Important Dates

On Face- To-Face Tutorials

1 . The number of face-to-face tutorials is now fixed at FOUR per semester. This applies from the January 2011 semester onwards.

2 . Starting from the January 2011 semester:

• ITLA will notify tutors about their appointments by email and SMS.

• The administrator of each Learning Centre will personally contact tutors to inform them of their tutorial dates and time slots.

• Learning Centres will no longer provide hard copies of offer letters. Tutors can now access these letters through the system.

On Assignments

1 . Assignments, Assignment Rubrics, and the Assignment Template for learners are now accessible on myVLE.

2 . Please advise your learners that the last date of online assignment submission is 7 March 2011. Late submissions will be rejected.

E- Tutoring Updates, Reminders and Tips

1 . E-tutors are advised to log into their online discussion forums at least THREE times per week.

2 . Learners' requests for help should be responded to within TWO working days.

3 . To encourage active discussions, e-tutors should post and redirect questions where appropriate.

4 . To facilitate easier digestion of course-related subject-matter knowledge, do post additional online resources such as web-links, videos, and articles.

5 . Do log in to the e-tutor community forum to share your views and thoughts on e-tutoring.

6 . Automated email reminders will be sent out every Monday beginning 14 February 2011.

7 . New e-tutors are required to complete their online training through the e-tutor community forum.

8 . Payments for the September 2010 semester have been processed. Email itla@oum.edu.m y if you have queries on payment.

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