KNUST E-Learning Director Inspires Global Audience at the Prestigious Online Learning Consortium (OLC) 2023 Global Leadership Impact Summit

In a groundbreaking showcase of innovation and transformative leadership, Prof. Eric Appau Asante, the Director of E-Learning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), took center stage as a featured speaker at the prestigious Online Learning Consortium's 2023 Global Leadership Impact Summit. The summit, a fully virtual event which took place from the 5th to 6th December, 2023 aimed at exploring the immense power of global coalitions and partnerships in overcoming barriers to educational access, witnessed Prof. Asante delivering a presentation on 'Global Coalition Building and Change making at Scale: The KNUST E-Learning Story.'

Prof. Asante's session, designed as a comprehensive overview of the KNUST E-Learning journey, unfolded as an inspirational narrative of transformative partnership and collaborative success. Highlighting the pivotal role of global coalition building within the local context, the Director illuminated the strategies and key milestones that propelled KNUST's E-Learning initiatives to its current heights. Participants from diverse global backgrounds were enthralled by Prof. Asante's insights into how the KNUST E-Learning program navigated barriers and implemented impactful changes at scale. The presentation delved into practical strategies that not only connected KNUST with global partners but also fostered sustainable changes in the landscape of online, blended, and digital learning.

"I am deeply honored to represent KNUST and share our journey in global coalition building," expressed Prof. Asante. "Our story at the E-Learning Centre underscores the transformative potential of collaboration and the immense impact it can have on educational access and innovation."

The session concluded with participants gaining invaluable practical ideas to initiate and nurture global partnerships, enabling them to implement sustainable changes in their respective educational ecosystems. Prof. Asante's presentation resonated profoundly with attendees, leaving a lasting impression on the global audience and positioning KNUST as a beacon of innovation and collaborative excellence in the realm of E-Learning. Other Speakers and facilitators of the summit include Mr. Christopher Addo, Senior Assistant Registrar of KNUST E-Learning Centre, Dr. Dylan Barth, Assistant Vice President of Learning and Co-Director of the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL), Dr. Colette Chelf, Director of Grants for the Online Learning Consortium among others

Published:21st August 2023 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre