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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

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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

1. What are students’ induction needs?

2. What would be appropriate content?

3. How should it be provided?

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Key Questions 2

1. Who should be involved in developing an online generic student induction?

2. 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

1. How can we best share induction materials?

2. What strategies can promote student participation in the evaluation process?