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CRI’s Seminar SeriesOpen University Malaysia10OUM Students’ Learning Outcomes: Findings from Qualitative PerspectivesDr. Soon Seng ThahPresentation Outline2 Research questionsIntroduction1Research MethodologyKey Qualitative Findings345Recommendations based on Qualitative FindingsIntroduction: OUM as an ODL InstitutionCPDContinuous Professional Development EnrolmentSince its establishment in OutcomesOutcomes must for working class2002, OUM has enrolled 150,000be evaluated to determine worth of programmes3The OUM Learner ExperienceReinvention• Compete with LMS -myINSPIRE• UbiquitiousLocal Learning Centres• 34 LCsconventional universities• Comprehensive• Multi-purpose• Good infrastructure4The Research ProblemClient-Centred ApproachAcquisition ProgrammeEffectivenessof Knowledge & SkillsDelivery System5OUM’s Approach to Teaching & LearningLearners’ acquisition Social ConstructivismConnectivismUbiquitous Learningof knowledge and skills can be “constructed” through interaction with learnersCooperative learning delivered via myINSPIRELearning takes place anywhere and at anytime6Research QuestionsTo what extent do socio-demographic indicators affect OUM’s learning outcomes?What are the factors which determine effectiveness of OUM’s outcomes?How do these factors mediate learners’ experience in OUM’s academic programmes?7Research MethodologyAn institutional web-based survey research conducted by CRI, OUMSample of 397 learners from fully online and blended modesCross-SectionalSurveySampleAll Learning Centres offering subjects from 3 Clusters – Education & Social Science, Business Management and Applied Sciences8Research LocaleData AnalysisFactor Analysis - Principal Component MethodStructural Equation Modeling using SPSS AMOSDeductive Approach using framework analysis for Qualitative StrandQualitative Findings:What are the most helpful aspects of fully online course?1Qualitative findings can be organised into 5 categories2Student learning outcomesTutor perspectivesStudents’ understanding of lessonsForum mediationInformation dissemination9345Students prefer the blended mode over OUM has good e-tutors who can provide good Students lack precision in Findings from Qualitative Perspectives1. Student learning outcomes (6 responses)the online modelearning experience learningOUM’s approach allows for freedom of time and flexibility10Preference for face-to-face interactionOnline learning allows “real” distance learningE-forum tutor reply was fast and information was clearThere was good understanding from tutorsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives2. Tutor perspectives (3 responses)E-tutors were quite engaging and good inputs resulted in effective learning11Allows for discussion and understanding of moduleStudents understand lessons when they participate actively in virtual classroomsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives3. Students’ understanding of lessons (2 responses)There is a need for good explanation for better understanding of concepts12Need for interactive forumForum must be activeFindings from Qualitative Perspectives4. Forum mediation (3 responses)Participation must be good13Searching compatibility is helpfulUseful and more information is neededFindings from Qualitative Perspectives5. Information dissemination (5 responses)Easy access to informationFast tutor reply and clear information must be given14Qualitative Findings:How do you think this fully online course might be improved?1Qualitative findings can be organised into 6 categories2Student-related issues for improvementTutor-related issues for improvementImprovement on how classes were to be conductedTimeliness of information1545Questions posed in LMSOnline collaboration36Students need more examples to understanding More student-tutor interaction to enhance learning Fewer students in groupsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives1. Student-related issues for improvement (17 responses)meanings experiencePositive reinforcement needed16Responsive e-tutorsCompel students to participate in forumsTutors must be knowledgeableExams must be aligned with moduleActive participation among studentsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives2. Tutor-related issues for improvement (11 responses)Need to have online chats for more support17More and variety of activitiesAvoid online courses if possibleHave more face-to-face sessionsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives3. Improvement on how classes were to be conducted (5 responses)Need to have more information on course, assignment and materials“Live” or recorded lectures for every course18Need for more notes to guide studentsKnowledgeable e-tutors who can give clear Findings from Qualitative Perspectives5. Online collaboration (3 responses)guidance19Need to upload more information to LMS especially those related to course, final exam and practicalsFindings from Qualitative Perspectives6. Timeliness of information (5 responses)20Recommendations#1 Need for “well-endowed” e-tutors who can provide the #2 Face-to-face interaction is Recommendations based on Qualitative Findingsnecessary support to studentsimperative in learning#3 Alignment between what is taught and what is expected#4 Timeliness of information needed for more effective learningThank YouEmail: soon@oum.edu.my22

OUM Students’ Learning Outcomes: Findings from Qualitative Perspectives

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