The specific outcome of the collaboration was to institutionalise e-learning throughout TVTI and its 15 satellite colleges, by integrating online learning across the curriculum, thereby modernizing teaching and learning methods. This project, with its farreaching implications for the future of Technical Vocational and Training (TVT) in Ethiopia, has been a beacon of innovation and progress, focusing specifically on student centred blended learning.
The MOPEDE project has aimed to enhance VET teacher education in Ethiopia by modernizing pedagogical approaches. By bridging traditional and digital teaching methods, the development was to revolutionize the TVT landscape, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of students and industries. This initiative aligns with key strategic documents like the Ethiopian Education Development Roadmap (2018), the Technical Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable Development framework (2018), and the Growth and Transformation Plan of Ethiopia (2016). In all Jamk’s international development work, it is essential to strive towards collaboration in line with development targets of all partners, thereby creating a win-win solution for all involved.
MOPEDE project has been funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, through the Higher Education Institutions Institutional Cooperation Instrument (HEI ICI), which is administered by the Finnish National Agency for Education.
A guidebook published
A new publication, “Digital transformation of learning environments. From the classroom to student-centred online learning”, documents the journey, key conclusions and impact of the project. It provides practical guidance for introducing and institutionalising online learning, and paves the way for anyone working internationally with digital transformation in education.
The guidebook covers essential aspects of the process: the project application and administration, change management as the cornerstone of sustainable digital transformation, staff professional development and quality measures in blended learning, and the technical requirements and support processes needed for effective online learning.
Online publication available on: https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-830-759-7
