1. Practical Previews
OSL apparatus labcasts with hands-on introductory activities
Issue: Practical work can be a source of anxiety, particularly for students with disabilities
Solution: Open up access to apparatus so students (with and without disabilities) can try it for themselves before module start
Benefit to students: Help motivate and prepare students for practical work in their future modules
Benefit to module teams: Pre-module intervention enables the university identify and address the need for adjustments or additional support for individual students with disabilities
XRD – X-RAY POWDER DIFFRACTION
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2. Practical Previews
OSL apparatus labcasts with hands-on introductory activities
Example apparatus: virtual microscopes, observatories, electron microscope, on-screen experiments, …
Introductory labcast to demonstrate apparatus and relate it to specific module activities and/or career paths
Follow-up with access to the apparatus (for one week) to complete a 30 minute hands-on activity
Support forum facilitated by a subject specialist and an accessibility advisor
SEM – SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
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3. Practical Previews
OpenSTEM Lab apparatus labcasts with hands-on introductory activities
Trevor Collins (KMi), Vic Pearson (SPS), Kate Lister (LTI), Elaine McPherson (EEES), Anne-Marie Gallen (E&I), Chetz Colwell (LTI) and Kate Bradshaw (SWIM)
The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
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