Education must remain relevant in a fast-changing world @col4 partners in #PCF11BW host nation, #Botswana, are ready to welcome educators & innovators transforming #openlearning. See our progress & share your OER solutions. #COL4D ⁦@BotswanaOpenUni⁩ youtu.be/EXm255CKPmo

SNEAK PEEK: The stage is coming together at GICC in # Gaborone for the 11th Pan-Commonwealth Forum on #OpenLearning #COL4D #PCF11BW @BotswanaOpenUni #Botswana Here policymakers, ministers, educators, and innovators will come together in only 2 DAYS to shape the future of open and distance learning across the Commonwealth! Stay tuned for an inspiring week.

At #pcf11bw, we are honoured to spotlight Dr. Daniel Tau, one of Botswana’s most distinguished education leaders and pioneers of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Africa 🌍 . As the inaugural Chief Executive of Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning ( BOCODOL) and later the founding Vice Chancellor of Botswana Open University, Dr. Tau has spent decades expanding access to education, strengthening institutions, and shaping ODL policy across the Commonwealth. Under his leadership, BOCODOL was recognized with the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence, and Botswana Open University grew into a globally respected institution. Dr. Tau’s impact extends beyond Botswana: from advancing ODL systems in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Malawi, to chairing the Virtual University of Small States of the Commonwealth, his vision has consistently empowered learners and built resilient education systems 🇧🇼 🇲🇿 🇲🇼. At PCF11, his keynote will reflect on how strong institutions and inclusive innovation can transform open education into a driver of resilience and sustainable development. #pcf11bw #openlearning #COL4D

At #PCF11, we dive into four dynamic sub-themes that chart the future of education across the Commonwealth: 1. Changing mindsets for inclusive open education 2. Gender, technology and innovation in open education 3. Skills Development through Lifelong Open Education 4. Sustaining communities of learning and practice in innovative open Whether you are a policymaker, practitioner, or researcher, these conversations will inspire action and build connections across borders. This is not just a conference. It’s a movement to reshape learning on a global scale. @ministryofeduc_ @BotswanaOpenUni