e-learning readiness - Asia Pacific Region - Open University Malaysia

• Sixth WG meeting to discuss policy implications(9 September 2004)• Preparation for the submission of the final report on theMEWC-OUM E-learning Readiness Study to MEWC(September-November 2004)Several members of the WG from Phase I were invited to view thefindings, provide recommendations and suggest policy initiatives duringa three and a half day workshop between 26 th and 30 th August 2004. Therecommendations by the Working Group were incorporated into the finalreport submitted to MEWC.The findings and recommendations of the study were presented tomembers of the National Consultative Committee on E-learning (seeAppendix A).1.4.5 Operational DefinitionsThe definitions of the terms used to describe the (a) target respondentsand (b) the areas of readiness surveyed are given below. It is to be notedthat the definition of E-Learning had been operationalised by the WorkingGroup as follows: as the use of network and multimedia technologies toimprove the quality of learning by enabling access to knowledge andremote resources for the development of a K-society.(a) Target RespondentsEnablerAn individual who enables/facilitates the delivery and implementation ofE-learning programmes e.g. lecturers, tutors, facilitators in public andprivate higher education institutions (IPTA/IPTS).Policy MakerAn individual in higher management in charge of formulating orimplementing policies related to training and instruction e.g. CEO,President, Executive Director, Managing Director, General Manager of acompany; Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Director, Head of adepartment or educational institution at the tertiary level.ProviderAn individual or an organisation that provides or sells E-learning contentand/or technology services to target institutions/learners.ReceiverAn individual who is a learner/trainee enrolled in an educational/traininginstitution for tertiary education or attending an in-service course.Joint Study by MEWC and OUM 11