Directorate of Open, Distance and e-Learning

Turkana University College’s Directorate of Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL) seeks to reach out to students who are busy but need to learn and progress in their careers, and to give learners an opportunity to pursue our courses with flexible time schedules.

The Turkana University College e-Learning Management System is Moodle based, which is simple and provides full-time service to students.

Functions of the Directorate

1. Formulate and review University College Open, Distance and e-Learning policy.
2. Establish the standards for the e-Learning platform.
3. Suggest and establish the infrastructural resources required for efficient service delivery of ODeL.
4. Consider and develop effective e-Learning content.
5. Identify and maintain appropriate ODeL resources.
6. Recommend the ODeL budget.
7. Determine the bandwidth and connectivity requirements for various ODeL modes.
8. Develop an appropriate business model for e-Learning services.
9. Scrutinize any relevant hardware and software licence agreements with vendors and service level agreements, and advise University College Management.
10. Address any other ODeL strategies as may be suggested by the University College Management Board and the Council.

Features of ODeL

• Video conferencing
• Face-to-face learning with instructors
• Chat room and online discussion
• Course materials
• Modules

ODeL Board

• Deputy Principal, Academic and Students Affairs
• Deans
• Directors
• Admissions
• ICT
• Library

ODeL Support Team

• Mr. Morris Ngugi — ICT Specialist
• Mr. Godfrey Waudo — User Support
• Ms. Harriet Wangui — ICT Specialist
• Mr. Jeremiah Osida — ICT Specialist