The Centres for Flexible & E-Learning (CFEL) and Learning & Teaching Enhancement (CLTE) held its inaugural workshop with the Pro Vice Chancellor Learning & Teaching (PVCLT), Associate Deans Learning & Teaching of the 5 Colleges, Managers from the Quality Office, Acting University Librarian, Academic Office and Institutional Planning. Centering on the theme of ‘Synergizing Learning & Teaching Enhancement (LTE) and Flexible & E-Learning (FEL) @ FNU’, the 2-day workshop provided an opportunity for both Centres to update the Colleges on progress of its activities. The team members from CFEL made individual presentations on the learning design and learning technology processes, as well as multimedia development for flexible learning. It was particularly eye opening for the team in terms of gaining an understanding about the activities of the various stakeholders at FNU that were connected to core activities on the ground.

Stakeholders presented their updates as a precursor to identifying the areas requiring better synergy with CFEL and CLTE.  By the end of the 2 days, through rigorous discussions, constructive feedback and informative presentations, it was clear that cohesion was key to gaining more awareness and traction at FNU about LTE and FEL activities and its importance for learners and teachers at FNU.  Breakout sessions solicited tangible plans for what the Colleges required of the 2 Centres in terms of their professional development needs, earmarking essential programmes for blended learning, and identifying key courses for Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) support. The Centres wished to acknowledge PVCLT’s support for enabling this opportunity.