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ENG1503 Assignment 2 2025 | Due: 9th April 2025. TWO Essays are provided.
Research-based essay
Using the text above as your starting point, do you agree or disagree that non-sanctioned multimedia platforms such as podcasts, vodcasts, and messaging platforms (e.g.,WhatsApp and Telegram) enhance student learning experiences and engagement within Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) contexts?
1. Enhancing ODeL Through Non-Sanctioned Multimedia Platforms: A Research-Based Analysis
2. The Transformative Impact of Non-Sanctioned Multimedia Platforms in ODeL Contexts
- Essay One Research-based essay – The essay argues that non-sanctioned multimedia platforms enhance ODeL by bridging transactional distance, providing flexible learning opportunities, supporting diverse learning preferences, and fostering active learning and skill development. Research evidence from various scholars demonstrates these tools create more inclusive and effective learning environments despite challenges like data costs and technological barriers.
- Essay Two Argumentative Essay – The essay argues that non-sanctioned multimedia platforms (podcasts, vodcasts, and messaging apps) transform ODeL by breaking spatial-temporal constraints, enabling multimodal learning, creating communities of practice, addressing equity concerns, and developing digital literacy. Research demonstrates these tools directly combat isolation, improve comprehension through repetition and diverse presentation formats, and allow students to convert otherwise wasted time into productive learning opportunities.
