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        Distance Learner's Perspective on User-Friendly Instructional Materials at the University of Zambia

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        http://jl4d.org/index.php/ejl4d/article/view/154/204
        Date
        2017-03
        Abstract
        This case study focuses on print-based instructional materials available to distance education learners at the University of Zambia. Using the Visual Paradigm Software, we model distance education learners’ voices into sociograms to make a contribution to the ongoing discourse on quality distance learning in poorly resourced communities. Emerging from this study are the ten elements that instructional designers will need to re-consider, some of which are: (i) presentation and layout of content; (ii) use of interactive language; and (iii) inclusion of real life situations. In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the university adheres to ODL instructional design fundamentals in all its instructional materials as a means to improved quality distance learning.
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        Simui, F
        Thompson, L C
        Mundende, K
        Mwewa, G
        Kakana, F
        Chishiba, A
        Namangala, B

        Subject
        Materials Development
        Self-Learning Materials (SLMs)
        Series
        Journal of Learning for Development;vol. 4, no. 1
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        http://hdl.handle.net/11599/2772
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        https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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