in Private Schools- but degraded quality.• Issues due to Tuition Culture/ Cost of Education.• Limited skilled teachers – especially for remote areas.• limited ICT resources- largely for Premium Schools • Limited Education resources for disabled.

• Traditional education, limited market focused education/ skills development.

• High cost of higher education.• Limited ICT resources.

Pakistan has high illiteracy rate and faces major challenges in provision of quality education and training of its Youth.

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Pakistan PerspectiveIndigenous MOOC’s in Pakistan• Besides availability of International MOOC’s access in Pakistan to audience who

have access to required ICT Infrastructure, A number of initiatives have been taken locally in Pakistan in this area. Some Sample initiatives are listed below

1 Sabq FoundatonSabaq.pk

Free video lectures for Pakistani school and college students ( various grades and subjects) available online or via DVDs.

2 Khan Academy - Urduhttps://ur.khanacademy.org/

Many Khan Academy Videos with Urdu Translation. Videos but not LMS is localized in Urdu.

3 LEJ Knowledge Hub -Lej4learning.com.pk

Under supervision of Dr Ata ur Rahman, a project by LEJ National Science Information Center (ICCBS) with aim to provide integrated access to thousands of video lectures of full courses from top Universities around the world (MIT, Udacity, Stanford, Open Yale Courses, NPTEL, Khan Academy and Virtual University of Pakistan) at different levels, i.e. school, undergraduate and graduate

4 Virtual University -VU.edu.pk

Pakistan’s first virtual public University based completely on modern Information and Communication Technologies. Using free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and the Internet, Allows students to follow its rigorous programs regardless of their physical locations.

5 PI Teach Piteach.com

Joint initiative between Pi Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd & LEJ National Science Information Center . Web based access is provided to live streaming as well as recorded videos of lectures for various school grades. Further, content is provided in Urdu as well as regional languages.

6 Rozgar -Rozgar.work

Central MOOC portal by Microsoft Pakistan that provides access to courses from international MOOCs such as ALISON, Udamy, others.

7 E-Learn Punjab -elearn.punjab.gov.pk

Student lectures, Books, Teachers Guides etc of ( various grades and subjects) of Punjab Text Book Board available online or via DVDs.

Pakistan PerspectiveMOOC Benefit realizations- Critical Success Factors

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• Most content in MOOCs are free. However, MOOC certification typically costs money. Further a number of aspects need to be considered to ensure the required benefit realizations from available Local and International MOOC in Pakistan

Awareness

Content Quality & Comprehensiveness

Content Availability in local languages

Ease of Access (ICT Resources & Internet)

Affordability

Test Recognition by Authorized agency

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Target Audience and key stakeholders need to be aware of opportunities from MOOC

Quality MOOC content need to be available in line with Target audience education and training needs

Content need to be available in Local languages of target Audience

Required ICT Infrastructure that shall allow accessing MOOC (computer, internet etc.) need to be available to Audience

Some target audience e.g. ICT professionals, would prefer formal recognition of training/learning via official certification/testing

Overall cost of MOOC Training & Education need to be highly affordable for Target Audience.

CSF’s Description

Pakistan PerspectiveKey Challenges

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• Indicative status of MOOC CSFs for different target audience identifies many gaps that need to be addressed.

Audience

1 School/College N/A N/A2 University N/A

3 ICT and other Professional

4 Vocational / Technical

5 Government Officials

Awareness

Content Quality &

Comprehensiveness

Content Availability in

local languages

Ease of Access (ICT

Resources & Internet)

Affordability

Test Recognition

by Authorized agency

18Very LimitedPartially still contains many gaps

Largely addressedNot addressed

Professionals

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Options for Leveraging from MOOC• Considering major gaps in desired CSF’s for MOOC, a number of types of initiatives

will need to be undertaken to leverage MOOC technology benefits in Pakistan

1 Seminars on leveraging from MOOC Technology

2 Supporting local MOOCs via National MOOC Awards Program.

3 Complete Digitization and Localization of School and College Education Content of key Pakistani Education Boards and facilitate its delivery via MOOC

4 Reimbursement of MOOC Certifications Cost for Professionals

5 Localizations of Selected MOOC Specializations for ICT Professionals

6 Localizations , and authorized testing of of accredited professional Trainings and delivery via MOOC

7 Facilitating MOOC access via tele-centers etc.

8 Others

Sample Initiatives types

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Options for Leveraging from MOOC

Audience Possible Initiative

Awareness

Quality Content

Localization

Ease of Access

Testing &

Rec

Affordability

A. School/College Stude

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A1 National Award on school education content development/delivery: Support to Extension of existing content development initiatives by private entities.

✓ ✓ ✓

A2 School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu: Comprehensive Primary and Secondary School Lectures digitization, localization in Urdu. Extended delivery format via web portal, portable media and mobile format . Extension of existing content development initiatives by private entities.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

A3 Digitized School Lectures localization in Regional Languages: Comprehensive Primary and Secondary School Lectures localization in key regional language and provision in portable / mobile format. Extension of existing content development initiatives by private entities.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

A4 Localized Khan Academy Portal and Content: In collaboration with Khan Academy , localization of KA Portal interface and applicable content. Extension of existing content development initiatives by private entities.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

A5 Comprehensive School education content digitization & localization: in coordination with key National / Provincial boards, developing comprehensive content(text book digitization, teacher lectures, teachers guides etc.) and localization in Urdu Language for key education boards in Pakistan. Extended delivery format via web portal, portable media & mobile. Similar to model adopted by PITB.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

A6 Facilitate content access via leveraging available physical Infrastructure: Access enablement of digitized school content via telecenters, charity schools etc.(Initiatives by other related organization)

✓ ✓ ✓

A7 Facilitate content access via dedicated Radio/ Satellite Channels. Provision of selected content via dedicated radio/Satellite channels. (Initiative by other related organization)

✓ ✓ ✓

• Specific Sample initiatives for different Target Audience

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Awareness

Quality Content

Localization

Ease of Access

Testing & Rec

Affordability

B. University

Students

B1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement : Reimbursement of certification cost of selected MOOC specializations( to be decided by Subject Matter Panel)

✓ ✓B2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization: localization of selected courses from

international MOOC in collaboration with MOOC providers e.g.coursera program of localized translated text on course screens.

✓ ✓ ✓

B3 Pakistan Universities MOOC: Program to encourage key Pakistani Universities in offering X% (e.g.25%) of their courses to students via MOOC. The initiative will need to be executed in collaboration with HEC. Provision of ICT Tools and trainings for digitization of lectures.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

C. ICT /

Other

Professionals

C1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement : Reimbursement of certification cost of selected MOOC specializations( to be decided by Subject Matter Panel)

✓ ✓

C2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization: localization of selected courses from international MOOC in collaboration with MOOC providers e.g.coursera program of localized translated text on course screens.

✓ ✓ ✓

C3 National Technical Certification MOOC Program: Localized MOOC content on selected international authorized certifications e.g. CCNA, PMP, SAP related, MS courses etc offered by UDEMY. Range of Cyber Security and Authorized ICT Courses offered at Cybrary security. Financial support for testing at Accredited testing centers.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

• Specific Sample initiatives for different Target Audience- Cont’d


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Awareness

Quality Content

Localization

Ease of Access

Testing & Rec

Affordability

D. Vocational/

Technicia

n

D1 Selected Vocational MOOC Specializations/ Diplomas localization: Localization of existing vocational MOOC diploma contents i.e. electrician, plumbing, customer call center, etc. awareness to target audience. Mobile portability of content.

✓ ✓

D2 MOOC delivery via Existing Vocational Training Centers: Vocational MOOC introduction at existing Vocational Training Centers and Leveraging there infrastructure for delivery of vocational MOOC content to additional audience via registration process.

✓ ✓

E. Govt. Officials

E1 Selected MOOC Certification Reimbursement for Gov officials : Reimbursement of certification cost of selected MOOC specializations( to be decided by Subject Matter Panel)

✓ ✓

E2 MOOC Portal for Government Officials Training: National, Provincial training portal and Training content development for the Government officials for delivery of specific trainings to them in line with there training needs in cost effective manner.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

F. General

F1 National MOOC Portal: Portal shall be central hub of getting information and access to MOOC related education and training opportunities for different target audience in Pakistan.

✓ ✓ ✓

F2 Seminars series on MOOC: MOOC opportunities its benefits and models for different target audience:

✓

• Specific Sample initiatives for different Target Audience- Cont’d

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Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Criteria

Benefit Potential Organizational Efforts

Extent of Target Beneficiaries

Level of Benefits to

Target Beneficiaries

Sustainability of Benefits

realizationTechnical Risk

Resources - people &

Financial RiskExecution

ComplexitySelection Criteria

30% 40% 30% 30% 30% 40% Weighting Scale

Millions + Beneficiaries Very high Very Long Term (> 3 years) Very high Very high Very high 4

100,001 to Million Beneficiaires High Long Term (2-3

years) High High High 35001 to 100000 Beneficiaries Medium Medium Term

(1-2 years) Medium Medium Medium 2

501 to 5000 benefiaries Limited Short Term (0.5-1 years) Limited Limited Limited 1

0-500 benificiaries Very limited or none

Very Short Term (0-0.5 year)

Very limited or none

Very limited or none

Very limited or none 0.1

• To assess viability of defined initiatives, these are assessed in two dimensions1. Benefit Potential: Expected extent of benefit from the initiative2. Organizational Efforts: Expected efforts/resources that would be required

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Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Rating Benefit Potential Organizational Efforts

Projects & Initiatives Extent of Target Beneficiaries




Technical Risk

Resources - people & Financial

Requirements

Execution Complexity

Audience

# Weighting 30% 40% 30% 30% 30% 40%

A. Schools

& College

A1 National Award on school education content development/delivery

0-500 beneficiaries Limited

Short Term (0.5-1 years) Limited Limited Limited

A2 School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu

Millions + Beneficiaries Medium

Long Term (2-3 years) Medium Medium Medium

A3 Digitized School Lectures localization in Regional Languages

Millions + Beneficiaries High

Long Term (2-3 years) Medium High High

A4 Localized Khan Academy Portal and Content

Millions + Beneficiaries Medium

Long Term (2-3 years) Medium Medium Limited

A5 Comprehensive School education content digitization & localization

Millions + Beneficiaires High

Long Term (2-3 years) High High High

A6 Facilitate content access via leveraging available physical Infrastructure

5001 to 100000 Beneficiaries High


A7 Facilitate content access via dedicated Radio/ Satellite Channels

Millions + Beneficiaires High

Very Long Term (> 3 years) High Very high Very high

B.

University

Students

B1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement

501 to 5000 beneficiaries Limited

Short Term (0.5-1 years) Limited Medium Limited

B2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization

5001 to 100000 Beneficiaries Medium

Short Term (0.5-1 years) Medium Medium Medium

B3 Pakistan Universities MOOC Millions + Beneficiaires Medium

Long Term (2-3 years) Medium Medium High

Each Initiative is rated based on defined criteria

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Benefit Potential Organizational Efforts

Projects & Initiatives Extent of Target Beneficiaries




Technical Risk

Resources - people & Financial Requirem

ents

Execution Complexity

Audience # Weighting 30% 40% 30% 30% 30% 40%

C. ICT & Other

Professionals

C1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement

501 to 5000 benefiaries Limited

Medium Term (1-2 years) Limited Medium Limited

C2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization


Medium Term (1-2 years) Medium Medium Medium

C3 National Technical Certification MOOC Program

5001 to 100000 Beneficiaries Very high


D. Vocationa

l/ Technicia

n

D1 Selected Vocational MOOC Specializations/ Diplomas localization

100,001 to Million Beneficiaries Medium

Medium Term (1-2 years) Medium Medium Medium

D2 MOOC delivery via Existing Vocational Training Centers 501 to 5000

beneficiaries High Long Term (2-3 years) Medium High High

E. Governm

ent Officials

E1 Selected MOOC Certification Reimbursement for Gov officials

501 to 5000 benefiaries Limited

Medium Term (1-2 years) Limited Limited Medium

E2 MOOC Portal for Government Officials Training


Very Long Term (> 3 years) Medium High High

F. General

F1 National MOOC Portal Millions + Beneficiaries Very high

Very Long Term (> 3 years) High High High

F2 Seminars series on MOOC opportunities its benefits and models for different target audience

0-500 beneficiaries Limited

Medium Term (1-2 years) Limited Limited Limited

Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Rating Each Initiative is rated based on defined criteria

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Audience # Projects & Initiatives Organizational Efforts

Benefit Potential

Project Score

A. Schools & College

A1 National Award on school education content development/delivery 1.0 0.6 6.4A2 School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu 2.0 3.0 15.0A3 Digitized School Lectures localization in Regional Languages 2.7 3.4 12.6A4 Localized Khan Academy Portal and Content 1.6 3.0 18.8A5 Comprehensive School education content digitization & localization 3.0 3.4 11.3

A6 Facilitate content access via leveraging available physical Infrastructure 2.7 2.6 9.6

A7 Facilitate content access via dedicated Radio/ Satellite Channels 3.7 3.6 9.7B. University Students

B1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement 1.3 1.0 7.7B2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization 2.0 1.8 9.0B3 Pakistan Universities MOOC 2.4 3.0 12.5

C. ICT & Other Professionals

C1 Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement 1.3 1.2 9.2C2 Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization 2.0 2.0 10.0C3 National Technical Certification MOOC Program 2.7 3.0 11.1

D. Vocational/ Technician

D1 Selected Vocational MOOC Specializations/ Diplomas localization 2.0 2.4 12.0D2 MOOC delivery via Existing Vocational Training Centers 2.7 2.2 8.1

E. Government Officials

E1 Selected MOOC Certification Reimbursement for Gov officials 1.4 1.2 8.6E2 MOOC Portal for Government Officials Training 2.7 2.4 8.9

F. General F1 National MOOC Portal 3.0 4.0 13.3F2 Seminars series on MOOC opportunities its benefits and models for

different target audience 1.0 0.8 8.4

Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Scoring Initiatives numeric scores are determined based on their assigned rating

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Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Categorization Initiatives are categorized based on their defined scores

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A1: National Award on school education content development/delivery – School & CollegeF2: Seminars series on MOOC opportunities its benefits and models for target audience– GeneralB1: Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement– University StudentsC1: Selected MOOC Specializations Certification Reimbursement– ICT & Other ProfessionalsE1: Selected MOOC Certification Reimbursement for Gov officials– Government Officials

A2: School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu - School & CollegeA4: Localized Khan Academy Portal and Content – School & CollegeB2: Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization – University StudentsC2: Selected MOOC Specializations/Courses localization – ICT & Other ProfessionalsD1: Selected Vocational MOOC Specializations/ Diplomas localization – Vocational

A3: Digitized School Lectures localization in Regional Languages – School & CollegeA5: Comprehensive School education content digitization & localization – School & CollegeA7: Facilitate content access via dedicated Radio/ Satellite Channels – School & CollegeB3: Pakistan Universities MOOC – University StudentsC3: National Technical Certification MOOC Program – ICT & Other ProfessionalsF1: National MOOC Portal - General

QUICK

WINS

STARS

STRATEGIC

CAUTION

A6: Facilitate content access via leveraging available physical Infrastructure – School & CollegeD2: MOOC delivery via Existing Vocational Training Centers – Vocational / TechnicalE2: MOOC Portal for Government Officials Training – Government Officials

Quick wins that can be executed with limited efforts.

Good to start with

Attractive Initiative - Higher benefits with increased efforts.

Must go for these

Strong Strategic benefit but resource intensive.

Execute after good planning

Medium benefits but higher efforts.

Re-Assess and execute with caution.

Initiatives Evaluation & Prioritization- Categorization Organizational directions for defined initiatives categories is summarized

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Indicative Roadmap

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• MOOC provides tremendous Opportunities for Education & Training in Pakistan if right initiatives are executed while considering benefit realizations as well as required organizational efforts/Risks . Following is indicative rollout plan of defined initiatives

5. Localized Khan Academy Portal

3. National Award on School Content Digitization

1. Seminar Series on MOOC Opportunities

4. School/College Content Digitization

2. MOOC Certification Reimbursement ( For University, Professional, Vocational)

Seminar series on MOOC Opportunities its benefits and models : F2 Plan Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3

Certification Reimbursement Projects (selected courses by Gov Committee) (B1, C1, E1)P

rogr

am

Set

upLocalization: B2, C2

Technical Certification Accreditation: C3 MOOC Access Facilitation: D2

Pro

gram

S

etup

School Lectures MOOC Digitization and localization in Urdu: A2

National Award on School Education Content Development Delivery: A1 Plan Award

School Lectures Localization in Regional Languages: A3Comprehensive School Content Digitization: A5

Facilitate MOOC Access: A6,A7

Localized Khan Academy Portal: A4 Plan Award

6. National MOOC Portals Pakistan Universities MOOC: B3MOOC Portal for Gov Officials : E2

National MOOC Portal: F1

Q3Proposed Programs / Projects2016

Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2

2017 2018

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Initiative: MOOC Certificate Reimbursement Support

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Estimated Budget

XXXXXXXXX

Scope of work - Overview

Program Name

Reimbursement of 80% of certification cost of selected MOOC specializations. Full Reimbursement +50% Additional rewards for high achievers. (similar to program being pursued by Malaysian Gov.).

Another option is to Pay MOOC Courses( in specialization) Fees in advance for selected candidates as long as they have passed previous course in specializations.

Selection of MOOCs, courses/specializations , candidate selection criteria by Program & Content Governance Committee with representation from Industry/Academia. MOU shall be established with selected MOOCs.

MOOC Certification Reimbursement ( For University, Professional, Vocational) – B1,C1,E1)

2016 2017

Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q4

Execution

Project Kick-off, Setup Gov

Announce/ Trainee Selection

MOOC Training

Program monitoring

Indicative timeline

MOOC/Courses Selection

A

B

C

D

E

Program Approval

Benefit

University Students acquire industry related specialized skills from MOOC and get its MOOC certificate at very discounted fee.

3131XYZ Learners

eLearningApplication/Selection Notification

Complaints/Inquiry/Fee Reimbursement

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Call Center Support

NICTRDF MOOC Registration Portal

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Selected MOOC eLearning Portals

Candidates and MOOC Management (NICTRDF)

• MOOC negotiations and agreement.

• Candidate Registration• Selected Candidates

Management

MOOCs

• E-Training LMS services of selected MOOCs..

• Learners Course Completion Status information to be provided to NICTRDF E-Training Portal.

Program Management (NICTRDF)

• Program Planning, • Program Status

Monitoring and Reporting

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Customer Support (NICTRDF)

• Support Model • FAQ on Portal• 1st Level Support via Call Center• E-Training MOOC registration

Portal View Access to Agents( by CS agents)

Program Communication Management (NICTRDF)

Program AdvertisementProgram Communication

• Program & Content Governance Committee

• NICTRDF, MOIT, PSEB, PASHA, others. • MOOC Selection• Courses Selection• Candidate Selection Criteria

Independent Program Assurance

Initiative: MOOC Certificate Reimbursement

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Cha

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MOOCs• E-Training LMS services of

selected MOOCs with Localized content.





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• Program & Content Governance Committee• NICTRDF, MOIT, PSEB, PASHA, others. • MOOC Selection• Courses Selection• Candidate Selection Criteria


Initiative: MOOC Certificate Reimbursement + Content Localization

Content Localization Partners

• E-Training LMS services of selected MOOCs with Localized content

eLearning (Localized)Application/Selection Notification



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selected MOOCs with Standard + Accredited Training Content


Accredited Testing Agency• Conduct Accredited Tests

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AccreditationeLearning Application/Selection Notification


Universities/ Training Centers• Provide access to ICT resources for

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