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Going Online, Our PerceptionEeva Rapoo & Dalize van Heerden, Unisa
Academics hears’ a What!• Online support• Online tuition• Online assessment• Onscreen marking• Podcast/Vodcasts• Multimedia• E-tivities• Student centred teaching• Open Educational Resources• Alternative assessment practices• Improve throughput rates• Open Distance E-Learning• Massive Open Online Courses• E-Tutors
What does this mean for Academics?
“Study material” used to be the subject matter expert’s (academic) only concern, this is now often just background material
Instructional course design needs to consider:• Instructional techniques• Delivery medium• Methods of communication• Course management techniques
Online Course Development Model 1 + 2
Online Course Development Model 3
Online Course Development Model 4
Online Course DevelopmentCurrent situation:• Some academics storm
through• Some academics
approach it cautiously
Academics are willing!
Perception of UNISA Academics of Online Course Development
Learner Group
System (LMS) admin
Visual Designer and Author
E-Learning Instructional
Designer
What!
What!
Result
Academic is:• Subject specialistAcademic has to learn:• Project manager• Educational specialist• Instructional designer• Graphical designer• Technical expert• Technology expert• Call centre agent• HR manager
Also responsible for:• Teaching• Research• Community Engagement• Academic Citizenship
The Way Forward - 1
Take away• Teaching• Research• Community Engagement• Academic CitizenshipFree up timeProvide proper trainingProvide best practice technology
The Way Forward - 2
• Choose an appropriate model for Unisa• Implement the model• Make sure all parties in the model
understand their roles and responsibilities
• Free up time for academic to• Teaching• Research• Community Engagement• Academic Citizenship
Thank You!
An academic is a subject matter expert, despite what others
expect them to be!