Speakers of international conferences on “innovation in teaching, learning and Distance education and E-learning” Thursday discussed policies, pedagogies and current level of access to digital world. They deliberated ways to modify, reassess and replace the outdated practices for the sustainable development in education.
They also discussed challenges for e-learning from four perspectives including social issues, pedagogical, harnessing technology for teaching and learning and the psychological were discussed. They also stressed on adoption of innovative solutions.
The 3rd International Conference on Innovation in Teaching & Learning (ICITL 2020) and 3rd International Conference on Distanc
e Education and E Learning (ICDEEL 2020) were organized by department of education of the International Islamic University (IIU).
Around 150 papers were presented by renowned national and international experts and researchers of the field of education on innovation in teaching, learning, distance education and E-learning. International Experts from USA, Ukraine, Malaysia, Gulf states, Austria and Canada are virtually participating in the conference.
The concluding ceremony was addressed by Dr. Hathal bin Homoud Al-Otaibi, President IIUI as a Chief Guest. He said that IIUI is commi
tted to working hard for delivering quality education and producing knowledge in line with the aspiration of Muslim world.
Hailing the organizers, he said Department of Education is one of the most dynamic departments of the university which has achieved many milestones in the field of teaching, training and research in its short history. Dr. Hathal maintained that E-learning and innovation are the salient needs of education in future. He said universities must focus on use of modern techniques of teaching and learning. IIUI President also emphasized that faculty must remain update to the advancements of the technology.
It was also attended by Prof. Dr. N.B. Jumani, a renowned online teaching distance learning expert and Vice President (Administration, Finance and Planning) at IIUI, Prof. Aqdas Naveed Malik, VP HS&R, Dr. Samina Malik, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences of IIUI, Dr. Muhammad Munir Kayani, Head of the Department, Dr. Shamsa Aziz, Chairperson at Department of Education, experts of the field of education, faculty members of the department and students.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Jumani appreciated the role of IIUI’s education department at national and international forums terming it as country’s one of the most recognized and professional departments. He told that department is among top 5 departments across the country having X category. He also apprised about the department’s two journals on innovation and e learning and distance education adding that both of those have been international hailed and re
cognized.
The IIUI Vice President also discussed the global landscape with the view of pandemic, saying that the circumstances have doubled the importance of distance education and E-learning. He said Pakistan has a bright future in the field of education as nation’s vision is evident since it has established Open University in 1970s. He also stressed upon importance of indigenous publications saying that the country has enough potential to deal with the scarcity of indigenous publication.
Earlier, Dr. Samina elaborated the aims objectives and of the conference. “The conference provided an opportunity to the young researchers and educationists to set their future directions by becoming part of this inspiring and enlightening experience” she said. She shed light on the importance of innovation and teaching in learning and also portrayed the nature of department’s scope with advent of distance education that she said has become more vital in the global pandemic landscape. She thanked national and international speakers with for active participation and hoped that the conference will result in best recommendations on the discussed theme.