1. Student Induction: Issues for e-learners
Chris Turnock & Alan White
Learning & Teaching Coordinator / Academic Advisor
E-Learning Support Section
Northumbria University
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Project aim
To develop a generic student induction package
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Background to project
Growth in distance learning provision
Publicity
Internal report
Academic expectations
Study skills
Student support
Development of student communities
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Key Questions 1
What are students’ induction needs?
What would be appropriate content?
How should it be provided?
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Key Questions 2
Who should be involved in developing an online generic student induction?
How evaluate induction materials?
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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
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Key Questions 3
How can we best share induction materials?
What strategies can promote student participation in the evaluation process?
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