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My interview with CHAT GPT about the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible and Distance Education (SADE)

As the Vice President of the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE) I made an interview with CHAT GPT about the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE). I published it as well at the webpage of SADE here

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. It is built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3 family of large language models and has been fine-tuned using both supervised and reinforcement learning techniques. What is Chat GPT, see a video here

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Ebba Ossiannilsson: Who is the leading organization on Open, flexible, and distance education/learning (OFDE(OFDL) in Sweden?

CHAT GPT: In Sweden, the leading organization on open, flexible, and distance education/learning (OFDE/OFDL) is the Swedish Association for Distance Education (SADE). SADE is a professional association that aims to promote and develop distance education and flexible learning in Sweden. It serves as a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences, promoting research and development, and advocating for the interests of distance education and flexible learning practitioners and learners in Sweden. SADE organizes conferences, seminars, and workshops publishes research and practice-oriented publications, and provide networking opportunities for its members.

Ebba Ossiannilsson: What is Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education

CHAT GPT: The Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE) is a professional organization that promotes and supports the development and use of open, flexible, and distance learning in Sweden. SADE was founded in 1985 and is a non-profit organization that brings together individuals, institutions, and organizations that are involved in open and distance learning. Its members include universities, colleges, adult education centers, private training providers, and individuals who are interested in distance education. SADE’s main mission is to promote the development of open and flexible learning in Sweden and to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices in the field. The Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1972. Its aim is to promote open, flexible, and distance education in Sweden. SADE works with a variety of stakeholders, including educational institutions, government agencies, and private sector organizations. SADE’s activities include organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops related to open, flexible, and distance education. The organization also conducts research in the field of open and distance education and publishes a journal called ”Open Learning: The Journal of Open, Distance, and e-Learning. ”SADE is a member of the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), which is a global membership organization for institutions and organizations that are involved in distance education. Through its membership in ICDE, SADE is able to collaborate with other organizations around the world and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of distance education.

Ebba Ossiannilsson: What is the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE) working on?

CHAT GPT: As an AI language model, I don’t have access to the latest updates on the current projects or initiatives of the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education (SADE). However, based on their website and previous activities, SADE is an association that focuses on promoting open, flexible, and distance education in Sweden.

SADE aims to provide a platform for professionals in the field of education to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to open, flexible, and distance education. They also strive to create opportunities for networking and collaboration among their members.

SADE is involved in organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops on various topics related to open, flexible, and distance education. They also publish research reports and articles to disseminate information and insights on the latest developments in the field.

Some of the key areas that SADE focuses on include e-learning, blended learning, digital competence, and pedagogy in open and distance learning. They also work on issues related to the quality of education, recognition of prior learning, and the use of technology in education.

Overall, SADE is dedicated to promoting and advancing the use of open, flexible, and distance education in Sweden, and to supporting the ongoing development of this field through research, advocacy, and collaboration.

Ebba Ossiannilsson: What does The Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education/Learning (SADE) prioritize currently?

CHAT GPT: As an AI language model, I do not have access to up-to-date information on the current priorities of the Swedish Association for Open, Flexible, and Distance Education/Learning (SADE). However, according to their website, SADE is a professional organization that works to promote and develop open, flexible, and distance education and learning in Sweden. They aim to provide a platform for professionals, researchers, and practitioners to exchange knowledge and experiences, as well as to influence policy and decision-making in the field of education and learning. Some of the key areas of interest for SADE include:

  1. Open and online education: SADE aims to promote the use of digital technologies and online platforms to increase access to education and learning opportunities for all.
  2. Flexible learning: SADE advocates for more flexible approaches to education and learning that can accommodate the diverse needs and circumstances of learners.
  3. Distance education: SADE supports the development of distance education programs and initiatives that enable learners to study from anywhere, at any time.
  4. Professional development: SADE provides opportunities for professional development and networking among educators and practitioners in the field of open, flexible, and distance education.

It is important to note that the priorities and focus areas of SADE may change over time based on the evolving needs and challenges in the field of education and learning in Sweden.

Ebba Ossiannilsson: What is Open, Flexible, and Distance Education?

CHAT GPT: Open, flexible, and distance education (OFDE) are alternative forms of education that allow learners to access educational programs and courses without attending traditional face-to-face classes in a physical classroom setting.

  • Open education refers to the approach of making educational resources, such as textbooks, videos, and online courses, freely available to anyone who wants to use them. This can be achieved through open licenses and open educational resources (OER) that allow educators to modify and share learning content.
  • Flexible education involves designing educational programs and courses that can be customized to meet the individual needs and schedules of learners. It offers a range of learning options that can be accessed at any time and from any location, allowing learners to study at their own pace and choose the mode of delivery that best suits their learning style.
  • Distance education refers to the delivery of educational programs and courses to learners who are physically distant from the educational institution offering the program. It makes use of various technologies such as online learning platforms, video conferencing, and email to enable communication and interaction between learners and instructors.

In summary, Open, Flexible, and Distance Education aim to provide learners with access to education and learning experiences that are not constrained by time, location, or traditional classroom settings.

TIBL Teacher training event in Seville, Spain 9-13 May 2018

The European project Technology Innnovation in Blended  Learning  (TIBL) held its first techer training event in Seville, Spain 9-13 May 2018. The project coordinator hosted the event. All parnters were represented and some had several participants as it was a teacher traing event.

 Partners in the project are:

  • The applicant SAFA Coordinator ( Seville) is an important Spanish school foundation focusing on school and vocational education, Coordinator Carlos Guerrero Herrero Dirección Central SAFA Departamento de Formación Profesional 
  • EFQBL is a VET and trainers education organisation Austria Wiener Neustadt
  • DigiLab from the University La Sapienza Rome Italy
  • University of Aveiro south of Porto Portugal are specialised in innovation in technology enhanced training and the related pedagogy.
  • Swedish Association Distance Education SADE is a specialist in Distance Learning and quality enhancement frameworks.

The main intellectual outcomes (IO) for the projct were of course in focus 

  • Trainer’s Toolbox & MOOC
  • Transferability guide and Evaluation Guide
  • Pilot courses (dock inte finansierade)
  •  teacher training eventet diskuterades

UNESCO OER Recommendations

I have been invited by the Swedish National Commission for UNESCO, Ministry of Education and Research to give my view and arguments to the Swedish Government on the UNESCO suggestions for recommendations on Open Educational Resources (OER), which has been sent out to all member organizations. I am excited and honored.  The Swedish Association for Distance Education (SADE) has in addition been asked,  to give answers and suggestions for the answers to the Swedish Government. Today, I have drafted both replies.

From ICDE OERAC (OER Advocacy Committee)  which I am charing (read more below on ICDE OERAC) we earlier answered on the pre-consultation for this current recommendations.  In both my replies, both as an expert and an expert from SADE I will answer in the name of Chair of OERAC.See also my post on LinkedInfor ICDE OERAC

The recommendations have been discussed after several years of discussion, conferences, and summits. In autumn 2017 UNESCO decided that there are needs:

 

“to reinforce international collaboration in the field of Open Educational Resources (OER)” and that “a recommendation could be an essential tool to strengthen the implementation of national and international legislation, policies and strategies in this field, as well as to enhance international cooperation on the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4 ‘Education’.

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The Recommendation conclude three main standpoints

1. Based on the present study, it is clear that a Recommendation on International Collaboration on Open Educational Resources is both desirable and feasible. Such a new UNESCO normative instrument is desirable because education is diversifying rapidly in all parts of the world while at the same time the usage, creation, and availability of Open Educational Resources have become global as well as regional. 

2. The advantage of a Recommendation is that it is flexible and meant to allow for contextualization. However, a framework for Open Educational Resources delivery for international cooperation towards further and extended capacity building is missing and a Recommendation should build on decades of work in developing and implementing Open Educational Resources related policies and actions. 

3. It will rely on tools developed over the years that have helped to deliver Open Educational Resources criteria and procedures. The events, documents, and surveys conducted presented in this study clearly demonstrated that a majority of those most familiar with Open Educational Resources firmly support the move to a standard-setting 

WEBINAR: IMPROVING YOUR ONLINE STEM COURSES WITH MÖBIUS (1)

In this live presentation, from DigitalEd moderated by Professor, Dr. Ebba Ossiannilsson, you’ll hear how a formative preparatory course with extensive materials and tests in a web-based environment improved pass rates for incoming first-year mathematics students in Sweden, and ultimately set them on a track to greater success in their pending paths of study.

Dr. Jonathan Watkins, from the University of Birmingham, will take you through a journey through their instance of the Möbius platform. Explore how Möbius promotes learning through active processing and dynamic testing, facilitates evidence-based optimization of learning, and supports an ecosystem of asset creation and sharing. 

Here are the links for both part 1 and part 2

This is part 1 of the webinar, part 2 will come soon, watch it out.

Watch the recording here