International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Welcome

Colleen Maclean Donald Macdonald Perth College UHI Lews Castle College UHI Stepping Up, Moving On Using an Online Module to Support Transition to Degree Study

UHI: Applied Life Studies Degree Scheme – Fully Online Faculty Science, Health and Education BA(Hons) Psychology BA (Hons) Health Studies BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies BA (Hons) Childhood Practice Subject Network Applied Life Studies

Transitions: The Challenges Trajectories of Learning Adapted from Wenger (1998) Trajectory of Learning in First Year Entry School leavers (young)Career Changer (mature) Progression from HNC (young/ mature) Diploma Nurse (mature) Career Developer (young/ mature) Other (mature) PersonalInformationalAcademic Socio-economic statusSupport ServicesTeaching Approaches CultureDigital LiteracyAssessment ConfidenceRules, Regulations, RoutinesAccess to Resources SocialisationAccessibility Identity Level of conflict Health Influencing Factors

Module: Nature of Health Multiple Access Routes and Purposes: Core Module (BA (Hons) Health Studies, BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies) Option/ Elective Module Bridging/ Degree Access/ Return to Study/ Schools Key Features and Focus No face to face contact Teaching Style Formative Assessment and Feedback Study Skills (Writing Initiative/ PAT) Links to longitudinal induction

Outcomes (and Challenges) Challenging to identify outcomes. One of several initiatives to address transition Nature of student cohort Evidence Achievement Drop out rates Progression rates Student Feedback Staff Feedback