Design and Development of ODL Media Resources

1. Design and develop ODL media resources.
2. Select appropriate media for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
3. Create instructional audio and video content.
4. Apply the SECTIONS model for media selection.
5. Ensure quality assurance in ODL media resources.

13 weeks, about 50 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Course Guide

   • Orientation and course guide · 2 hours

     Read the course guide to understand the course objectives, competencies, and assessment methods.. Familiarize yourself with the Learning Management System (LMS) and available resources..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Growth of the Use of Technology in ODL

   • Unit 1: The Evolution of media in ODL · 4 hours

     Read about the evolution of media in ODL.. Understand the need for open and distance learning.. Describe the generations of ODL and the impact of ICT.. Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) 1..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Growth of the Use of Technology in ODL

   • Unit 2: Information and Communication Technology in ODL · 4 hours

     Explore the roles of ICT in ODL.. Study the strategic roles of radio, television, computers, and the internet in ODL.. Discuss the relevance of radio in today's school setting.. Complete Assignment 2..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Growth of the Use of Technology in ODL

   • Unit 3: The importance of media in ODL · 4 hours

     Define the concept of media in ODL.. Identify different media that can be used in ODL.. Analyze the importance of media in ODL.. Reflect on the strategic roles of media in ODL system of education..

5. Week 5Module 2: Application of Media to Engage Distance Learners

   • Unit 1: The Basic Characteristics of Distance Learners · 4 hours

     Understand the need to analyze distance learners' characteristics.. Describe the basic characteristics of distance learners.. List the characteristics of Net Generation students.. Consider the expectations and learning styles of Net Generation students..

6. Week 6Module 2: Application of Media to Engage Distance Learners

   • Unit 2: Using Print-based Media to Engage Distance Learners · 4 hours

     Differentiate between media and technology.. Describe print-based media and their characteristics.. Explain how distance learners can be engaged with print-based media.. Consider the limitations of text-based materials..

7. Week 7Module 2: Application of Media to Engage Distance Learners

   • Unit 3: Using Instructional audio to Engage Distance Learners · 4 hours

     Explain the concept of instructional audio.. Describe the stages in the production of instructional audio.. Demonstrate how to create a podcast for online instruction using Audacity.. Analyze how instructional audio can be used to engage distance learners..

8. Week 8Module 2: Application of Media to Engage Distance Learners

   • Unit 4: Using Instructional Video to Engage Distance Learners · 4 hours

     Describe the roles of videos in ODL instruction.. Analyze the basic function of instructional television.. Explain the stages involved in the production of instructional television.. Demonstrate how to create vodcast for ODL instruction..

9. Week 9Module 3: Computers and Communication Networks in ODL

   • Unit 1: The Roles of Computers in ODL · 4 hours

     Explain the roles of computers in ODL.. Discuss the need for appropriate use of computers in ODL setting.. Consider the versatility of computers in ODL instructional processes.. Complete TMA 2..

10. Week 10Module 3: Computers and Communication Networks in ODL

    • Unit 2: Network Technologies · 4 hours

      Explain network technologies.. Describe the types of network technologies: Dial-Up, ASDL, VSAT, Fiber.. Discuss the importance of network technologies in ODL.. Describe how network technologies have contributed to the realization of NOUN mandates..

11. Week 11Module 3: Computers and Communication Networks in ODL

    • Unit 3: Internet for ODL · 4 hours

      Explain the concept of internet technology in ODL.. Discuss how internet technology could entrench the characteristics of ODL.. Consider what internet has done to the operations of NOUN.. Post your response on the discussion forum..

12. Week 12Module 4: Development of Media in ODL

    • Unit 1: Selecting Appropriate Media for ODL Instruction · 4 hours

      Highlight the changing characteristics of distance learners.. Justify the need to use media in ODL instruction.. Analyze the core elements to be considered in media selection.. Prepare a media selection plan in your area of specialization..

13. Week 13Module 4: Development of Media in ODL

    • Unit 2: Using Authoring Tools for ODL Resources · 4 hours

      Describe different components of the SECTIONS model.. Prepare a media selection plan, based on the SECTIONS model.. Use this model to come up with a media selection plan in your subject area.. Submit your assignment during online facilitation..