ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: 9 APRIL 2025
, ENG1503
Assignment: 02 2025
Due date: 09 April 2025
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? You must take a stance and provide
at least
ESSAY
ENHANCING ODEL THROUGH NON-SANCTIONED MULTIMEDIA PLATFORMS
Non-sanctioned multimedia platforms, such as podcasts and vodcasts, significantly
enhance learning experiences in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) by addressing
accessibility, comprehension, and engagement challenges. Drawing on studies by
Wentzel and De Hart (2020) and Sevnarayan and Mohale (2022), It argues that these
tools reduce transactional distance the psychological gap between learners and
instructors by fostering flexibility, enabling mastery through repetition, and catering to
diverse learning styles. Despite challenges like technical barriers, their benefits
outweigh limitations, making them indispensable in modern ODeL contexts.