scholarly journals AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-COUNSELLING PLATFORMS FOR QUALITY DISTANCE LEARNING IN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Augustine C. Ukwueze
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Open University ◽  
Free Data ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Alternative Power ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
The University ◽  
National Open University

The emergence of technology has made it possible for counsellors all over the world to reach their clients in distant locations without compromising the principle of confidentiality. This study examined the availability and utilization of e-counselling platforms in counselling students for quality distance learning in the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Through purposive research design using 56 professional counsellors in the university, five research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Data collection was through a self-structured questionnaire that sought information from the respondents on the availability, utilization, challenges and possible solutions to e-counselling platforms in NOUN. Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were used to analyse the data using the SPSS platform. The results of the study showed that most of the modern social media platforms for e-counselling are not available for use in the university. In effect, there are challenges that face the utilization of e-counselling platforms, which include inadequate power supply and lack of ICT facilities. The study recommended the provision of alternative power supply, free data for students and counsellors as well as computerized counselling laboratories with internet connections for students and counsellors in all the study centres of the university.Keywords: availability; utilization; e-counselling; distance learning.

Applications of E-Tutoring at Indira Gandhi National Open University

2010 ◽  
pp. 185-200
Author(s):  
Ramesh C. Sharma ◽  
Sanjaya Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Education System ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Open University ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Tribal Areas ◽  
National Open University

The education system in India has witnessed various transformations: from ancient system of Gurukul (where the teacher and the taught used to attain educational objectives living in proximity) to online or virtual education where the teacher or students interact through Internet technologies only. There have been a lot of improvements in telecommunications and educational facilities. The country as a whole has noticed developments in many areas of social, economical, scientific and infrastructure sectors. Therefore educational systems need to be integrated with such sectors so that the investment in building human capital results in overall national growth. The open and distance learning (ODL) system is one such tool which can help in addressing local, regional and national needs. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) with more than two million learners in 2009 and a country-wide reach with over 60 regional centres and over 2000 learner support centres catering to remote and tribal areas has been a leader towards the democratization of education with social responsibility. IGNOU offers a large number of vocational and employment-oriented courses in the area of health, agriculture, retail, tourism, hospitality, and so on. The university has the challenges of managing the convergence (of formal and ODL stream) and to serve large number of students spread across the breadth and length of the country. Three vital areas of education (i.e., inclusion, expansion and excellence) need to be addressed as priorities. Thus to address these, new mechanisms of e-tutoring have been introduced by IGNOU. This chapter discusses the applications of e-tutoring and its implications in the context of Indian National Open University.

Appraisal of the ‘Prospects and Challenges’ of Cloud Computing and Distance Learning in the National Open University of Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Tina C Touitou
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Open University ◽  
National Open University

This paper focuses in examining the distance education, cloud computing and platforms, E- learning and its approaches via cloud computing, benefits and challenges in National Open University (NOUN) in Nigeria.Cloud computing and distance learning are rising speedily and play vital and powerful roles in education and learning in Nigeria today. The use of distance education in learning has come to stay and is being adopted, it needs to be constantly dynamic and innovative. It’s has the potential to transform the way distance education is consumed along with internet resources. It supports the smart phone mobile users to perform their tasks effectively- through paying less cost by utilizing the cloud based applications offered by the cloud service providers. The review of literature shows that the use of cloud computing is the best practice for the present educational situation. Despite the benefits associated with cloud-computing, there are still factors hindering the effective adoption of cloud computing in Nigerian educational system which among others include the epileptic power supply, low bandwidth just to mention a few.Survey study that was conducted  by DAMAR &NUHU 2015, that was adopted to authenticate this study, one hundred and seventy (170) students who indicated knowledge on the importance of cloud computing, but were not very satisfied with the confidentiality and accessibility of the services rendered to them in the cloud computing platform. Some of the reasons could be as a result of poor network and lack of confidence using information technology. The paper recommended among others, steady power supply, guarantee service confidentiality, accessibility and more reduction in cost. 

scholarly journals Availability and Use of Library Resources by Distance Learning Students in National Open University of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 162
Author(s):  
Ogunmodede Thomas A ◽  
Omolabi Ibrahim B ◽  
Akinola John O ◽  
Oyetola Solomon O
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Open University ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
National Open University

scholarly journals Sudden Transition of Pharmacy Education from Traditional to Distance Learning in the Era of COVID-19: Action Steps of a Leading Pharmacy School in Iraq

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
Kawther K. Ahmed ◽  
Salema S. Salman ◽  
Wafaa A. Abbas ◽  
Shahad W. Alkaisy ◽  
Sarmed H. Kathem
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Internet Connections ◽  
Sudden Transition ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

Education around the world has been negatively affected by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Many institutions had to transition to distance learning in compliance with the enforced safety measures. Distance learning might work well for settings with stable internet connections, professional technical teams, and basic implementation of technology in education. In contrast, distance learning faces serious challenges in less fortunate settings with inferior infrastructure. This report aims to shed light on the immediate action steps taken at a leading pharmacy school in Iraq to accommodate for the enforced changes in pharmacy education. The University of Baghdad College of Pharmacy went from less than minimal technology implementation to full distance learning in a remarkable time frame. Pharmacy students were able to finish academic year requirements and move on with the program. Final year students will graduate on time as competent pharmacists.

How Did They Study at a Distance? Experiences of IGNOU Graduates

2011 ◽  
pp. 217-229
Author(s):  
Manjulika Srivastava ◽  
Venugopal Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Open University ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
National Open University

The question why some learners successfully study through distance mode and others do not is increasingly becoming important as open and distance learning (ODL) has come to occupy a prominent place in providing higher education to large segments of the population in India. With barely 1112 students studying through distance mode in 1962, the number has crossed 2.8 million in 2006. This article presents the findings of an empirical research study conducted to investigate the study habits of successful distance learners of the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Every year, nearly 70,000-80,000 pass out of IGNOU. What strategies were adopted by these diverse groups, what media they utilized, and what modes of support they prefered are some of the major issues addressed in this study.

The Open University, United Kingdom

2011 ◽  
pp. 1430-1432
Author(s):  
Gary A. Berg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Open University ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Nontraditional Higher Education ◽  
Private Correspondence ◽  
Learning Programs ◽  
The University ◽  
Stated Purpose

The British Open University has been a leader in nontraditional higher education for years and has influenced the development of distance learning programs in many countries including America. The origins of the open university movement generally and the British Open University specifically can be traced to the University of London. The University of London began conducting examinations and the offering of degrees to external students in 1836. This paved the way for the growth of private correspondence colleges that prepared students for the University of London’s examinations and enabled them to study independently for a degree without enrolling in the university. Described in an internal history document as the “world’s first successful distance teaching university” (British Open University, 2004, p. 1), its origin can be traced to a university of the air proposal that gained support in the early 1960s. By the 1970s the university was up and running, planning on 25,000 students per year. At the end of the 1970s, the British Open University had over 70,000 students, and currently has more than 180,000 students. The stated purpose of the university was to break the so-called link between excellence and exclusivity.

scholarly journals Evaluation of an undergraduate physics programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University: A case study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arundhati Mishra ◽  
Vijayshri ◽  
Suresh Garg
Keyword(s):  
Attrition Rate ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Open University ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Undergraduate Science ◽  
The University ◽  
Physics Programme ◽  
National Open University

The undergraduate science programme was launched at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 1991-92 with an enrolment of 1,210 students. The programme was well received, and enrolments increased over the years. However, the success rates have not kept pace with enrolment. In this paper, the authors report the results of an evaluation of the undergraduate Physics programme at IGNOU. The evaluation, the first of its type for this programme, adapted the major tenets of the CIPP model. The findings are based on the responses from a randomly chosen sample of 509 learners across India. The methods employed for the study include records, document, and database analysis, surveys, and case studies. Although the University has enhanced access to higher science education, the attrition rate is high (73%), and the success rate is low. The authors recommend that the University review and reorient its strategies for providing good quality, learner-centred higher education in science subjects. The programme should address the concerns of the learners about the effectiveness of the student support systems, the difficulty level, and the learner-friendliness of study materials with the goal of achieving long-term sustainability while maintaining parity with the conventional system. The need for improving the presentation of the courses and simplifying the mathematical details is emphasised.

scholarly journals Combating HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Nigeria: Responses from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ambe-Uva Terhemba Nom
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Open University ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids ◽  
National Open University

Universities have come under serious attack because of their lackluster response to HIV/AIDS. This article examines the response of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and its strategic responses in combating HIV/AIDS epidemic. This is achieved by examining NOUN’s basic structures that position the University to respond to the epidemic; and second, by assessing HIV/AIDS strategies and policy framework the University has put in place. An interpretative epistemological stance was used for this study, and a qualitative research involving focus group discussion (FGD) and analysis of secondary data was carried out. Results showed that NOUN has identified the impact the epidemic has on the university, although it has yet to institutionalize an HIV/AIDS policy. NOUN’s Draft Service Charter, however, has identified the fight against HIV/AIDS as a core mandate of the University, and the introduction of HIV/AIDS certification programs can be viewed as proactive policies in response to the epidemic. Results of this study are discussed in terms of their relevance to future research and the impact such policy frameworks may have on combating the epidemic, both within the University and the wider community.

scholarly journals Study of the Factors Responsible for the Dropouts from the BSc Programme of Indira Gandhi National Open University

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bharat Inder Fozdar ◽  
Lalita S. Kumar ◽  
S. Kannan
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Support System ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Open University ◽  
Study Centre ◽  
Delivery Strategies ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Learning Interventions ◽  
National Open University

A sample of dropout learners enrolled in the B.Sc. programme of School of Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India was surveyed to study the factors which influenced them to withdraw from the programme. The research indicates that the major reasons for dropout are the distance of study centre from the residence of learner, insufficient support from study centre and more time consuming courses of the programme. The results of this study are significant from the points of view of improving the present instructional and delivery strategies of B.Sc. Programme. This will also help in reducing the students' dropout rate for this programme by implementing timely interventions at the different stages of study. Keywords: Dropouts, Withdrawal, Open Distance learning, interventions, retention, support system

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