reaching younger distance learners through technology & social media, indonesia case study
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Presented in The 5th Partners Meeting of the "Academic of ICT Essential fo Goverment Leaders" held by APCICT-ESCAP www.unapcict.org/ http://www.ut.ac.idTRANSCRIPT
REACHING YOUNGER DISTANCE LEARNERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL MEDIA Tian Belawati & Dimas Agung Prasetyo
The 5th Partners Meeting, APCICT-ESCAP 27-29 Nov 2013
THE INDONESIA ARCHIPELAGO
3,500 miles (1,919,440 sq km) – 17,000 islands
DEMOGRAPHIC FACTS
The Sleeping Giant
240 Millions population living in more than 17 thousands island
60% of populations are productive (young people)
Predicted as World Economic Power Rich in natural resources Abundant man power Stable economic growth rate
CONDITIONS
Struggling just like another developing countries: Preparing young group of people to become productive people Providing access to education services
Success in compulsory education program 95% of children population joining basic education program Shift focus from 6 to 9 year basic education (including elementary
and junior school) 165 thousand elementary, 43 thousand junior and 25 thousand
senior schools
Need to provide more access to higher level of education Indonesia only have 3070 higher institution (University and college
level) Need to widen access to higher education service Distance Education might be a good alternative solutions
DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDONESIA Has long history
Started in 1950 education radio program
Diploma program for teacher upgrade using correspondence letter in 1955
Halted due political condition
Continued in 1970 by ‘New Order’ government Radio program for primary teacher (1970) 1975 Palapa Satelite launced, enabled tv broadcast for
education Shifted focus to upgrade junior level teacher, junior lecturer
started in 1980 1984 , UT was established
DISTANCE EDUCATION IN INDONESIA Emphasized in employees upgrade program
Teacher Lecturer Civil cervants
Widening access to education
DISTANCE EDUCATION AND YOUNG PEOPLE Distance Education has been proven effective to widen
access to education
Many developing use implement this system to address their problem in providing access to education
But:
DE requires special characteristics Independence Flexible
Sometime resulting higher drop out rate especially for younger learner
DROP OUT PROBLEM
TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION Somewhat difficult in the past, but thanks to:
The coming of Web 2.0 Affordable access to technology
Shifting focus to user’s creation and creativity
Using Social media and technology to help learner (younger learner)
The key : “Reaching students using their ways” Create social community Provide supportive and constructive environment Teacher repositioning; to be a facilitator
Supported by affordable internet price and mobile phone penetration
SOCIAL MEDIA
INDONESIA INTERNET CONDITION
INDONESIA INTERNET CONDITION
INDONESIA INTERNET RATE
Operator PackagePrice (IDR)
IDR1=USD11,000Quota Max Speed
Esia Super Deal 30,000 1 GB 153,6 Kbps
Axis Axis Pro 24,900 750 MB 7,2 MbpsAxis Axis Pro 49,000 1,5 GB 7,2 Mbps
Esia Super Mega 50,000 2 GB 3,1 Mbps
Indosat Super 3G+ 50,000 1,2 GB 7,2 Mbps
Indosat Super 3G+ 25,000 500 MB 3,6 Mbps
Kartu As Ultima 50,000 300 MB 3,6 Mbps
Kartu Halo Ultima 50,000 1 GB 14,4 Mbps
Simpati Ultima 25,000 150 Mb 7,2 MbpsSimpati Ultima 50,000 600 Mb 7,2 Mbps
SmartFren Connex 50,000 2 GB 14,7 Mbps
SmartFren Connex 20,000 600 MB 3,1 Mbps
SmartFren Connex 49,000 2 GB 512 Mbps
Three Internet 50,000 1 GB 7,2 Mbps
XL Hotrot 3G+ 49,000 500 MB 7,2 Mbps
XL Hotrot 3G+ 25,000 200 MB 7,2 Mbps
UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA
Established in 1984, single mode university, the only tertiary institution using exclusively distance education mode of delivery.
A mega university 500 thousand students 6th place mega university
Main missions: To up-grade primary and secondary school teacher qualification up to full-teacher training degree
To widen access to higher education
CONDITION
Growing number of young students (high-school graduated) recently
65% of total student population are below 35 years old
Young students consider DE to continue their study
Face similar problem with another DE institutions -> Higher Drop Out Rate
DE advantages might be disadvantage for certain of students Openness and Flexibility requires Self-regulate and self
motivated
Need way to help and touch students
IMPLEMENTATION IN UT
The Key is personalization service in mass education program How to maintain student motivation and spirit especially
when having problems
Using various tools: Doesn’t have to be sophisticated Must be affordable from institution and students pov Ready masses service Simple and easy to use
SMS (SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE) Old technology but proven effective
Simple,cheap, reaching a lot of students
Regulary send personalized message, academic reminder, etc
Student’s can send their respond back to us directly
From student’s feedback: felt happy and appreciated felt guided during their study felt being treated as human being (not just a number of
students)
SOCIAL MEDIA
UT created official pages in Facebook and twitter where students can follow and can be updated with the latest info from the university
Promoting the creation of online community through social media Student can interact, share information within online
community Also provide social interaction between students
Created online forum for student interaction
Student doesn’t have to come to regional office to seek an information-> Now the information come to them
UT can harvest valuable information, input, complaint using agregator
SOCIAL MEDIA
UT IN FACEBOOK
1 official UT page
More than 1000 community group based on Prgram study Interest Hobby
All linked together
ONLINE FORUM
100,000 members online
OFFICE 365
Recently UT launched OFFICE 365 services Integrated communication
Email, Chat, Video conference, Desktop share, Document processor
Enhance communication , collaboration and productivity Mobile ready
Conduct webinar session regularly Disseminate info Training some new skills Problem sharing
OFFICE365
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OUTCOME (I)
Final result is not yet shown but promising:
For example: Campaign to reintroduce Digital Textbooks Library to students using social media
Statistic result is impressive:
Students who accessed textbook was 1084% increased within the same period (50000 user compare to 4255 users in the last year)
OUTCOME (II)
Increased number in returning students in online tutorial
Indicated that more student’s retained in the online classes
Student’s willingness to finish the course are increased
CONCLUSION
DE migh be a good ansver to widen acces to higher education
Younger generations consider DE as viable alternative to continue their study
Young students’ characteristic may hold them finishing de classes
Using social media technology may help young students to develop adults characteristic needed for distance education, provide social interactions and
Also maintain and enhance motivation to continue their study
The technique used can also be used for older students