Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) as a member of the International Council of Distance Education (ICDE) joined two Working Groups of the Global Advocacy Campaign (GAC) for Open Flexible and Distance Learning (OFDL) – Asia.
The ICDEGAC-Asia (#ICDEGACAsia) is part of the ICDE Global Campaign for Open Flexible and Distance Learning (OFDL) which aims to develop a deeper understanding of regional challenges and construct key OFDL messaging within organized working groups around the world. Specific for Asia, the campaign aims to increase the level of awareness and practice of OFDL through the implementation of the campaign in different Asian countries. Subsumed under the campaign will be advocating for changes in collaboration and quality; valuing student voices; technology’s role; guidance for policymakers; and open educational resources (OER). The GAC-Asia is one of the ICDE-GAC Task Forces along with Oceania, Latin America, and Europe.
STOU joined two Working Groups of the ICDE GAC Asia as the following.
- Working Group 4 on “Development of Digital Platform”
Members include Dr. Tejtasin Phiasai (Deputy Director, Office of Computer Services), Ms. Nisachon Piyasin (Office of Computer Services), and Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson (Acting Director, Department of International Affairs) - Working Group 5 on “Future Collaboration”
Members include Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sungworn Ngudgratoke (Director, Institute for Research and Development), Dr. Phantupa Amornrit (Faculty Member, Office of Educational Technology), and Mrs. Rattip Phukkeson (Acting Director, Department of International Affairs)
