Student Induction: Issues for e-learners Chris Turnock & Alan White Learning & Teaching Coordinator / Academic Advisor E-Learning Support Section Northumbria University Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Project aim To develop a generic student induction package Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Background to project Growth in distance learning provision Publicity Internal report Academic expectations Study skills Student support Development of student communities Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Key Questions 1 What are students’ induction needs? What would be appropriate content? How should it be provided? Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Key Questions 2 Who should be involved in developing an online generic student induction? How evaluate induction materials? Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Key Findings Appearance – imagery/colour Ease of Navigation Usefulness of materials Management of inappropriate materials Additional content Student Forum FAQs Financial, e.g. fees, photocopying School links, including school office, maps Timetables Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University
Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University Key Questions 3 How can we best share induction materials? What strategies can promote student participation in the evaluation process? Chris Turnock & Alan White Northumbria University