1. Supporting students with online tuition from Access to Level 1
Carlton Wood, Lynda Cook, Anactoria Clarke,

2. Online tuition at the Open University
INTRODUCTION
Online tuition at the Open University
Evidence that students do not make the most of online tuition provision in STEM
Access builds students’ confidence in all areas of studentship skills prior to undergraduate study
Access offers a unique relationship between the tutor and the student via telephone tutorials
Access offers an opportunity to build students’ confidence with the technology
Access provides an opportunity for students to engage with and experience the values of online tuition

3. Access students and tutors
METHOD
Access students and tutors
Contact tutors (J and B) on Y033 to ascertain previous experience of online tuition with their access students
Request volunteers from Y033 tutors to offer a group student online tutorial for their final TMA (TMA has a 30% threshold)
Design and supply Y033 volunteer tutors with a presentation for the TMA Adobe Connect tutorial
We will assess from Y033 tutors (via a proforma) which of their students have engaged with Adobe Connect on;
1-2-1 or
Group basis
Other areas of the University e.g. Library
Assess students’ experience of using Adobe Connect during their Y033 studies
Confidence of using the medium
Value of participation – learning experience (with peers and individually)
Qualitative surveys- students and tutors
Interviews-students and tutors

4. Access students and tutors
RESULTS
Access students and tutors
Track students who have:
Participated in Adobe Connect sessions with their tutor
Participated in group Adobe Connect sessions with their tutor and peers
Participated in a University online session
Not participated in any online tuition
Onto level 1 STEM modules (U116, SDK100, S111).