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NET Foundation 2010

NET Foundation 2010. Trends in the South Contrast with the North. Virtualization (e-learning) Constructivism Mass customization (flexibility) Open contents Globalization Competence-based learning Lifelong learning (everybody).

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NET Foundation 2010

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  1. NET Foundation 2010

  2. Trends in the SouthContrast with the North Virtualization (e-learning) Constructivism Mass customization (flexibility) Open contents Globalization Competence-based learning Lifelong learning (everybody) • Decreasing number of students theological educations (reason: security, work, church, family, money, distance) • Millions of not prepared Christian leaders and pastors in Latin America and African countries • Institutions characterized by teacher-centered education and limited capacity • Limited mutual collaboration with other theological institutions • Insufficient technological and financial means are constraints for extension and innovation

  3. Vision The vision of NET Foundation is that bible-based theological education will be worldwide online available, enabling local Christian leaders, pastors and members (who due to social circumstances and obligations are not able to participate in a campus-based program) to be involved in this important education by means of online distance programs

  4. Mission and services NET aims to provide theological and missionary organizations with easily accessible and innovative technology and – together with other NET platform members – to advance theological and related education in quality as well as quantityThis includes: • Offering high quality ‘in the cloud’ e-learning technology • Fostering educational innovations • Sharing knowledge and experience with NET participants regarding digital distance learning • Contributing towards the transmission of the Christian faith and the Reformed spiritual legacy • Advancing the global cooperation between missionary and theological educational institutes

  5. Identity The identity of the NET Foundation can be defined as ‘Reformed Evangelical´. We acknowledge the Reformed Confession of Faith and the doctrinal statement of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES). The participants are requested to recognize the Bible as the inspired Word of God.

  6. Technologyin the cloud

  7. Opportunities of e-learning • New revenue model • Innovation of curriculum • Access to new (distance) teachers and coaches • New didactical and communicative instruments • Application of multimedia (audio, video, chat, quiz, etc.) • Exchange of materials with other institutions • Capacity strengthening at distance • Access to new groups of students • New educational materials online available • Student flexibility (time, location, pace) • Internationalization and global collaboration

  8. Challenges of e-learning • Development of new pedagogical strategy • Transformation of materials • Multimedia expertise • Communication and interaction • Admission policy of students • Technological infra structure • Student drop-out • New vision development • Costs and planning of implementation of change • Resistance of staff due to changing roles

  9. Phases of e-learningsubstitution, innovation, transformation Distance Learning Self-study and testing Blended Learning Assignments and collaboration Digital Learning Lectures and resources Learning Support Communication and mentoring Learning Information Publication and organization

  10. Board and staff • Drs. M. (Maarten) Burggraaf • Ir. H. (Henk) Kievit • Dhr. J.G.P. (Paul) Baan • Prof. dr. ir. H. (Henk) Jochemsen • Prof. dr. A.C. (Ad) Neele • Drs. G. (Gert) Nieuwenhuis (chair man) • Prof. dr. M.J. (Mart Jan) Paul • Prof. dr. ir. C. (Kees) Roos • Ir. R.H. (Raymond) Warnaar (director)

  11. Positioning Theological institutions Technology LMS & Web 2.0 Communities of practice Diaconal-missionary organizations

  12. Status quoNetherlands & North America • Christian University Ede • In 2008: 30 students • End of 2009: more than 100 users involved • Mission of Netherlands Reformed Churches • Training of field missionaries • Capacity strengthening church in Albany • Jonathan Edwards Center • Development courses about life and works of Jonathan Edwards • Reformed Mission League • Networking and sponsoring

  13. Status quoLatin America • Fundación Universitaria Seminario Bíblico de Colombia (Medellín) • Seminario Bíblico Alianza (Guayaquil, Ecuador) • Seminario Sudamericano (Quito, Ecuador) • Seminario Teológico Nazareno Sudamericano (Quito, Ecuador) • Fundación Universitaria Bautista (Cali, Colombia) • Overseas Council International (OC)

  14. Status quoOrientation Southern Africa • Namibian Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS) • NetACT (Stellenbosch) • Theological Institute Bloemfontein • GKSA

  15. Status quoPartners

  16. Status quoNumber of students and teachers

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