NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION IN OPEN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING AT MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY.
Introduction
The department of Curriculum Instruction and Education Management Maasai Mara University is conducting a survey in order to establish the need for the postgraduate Master of Education in Open Distance and E-Learning. Information gathering is an important part of this process. Please fill out this questionnaire as accurately as possible.
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1. Your highest level Education (tick once) *
2. Area of specialization (tick once) *
3. Institution you affiliated to (tick all that apply to you) *
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4. Your working  experience (tick once) *
5. Your Age (tick once) *
6. Your Gender (tick once)
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7. Is the programme Master in Education in Open Distance and E-Learning relevant to the organization you are working for? (Tick once) *
8. In view of the current emphasis in online teaching and learning, do you think there is sufficient market need for skills in Open Distance and E-Learning? (Tick once) *
9. What is your perception of career opportunities for graduates of Master in Education in Open Distance and E-Learning? (Tick all that is applicable to you) *
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10. Regarding interest in enrollment to a Master in Education in Open Distance and E-Learning, which among the following would apply to you? (Tick all that is applicable to you)
11. Kindly indicate the extent to which you prefer each of the following modes of studies (Tick once in each column)
Preferred
Mostly preferred
Least preferred
Face to face on campus
Blended (face to face and online modes)
Purely Online
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12. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the usefulness of the following courses to be taught in the Master of Education in Open Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) of Maasai Mara University? Where: 1-Not Sure, 2-Not Useful, 3-Somewhat useful, 4- Useful, 5-Very Useful (Tick once in each column)
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Concepts of ODEL and The Changing Nature of ODEL
Curriculum Theories and Designs
Learning Theories and Instruction Designs for Online teaching and Learning
Research Methodology
Statistical Methods in Education
Open Education Pedagogies and Practices
Proposal Writing
Education Seminars
Inclusive teaching and Learning
Educational Technologies
Assessment and Quality Assurance in ODEL
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13. Please include any additional course that you think is relevant for a postgraduate programme in Open Distance and E-Learning.
14. On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate the usefulness of the following topics to be taught in the Master of Education in Open Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) with respect to your career? 1-Not Sure, 2-Not Useful, 3-Useful, 4-Somewhat Useful, 5-Very Useful (Tick once in each column)
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Open and Distance Learning (ODEL)
Characteristics of ODEL
Different types of Open and Distance Learning
Functions of Open and Distance Learning Institutions
The types of Open and Distance Learning Institutions
The advantages of Open and Distance Learning
The Changing Nature of Open and Distance Learning
Online learners and educators
Understanding the 21st Century learners
Why the 21st Century learners choose Open Distance and E-Learning
Learning Skills
Understanding Online Learning Process
Community Building and Peer Support in online learning
Designing for online Instruction
Scenario Based Design
Personas for scenario based designs
Writing Learning Outcomes
Planning your pedagogy
Universal Design for Learning Principles and guidelines
Understanding inclusivity in online teaching and learning
The wave model of intervention
The wave model of intervention in practice
Increasing access, quality, engagement/ethos in education
Creating inclusive schools
Open Education Practices
Open Learning Pedagogies
Open Learning Resources
Creative Common Licenses
Searching for Open Education Resources
Creating Self Learning Materials
The SMAR model of selecting educational technologies
Learning Management System (LMS)
Digital tools for online Learning
Assistive Technologies
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment for Learning
Assessment of Learning
Universal Design for Learning and Assessment
Technology Enabled Assessment
Assignments: Types and Academic Significance
Criteria for Assessment and Evaluation of Assignments
Evaluation of Assignments: Some Ethical Considerations
Role of Assessors in Assessment/Evaluation of Assignments
Teaching through Assignments
Tutors Comments/feedback
Quality Assurance in ODEL
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15. Please include any additional topic that you think is relevant for a postgraduate programme in Open Distance and E-Learning.
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