e-Learning At UDSM
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The document outlines the implementation of e-learning at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), highlighting its objectives, background, and the initiatives taken since 1998. Key efforts include enhancing ICT infrastructure, adopting the Moodle Learning Management System, and developing online programs despite challenges such as limited funding and low ICT awareness. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge and best practices for successful e-learning implementation.
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e-Learning At UDSM
- 1. Implementation of e-learning at UDSM By Dr. H. Twaakyondo Director CVL December 2008
- 2. Objectives: Objective of this presentation is to share with you the following:- Background and trends of e-learning at UDSM Educational technology policies, strategies Current Projects and Plans Challenges facing e-learning implementation
- 3. Introduction E-learning can be defined as "using electronic applications and processes to learn. e-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. ". In recent years, e-learning has become a policy option for many developed and developing countries including UDSM
- 4. Introduction Why?: The need to meet new learner styles The need to reduce training cost per students Increased demand of access to Higher educations.
- 5. Admissions at UDSM Source: UDSM Facts and Figures 2006/2007 Applied Registered % Registered 2002/03 6,171 3,423 55% 2003/04 6,036 3,582 59% 2004/05 8,616 4,264 43% 2005/06 17,164 4,475 26% 2006/07 15,185 7,049 46%
- 6. Efforts made by UDSM Improve ICT infrastructure put in place the fiber optic backbone, networked all UDSM units including the UCLAS / AU and MUCHS/MUHAS Provision of video conferencing facilities Establishment of several computer labs in all faculties and some departments connect the University network to the Interne
- 7. Efforts made by UDSM Train end users and technical staff to effectively use and manage the ICT facilities/applications Establishment of FIVE/CVL Role of CVL---- responsible to spearhead and coordinate all ODeL oriented activities at the University level .
- 8. Structure of CVL DEAN (DVC-ACADEMICS) DIRECTOR STEERING COMMITTEE DEPUTY DIRECTOR COORDINATOR UDVLP SECTION COORDINATOR EVLP SECTION INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN UNIT (IDU) DISSEMINATION UNIT (DDU) MULTIMEDIA LABORATORY COORDINATOR VLT SECTION
- 9. E- learning initiatives at UDSM activities were observed since 1998 where UDSM embarked on a TEIL programme to integrate ICT in teaching and learning Blackboard software adopted in 1998 By 2006, approximately 35% of all academic staff have been trained to use Blackboard
- 10. E- learning initiatives at UDSM Two pilot blended programmes (CCS and PGDE) were launched in 2005 . Other factors considered by UDSM for e-learning delivery includes; Increase bandwidth (7.5 Mbps downlink, 1.5 Mbps uplink) Establishment of wireless access points Establishment of digital library
- 11. E- learning initiatives [Collaboration with external Universities] RMIT Provision of Bsc Computer Provision of Diploma computer Science Curtin University Provision of BBA Provision opf Diploma in Business administration Nettel@Africa programme Through FCM to offer PGD in ICT, policy and regulation
- 12. E- learning initiatives at UDSM Currently, UDSM has adopted Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) The software has replaced Blackboard, which is a commercial platform. Moreover UDSM is in process of establishing upcountry e-learning programmes for BBA, PGDE and PGDEM Mwanza has been chosen as the first ODeL center
- 13. Educational technology policies, strategies Efforts to established e-learning operational policy (draft document in place) UDSM ICT master plan (2007) CVL Strategic Plan in place (2007 – 2012).The Strategy has five broad areas of concentration; Assist UDSM faculties and affiliated collages on e-leaning issues Course development for e-delivery. Provision/ delivery of e-programmes LMS Management Research of e-learning developments
- 14. Current Projects and Plans EUCTL Enhancing University Teaching and Learning Capacity through the ICT- mediated Distance Learning Mode Sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York (2007 -2009) Establishment of three distance online programmes (PGDE,PGDEM and BBA) CUUEP CREATING UDSM E-CONTENT WAREHOUSE THROUGH E-PEDAGOGY SPONSERED BY THE WORLD BANK. (2008 -2012) BUILDING OF THREE ODEL CENTRERS DEVELOPMENT OF E-CONTENT FOR THREE PROGRAMMES
- 15. Challenges for ODeL Delivery in TZ Adequacy of ICT Infrastructure Bandwidth barriers (cost) Recognition of e-programmes By TCU Low ICT awareness in the society Reliance of foreign funding Fast technological advancement
- 16. Challenges for ODeL Delivery in TZ Financial limitations for the majority of local investors to enter the ICT arena Negative attitude towards e-learning Limited experts in the field Unavailability of relevant ODeL policies
- 17. Conclusion Sharing knowledge and experience is vital for success of e-learning at UDSM Best practices and strategies in the area of e-learning should be adopted