1. ICT in Open and Distance Learning: Making It Work For Adult Learners PROF EMERITUS ANUWAR ALI President/Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia Agria Media 2011 Conference and Exhibition on ICT and Instruction Technology and ICI-11 International Conference on Information Eszterhazy Karoly College, Hungary, 10-11 October 2011

2. Increasingly wired world = more ways to use technology for learning Traditional Learning + Online Learning = ODL  Explore new modes of teaching  Enhance curricula  Present media-rich content  Provide platform for collaborations

3. OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Set up in 2001 Programmes: > 50 Learning Centres: >50 Tutors: > 8,500 Learners: >100,000 Graduates: > 36,000 VISION Widen access to quality education and provide lifelong learning opportunities by leveraging on technology, adopting a flexible mode of learning and providing a conducive and engaging learning environment at affordable cost

4. myVLE  Learning Management System  Portal for learners to manage study matters, access resources and interact with tutors & peers Face-to-Face Tutorials Self-Managed Learning Online Learning BLENDED PEDAGOGY

5. Different Learning Modes for Different Learners iRadio  Infotainment  Interviews with experts  Podcasts  RSS feed updates  Facebook & Twitter links iLecture Pre-recorded lectures Mobile Learning  SMS tips, reminders & motivation Web-based Modules  Interactive web pages  Quizzes  Links to resources

6. Online Resources Mathematics Resource Centre (MRC)  Launched in 2009  Supplementary notes  Practice problems  Interactive tutorials  Free online tutoring service Electronic Gateway to English Resources (e-GATE)  Launched in 2010  Hones English language skills  Linked to Facebook & Twitter Open Educational Resources (OER)  Provides learning resources online for public access

7. Ensuring Quality  Similarity checker system to prevent plagiarism  Quality assurance: Institute of Quality, Research & Innovation  Accreditation: MQA  Recognition: Public Services Dept e-CRM E-Customer Relationship Management  Available via myVLE  Learners can submit questions, suggestions, complaints & compliments

8. Conclusion Advanced technology is reinventing higher education ODL institutions can cater better to learners through technology ICT – a means for quality education for adult learners ICT – a means for quality education for adult learners

9. Thank You!