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1.2 Students are responsible for: 2.1.1.3 Select appropriate and relevant media and other
course materials, including:
1.2.1 Attending all mandatory online learning preparatory
training sessions. - Printed materials: Textbooks, guided study assignments,
website links and other directed reading, library resources,
1.2.2 Attending course sessions in the same way as computer programs, written exercises and questions, etc.
conventional face-to-face sessions. Students should
connect at the start of the session and should remain - Audio-visual materials: National or local radio or television
connected, with adequate engagement and participation broadcasts or podcasts, slides, filmstrips, tape recorders
for a minimum of 75% of the session duration. If technical etc.
difficulties or exceptional circumstances prevent the
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 a. Personal Information
able to perform the required tasks/activities during the
session. Faculty must at all times respect the confidentiality of
media creators and personal information, such as phone
1.2.4 Ensuring their ADU student account is valid and numbers, addresses or other location information, should
password is updated. Student ADU account is the official not be shared.
credential use in ADU, personal email, or guest account is
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 c. Intellectual Property
behavior. In particular, in a distance learning environment
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 trademark, or other intellectual property rights of others,
the course topic. • Share any digital material without the including the University. For further detail, please reference
approval of the faculty member. ADU’s Copyright Policy.
2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR DISTANCE d. Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies
TEACHING AND LEARNING:
Faculty must follow the individual terms of service set forth
2.1 Guidelines for Course Preparation – Faculty and by the various digital and multimedia platforms.
Students
2.1.2 Students should:
Faculty members should be guided by the principle that 2.1.2.1 Ensure Microsoft Teams software is downloaded
the content of courses does not differ from the face-to-
face norm. However, variation in choice and presentation on laptop or desktop computer. Prior to the start of the
course, a trial online class meeting will be arranged,
of course materials as well as different pedagogic skills may
be required. students will be advised of the details through email and
Bb Announcement.
2.1.1 Faculty should:
2.1.2.2 Before each class session, there may be recorded
2.1.1.1 Reframe strategies used to attain identical course lectures and/or other asynchronous activities to complete.
learning outcomes as the face-to-face course, using the For these, log in to Blackboard, and go to course site page.
digital tools available. Recorded lectures will typically be larger in size and in
compressed format (.zip files). Save the PowerPoint slides
2.1.1.2 Determine the type(s) of interactivity needed in to laptop and begin the slide show for the recording to
course sessions. play. Watch the pre-recorded lecture ahead of live session

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