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Good Practices from AAOU Members

CLT is proposing a research to explore the In addition to the aforementioned
use of analytics, user-interface analysis, consequences, the transition to Online Final
machine learning and artificial intelligences Examination Mode requiring proctoring
in creating an intelligent and effective online is another effort in improving OUM’s
learning environment in order to facilitate assessment system. The university is looking
the achievement of learning outcomes in forward to enhance the format of the online
courses. Meanwhile, the platform is hosted final examination as well as the proctoring
under myOUM system embedded within the mechanism.
OUM website. Website design and network
management is provided by digital services. The digital library at OUM was named as
Mobile version of the website enables Tan Sri Dr Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library
learners to access all systems. (TSDAS Digital Library) in 2004 in memory
of OUM’s first president/vice-chancellor.
E-Lessons are introduced for all courses The library is focused towards building
during the pandemic to ensure that the its digital resources: e-books, e-journals,
learners are motivated and feel supported e-theses and more. Currently, it subscribes
by providing additional material and self-test to 30 online databases. At present, only 5%
aligned to the targeted learning outcome of its resources are available in print format.
under every topic for 10 weeks. Printed materials are only purchased when
digital resources are not available.
Assessment format was also revised during
the pandemic. Assignment was broken into An area of concern is the offer of the practical
several task with Task 1 requiring learners sessions. CRI is proposing a research project
to engage in collaborative learning via the to create virtual spaces using few models
online forum. The university is evaluating the suited for all areas of study with the support
effectiveness of this format before further of the creative team in CIDT. A present
improvement to the assessment can be literature review is being carried out to study
carried out. augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed
reality and extended reality. This scope is
Another change caused by the pandemic is now widened to explore the development
the cancellation of the 6 hours Face-to-face of metaverse to support the digital learning
tutorial/seminar sessions. The university environment at OUM.
offered 8 e-tutorial sessions by the e-tutor
who also manage the online forum. Each
session is one hour long. Ten sessions are
offered for selected courses and post-
graduate courses. These sessions are
conducted via Google Meet.

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