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ODL Broadcast Information Systems. You have been admitted to BCOM (External) at Makerere. Pick admission letter on 12 th August. Come prepared for lectures that begin 15 th -30 th Aug 2011. ODL Broadcast Information Systems.
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ODL Broadcast Information Systems • You have been admitted to BCOM (External) at Makerere. Pick admission letter on 12th August. Come prepared for lectures that begin 15th-30th Aug 2011. Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
ODL Broadcast Information Systems • Requirements of exam – ID, exam permit, financial statement with 0 balance, registration form with stamped photo. Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
ODL Broadcast Information Systems • Plz attend B.COM I EXT lectures (tutorials) on 3rd & 4th March 2012 at 8AM in OLD KAMPALA SS. Inquiries call Mr. kajumbula Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
ODL Broadcast Information Systems • Research Supervision meeting for Friday 24/2/2012 at 2.30 pm. Dr. Muyinda Paul Birevu Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
Information Systems • ODL Library Information Systems • ODL Materials Information Systems Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
m & eLearning • eLearning is learning using an “educational environment which utilizes any electronic media tool as a part of the instruction” (Caudill, 2007, p.3). • mLearning is part of eLearning. supported by several researchers in mLearning (Brown, 2005; Luis de Marcos et al., 2006). Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
m & eLearning projects done at ODL • MUELE • Facebook • Research supervision using m & eLearning Richard & Paul • Broad Cast Systems • Mobile Distance Learning – UCC • Virtual mNptice Board (USSD protocol) • Virtual mLearning (Discussion Groups) Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
Virtual mNotice Board Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
Virtual mLearning • A <Question Code> <Response to Question> • Where ‘A’ shall be a prefix indicating to the system that it is an answer • R <Question Code> <Response to Question> • Where ‘R’ shall be a prefix indicating to the system that it is a response Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
What do we need? • approved policies on ODeL • Access to technology is a big issue • ICT infrastructure – including ICT centres • Affordable electric power • Communication infrastructure • Train tutors on how to develop m & eLearning • Quality assurance planning for m & eLearning • Implementation of technology will have to be gradual Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
Questions • What should we do to ensure that the following are solved • Infrastructure problem? • Literacy level? • Digital divide which is a global challenge? • Acceptance? • Regulations/Policies for ODL? • Quality assurance in m & eLearning? Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University
Questions Department of Open and Distance Learning, Makerere University