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Revolutionizing Technical Education in Ethiopia: A Case Study on TVTI's Open Source eLearning Initiative

2024; Springer Science+Business Media; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1007/978-3-031-61678-5_13

1865-0937

Won Ho, Seung-Chul Park,

Wikis in Education and Collaboration

The Technical University of Ethiopia (TVTI), in a synergistic endeavor with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), is at the forefront of an innovative eLearning initiative, revolutionizing technical education through the adept integration of open-source tools. Central to this transformation is Moodle, an open-source learning management system, which, alongside OBS Studio and OpenShot Video Editor, forms the cornerstone of this forward-thinking project. This abstract details the trajectory and achievements of the "Capacity Enhancement Project for Vocational Education and Training Managers and Instructors in Ethiopia.'' It emphasizes the strategic employment of Moodle as a platform for course management and content delivery and as an active participant in the development environment, fostering a collaborative and interactive learning space, including server reconfiguration for better performance. The complementary use of OBS Studio and OpenShot Video Editor has enriched the educational content, offering an immersive and engaging learning experience. The narrative highlights the project's significant milestones, its collaborative nature with KOICA, and the impactful educational transformation. It underscores the scalability of this open-source model and its potential adaptability in similar educational infrastructures across developing nations. As the project concludes, its story will exemplify the transformative impact of open-source technologies, heralding a new era of inclusive and quality-driven education and setting new benchmarks for future educational initiatives in Ethiopia and other developing countries.