Fully Online Distance Education Symposium - FODES

What an exciting two days we had. We will do so again in October 2025.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for teaching and learning were the main topics of discussion at the fourth annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium - FODES hosted by the University of Pretoria (UP).
“AI is all brain and no heart,” Dr Helen Crompton, Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at Old Dominion University in the US, told participants during the symposium keynote address as she discussed the implications of generative AI for education and learning.
Read more: https://www.up.ac.za/uponline/news/post_3270035-up-hosted-fully-online-distance-education-symposium-explores-ai-and-the-future-of-learning

And we are back online for Day 2 of the University of Pretoria Fully Online Distance Education Symposium. Today promises even more engaging discussions and insights as we continue to explore the topic of online education in the age of AI.

Join us for our panel discussion on ‘Transforming Teaching and Training with Online Facilitation: Pandemic and Beyond’ at 09:10.

Panel Highlights:
· Tony Carr – Convenor of e/merge Africa and Educational Technologist at the Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching, University of Cape Town.
· Prof Silvenus Konyole – Associate Professor from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kenya.
· Dr Prinavin Govender, Ghawa Latib, and Irene Maweu – educational experts who will bring diverse perspectives to this meaningful conversation.

Join the virtual discussions here: https://fodesup.online/programme/
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Welcoming participants to , Prof Loretta Feris, Vice-Principal: Academic at the University of Pretoria (UP), highlighted AI's immense benefits while emphasising its ethical considerations. She noted that the symposium and discussions about AI are crucial for UP as it concludes its current strategic plan and begins shaping its future direction. The discussions on AI will play a key role in guiding the university's path forward.

Ready for FODES 2024?

Join us today at the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) starting at 09:00. We'll be exploring the role of AI in education with global experts.

Don't miss Dr Helen Crompton's keynote on 'Generative AI in Education: Tools and Implications for Teaching and Learning' – she's among the top 2% of scientists recognised by Stanford University. She will be joined by speakers from Nigeria, England, Greece, and several other countries, who will look at topics such as AI and the future of the academic enterprise, 3D immersive learning experiences, and teaching in online learning environments.

Be part of the conversation here: https://fodesup.online/programme/

With our Fully Online Distance Education Symposium just a few hours away, here are some of the speakers who will be sharing their insights.

Michelle Bheemraj will lead a discussion on 'The Future of Education: Humanity as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI'.

🗓️ Join us from tomorrow at 09:00. 📌 Register and participate in the discussions here: https://fodesup.online/registration/.
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🚨 Just 1 day to go until the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium - FODES 🚨
Join us on 17 and 18 October as we explore AI in online education with discussions, workshops, and tool demos. This year's theme is Surfing the Wave: Navigating Online Education in the Age of AI.
Register and join the different sessions here: https://fodesup.online/programme/
Don't miss out!

Programme Programme Click here to access the 2023 playlist on YouTubeBelow is the 2024 programme

Our QR code for registration is now updated! 📲

Skip the hassle and simply scan the code to register for the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium. 🚀 Join us from 17-18 October for groundbreaking insights on AI, e-learning, and more.

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📢 Exciting News!

We're just one week away from the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium! The programme is now live on our website, packed with exciting sessions and expert speakers.

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Programme Programme The 2023 recordings are available on YouTube. Please click here to access the 2023 playlist.

Are you ready for FODES 2024?
Comprehensive Online Education Services at the University of Pretoria is thrilled to announce that it will host the 4th Annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) from 17 to 18 October 2024, featuring an incredible keynote speaker.

Introducing Dr Helen Crompton!

Dr Crompton is a powerhouse in the field of educational technology. As the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning (RIDIL) at ODUGlobal, a Professor of Instructional Technology, and the Director of the Virtual Reality Lab at Old Dominion University (ODU), she brings unrivalled expertise to FODES 2024.

With 30 years of experience in education and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Dr Crompton is recognised among Stanford's Top 2% Scientists in the world and has received numerous awards in the US and in England for her outstanding contributions to technology integration.

Dr Crompton's most recent publications include her research on global perspectives on teaching with technology, the implementation of virtual reality in organisational learning, technology integration in the digital age, preparing teachers to effectively integrate technology in education, universal design in online education, educational technology research during the Covid-19 pandemic, higher education faculty perceptions of chatGPT and many more!

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leading expert in the field and learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionise education!

📢 Reminder: Abstract submissions close on 31 August 2024!

Don't miss out on the opportunity to contribute to the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) on 17 & 18 October 2024.

We're excited to bring you an event filled with insightful workshops, research papers, engaging presentations, and demonstrations!

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time! Click on this link to secure your spot: https://fodesup.online/registration/

Let's inspire innovation by surfing the wave of navigating online education in the age of AI together.

We look forward to your participation in this year’s symposium!

Registration RegistrationThe call for abstracts for the 2024 event is now open. Dr. Helen Crompton is the keynote speaker this year. Click on the ad image below to view her LinkedIn profile. Please refer to the…

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The second call for abstracts to present at the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium is open and will close on 31 August 2024.

Featuring a keynote from Dr Helen Crompton, an international expert in educational technology, this year’s symposium brings you panel discussions, research papers, workshops, demonstrations and more. Surf the wave and navigate online education in the age of AI at this year's symposium from 17-18 October 2024.

Abstracts and registrations can be submitted at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrbIcLrZgzfGMszGqun4eBxBBKhRc5ac96nto-qz2nac1Wdw/viewform

Visit our registration page, https://fodesup.online/registration/, and email us at [email protected] for more information.

Attention:

The call for abstracts to present at the Fully Online Distance Education Symposium is now open and will close on 31 July, 2024.

Surf the wave and navigate online education in the age of AI at this year's symposium from 17-18 October 2024.

Visit our registration page for more information on abstract submissions and attendee registrations: https://fodesup.online/registration/

Interesting fact:

The Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) is a virtual symposium that offers exclusive networking opportunities for like-minded individuals to share, contribute and reflect on the innovative use of e-learning tools, pedagogical approaches, online facilitation, student experience, retention, and attrition rates, design, and development in the online environment.

If you are involved in any form of Fully Online Distance Education, this is the right event to enhance your knowledge at the comfort of your desk.

Guess what? 👀

The Fully Online Distance Education Symposium call for abstracts is launching soon. Get ready to share your insights on innovative pedagogies and transformative learning experiences.

Let's work together to shape the future of education!

30 November marks the first birthday of the launch of Chat GPT and the beginning of a revolution of how we teach and learn with AI. The online symposium , "Working with AI (ChatGPT one year later)" will explore the ethical, educational, and research implications of ChatGPT and other conversational AI systems. Feedback from the AI for Teaching and Learning event showed that people liked the online "Long Lunch" format, so this symposium will run from 11:30 to 14:30 South African Time (GMT+2) on 30 November. All the conference and booking information is available on the Learning LandsCAPE website. Registrations are now open at https://sites.google.com/site/capelearning/home

Best wishes, Johannes Cronje

Learning LandsCAPE 30 November marks the first birthday of the launch of Chat GPT. Following our three symposia on Teaching and Learning with AI, Artificial intelligence for research and Authenticity and Assessment with AI, we are excited to announce the upcoming "ChatGPT - One Year Later" online symposium to

We extend our gratitude to all of you for being part of the 3rd annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium. We hope you found the sessions informative and inspiring.

For those who may have missed sessions or wish to revisit the content, you can access the symposium recordings on our YouTube playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnJz6tv2h6d-m-PlgViW550dB2zN0PZ9b.

The 3rd Fully Online Distance Education Symposium has drawn to a close, marking the end of two days filled with captivating discussions on e-learning and the transformative potential of new technologies in education.

We hope that you enjoyed the past two days. Watch out for more communication regarding presentations and the key takeaways from the symposium. See you at the next FODES!



Pictured: An image from the busy desk of our symposium coordinator, Dr Mari van Wyk. Well done to Dr Mari and the team at UPOnline for organising a successful symposium.

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It is Day 2 of the annual Fully Online Distance Education Symposium (FODES) hosted by Comprehensive Online Education Services at the University of Pretoria. Another day to discuss the fusion of education and cutting-edge technology.

Here are some of the topics you can look forward to today.

- e/merge Africa - Revolutionising Higher Education across Africa: Harnessing Technology for Inclusive and Innovative E-Learning presented by Dr Paul Birevu Muyinda of Makerere University in Uganda, Dr Ralitsa Debrah of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, and Dr Oyeyinka Oyerinde of the University of Jos in Nigeria.
- Virtual reality positively influenced teachers’ teaching strategies presented by Dr Karen Walstra
- Harnessing the power of data for e-learning presented by Eyitayo Kehinde
Join us from 08:00 for another day of insights and knowledge sharing on new technologies and their impact on higher education.

See the programme here: https://fodesup.online/programme/

Programme Programme The programme for the 3rd annual event is now available. Please click ‘session link’ to join in.KEYNOTE SPEAKER FODES 2023 Keynote Speaker