[CS4ODFL] - Session 1 Instructions

Understanding the foundations of communication and interaction in ODFL contexts

Dear [First Name]

Welcome to Session 1: Module 1 – Understanding the foundations of communication and interaction in ODFL contexts.

Please consult the course schedule on the syllabus page for an overview of this session.

If you have just joined us, you will find instructions on the course site for getting started, which provides advice on what you need to do to set up your online learning environment.

Recap

We hope that you found the introductory instructions useful for setting up your personal learning environment.

By now you should have:

familiarised yourself with the layout of the course site
reviewed the course guide
completed the pre-course survey
posted a WENote to tell us why you are taking this course
set up your accounts on: Forums, Mastodon and Moodle
completed the Scavenger hunt challenge
completed the pre-course poll
introduced yourself on the Meet & Greet Forum

This session: Understanding the foundations of communication and interaction in ODFL contexts

The aim of this session is to assist you to develop an understanding of the role of inclusive and equitable communication practices, teaching presence, and course netiquette for successful Open, Distance and Flexible (ODFL) delivery.

Visit the Syllabus page for an overview of Session 1.

To get started: first, work your way through the learning materials and then:

complete the self-assessment quiz (you can retry each question as many times as you like);
participate in the discussion forum; and
complete the learning challenge (please try to complete the learning challenge within the next 5 days)

Need help?

If you need course specific help, post your questions on the CS4ODFL general forum. Remember to include the url of the page where you are having problems.

Let's leverage the power of peer-learning by helping each other. If you know the answer to a question in the forum, please share your knowledge by posting a response to assist others.

Bear in mind that as an international course, academic volunteers helping out on the course may be in a different time zone and could be sleeping when you post a question.

We hope you enjoy your digital learning experience and make the most of this opportunity to help you achieve your goals.

Best wishes
Dr Deepak Prasad
Course Developer
Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching Enhancement
Fiji National University

Communication skills for ODFL

(CS4ODFL)

Understanding the foundations of communication and interaction in ODFL contexts

Recap

This session: Understanding the foundations of communication and interaction in ODFL contexts

Need help?