Title: Activity 4.1 Exploring modes of provision
Course: Learning Design and Development > Section: Topic 4: Modes of Provision

Aim: To enable informed decision making in mounting your course online

Motivation: To make an informed decision to develop an appropriate mode of provision for your course

Resources:

• Bates, A.W. (2014) Chapter 9: Modes of Delivery in Teaching in a Digital Age. http://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/

• Mallinson, B.J. (2013) Exploring Modes of Educational Provision in a Digital Age. 1st International African Virtual University Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

• Young, R.C. and Chamberlin, M.A. (2006) Ready to Teach Online? A Continuum Approach. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning. Available online at http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/Resource_library/proceedings/06_4310.pdf

Who: This is an individual activity

Task:

• Identify a particular course with which you are involved.

• Keeping this course in mind, read and reflect on the texts provided.

• Ascertain where the course is situated on the dimensions of geographical distribution and location of learners, and level of ICT support possible and appropriate.

• What other factors do you need to consider for your course provision?

• Identify the most appropriate mode of provision for the course, writing a full motivation for all aspects of your choice.

Duration: 185 mins.

Response:

• Upload your report by submitting the file to this assignment.

• You will receive feedback from your Tutor / Facilitator

Assessment: Completion of this activity will contribute to your course portfolio

Event: Activity 4.1 Exploring modes of provision