PRINCIPLES OF ODL Name of Presenter(s)

Principles of ODL Definition ODL Uses Applicability Face-To-Face vs. ODL

Definition User generated definitions of ODL Open learning Distance learning Open and distance learning Dictionary definition of ODL HOME

Open Learning When you hear the term “Open Learning” What is the immediate thought that comes to your mind? Does the term have anything to do with openness to learning? Is Open learning reflective of learning in the open? HOME

Distance Learning When you hear the term "Distance Learning" What is the immediate thought that comes to your mind? Does the term reflect anything relating to space and location? 3. Is distance a requirement for this type of learning? HOME

Open and Distance Learning Does the term reflect merely the combination of Open Learning and Distance Learning? Is there more to this than the mere combination? What unique quality does this combination suggest? Is this type of learning different from the traditional type of learning in your environment? HOME

Definitions of ODL An approach to learning that gives students flexibility and choice over what, when, at what pace, where, and how they learn. http://www.webopedia.com A field of expertise exploring situations in which the learner and the teacher are separated in time, space or both. http://en.wikipedia.org An approach to learning that gives students flexibility and choice over what, when, at what pace, where, and how they learn. Students work on their own at home or at the office and communicate with faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. http://www.webopedia.com ODL is a field of expertise exploring situations in which the learner and the teacher are separated in time, space or both. It is a teaching method that affords student centered, self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_learning HOME

HOME

HOME

ODL Uses Formal Training Informal Training Professional Development HOME

Formal Training Structured arrangement that provides a systematic approach to the acquisition of credits Needs some form of bureaucracy Certificate, diploma and degree program

Informal Training Personal Development Community Support Social Development personal development eg:IT courses,cooking courses community support eg:developing courses in areas where the community is lacking a skill like computer literacy social development

Professional Development Improvement of Qualifications Self-Actualization

Applicability ODL materials are applicable in Leveling of the “playing ground” Accessibility Affordability Continued development Social Stability ODL materials are applicable in Leveling of the “playing ground” Accessibility Affordability Continued development Social Stability Brain drain Cultural denegration HOME

Face-To-Face vs. ODL Better? Location Facilitator/Teacher Setting HOME

Better? Face-To-Face ODL more personal face-to-face interaction with a teacher ODL Tele/Video-conferencing allows for personal interaction Caters for different learning styles The introvert may be more involved - can type without fear of intimidation Breaks the barriers of learning More variety in the learning experience Face-To-Face more personal face-to-face interaction with a teacher ODL Teleconferencing/ Videoconferencing allows for personal interaction Caters for different learning styles The introvert may be more involved because they can type without fear of intimidation Breaks the barriers of learning More variety in the learning experience

Location Face-To-Face ODL Limited to participants in the setting Open and Distance Learning provides a broader scope

Facilitator/Teacher Face-To-Face ODL Physically present: hence more control ODL Not physically present It will minimize student distraction

Setting Face-To-Face ODL normally confined to one location pace determined my lecturer ODL allows for more independent learning student oriented - ability to work at your own pace asynchronous allowing learners to participate and complete material in accordance with their daily commitments

Summary of Presentation Definition ODL Uses Applicability Face-to-face vs. ODL HOME