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absence. Students will be permitted to take a make-up Exceptions 1.1.11 Developing a teaching, learning and assessment digital tools available.
exam, if its weight is at least 10% of the course total mark, strategy when designing new courses which embeds best-
upon approval of a legitimate excuse. The Chancellor reserves the right to decide on any situation/ practice instructional design principles for e-learning/ 2.1.1.2 Determine the type(s) of interactivity needed in
circumstances outside the conditions stated in this policy. hybrid learning. course sessions.
Evidence for any of the following legitimate excuses will be 2.1.1.3 Select appropriate and relevant media and other
submitted to the Office of the Registrar on the first day of Distance Learning Procedure 1.2 Students are responsible for: course materials, including:
return to class: 1.2.1 Attending all mandatory online learning preparatory
1. Hospitalization, The purpose of the procedural guidelines is to set out training sessions. - Printed materials: Textbooks, guided study assignments,
website links and other directed reading, library resources,
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 computer programs, written exercises and questions, etc.
3. Death of an immediate family member (parent, learning complies with MoE/CAA regulations, as well as conventional face-to-face sessions. Students should - Audio-visual materials: National or local radio or television
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 broadcasts or podcasts, slides, filmstrips, tape recorders
4. Car Accident, 1. FACULTY AND STUDENT ROLES AND for a minimum of 75% of the session duration. If technical etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES: difficulties or exceptional circumstances prevent the - Digital media: Digital media is digitized content that can
5. Special assignments (for working students) with prior student from complying with the attendance rule, the be transmitted over the internet or computer networks.
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 This may include text, audio, video, images, graphics,
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 websites, social media, email marketing, video and photos.
be absent. sessions, as well as attending any optional training sessions proofs or explanation.
deemed desirable and/or relevant to subject, college, or ADU faculty are expected to adhere to policy and best
In the case of excused absence for a final exam, the student identified need. 1.2.3 Ensuring adequate internet bandwidth and a reliable practices at all times when utilizing digital media in
has to apply for an Incomplete (I) grade at the Office of the connection. Students should be in a quiet environment connection with course delivery. This includes abiding by
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 the following standards:
delivery. The material will be either ADU-approved course of a headset or earphone is recommended when noise a. Personal Information
Undergraduate Completion content and material or appropriate external material background is present. Students’ digital devices must be Faculty must at all times respect the confidentiality of
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. media creators and personal information, such as phone
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 numbers, addresses or other location information, should
not be shared.
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
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 Faculty must be aware and mindful of confidentiality
distance learning. 1.2.5 Awareness of, and adherence to, the ADU Code of obligations that may apply to certain information, such as
Except in instances where professional accreditation Conduct as per the Student Handbook and adherence to all financial or research information, and should not post any
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 information subject to such an obligation of confidentiality.
programs will require 120 total credit hours. schedule. is to be reported by the faculty member and is subject to
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 Faculty must refrain from violating the copyright,
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- trademark, or other intellectual property rights of others,
all course requirements, as well as the other activities and regulations. group discussions or messages in any topic not related to including the University. For further detail, please reference
assigned to their specialized study plan. The CGPA of each the course topic. • Share any digital material without the ADU’s Copyright Policy.
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.
of 4.0 at the time of graduation. delivery mode, and observing the Code of Conduct as 2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR DISTANCE d. Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies
outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
3. Credit Transfer TEACHING AND LEARNING: Faculty must follow the individual terms of service set forth
1.1.8 Evaluating and monitoring student engagement/ by the various digital and multimedia platforms.
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
50% of the total credits towards an undergraduate program component in considering attendance for distance Students 2.1.2 Students should:
at Abu Dhabi University. learning. Faculty members should be guided by the principle that 2.1.2.1 Ensure Microsoft Teams software is downloaded
4. Study Plan 1.1.9 Ensuring that any material required for teaching the content of courses does not differ from the face-to- on laptop or desktop computer. Prior to the start of the
and learning is made available for the students in a timely face norm. However, variation in choice and presentation course, a trial online class meeting will be arranged,
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 students will be advised of the details through email and
for students entering in Abu Dhabi University. These study be required. Bb Announcement.
plans will specify the appropriate sequences of courses 1.1.10 Implementing the course assessment strategy for
that students must take in order to graduate usually within existing courses to ensure students achieve the learning 2.1.1 Faculty should: 2.1.2.2 Before each class session, there may be recorded
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 lectures and/or other asynchronous activities to complete.
requirements, major and elective courses. learning outcomes as the face-to-face course, using the For these, log in to Blackboard, and go to course site page.

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