Student Success Toolbox for Flexible Learners: Supporting Transitions from Thinking About Study to the First Weeks
Project Plan
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Phase 2 Methodology –Analysis of Literature: Systematic Review (Torraco [2005], Boote and Beile [2005], EPPI-Centre [2010]) –Analysis of Existing Tools: Intensive search of institution websites Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools
The Toolbox
Evaluation Framework (IEF) for teaching and learning projects* –Reach (generation and dissemination of project outputs). –Impact on teaching practice –Impact on learners –Impact on the project teams themselves International Advisor –Prof Terry Anderson *Weir, K. (2014). Enhancing tertiary teaching and learning through Ako Aotearoa-funded project work: Part 1. Collated results of Impact Evaluation Framework conversations about National Project Fund projects completed from November 2009 to November Wellington: Ako AotearoaEnhancing tertiary teaching and learning through Ako Aotearoa-funded project work: Part 1. Collated results of Impact Evaluation Framework conversations about National Project Fund projects completed from November 2009 to November 2013 National Impact
Top Three Benefits 1.Openly available suite of readiness tools with guide 2.Positive impact on flexible learner transition into HE 3.Aid in the fostering of a culture that fully embraces digital learning and digital innovation. National Impact
Student Success Project Team Dr James Brunton (DCU), Prof Mark Brown (DCU), Ann Cleary (DKIT), Dr Eamon Costello (DCU), Lorraine Delaney (DCU), Seamus Fox (DCU), Jennifer Gilligan (IT Sligo), Nuala Lonergan (DCU), Brian Mulligan (IT Sligo), Lisa O’Regan (MU), Jamie Ward (DKIT)