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Online degrees in Sri Lanka

KalanaTennakoon — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:25:35 +0000

Now you can obtain a degree or diploma without attending a university or an institute. These are called as online degrees. Although this is a novel concept to Sri Lanka it’s a much popular option in other foreign countries. All you need to have is an internet-connected computer and required financing. Different types of qualifications are awarded through this method such as Diplomas, Bachelors and Masters Degrees.

Several Online degrees were initiated in Sri Lanka in 2003 under Distance Education Modernization Project (DEMP). DEMP is an initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education. The main objective of DEMP is facilitating the means to develop online distance learning (ODL) institutions and a means for delivering ODL throughout the country.

In Sri Lanka some state universities, professional associations, private and public sector education institutions offer number of online degrees. Out of them Universities of Colombo and Rajarata are pioneer online degree providers. They offer number of online Bachelors and Masters Degrees. You can choose an online course according to your preference. There are different subject areas offered by institutes such as Management, Marketing, Science, Engineering, IT and Cookery.

There are many advantages of online degree programmes. The main benefit is you can obtain a degree while you’re engage in other work such as employment. At the same time it will save your time and travelling cost. This has become a popular option in foreign countries as you can enroll for a course of an institute which is far from your home town. For example a student live in Galle can enroll for a course in Rajarata University. Financial assistance is also available to needy students under the Stipend Program. You can contact National Online Distance Education Service of Sri Lanka on +94 (0) 11 267-1783 or email helpdesk@nodes.lk

However there are some disadvantages of these online degrees. The main drawback is there will be less interaction between lecturers and students. Sometimes you may feel boring rather than studying in a classroom with number of other students. Also you need to have a good internet-connected computer at your home or working place.

Following is a list of available courses under this programme.

University degrees
University of Colombo

M. Sc. in Disaster Management
Masters in Applied Organic Chemistry
M. Sc. in Bioinformatics
M.Sc. in Environmental Science
M.Sc. in Medical Toxicology

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Bachelors Degree in Business Management
Bachelors Degree in Physical Sciences
Bachelors Degree in Biological sciences

University of Moratuwa

Bachelor of Information Technology

University of Peradeniya

Bachelor of Business Administration

University of Jaffna

Bachelor of Business Management

Post Graduate Diplomas

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing by Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM)

Higher National Diplomas
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt.) Ltd

Higher National Diploma in Teacher Education
Higher National Diploma in E-Business and ICT

Diplomas
Centre for the Study of Human Rights,
(University of Colombo)- Diploma in Human Rights

Damrivi Foundation

Diploma in English
Diploma in Buddhist Studies

Department of Vocational Studies, Ladies College- Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Learning Disabilities
Indination Computer Institute- Diploma in Computer Studies
Informatics Institute of Technology- Diploma in Computing
International Institute of Health Sciences- Diploma in Hospital Management
Institute of Technology- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Institute of Supplies and Materials Management- Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management
Institute of Agro-technology and Rural Sciences- Diploma in Agro-Technology
(University of Colombo)

Institute of Engineering Technology- Diploma in building and structural engineering
OpenArc School of Business and Technology

Diploma in Software Development
Diploma in Computerised Drafting
Diploma in Project Management

Post Graduate Institute of Medicine-
(University of Colombo) Diploma in Family Medicine
Tecland Institute of Computer Studies- Diploma in Information & Communication Technology – ICT-
University of Colombo- Diploma in E-Business
Sri Lanka Institute of Development Admin,.- Diploma in Public Management
Winstone School of Culinary Arts- Diploma in Food and Beverages
Winstone School of Culinary Arts- Diploma in Cookery

Other courses
Institute of Quantity Surveyors- Certificate in Quantity Surveying
National Institute of Health Science

Certificate in External Pharmacists Training
Certificate in Exercise Therapy and Mental Training

Open University of Sri Lanka-

Educational Technology
Continuing Professional Development for General Medical Practitioners

Institute of Certified Management Accountants-

Technician Stage Qualification
Professional Stage Qualification

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Bill Gates on Online Learning, innovation, health and food

Hiran — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:39:10 +0000

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation website recently published Bill Gates 2010 Annual Letter. He emphasizes on innovations in health, food, education and energy and how it can make the difference between a bleak future and a bright one. He argues that although there are online courses and lectures from leading universities are available on the web, so far technology has hardly changed formal education and he thinks that education would be the the next area where the Internet will surprise people in how it can improve things.

He has also just started a twitter account and already has over 300,000 followers. I just followed him with my twitter account.

Download Bill Gates 2010 Annual Letter (18 Pages, 2.49 MB, PDF)

You may also like to watch this video where Bill Gates says Sri Lanka is poised for greater growth:

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Download GIT General Information Technology Syllabus for A/L

Hiran — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:20:15 +0000

General Information Technology (GIT) was first introduced in 2002 and first examination on this syllabus was held in 2010. You can download GIT syllabus here:

English Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus

Sinhala Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus.

Tamil Medium G.C.E. (A/L) GIT Syllabus

Introduction of Information Technology into the secondary school curriculum in Sri Lanka is a very recent development. The subject General Information Technology (GIT) was included for G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination and Information Technology was introduced as a subject for G.C.E. Ordinary Level from 2008.

Free online courses and classes

Hiran — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:06:38 +0000

Guide To Online Schools recently published a comprehensive collection of free online courses at
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/online-classes

It includes thousands of links to courses in subjects ranging from biology to chemistry to business studies and these courses are prepared by top institutions such as MIT, Yale University and University of California.

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Memory tips – විශය කරුණු දිගු කාලීන මතකයට යවන්න

Hiran — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:44:44 +0000

This is on how to put information into long term memory. If you cannot see this text please enable Sinhala.
අවදිව සිටින සෑම මොහොතකම ඔබ අසන, දකින හා අත් දකින සියලූ දේ ඔබේ සංවේදී මතකයට ඇතුල්වේ. නමුත් අවධානය නොකරණ දේ ඉක්මනින්ම (විනාඩියකින් පමණ) මතකයෙන් ඉවත් වේ. ඇසෙන, දකින, කියවන දෙයකට අවධානය යොමු කළ හොත් ඒවා කෙටි කාලීන මතකයට ඇතුල් වෙයි.

කෙටිකාලීන මතකයේ රුඳුනු කරුණු නැවත නැවත මෙනෙහි කිරීම (පාඩම් කිරීම) සහ කරුණු භාවිතා කිරීම (ප්රශ්නවලට පිළිතුරු ලිවීම) සිදුකරණ විට ඒවා දිතුකාලීන මතකයට ඇතුල් වේ. දිතුකාලීන මතක ගබඩාව අසීමිත ධාරිතාවකින් යුක්ත බැවින් එහි ගබඩා කර ගත හැකි කරුණු ප්රමාණයේ සිමාවක් නැත. කරුණු දිගුකාලීන මතකයට යැවීම සඳහා විශය දත්ත හොඳින් අවභෝධ කරගෙන, ඒවා මතකයේ රඳවා ගෙන, නිතර නිතර සිහිපත් කරන්න.

Student Lanka Learning community – Facebook like eLearning network

Hiran — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:44:40 +0000

Student Lanka launched “Student Lanka Learning Community“, a Social Learning Network for university students (undergraduates and post-graduates) and school children.

Educators can start courses, and students can read study materials, upload assignments and participate in social learning. This social media platform support formal social learning, informal social learning and collaborative working.

Users can also connect to the site using their facebook login (fconnect from the home page).
Goto Student Lanka Learning community.

Educational video segments from NASA

Hiran — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:42:25 +0000

NASA eClips are short, relevant educational video segments. NASA explains:

“These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.”

The eClips are availabel at NASA eClips and their YouTube channel

Knowlege society – Sri Lankan perspective

Hiran — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:06:46 +0000

Twenty first century belongs to knowledge age, where acquisition, possession and application of knowledge is the most important resource. In this society world has changed from doing things to knowing things. It is a learning society committed to innovation.

There is risk of growing gap between advanced countries at the forefront of creating and using that knowledge, and developing countries, which have more limited means to take advantage of potential of rapid development and use of knowledge. Effective use of knowledge, broadly defined to include policy and technical knowledge, can have major impact on economic growth and development.

According to a recently published document by World Bank titled “Building the Sri Lankan
Knowledge Economy” highlights the Knowledge Economy issues that confront Sri Lanka and offers some options that will allow the island to move towards a knowledge based economy.

According to World Bank, simply adopting existing technologies widely available in developed countries can dramatically boost economic growth and productivity.

The knowledge economy consists of four pillars:
(i) The business environment;
(ii) Information infrastructure;
(iii) An innovation system; and
(iv) Human resources (Education).

Innovation system

More public resources should be allocated to R&D and improving the incentive system in Sri lanka’s universities and research institutes. Linkages between academia and the private sector should be increased, and the level of red-tape in the university system should be decreased.

Education

More students should be encouraged to enter science and technology courses. At the lower levels the curriculum could be improved by focusing on how children learn rather than what they learn. Introducing problem solving skills and entrepreneurship at an early age will help reorient future graduates early on.

Free e-books pdf downloads

Hiran — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:03:25 +0000

Internet contains free knowledge.

Internet Archives is one such site. Some of the free pdf articles in the site includes: How to be creative?, How to become the best in the world?, 100 Ways to Kill a Concept: Why Most Ideas Get Shot Down

CustomGuide has released some Quick Reference Guides for Microsoft, Mac and Adobe products. These printable quick references are free to use, distribute, and share!

MIT OpenCourseWare | MIT OpenCourseWare contains free and open educational resource (OER) for educators, students, and self-learners around the world.

Biology Books for Sri Lankan A Level students

Hiran — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:36:44 +0000

Read books.

Campbell Biology Anatomy Coloring Book Campbell Biology Connections