Open university

1. Sir Isaac Pittman 1840’s England Distance Education Mailing Texts to students Postcards 1843 England Sir Isaac Pittman Colleges Correspondence Study London 1858 University of London External Program Enrollment rose in the 19 th Century William Rainey Harper 1890’s President of the University of Chicago Extended Education Satellite Colleges YMCA in Boston Night Schools Progressive Era 1900’s 20 th Century Rural students Individualized education for students at low cost

2. How did it start in the Philippines?

3. William Rainey Harper 1890’s University of the Philippines Open University programs were established in 1995 1 of 6 autonomous units Headed by a Chancellor Has its own budget But does not have its own faculty 1997 8 diploma programs 6 Masters’ programs 1 Ph.D program 20 learning centers in the country and abroad

4. OPEN UNIVERSITY DISTANCE EDUCATION Is an open learning which differs in degree and dimension from institution to institution. Is any of the various forms of study which is not under the continuous, immediate supervision of teacher present with their students in classrooms.

5. 1. Separation of teacher and learner 2 . Institutional accreditation 3. Use of mixed media courseware 4. Two-way communication 5 . Possibility of face-to-face meetings 6. Use of industrialized processes DEFINITIONS

6. * To give adults a chance through online degrees and other off- campus learning options; * To offer degrees differentiated from traditional university; * To offer entry policies for students which are lenient in the aspect of academic qualifications and age; * That it is founded on the belief that educational opportunities should be extended to everybody; * To respond better to the demand for quality higher education especially in areas which is too distant from the client’s place; * Bottomline : Its emphasis is on widening access to quality education

7. Overcoming physical distance; Lots of flexibility; No commuting; Numerous choices of schools; Lowered costs; Learning while working.

8. Lack of social interaction; Format isn’t always ideal for all learners; Some employers do not accept online degrees; Requires adaptability to new technologies; Not all courses required to complete the degree may be offered online.

9. Modules are usually used; Frequency and length of study sessions vary depending on the requirements of the course (once/month, 3 hrs., S aturdays) Communication is asynchronous – not real time. Online exams are given. Assignments and examinations form the basis for students’ final grade.

10. How to MANAGE an Open University? As based on UPOU Planning & Managing since it has no faculty, it must win the support and cooperation of the faculties in the different autonomous units be able to identify the right cooperating institutions where the learning center is to be located Implementing Quality Assurance designates quality circle course writing team best teachers who know how to write modules quality assurance in the delivery of instruction competence of tutors Using & Integrating Media Internet and video lessons for broadcast in learning centers high cost of system applications continue to be a limiting factor Instructional design & production Training of the faculty in course development is a continuing program Programs increase as the number of students increase Learning support systems Maintenance of a good communication system linking the learning centers There is an acute need of library resources and orders for foreign publications

11. OPEN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM As based on UPOU Planning & Managing Implementing quality assurance Using & integrating Media Instructional design and production Learning support systems AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM Complex procedures requirements must go through set of officials Programs must be approved in the different autonomous units programs must synchronize with faculty credit loads and must be cleared by their deans conflict in priority (mother unit or OU)

12. Lots of flexibility in terms of: Can complete course of work from just about anywhere; Accommodating low enrolments; Dealing with cultural, religious, and political considerations.

13. Lots of flexibility in terms of: May enable students who are unable to attend a traditional schooling due to disability. Also offer a final opportunity for adolescents who had behavioral disorders. back

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15. What sort of ASSESSMENT and EXAMINATIONS will there be? Continuous Assessment usually made up of assignments you complete during the module Tutor-marked assignments (TMA’s) Computer-marked assignments (CMA’s)

16. 2. Examinable component May be an examination or it may be a piece of work called examinable work such as dissertation, project or portfolio back

17. Inadequate contact with teachers and support services Interaction on chat rooms and through emails will be quite different from traditional courses back

18. The lack of advanced technology skills can lead to an unsuccessful experience Make sure that an enrollee must feel comfortable working with computers and with online programs before signing up for a class back