Panel discussion
International Trends in Open and Distance Education
October 18, 2024 at 12:00 - 13:30 UTC+13 (NZDT)
Go to event websiteAbout the webinar
Massey University and Open Polytechnic present a free webinar with ICDE Secretary General, Torunn Gjelsvik.
The Secretary General will discuss international trends in distance and open education related to access, equity and scalability.
Dr Mark Nichols from Open Polytechnic, the President of ICDE, will also join the conversation, together with Professor Giselle Byrnes, Provost of Massey University.
There will be an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.
30th ICDE World Conference 2025
This event will also be a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming 30th ICDE World Conference, which will take place in Wellington, New Zealand from 10-13 November 2025.
The conference will be hosted by ICDE Institutional Members, Massey University and Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
The theme of the conference is Ako: Exchanging ideas for inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education.
The design of inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education is central to the futures of global higher education, a priority for practice around the globe.
Read more about the 30th ICDE World Conference 2025
Speakers
Torunn Gjelsvik
ICDE Secretary General
Mark Nichols
ICDE President / Open Polytechnic
Giselle Byrnes
Provost, Massey University