Enhancing open learning with video tutorials and online classrooms : a case study from Arab Open University, Oman

Author

Sherimon P. C.

Source

التعليم المفتوح : الدور، التحديات و الحلول : المنعقد في الفترة 25-27 نوفمبر 2013

Publisher

Arab Open University

Publication Date

2013-11-30

Country of Publication

Kuwait

No. of Pages

8

Main Subjects

Educational Sciences

Topics

• Open learning
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• Oman

English Abstract

The effectiveness of open learning is increasing worldwide because of the flexibility in accessing the learning materials from anywhere at any time.The use of Internet resources is high nowadays either in campus based course delivery or in distance education stream.

This paper presents the experience of the author in successfully implementing open learning through online video tutorials and online classes in addition to the traditional face toface classes in Arab Open University (AOU), Oman branch.

In AOU Oman branch, majority of the student strength comprises of working class people.

The learning environment in AOU is mainly a mixture of independent study, and scheduled tutor-assisted sessions making the environment, blended in nature.

In blended learning environment the number of face to face classes is less compared to traditional class room teaching.

This gap can be bridged using video tutorials and online classes.

Video tutorials from the course tutor will be very effective, especially for weak students.

Online classes make the communication easier for students with their tutors.

The course M359 – Relational Databases: theory and practice offered by AOU was taken as the case study to implement the online class.

The software used in the development of video tutorial and online classes includes Camtasia Studio, Snagit and WizIQ.

The findings of this research showed that the implementation of the above methods made high impact on students in better understanding and learning the concepts of M359 course.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-435983

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