Secrets of the Masters

Advancing and enhancing an Online MA

Andrew Davey and Charlotte EverittUniversity of Southampton

What is the Online MA in ELT?

What did we research?What did we find out?

What now?

2 ½ year part-time MABC collaboration110 completed

90 current20+ countries

Our rolesPlatform managementContent development

Co-ordinationStudent (inductions)

Lots of hats

Platform management

Content development Coordination

Student inductions

Time for some research…

Research into the student experience

Clarity of information and signposting around course procedures

Improved induction materials - content and visibility

Making reading lists available in advance

Availability and accessibility of course reading materials

Hartley library pic

Availability and

accessibility of course

reading materials

Additional scanned chapters and e-books

Student connection with University community

Introducing a new Twitter account

Course Twitter account

BigBlueButton voice chat room

Variety of content delivery styles

Pair and group discussion tasks

Any questions?

So what next?

Thank you for your attention!