CRODeL/Guide/Syllabus

The resource is broken down into four (4) units. Each unit comprises an introduction to the unit content together with the learning outcomes, unit resources, and learning activities.

1. The first unit introduces you to the field of ODeL, the theories surrounding distance education, the SoTL in ODeL and some academic writing basics.
2. The second unit introduces you to the research process, highlighting the problem statement, the questions and hypotheses, literature reviews and ethical considerations.
3. The third unit delves into the research designs and methods while discussing some key paradigms and prominent analysis techniques.
4. The last unit deals with the compilation of the OERs' activities, which forms the basis for your proposal or draft article.