Technologies for Open, Distance & eLearning
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The document discusses the integration of technology in open and distance learning (ODL), emphasizing the need to align technology choices with educational goals and learner needs. It explores various pedagogical support methods, including blended learning and the use of analytics for student feedback, and outlines the required skills for educators and administrators to ensure quality, timely, and diverse learning experiences. Additionally, it stresses the importance of providing inclusive support for all learners, including those with special needs, through effective communication and technological resources.
Technologies for Open, Distance & eLearning
- 1. Expertise & Technology for Open and Distance Learning Erkkie Haipinge: eLearning: CODeL Higher Education Integrated Model Project Design Workshop 02 November 2017
- 2. What is the Context? • Consideration and selection of appropriate technology for Open and Distance Learning should be informed by context: Set goals & change strategies ODL Vision & Mission Facilitation and support of learning ODL Pedagogy Responsiveness to student diverse needs Student Focused
- 3. National ODL Policy Vision & Mission A country where everybody has equitable access to ODL programmes and opportunities for lifelong learning Vision To develop, support, coordinate and maximise resources to provide quality, inclusive, flexible, relevant, innovative and sustainable ODL programmes and services. Mission
- 5. Pedagogy • How can technology support pedagogy that enhances flexible, relevant and quality learning? • Distributed Learning – supporting interaction, ubiquitous learning and limiting transactional distance • Blended Learning – combining online and face2face teaching • Blended Solutions – LMS – forums, collaborative tools Using emerging, alongside traditional solutions: print, radio, TV, CDs, DVDs Video conferencing, video and audio recording tools, mobile friendly content
- 6. Data & Feedback • How can technology help us to collect stakeholder feedback and analyse data to enhance the quality of ODL services? • Regular surveys – to collect student and stakeholder satisfaction • Tracking of learning – learning analytics on student interaction with learning activities, content LMS – feedback and polling tools, Learning analytics tools Lime survey – open source; Google Forms, Survey Monkey
- 7. Appropriate Technologies: Learning • How can technology support openness of Distance Learning and help students to achieve relevant, inclusive and quality learning? • Special needs support – to enable students with special needs to access learning content • Collaborative learning – support students to support with each other • Reflective learning – to achieve Screen-reading software, braille machines ePortfolio tools (Mahara) Open collaborative tools – Google Drive suite, WhatsApp
- 8. Appropriate Technologies: Learner Support • How can technology enhance quality student support (timely, diversified, continuous and predictive)? • Timely support – provided on time • Diversified – using multiple tools • Continuous support – accessible when needed • Predictive support – Discussion boards, ticketing systems, call centres, frequent newsletters, online noticeboards Online registration and collection of student data, analysis of student data, use of student data
- 9. Expertise
- 10. Learning Material Development • What skills and expertise do ODL tutors need to develop quality learning resources? • Relevant – tailored to the curriculum standards and to students’ context • Timely – delivered on time • Diverse –
- 11. Facilitation of Learning • What skills and expertise do ODL tutors need to offer quality facilitation of learning? • Online facilitation – using digital tools to facilitate learning • Conversational language – use of personalised language in learning materials • Student engagement –
- 12. Assessment of Learning • What skills and expertise do ODL tutors and practitioners need to develop, support and apply quality assessment methods? • Diversified – using various methods to assess the same competencies • Flexible – meeting the needs of ODL students • Supportive of deeper learning – assessing analytical and critical thinking skills
- 13. Student Support • What skills and expertise do ODL practitioners need to offer quality student support services? • Customer support competence – to respond to stakeholders’ needs • Communicative technologies – to offer online support and avail timely feedback • Research skills – to analyse, understand the context and problems • Couselling skills –
- 14. Administrative Efficiency • What skills and expertise do ODL administrators need to offer quality services? • Customer relations – to understand and respond to student needs • Data collection skills – during contact with students • Teamwork/ collaboration skills – sharing responsibilities, complementing each other • ICT competences –