How does the MDLC develop partnerships?
The MDLC develops partnerships in three general steps. First we focus on assessment. We provide GDLN opportunities to prospective partners to let them explore, experience and assess GDLN activities. If necessary, we will also help candidate partners in similar subject areas network with each other. In the next step we identify program requirements and scope. We jointly develop a pilot program plan in which we determine our respective contributions and levels of support to the program. Finally we move to implementation. The MDLC assists in the delivery of a pilot GDLN program. During this development stage, partners will develop GDLN conducting capacity and content for a long-term program. The MDLC provides program coordination and instructional design advice, and supports communication costs (depending on the financial condition of the partners). We provide full technical support and can facilitate the recruitment of participants or consultants as required.
