A presentation at the elearning, PBL and planning Workshop at Tribhuvan University, Nepal

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1 Learning at MSU: Virtualisation of education through The ecampus Dr Betty O Ogange A presentation at the elearning, PBL and planning Workshop at Tribhuvan University, Nepal

2 Kisumu City Annual Heads of Member Institutions Forum 2

3 The ecampus Annual Heads of Member Institutions Forum 3

4 Proposed ecampus Villa 4

5 Policies: Maseno University s Core Philosophy Promoting diversity of human knowledge, ingenuity and experiences. Keeping abreast with emerging innovations in Information Technology to produce all round graduates empowered to contribute to the advancement of humanity. Reaching the wider global community of nations. Promoting an environment in which ideas are shared and intellectual diversity embraced. 5

6 Guidelines for the Implementation of elearning in Maseno University Policies: Interpreting the Core Defines the LMS as a critical tool in the delivery of elearning MU Teaching Learning Policy Acknowledges the flexible modular provision of a wide range of course material in an online learning environment Philosophy The MU Statutes Establish and define The ecampus as the 4 th Campus of Maseno University Institutional Core Philosophy MU Programmes Identify elearning as a core mode of delivery The MU Strategic Plan Use of elearning to enhance access to University programmes. ecampus Service Charter Vision: To be the leading provider of technology-based resources in order to expand opportunities for lifelong learning! 6

7 What is elearning? Maseno University Senate approved guidelines define elearning as all teaching and learning that will be conducted through the University Learning Management System (LMS) which shall be fully online or blended.! Annual Heads of Member Institutions Forum 7

8 Blended elearning A combination of conventional face-toface learning experiences in which learners attend physical lectures, with other technology-based learning experiences, most predominantly asynchronous online experiences. Annual Heads of Member Institutions Forum 8

9 Policies: Which pedagogical philosophy? Constructivism: A theory of learning based on the idea that knowledge is constructed by the learner based on some mental activity Learners are considered as active organisms seeking meaning By independently reflecting on their own experiences, learners construct their own understanding of the world 9

10 Some expected outcomes 1. Globalising the University curriculum 2. Increasing student enrolment 3. Improving the quality of education 4. Lowering the costs of delivering learning 5. Promoting lifelong learning 10

11 elearning at Maseno: Conceptual Stages 11

12 The ecampus An innovation modelled around a webbased Learning Management System (LMS), electronic community and administrative centers for students and faculty. A virtual campus Nepal 12

13 The ecampus: What is it? An innovation which provides for: Online learning resources, hosted in a Learning Management System (Moodle) Web 2.0 tools e.g. discussion forums, wikis, blogs , Chat, Messaging and other communication tools Podcasts and related resources Printable downloads Videoconferencing Administrative Systems Learner Support Systems Lecturer Support Systems A physical Campus with Infrastructure for Virtualization of Learning! Nepal 13

14 A virtual campus Refers to a place or places on the internet where both on-campus and off-campus students go to take courses, meet academic staff, engage with the university administration and communicate with fellow students, irrespective of their geographical location. 14

15 The ecampus at a glance 15

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17 Nepal 17

18 Post-graduate programmes 1. Master of Public Health (MPH) 2. Master of Arts (Monitoring and Evaluation) 3. Master of Arts (Project Planning and Mgmt) 4. Master of Arts (Social Development and Mgmt) 5. Master of Arts (Social Policy) 6. Master of Science (Quantitative Research Methods) 7. Master of Education (Educational Administration) 8. Master of Education ( Educational Psychology) 9. Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) Nepal 18

19 Under-graduate programmes 1. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, With IT) 2. Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Business Studies, With IT) 3. Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science, With IT) 4. Bachelor of Science (Applied Statistics, With IT) 5. Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences, With IT) Nepal 19

20 Certificate programmes 1. Certificate in Basic Statistics (estats) 2. Certificate in Bridging Mathematics Nepal 20

21 Blended learning for Face-to-Face students Common courses PHT 112: HIV Aids Determinants, Prevention and Management Total student enrolment this semester: Nepal 21

22 Content Development Framework 22

23 Content Review Nepal 23

24 Opportunities for PhD Teaching and Research Academic support and delivery of relevant training e.g. proposal writing Learner support services e.g elibrary, ehelpdesk Skills development e.g. conducting literature reviews, bibliography management Resource sharing among the PhD students and between the Supervisor and students e.g. recorded videos, virtual databases 24

25 Opportunities for PhD Teaching and Research Interaction forums among learners or between learners and CoPs e.g. general discussion forums, webinars, chat, messaging Feedback systems including opportunities for peer reviews / peer supervisory meetings e.g discussion forums Tools for collaborative learning e.g the Wiki 25

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27 One-to-many interaction 27

28 Student peer review 28

29 Student interaction 29

30 Social Forum 30

31 Engagement with external supervisors 31

32 Redefining Staff Capacity 1. In-depth content knowledge 2. An understanding of instructional design 3. Appreciation of student needs for online learning 4. An understanding of affordances of the web 5. An aptitude for teaching online 6. Willingness to learn and change 7. An appreciation of their changing role 32

33 Capacity building programme 33

34 Potential Challenges Application of old rules to new conventions of learning especially as regards definition of flexibility Possibility of student lethargy towards virtual learning after a predominantly faceto-face Masters degree 34

35 For more information, contact: Betty Obura Ogange, PhD Director, ecampus Maseno University! Tel:

36 Thank you