Overview

The Distance Learning Secretariat is involved in re-engineering and connecting Learning Access and Human Development to support the development of a Lifelong Learning System in Trinidad and Tobago. The Secretariat is responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of strategies related to distance learning namely:

Developing standards for Open, Flexible, Distributed and Distance Learning among all Tertiary Level Institutions and other learning providers in the country. Promoting awareness of new and emerging knowledge and learning technologies among stakeholders and the public. Advising government and international agencies on issues related to new and emerging knowledge and learning technologies.