Course Redevelopment for Delivery Using Learning Technologies

by Dr. Kassimu A. Nihuka (Tanzania)

Dr. Nihuka works as a lecturer in the Institute of Continuing Education at the Open University of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam – Tanzania. Before that, he has worked as a Biology teacher in several secondary schools in Tanzania. He hold Bachelor of science with education, master of education in science education (from Dar es salaam University in Tanzania), master of science in educational science and technology and PhD in educational science and technology (from Twente University). As an emerging researcher, Dr. Nikhuka published and presented papers in several local and international conferences and journals respectively. Currently he is a lecturer of ICT instructional technologies (ODC 027) at the Open University of Tanzania.

Abstract 

Programmes delivery in most distance education universities in developing countries is print-dependent. The approach is associated with many challenges such as (i) delays in the delivery of study materials, course outlines and learning resources, (ii) lack of regular interaction between instructors and students, (iii) lack of immediate feedback on student learning and (iv) feelings of isolation among students. This project will seek to support instructors at the Open University of Tanzania to (ii) redevelop their print-based courses into Moodle and (ii) use Moodle to deliver courses and address challenges of print delivery.His research outline is available here.

Collaborator

Prof. John Traxler