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ttttawareness. Distance Learning: making it work for all Dr David Bryde Programme Leader MSc Sustainable Built Environment School of the Built Environment Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Planning, Construction and Facilities Management.
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ttttawareness Distance Learning: making it work for all Dr David Bryde Programme Leader MSc Sustainable Built Environment School of the Built Environment Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU)
Planning, Construction and Facilities Management Liverpool Centre for Environmental Technologies Radio Frequency and Microwave Technologies Liverpool Centre for Materials Technology LJMU School of the Built Environment & BEST • Oldest Built Environment School in UK • Approx 50 Academic staff • Approx 2000 students • 130+ Post Graduate Taught • Approx 60 Post Graduate • Researchers: MPhil/PhD • 6 Post Docs • More than 30 programmes • Sustainability agenda
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MSc Sustainable Built Environment ttttawareness
How is it going – student views? • ”I have enjoyed the course very much and found the topics interesting and thought provoking. I am constantly developing my understanding of the vast world of sustainability, especially how important construction is in respect of the issues. The learning process is excellent; the pre-recorded mini lectures are a perfect way to learn which suit my work and personal time constraints. On a personal level getting back into formal learning has not been easy for me but hopefully as the course progresses I will get accustomed to it and it will feel a bit easier.”
How is it going – student views? • “As far as course delivery goes I feel that the mini lectures are an ideal way to impart the information for the module. Both in structure and in length, the fact that you can pause, listen again and easily follow the lectures is something which is a great success of this module. • In addition to this I have particularly enjoyed the Wimba discussion sessions which have taken place on a weekly basis. The fact that you can discuss your findings and thoughts on a weekly basis, but need never be in the same place is a great advantage to the course, and more often than not we run over the 30 minute allotted time as people become more involved in the discussions. It’s something which I have begun to look forward to on a weekly basis
How is it going – student views? • Some of the key learning that has changed my views since I started this course have been my self-reflection, which has given me a greater knowledge of the subject and of the sustainability challenges that lie ahead. I have found it very thought provoking on the discussion board as to how we approach the same activity’s from a different perspective, which reflect our diverse backgrounds, I have found this invaluable. The threads posted have made my views far more rounded. I have found the lectures to be inspirational and they have helped me through my day to day project work.”
How is it going – student views? • “The course is being delivered in an excellent manner and I am very impressed with the Wimba Classroom sessions and Blackboard generally, that make it very easy to communicate. I have had a few technical difficulties with computer access over the term (more from our company firewalls/computer failure etc), but hopefully this is now sorted.” • Overall, I am very pleased with the course, and look forward to next term.”
