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