Masters Induction for All - development of a distance learning, stand-alone, electronic learning object for all

Overview

Changing distance learning highlighted a need for students to engage with the requirements of Level 7 study through the VLE. Individual programmes have developed their own resources. Over the last 12 months we have pooled resources and now require these to be redeveloped and evaluated. Many Level 7 students access individual modules along with modules that are part of an award. The move towards blended and DL requires increased learner autonomy. Induction is the first impression students get and helps to orientate the student to the demands of the autonomous learning demanded at this level of study. The aim of this project is to produce and evaluate a distance learning, stand-alone, electronic learning object for all (international and UK based) students accessing any Level 7 modules.

Objectives

Scope existing Level 7 learning induction resources within H&W.
Form a steering/consultation group.
Repackage current provision into a stand-alone learning object for use within all Level 7 modules.
Make accessible to all students including those with disabilities and those from overseas.
Evaluate using focus groups.
Disseminate and make results available to academic staff.

Resources