Construction and integration of ICT into distance education

Integrating Information and Communication Technology into teaching has become the norm of the century due to the influx of electronic gadgets, massification, inadequate traditional equipment and learning space. This study focused on the guidelines necessary for the construction and integration of a traditional course onto a web-based platform for distance learners who were engaged with an e-platform. The distance learners indicated that the elearning mode helped them in acquiring more skills in the use of technology; and more importantly giving them the opportunity to study while working. Though Faculty expressed their views on how their expertise to design and develop courses using instructional design principles were enhanced, they still battled with time to construct the e courses. It was recommended that research into perceptions of Faculty about new technologies in teaching and learning could provide useful ideas into changing academic roles and inform institutional policy on online education and staff development. An example of an integration plan was attached.

Keywords: Distance education, design guidelines, ICT integration, moodle.