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E-LEARNING FOR DISTANCE AND CAMPUS –BASED EDUCATION:THE CASE OF MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

May 2010 – BBM and Bachelor of Counseling Psychology mounted on on-line platform

July 2011- MKU adopted virtual leaning platform

2016 – adopted the Digital and Institutional- based learning platform

The traditional role of the student is under technological, economic, structural and other changes

Technological advances in education has shifted responsibility from the teacher to the learner

According to Karan Powel etal,open , Distance e –learning is the catch phrase in the 21 century in the education sector because it facilitates flexible learning.

Flexibility in learning is also captured in the CUE Standard and guidelines of 2014

It stresses the provision of learning opportunities that can be accessed at any place and time

Therefore embracing digital technology creates opportunities for accelerating , expanding and individualizing learning

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DIGITAL POLICY Vision

Mission

Principles

Delivery Strategies

Governance

Infrastructure (ICT)

Learning Materials

Exam Regulations and Assessment

Staffing issues

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Vision- Statement of intent with emphasis on ICT, Customers and Scope

MKU’s scope is Africa and entire world.

Mission- Emphasis on reliability , flexibility , affordability and quality

Use of Technology

Web- based student

Management System ( UNIPAC)

Web- based Digital Learning System

Learner Centered

Reliability & consistency in delivery modes- electronic material, audio, CDs, Skype and chat room.

HOD

Director, Digital Varsity

Program Registrars

HOD

Program Coordinators

Lecturers

Technical Coordinator

Dean of School

DVC,Academic – Chair

Registrar, Academic

Dean of Schools

Director, Exams

Director,QA

Director, Digital Varsity

Director, Teaching Programs

Registrar, Admissions

Registrar, Registration

Relevant HoDs

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Server space

Internet access

Technical help desk

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Module Development by experts

Training experts in module development

Vetting / receiving Modules

Editing

Approval

Pre- testing

Uploading

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Clear and standard format

Succinct learning objectives and outcomes

Content Overview

Learner

Feedback mechanism

Clear reference material

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Use of benchmarking; national and international

Controlled access to Web material

Face- to- face sessions

EXAMINATIONS

Usual University examination regulations apply

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Student assessment based on competency

Staff appraisal based on program delivery, training needs and effectiveness

Staff welfare

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