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ICT in Open and Distance Learning: Making It Work For Adult Learners

ICT in Open and Distance Learning: Making It Work For Adult Learners. PROF EMERITUS ANUWAR ALI President/Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia. Agria Media 2011 Conference and Exhibition on ICT and Instruction Technology and ICI-11 International Conference on Information

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ICT in Open and Distance Learning: Making It Work For Adult Learners

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  1. ICT in Open and Distance Learning: Making It Work For Adult Learners PROF EMERITUS ANUWAR ALI President/Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia Agria Media 2011 Conference and Exhibition on ICT and Instruction Technology and ICI-11 International Conference on Information Eszterhazy Karoly College, Hungary, 10-11 October 2011

  2. Traditional Learning + Online Learning = ODL Increasingly wired world = more ways to use technology for learning • Explore new modes of teaching • Enhance curricula • Present media-rich content • Provide platform for collaborations

  3. OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Set up in 2001 Programmes: > 50 Learning Centres: >50 Tutors: > 8,500 Learners: >100,000 Graduates: > 36,000 VISION Widen access to quality education and provide lifelong learning opportunities by leveraging on technology, adopting a flexible mode of learning and providing a conducive and engaging learning environment at affordable cost

  4. BLENDEDPEDAGOGY Self-Managed Learning Online Learning Face-to-Face Tutorials • myVLE • Learning Management System • Portal for learners to manage study matters, access resources and interact with tutors & peers

  5. Different Learning Modes for Different Learners • Web-based Modules • Interactive web pages • Quizzes • Links to resources iLecture Pre-recorded lectures • iRadio • Infotainment • Interviews with experts • Podcasts • RSS feed updates • Facebook & Twitter links • Mobile Learning • SMS tips, reminders & motivation

  6. Online Resources • Mathematics Resource Centre (MRC) • Launched in 2009 • Supplementary notes • Practice problems • Interactive tutorials • Free online tutoring service • Electronic Gateway to English Resources (e-GATE) • Launched in 2010 • Hones English language skills • Linked to Facebook & Twitter • Open Educational Resources (OER) • Provides learning resources online for public access

  7. Ensuring Quality • Similarity checker system to prevent plagiarism • Quality assurance: Institute of Quality, Research & Innovation • Accreditation: MQA • Recognition: Public Services Dept • e-CRM • E-Customer Relationship Management • Available via myVLE • Learners can submit questions, suggestions, complaints & compliments

  8. Conclusion • Advanced technology is reinventing higher education • ODL institutions can cater better to learners through technology • ICT – a means for quality education for adult learners

  9. Thank You!

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