ASSESSORS' HANDBOOK More information to come Introduction Quality Assurance, Assessment and Accreditation Executing the Assessment Effectively - the Role of the Assessor Reporting the Outcome DISTANCE EDUCATION HANDBOOK More information to come Introduction: Making distance education work Chapter 1: Distinguishing distance education from conventional education Chapter 2: Establishing the mission of distance education Chapter 3: Determining effective methods for distance education Chapter 4: Managing distance education activities Chapter 5: Creating opportunities for professional development Case studies E-LEARNING: A GUIDEBOOK OF PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES Available at: http://www.cemca.org/e-learning_guidebook.pdf Chapter 1: E-learning definition, scope, trends, attributes & opportunities Chapter 2: Pedagogical designs for e-learning Chapter 3: Assessment, feedback, and e-moderation Chapter 4: Online learning management systems Chapter 5: Digital learning objects Chapter 6: Online learning course development models Chapter 7: Management and implementation of e-learning Chapter 8: Evaluating the impacts of e-learning FACILITATION OF THE TRANSFER OF LEARNING MATERIALS Available for download here. Section 1: The Basics Section 2: Transfer Arrangements Section 3: Copyright and Intellectual Property Section 4: Adaptation and Translation Section 5: Costs, Pricing and Remuneration Section 6: Quality Section 7: Accreditation HANDBOOK IN RECORD KEEPING FOR RECORDS OFFICERS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION More information to come Introduction Chapter 1: Basic Skills of Training Adults Chapter 2: Record Keeping in Distance Education Chapter 3: Designing a Record Keeping System Chapter 4: Types of Records in Distance Education Chapter 5: Maintaining Records in Distance Education Chapter 6: The Role of Record-keepers in a Distance Education Institute HANDBOOK ON IN-HOUSE STYLE FOR COURSE DEVELOPMENT Available for download here. KNOWLEDGE SERIES All available for download here. Acquiring Accreditation in Distance Learning Adapting Learning Materials for Distance Learning Analysing Costs/Benefits for Distance Education Programmes Audio/Audioconferencing in Support of Distance Education Designing Learning Objects for Online Learning Designing Online Learning Developing Library and Information Services for Distance Education Editing Distance Education Materials Establishing Copyright Procedure in Distance Education Institutional Collaboration in Distance Education Development and Delivery Instructional Design for Self-Learning for Distance Education Knowledge Management Strategies for Distance Education Managing for Electronic Networking Managing Student Records in Distance Education Mobile Learning in Developing Countries Open and Distance Learning Policy Development (Particular reference to Dual Mode Institutions) Producing Gender Sensitive Materials for Open and Distance Learning Quality Assurance in Open and Distance Learning Support Groups in Distance Education The Use of Multi-Media in Distance Education Tutoring in Open and Distance Learning Using Community Radio for Non-formal Education Using Information and Communications Technology for Agricultural Extension Using Telecentres in Support of Distance Education Video/Videoconferencing in Support of Distance Education MANUAL FOR EDUCATIONAL MEDIA RESEARCHERS: KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Available at: http://www.cemca.org/books/index.html Research in Educational Broadcasting Stages of Media Research Types of Information Needs Assessment Baseline Study Audience Profiles Sources of Information Research Methods for Gathering Information Survey Method (Questionnaire Technique) Interviews as Data Collection Tools Observation Techniques Casey Study Method Sampling Preparation and Presentation of Report QUALITY ASSURANCE IN EDUCATION - AN INTRODUCTION More information to come Module Overview Higher Education Concepts of "Quality" History of Quality Movement Dimensions of Quality in Higher Education How can Quality be assessed? Tools for Quality Assessment Models of Quality Assessment International Practices Towards a Culture of Quality Conclusion QUALITY INDICATORS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION Available at: http://naacindia.org/Publications/Quality-Indicators-TE.pdfA handbook for teacher education institutions to adopt internal quality assurance mechanisms ODL TRAINING HANDBOOKS Tutoring In Open And Distance Learning: A Handbook For Tutors Available here. Introduction Unit 1: The place of tutoring in open and distance learning Unit 2: Core ODL tutoring skills Unit 3: The sustaining role of tutors Unit 4: Assessment in ODL Unit 5: Planning and facilitating group learning Unit 6: Supporting tutors Planning And Implementation Open And Distance Learning Systems: A Handbook For Decision Makers Available for download here. Introduction Unit 1: The Target Group and Their Needs Unit 2: Strategic ODL Planning Unit 3: Strategic Business Planning in ODL Unit 4: Developing and Acquiring Materials Unit 5: Tutoring and Supporting Students Unit 6: Recruiting and Enrolling Students Unit 7: Assessing Students Unit 8: Managing and Administering the System Unit 9: Evaluation Bibliography Costing Open And Distance Learning Available for download here. Activity A01 - Basic Excel Competence Test Activity A02 - Applying the Genetic Template Activity A03 - Classifying Cost Drivers Capital and Operating Activity A04 - Depreciating Capital Costs Activity A05 - Calculating Interest Activity A06 - Comparing Depreciation Annualisation Activity A07 - Producing Annualisation Table Activity A08 - Classifying Cost Drivers Fixed and Variables Activity A09 - Exploring the Total Costs Equation Activity A10 - Exploring the Average Costs Equation Activity A11 - Semivariable costs Group Size and TC Activity A12 - Semivariable costs Group Size and AC Activity A13 - Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness Ratios Activity A14 - Cost per Student and Cost per Graduate Activity A15 - Scale and Scope I Activity A16 - Scale and Scope II Activity A17 - Costs of Innovation Activity A18 - Costing print-based courses Activity A19 - Radio (plus Prints) Activity A20 - Radio and Audio Cassettes Activity A21 - Television Activity A22 - Videocassettes Activity A23 - Computer applications Activity A24 - Virtual Seminar Activity A25 - Videoconferencing Creating Learning Materials For Open And Distance Learning: A Handbook For Authors And Instructional Designers Available for download here. Introduction Section 1: What is Instructional Design and What are ODL Materials? Section 2: Adapt or Create? Section 3: Planning an ODL Course Section 4: Planning and Writing a Unit of Learning Section 5: Writing for the Web Section 6: Planning Assessment Section 7: Study Guides Section 8: Language, Writing Style and Layout Section 9: Drafting and Testing Section 10: Quality Assurance Systems References Instructional Design Template Available for download here Template in Microsoft Word ID Template User Guide ID Template Quick Reference
ASSESSORS' HANDBOOK
More information to come
Available at: http://www.cemca.org/e-learning_guidebook.pdf
Available for download here.
All available for download here.
Available at: http://www.cemca.org/books/index.html
Available at: http://naacindia.org/Publications/Quality-Indicators-TE.pdfA handbook for teacher education institutions to adopt internal quality assurance mechanisms
Tutoring In Open And Distance Learning: A Handbook For Tutors Available here.
Planning And Implementation Open And Distance Learning Systems: A Handbook For Decision Makers Available for download here.
Costing Open And Distance Learning Available for download here.
Creating Learning Materials For Open And Distance Learning: A Handbook For Authors And Instructional Designers Available for download here.
Instructional Design Template Available for download here