Open Distance Learning Template

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• Select topic Introduction to Course

  Introduction to Course

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  This course introduces students to the core principles, tools, and practices of Open and Distance Learning (ODL). It explores the flexible nature of ODL, emphasizing independent learning, digital platforms, and the role of Self-Instructional Materials (SIM). Students will gain an understanding of how to manage their learning in a virtual environment, participate in asynchronous and synchronous activities, and evaluate learning through various digital tools. The course also highlights essential digital literacy skills and the importance of self-motivation and time management in an ODL setting.
• Select topic Week 1 - Introduction to Open Distance Learning

  Week 1 - Introduction to Open Distance Learning

  By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

  1. Define Self-Instructional Material (SIM).

  2. List and explain the 6 characteristics of SIM.

  3. Reflect on how SIM supports independent learning.

  
  

  • Select activity Activity 1.1https://moodle.vision.edu.my/draftfile...

    Activity 1.1

     (Material comes first)

    *For lecture videos - Lecturers may use a combination of Synchronous and Asynchoronous formats if videos are not able to do a job of explaining the subjects well. For example, mathematical problems may require live explanation (synchronous format).

    (Example: Lecture slides that have 40-50 slides may lead to a video creation of 1-2 hours. Lecturers can reduce this to a 10-minute video which may contain the first 10 slides. Then the rest of the slides can be in the form of other materials such as notes, audio format or other available video resources from the internet.)

    Watch the video given in the link. (Then comes the instruction) <--- If possible, instructions are made simple and concise.

    (1 hour) <--- Recommended/Optional

    
    
    

  • Select activity Notes on SIM

    

    Notes on SIM File

    Activity 1.2

    Read the Notes given in the link

    (1 Hour) 

  • Select activity Assignment on SIM

    

    Assignment on SIM

    Opened: Tuesday, 22 April 2025, 12:00 AM

    Due: Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 12:00 AM

    Assessment 1.1
    

    Click on Assignment on SIM to start the assessment. Instructions on how to complete the assignment is given in the assignment word file. <--- If the instructions are elaborate/has more instructions we can put them elsewhere such as given in the word file for the assignment. This is so that the instructions are simplified/concise in the main page.

    (3 Hours)
    

• Select topic Week 2

  Week 2