Course overview
Learning outcome
On successful completion of this short course learners will have an understanding of the importance of mainstreaming Open Distance and Flexible Learning in their education systems as a strategy for expanding access and alleviating the problem of out of school children and youth.
Summary
| Course code: | MODFL |
| Duration: | 4 weeks |
| Workload: | 5 – 6 hours per week |
| Badges: | Course Completion Badge |
| Certification: | Certificate of Participation |
| Course materials: | Preview online |
What will I learn?
In this short online course you will:
- Identify categories of learners who are excluded from the education system in your country and reasons for their lack of participation;
- Suggest how the education and training system in your country can be improved to enhance access and equip learners with the requisite skills;
- Understand theory that underpins ODFL and how this theory has evolved over time;
- Design appropriate ODFL systems that are premised on sound theoretical grounding, that utilise available technology and are informed by the principle of inclusivity;
- Make informed choices of technology types to use in your context; and
- Advise on best pedagogical approaches to use in ODFL in your context.
What’s involved
This is a hands-on, activity-based course consisting of 4 Units. It is anticipated that you need 20 hours (4 weeks) to go through the whole course. Some learners may need a little more time to complete the course. The 20 hours are spread over a period of 4 weeks, depending on the commitments you have. The 4 units cover: Why mainstream ODFL, Understanding ODFL, A systems view of ODFL and Technology and Emerging Pedagogies (in ODFL).
Certification options
Certificate of Participation
There is a learning quiz at the end of each unit. If you complete the quiz at the end of each of the four units and get a 50%, you will get a Certificate of Participation.
MODFL Completion Badge
If you complete all the four unit quizzes in the course units and get at least 50%, and submit the assignment at the end of the course, you will receive a MODFL Course Completion Badge.
| Digital badge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Participation Certificate | Complete all the four quizzes at the end of the course units and get at least 50% |
| Completion Badge | Complete all four unit quizzes at the end of the course units and get at least 50%, and submit the assignment at the end of the course. |
Prerequisites?
Any teacher is free and welcome to participate in this course. The course will be conducted in English. We recommend that you have:
- Access to a personal computer for 5 – 6 hours per week
- Basic computer skills (saving files in different formats, setting up and deleting folders, starting programs, etc.)
- Access to the internet for 3 – 5 hours per week while working online on the course.
- Basic skills in navigating websites using a browser.
- Ability to install, or have access to a colleague or friend to help you install Free and Open Source Software programs (we will provide links to free downloads of the software).
Image attribution
Notebook and pad by B ram Naus published under Unsplash license.
