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eLearning 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
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Kisumu City
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The eCampus
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Proposed eCampus Villa
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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.
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Policies: Interpreting the Core Philosophy
Guidelines for the Implementation of eLearning in Maseno University Defines the LMS as a critical tool in the delivery of eLearning
The MU Statutes Establish and define The eCampus as the 4th Campus of Maseno University
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 life-long learning !
MU Teaching Learning Policy Acknowledges the flexible modular provision of a wide range of course material in an online learning environment
MU Programmes Identify eLearning as a core mode of delivery
Institutional Core
Philosophy
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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.’
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‘Blended eLearning’
A combination of conventional face-to-face learning experiences in which learners attend physical lectures, with other technology-based learning experiences, most predominantly asynchronous online experiences.
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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
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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
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eLearning at Maseno: Conceptual Stages
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The eCampus● An innovation modelled around a web-
based Learning Management System (LMS), electronic community and administrative centers for students and faculty.
● A virtual campus
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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 ◦ E-mail, 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 !
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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.
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The eCampus at a glance…
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http://ecampus.maseno.ac.ke
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http://elearning.maseno.ac.ke
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Post-graduate programmes1. 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)
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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)
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Certificate programmes
1. Certificate in Basic Statistics (eStats) 2. Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
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Blended learning for Face-to-Face students● Common courses ● PHT 112: HIV Aids Determinants, Prevention
and Management ◦ Total student enrolment this semester: 809
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Content Development Framework
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Content Review
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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
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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
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One-to-many interaction
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Student peer review
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Student interaction
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Social Forum
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Engagement with external supervisors
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Redefining Staff Capacity
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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
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Capacity building programme
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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 face-to-face Masters degree
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Director, eCampus Maseno University
Betty Obura Ogange, PhD
!Tel: 0722348693
E-mail: [email protected]
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