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absence. Students will be permitted to take a make-up Exceptions 1.1.11 Developing a teaching, learning and assessment learning outcomes as the face-to-face course, using the
exam, if its weight is at least 10% of the course total mark, strategy when designing new courses which embeds best- digital tools available.
upon approval of a legitimate excuse. The Chancellor reserves the right to decide on any situation/ practice instructional design principles for e-learning/
circumstances outside the conditions stated in this policy. hybrid learning. 2.1.1.2 Determine the type(s) of interactivity needed in
Evidence for any of the following legitimate excuses will be course sessions.
submitted to the Office of the Registrar on the first day of Distance Learning Procedure 1.2 Students are responsible for: 2.1.1.3 Select appropriate and relevant media and other
return to class: 1.2.1 Attending all mandatory online learning preparatory course materials, including:
1. Hospitalization, The purpose of the procedural guidelines is to set out training sessions. - Printed materials: Textbooks, guided study assignments,
general institutional rules and standards for distance
2. Contagious Disease, teaching and learning at ADU. Distance teaching and 1.2.2 Attending course sessions in the same way as website links and other directed reading, library resources,
3. Death of an immediate family member (parent, learning complies with MoE/CAA regulations, as well as conventional face-to-face sessions. Students should computer programs, written exercises and questions, etc.
connect at the start of the session and should remain
grandparent, sibling, spouse, child), with related ADU policies and procedures. connected, with adequate engagement and participation - Audio-visual materials: National or local radio or television
4. Car Accident, 1. FACULTY AND STUDENT ROLES AND for a minimum of 75% of the session duration. If technical broadcasts or podcasts, slides, filmstrips, tape recorders
etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES: difficulties or exceptional circumstances prevent the
5. Special assignments (for working students) with prior student from complying with the attendance rule, the - Digital media: Digital media is digitized content that can
written approval from the Office of the Registrar, 1.1 Faculty members are responsible for: student should send an email to the faculty member no be transmitted over the internet or computer networks.
6. Al haj, Al Umra is not a valid excuse for students to 1.1.1 Attending all mandatory online teaching training later than 24 hours after the session, including any relevant This may include text, audio, video, images, graphics,
be absent. sessions, as well as attending any optional training sessions proofs or explanation. websites, social media, email marketing, video and photos.
deemed desirable and/or relevant to subject, college, or
In the case of excused absence for a final exam, the student identified need. 1.2.3 Ensuring adequate internet bandwidth and a reliable ADU faculty are expected to adhere to policy and best
has to apply for an Incomplete (I) grade at the Office of the connection. Students should be in a quiet environment practices at all times when utilizing digital media in
Registrar within 48 hours of the exam. 1.1.2 Preparing course materials to be used during distance conducive to allowing them to focus on the session, use connection with course delivery. This includes abiding by
delivery. The material will be either ADU-approved course of a headset or earphone is recommended when noise the following standards:
Undergraduate Completion content and material or appropriate external material background is present. Students’ digital devices must be a. Personal Information
able to perform the required tasks/activities during the
relevant to the course content.
Policy 1.1.3 Observing and abiding by ADU rules and regulations session. Faculty must at all times respect the confidentiality of
This is to specify the university-wide requirements of each related to academic integrity and intellectual property 1.2.4 Ensuring their ADU student account is valid and media creators and personal information, such as phone
numbers, addresses or other location information, should
password is updated. Student ADU account is the official
undergraduate academic degree program that is offered at rights. credential use in ADU, personal email, or guest account is not be shared.
Abu Dhabi University. 1.1.4 Maintaining familiarity and currency with all technical not permitted. b. Confidential Information
1. Total Credit Hours tools, software and techniques adopted by ADU to support
distance learning. 1.2.5 Awareness of, and adherence to, the ADU Code of Faculty must be aware and mindful of confidentiality
Except in instances where professional accreditation Conduct as per the Student Handbook and adherence to all obligations that may apply to certain information, such as
requirements dictate otherwise, all undergraduate degree 1.1.5 Conducting all course sessions as per the official ADU other class rules and regulations. Any student misconduct financial or research information, and should not post any
programs will require 120 total credit hours. schedule. is to be reported by the faculty member and is subject to information subject to such an obligation of confidentiality.
2. Grade Point Average 1.1.6 Enforcing appropriate conduct and discipline rules standard ADU policies and procedures regulating student c. Intellectual Property
behavior. In particular, in a distance learning environment
and maintaining order throughout all course sessions, and
All undergraduate students must successfully complete reporting any student misconduct, in line with ADU rules students shall not: • Engage in any one-on-one or sub- Faculty must refrain from violating the copyright,
all course requirements, as well as the other activities and regulations. group discussions or messages in any topic not related to trademark, or other intellectual property rights of others,
assigned to their specialized study plan. The CGPA of each the course topic. • Share any digital material without the including the University. For further detail, please reference
undergraduate graduating student must be at least 2.0 out 1.1.7 Applying all ADU teaching rules as per traditional approval of the faculty member. ADU’s Copyright Policy.
of 4.0 at the time of graduation. delivery mode, and observing the Code of Conduct as 2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR DISTANCE
outlined in the Faculty Handbook. d. Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies
3. Credit Transfer TEACHING AND LEARNING:
1.1.8 Evaluating and monitoring student engagement/ Faculty must follow the individual terms of service set forth
The maximum approved transfer credits must not exceed active participation in the session, which is a compulsory 2.1 Guidelines for Course Preparation – Faculty and by the various digital and multimedia platforms.
50% of the total credits towards an undergraduate program component in considering attendance for distance Students
at Abu Dhabi University. learning. Faculty members should be guided by the principle that 2.1.2 Students should:
4. Study Plan 1.1.9 Ensuring that any material required for teaching the content of courses does not differ from the face-to- 2.1.2.1 Ensure Microsoft Teams software is downloaded
and learning is made available for the students in a timely face norm. However, variation in choice and presentation on laptop or desktop computer. Prior to the start of the
Each undergraduate degree program will have study plans manner, either during the session or prior to the session. of course materials as well as different pedagogic skills may course, a trial online class meeting will be arranged,
for students entering in Abu Dhabi University. These study be required. students will be advised of the details through email and
plans will specify the appropriate sequences of courses 1.1.10 Implementing the course assessment strategy for Bb Announcement.
that students must take in order to graduate usually within existing courses to ensure students achieve the learning 2.1.1 Faculty should:
a four-year period. Study plans should include university outcomes and ensure quality of student performance. 2.1.1.1 Reframe strategies used to attain identical course 2.1.2.2 Before each class session, there may be recorded
requirements, major and elective courses. lectures and/or other asynchronous activities to complete.

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