The Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence (CETE) at The Maldives National University (MNU) hosted “Effective Teaching and Learning in ODL: Methods and Best Practices” on 17 September 2025 at the Seminar Room, MNU. The session was the third workshop of the EduTech Symposium 2025, held under the theme “Leveraging Education through the Advancement of Technology.”
The workshop brought together around 10 participants from MNU, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia, and the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), India.
Dr. Tenku Putri Norishah Binti Tenku Shariman, Director and Assistant Professor at Multimedia University, Malaysia, facilitated the session. The workshop explored innovative strategies and practical approaches to improving the quality and effectiveness of open and distance learning. Topics included student engagement, assessment in digital environments, meaningful feedback and support for diverse learners studying remotely.
The workshop aligned with SDG 4: Quality Education through its focus on inclusive learning practices and educators’ professional development. The involvement of participants and expertise from institutions across the Maldives, Malaysia and India also reflected SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, through international knowledge sharing in education.
