LDTC to Host Student Orientation on March 17, 2025

 By Learner Support Unit, LDTC


LDTC Students orientation 2025

After a successful new tutors' training workshop in the past weeks, the Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre (LDTC) will hold its 2025 Student Orientation Programme on March 17, 2025. This event, organized by the Learner Support Unit, is designed to introduce new learners to the LDTC processes.

TIME ACTIVITY
08:00-08:15 Arrival and registration
08:15-08:30 Opening prayer
08:30-09:00 Opening remarks
09:00-09:30 Enrolment procedure
09:30-10:00 Writers/workbooks
10:00-10:30 Tutorials
10:30-11:00 LMS
11:00-11:30 HEALTH BREAK
11:30-12:00 Examination procedure
12:00-12:30 Discussions
12:30-12:45 Closing remarks
12:45-13:00 Closing prayer

These activities are intended to familiarize new learners with key aspects of studying at LDTC.

  • The sessions on enrolment procedure and examination procedure will cover the administrative processes students need to follow.
  • The sessions on writers/workbooks, tutorials, and LMS will introduce students to learning resources and platforms. "LMS" refers to the Learning Management System.
  • The discussions segment provides an opportunity for interaction and questions.

The Learner Support Unit is responsible for organizing this orientation. Learner support services are important in distance education to assist students in their studies.

This orientation programme aims to provide essential information to new LDTC learners.


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