1. PRINCIPLES OF ODL
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3. Principles of ODL Definition ODL Uses Applicability
Face-To-Face vs. ODL

4. Definition User generated definitions of ODL
Open learning
Distance learning
Open and distance learning
Dictionary definition of ODL
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5. 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?
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6. 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?
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7. 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?
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8. Definitions of ODL
An approach to learning that gives students flexibility and choice over what, when, at what pace, where, and how they learn.
A field of expertise exploring situations in which the learner and the teacher are separated in time, space or both.
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 , electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication.
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.
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11. ODL Uses Formal Training Informal Training Professional Development
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12. Formal Training
Structured arrangement that provides a systematic approach to the acquisition
of credits
Needs some form of bureaucracy
Certificate, diploma and degree program

13. 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

14. Professional Development
Improvement of Qualifications
Self-Actualization

15. 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
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16. Face-To-Face vs. ODL
Better?
Location
Facilitator/Teacher
Setting
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17. 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

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

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

20. 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

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