scholarly journals New Media and Open and Distance Learning: New challenges for Education in a Knowledge Society

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Bernard CORNU
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
New Media ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
New Challenges

Open and Distance Learning: An Unavoidable Pillar in the Building of a Knowledge Society

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1 & 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Perienen Appavoo
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
Future Thinking ◽  
Learning Paradigm ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Thinking Tools

Knowledge societies can only be built when the education pillar is strong enough to support them. Open and distance learning (ODL) is revolutionising the ways learning takes place and emancipating educational practice from the confined walls of traditional classrooms to make learning accessible to anyone, anywhere and at any time. The pervasiveness of technology and the much acclaimed pedagogical worth it carries will undoubtedly shape the ODL learning paradigm in unprecedented ways. This research paper has looked into some key aspects of ODL in Mauritius and assessed its role as a vital pillar in the creation of a knowledge society. Using future thinking tools, a Futures Wheel was developed to portray the different trends and signals that will define the future of ODL in Mauritius. The findings of this paper show that Mauritius can offer high quality courses at affordable costs by maximising the tenets of technology.

scholarly journals Assessment on Learning Management Systems for Open and Distance Learning of Engineering Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
Muhd Nazrul Hisham Alam ◽  
Raudhah Othman ◽  
Siti Nur Mariani Mohd Yunos
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Learning Management

Engineering education in higher learning institute faces new challenges due to the rise of COVID-19 cases whereby classes have to be conducted online. In this regards, the use of learning management systems (LMS) are imperative for open and distance learning (ODL). The aim of this paper is to assess ODL using such LMS platform. Study was conducted in Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia where it involved a total of 51 academic staff. A quantitative method using online questionnaire was applied to evaluate main preferences of LMS for ODL, main purposes of LMS and issues arises from using such LMS platform. Results show that a variety of LMS has been utilized to support the ODL and majority of the academician showed positive feedback on the usefulness of such LMS. The only main concerns from the educators are plagiarism from the students that could create doubts and none trustworthy results on their performances. Otherwise, LMS is indeed an essential platform for ODL and must be encouraged to all educators such that it can be further improved and continuously utilized in the future.

Students’ Experience in Learning Accounting via Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40
Author(s):  
Nur Syafiqah Hussin ◽  
Naqiah Awang ◽  
Farah Husna Mohd Fatzel
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
New Material ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Catch Up ◽  
Almost All

Covid-19 is an unprecedented crisis that has affected almost all industry players including education. It has transformed our way of life and introduced a new normal to how things are done. As an effort to contain the outbreak of pandemic Covid-19, universities have shifted to online learning. In line with this, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) has decided to execute open and distance learning (ODL) for the current semester until 31 December 2020. ODL introduces a different learning environment as compared to the traditional classroom that requires students to be self-reliant in learning new things. Hence, the purpose of the study is to explore students’ experiences in the process of knowledge transfer through ODL specifically for accounting subjects. A questionnaire was distributed to students who were taking the subject of Introduction to Financial Accounting and Introduction to Cost Accounting in UiTM Pahang Kampus Raub and a total of 206 responses were received. The study found over half of the students enjoy learning through ODL but only one-third were looking forward to having ODL for the next semester. Poor internet connection is the main reason found in the study that makes ODL not preferred by the students. At the same time, few features were highlighted by the students about ODL such as the advantage of pre-recorded video to catch up the new material and flexibility for them to learn at their own pace.

TOWARDS A SPIRITUALITY OF OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-78
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Jacobus Potgieter
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Teacher ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Current Technology ◽  
Self Transcendence

This article suggests attention to the paideia of the soul as an educative corrective for preparing open distance learning students for living in the current technology-dependent world. This world is undergirded by a technology-rich knowledge society that privileges new informational epistemologies. In an attempt to suggest a spirituality of open distance learning that is based on the paideia (full-blown completeness) of the soul, use is made of the integrated interpretations of three relevant viewpoints. It is shown that spirituality in open distance learning is neither religion nor ethics; that it is essentially about the meaning in and of life, meaning-making and meaning-decoding, self-transcendence (especially as meaning-making), connection, engagement and a re-interrogation of all the major existentialist questions. It is a journey towards wholeness and compassion (as knowledge of love) of every student teacher.

scholarly journals Interactivity and Generalizability: New Media, New Challenges

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Klimmt ◽  
Peter Vorderer ◽  
Ute Ritterfeld
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
New Challenges
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