University of Otago Distance Learning
See also these support publications for distance students:
- Information and Support Booklet https://hail.to/otago-distance-learning/publication/LiOTG7P
- Guide to the Library https://hail.to/uni/publication/I7VJjSA
NOTE WELL:
This handbook is an 'in-house' document produced by Distance Learning Office. It is intended for staff involved in Distance Learning courses at the University of Otago.
Introduction
This Distance Learning Information and Support for Staff handbook is designed to help you to locate the resources available at the ... Read more…Where do I start?
You may be developing a paper that has never been taught at a distance before, or maybe you are re-designing or maintaining a course ... Read more…Media, Information and Communication Technologies
Which will I use? Read more…Print Materials
Print material generally comprises a Course Administration Guide or Outline, providing details of how the paper is to be run, and ... Read more…Block/residential workshops
Postgraduate courses often structure their teaching around mandatory or optional on-campus blocks or components, initially or ... Read more…Video conferencing - Zoom
The University provides videoconferencing services at the Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington campuses, and in the University of ... Read more…Audio conferencing
Using audio conferencing for teaching and student support has a well-established history at Otago. Read more…Online Learning Environments (Learning Management Systems)
Online learning environments or Learning Management Systems (LMS) provide access to course materials, discussion forums, workshops, ... Read more…Audio-visual Material
There is a range of options for hosting audio and video files for students to access. Read more…Other Collaborative Services
The Otago Blogs and Otago Wikis services provide something a little more powerful than the simple Blackboard wikis and blogs. Read more…eLearning Consultants
ITS has eLearning consultants available to assist you! Read more…Copyright & Open Access
As a distance educator, you are more likely to provide copies of materials for your students, since your students are less likely to ... Read more…Web-based Resources
There are many web-based resources available to staff at Otago. Read more…Short professional development courses to help you
IT Training offers a number of excellent short courses. Read more…Technologies: Getting help!
In this section you’ll find resources and the names of some people who will help you as you start developing your course material ... Read more…HEDC: Higher Education Development Centre
The Higher Education Development Centre provides leadership in research, academic development and teaching. Read more…Assessment: Is Distance Different?
Conducting assessment when your students are at a distance may pose a number of challenges. Read more…Who Supports the Distance Education at the University?
Support is available in a range of areas. Read more…Distance Staff Forums
The Distance Learning Office runs forums for academic/teaching staff and for administrative distance staff throughout the year. ... Read more…Support from staff involved in teaching and administering DE papers and programmes
Across all Divisions and campuses, you will find colleagues with distance learning experience - much of it considerable! Read more…Are you a Course/Programme Administrator?
Course/Programme administrators are responsible for the week-to-week support and management of distance students and papers. Read more…Library Services
As you are no doubt aware, the University of Otago has world-class libraries to support staff and students engaged in teaching, ... Read more…Information Technology Services (ITS)
Services provided and/or supported by ITS are available to all staff. Read more…eVision - Student Management System
eVision is the University’s Student Management System (SMS) and is supported by the Student Management Systems Support Office (SMSSO). Read more…Marketing Services
Marketing Services in the Division of External Engagement has overall responsibility for how and where the University promotes itself. Read more…What resources are available to help with my teaching?
In the early days of distance education, after the hard work of course design and development, the start of a semester and the ... Read more…Professional Development for Distance Educators
The University offers a series of workshops for distance staff. Read more…Supervision at a Distance
Distance supervision occurs when student and /or supervisors are separated, usually geographically, for any length of time. Read more…Teaching Support
There is a range of support services available to distance teaching staff. Read more…Professional Associations & Conferences
In all regions of the world there are active professional associations of distance educators. Read more…Distance Education Research
The Director of Distance Learning is always prepared to discuss potential research projects with interested staff. Read more…Evaluation
What happens at Otago? Read more…Supporting Your Students
The Distance Learning Information and Support Handbook for Students - what is it? Read more…References
There is an extensive body of literature related to theory, research, and practice in distance education. Read more…Appendix I - What is Distance Education?
According to Keegan (1996, p. 37), the terms “distance teaching” and “distance learning” are each only half of the process of distance ... Read more…Appendix II - Background of Distance Education at the University of Otago
The University has been active in the distance learning field since 1986, predominantly at postgraduate level. Read more…Appendix III - Formal Approval Process
To convert an existing campus-taught paper to a distance paper, your Department needs to submit a proposal to your Divisional Board. Read more…Appendix IV - Definitions
Here are some terms that you may encounter as you read about distance learning. Read more…
