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Instructional Design Models Incorporating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Wider Access of Learners to Educational Opportunities at the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL)
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PCF5: Cross-Cutting Theme // From its inception in 1980, in the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) the fundamental mode
of imparting instruction and learning methodology has been Open and Distance Learning
(ODL). This is also reflected in the university’s vision and mission statements: //
“Our vision is to be leader in Open and Distance learning, renowned for excellence,
for human resource development and empowerment of people to achieve their full
potential”. //
“Our mission is to enhance opportunities for adult life- long learning of people by
facilitating Open and Distance learning and supporting excellence in research and
scholarship”. //
At present OUSL offers 40 formal programmes of study along with many short courses.
Currently there are 24,869 learners from different parts of the island enrolled in programmes
at the certificate level, foundation level, diploma level, undergraduate level and the post
graduate level. The main method of imparting instruction and learning methodology
incorporated into a set of well written course material according to approved guidelines for
instructional design (House Style, OUSL 1997) supplemented by audio visual material which
is issued to learners at registration to courses and programmes of study. In almost all
programmes and courses there are ‘day schools’ or ‘workshops’ which may be compulsory or
optional. These face-to-face components are mainly designed for learners to clarify
difficulties in the course material. The main mode of communication with learners is the postal
service. // Paper ID 392
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Sri Lanka
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Asia
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2008
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)