REFLECTIONS ON OMDE603 COURSE MATERIALS

DATE: 19/6/13


Topic:    Open Educational resources:

• open content/resources is argued  to be different from open learning.
• Some distance education experts think that OER initiative is being abused for self-benefit  by some universities (Bates, 2011)
• There is the view that OER activities at the moment lack proper structure that encourage learning.

On the learners knowledge of ODL technologies.

Reflecting on what I have learnt  so far in both OMDE601 and OMDE603 regarding ODL pedagogy and uses of educational technologies I begin to see the need for formal teaching of ODL technologies be included  as part of learner support by ODL institutions.  This will ensure sustained knowledge of these tools and in turn improve student performance.

Welcome to my Blog!

For the time being my postings will be focused on  reflections on my OMDE603 learning material.

Thank you.

Dennis.