Semester 1 2025 (802988) - DUE 9 April 2025; 100% correct
solutions and explanations.
Non-sanctioned social multimedia platforms, such as Telegram,
podcasts, vodcasts, and WhatsApp, are increasingly being used
as supplementary tools in higher education, particularly in Open
Distance e-Learning (ODeL). These platforms provide students
with additional learning resources and enhance their educational
experiences
(Mohale, 2023).
Adapted from: Mohale, N.E. 2023. Exploring first-year
students’ perceptions and challenges of using
podcasts and vodcasts to enhance academic writing skills in an
ODeL institution in South Africa. PhD
Thesis, University of South Africa.
ASSIGNMENT 2 QUESTION
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