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1.1.11 Developing a teaching, learning and assessment learning outcomes as the face-to-face course, using the
strategy when designing new courses which embeds best- digital tools available.
practice instructional design principles for e-learning/
hybrid learning. 2.1.1.2 Determine the type(s) of interactivity needed in
course sessions.
1.2 Students are responsible for:
2.1.1.3 Select appropriate and relevant media and other
1.2.1 Attending all mandatory online learning preparatory course materials, including:
training sessions.
- Printed materials: Textbooks, guided study assignments,
1.2.2 Attending course sessions in the same way as website links and other directed reading, library resources,
conventional face-to-face sessions. Students should computer programs, written exercises and questions, etc.
connect at the start of the session and should remain
connected, with adequate engagement and participation - Audio-visual materials: National or local radio or television
for a minimum of 75% of the session duration. If technical broadcasts or podcasts, slides, filmstrips, tape recorders
difficulties or exceptional circumstances prevent the etc.
student from complying with the attendance rule, the - Digital media: Digital media is digitized content that can
student should send an email to the faculty member no be transmitted over the internet or computer networks.
later than 24 hours after the session, including any relevant This may include text, audio, video, images, graphics,
proofs or explanation. websites, social media, email marketing, video and photos.
1.2.3 Ensuring adequate internet bandwidth and a reliable ADU faculty are expected to adhere to policy and best
connection. Students should be in a quiet environment practices at all times when utilizing digital media in
conducive to allowing them to focus on the session, use connection with course delivery. This includes abiding by
of a headset or earphone is recommended when noise the following standards:
background is present. Students’ digital devices must be
able to perform the required tasks/activities during the a. Personal Information
session. Faculty must at all times respect the confidentiality of
1.2.4 Ensuring their ADU student account is valid and media creators and personal information, such as phone
password is updated. Student ADU account is the official numbers, addresses or other location information, should
credential use in ADU, personal email, or guest account is not be shared.
not permitted. b. Confidential Information
1.2.5 Awareness of, and adherence to, the ADU Code of Faculty must be aware and mindful of confidentiality
Conduct as per the Student Handbook and adherence to all obligations that may apply to certain information, such as
other class rules and regulations. Any student misconduct financial or research information, and should not post any
is to be reported by the faculty member and is subject to information subject to such an obligation of confidentiality.
standard ADU policies and procedures regulating student
behavior. In particular, in a distance learning environment c. Intellectual Property
students shall not: • Engage in any one-on-one or sub- Faculty must refrain from violating the copyright,
group discussions or messages in any topic not related to
the course topic. • Share any digital material without the trademark, or other intellectual property rights of others,
approval of the faculty member. including the University. For further detail, please reference
ADU’s Copyright Policy.
2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR DISTANCE d. Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies
TEACHING AND LEARNING:
2.1 Guidelines for Course Preparation – Faculty and Faculty must follow the individual terms of service set forth
by the various digital and multimedia platforms.
Students
Faculty members should be guided by the principle that 2.1.2 Students should:
the content of courses does not differ from the face-to- 2.1.2.1 Ensure Microsoft Teams software is downloaded
face norm. However, variation in choice and presentation on laptop or desktop computer. Prior to the start of the
of course materials as well as different pedagogic skills may course, a trial online class meeting will be arranged,
be required. students will be advised of the details through email and
Bb Announcement.
2.1.1 Faculty should:
2.1.1.1 Reframe strategies used to attain identical course 2.1.2.2 Before each class session, there may be recorded
lectures and/or other asynchronous activities to complete.

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