+ LTV Workshop Michaela Barnard Department of History University of Hull

+ Online Provision the Department of History Diploma in Maritime History (online) four year part-time programme Launched September students at Level 4 and Level 5 in Development Certificate in Higher Education (History) MA in Military History Material for iTunes U

+ Level 4 (Years 1 & 2) 6 x 20-credit modules /13 provision: The Sea-related industries since 1850 Fishing the Limits The Steam Navy Level 5 (Years 3 & 4) 6 x 20-credit modules /13 provision: Ships & Social Contexts A Marine Environmental history of the North Atlantic The Transatlantic Slave Trade Programme Structure

+ Outcomes and Achievements There are a variety of well-documented challenges faced by part time learners. Online provision has fostered: enhanced recruitment and retention improved levels of student achievement positive changes in teaching behaviours

…the Maritime History modules…are particularly worthy of praise. Their feedback is full, specific, helpful and constructive. I take it this is perhaps because it is a distance taught module, but it would be good to see this much quality feedback for other modules whenever possible and when resources allow. Feedback from the External Examiner July 2012

+ Guiding Principles building virtual communities (especially a sense of belonging) recognising that this provision is not the same but online offering flexibility in where, when (and how) learning takes place Distance learning is reputedly characterised by clunky online interfaces, isolation and generally conspiring to make students – and staff – miss out on so many of the things that make university life so attractive. Kit Jones, CAT

The 24-7 Seminar Distance learning doesn't create distances between people, it bridges the distances that already exist and connects diverse people. Kit Jones, CAT

+ Moving Forward Developments in learning and teaching changes in the delivery of course material more innovative modes of learning and assessment (e.g. gaming) Improvements in student choice collaborative programming enhancing the flexibility of provision open access (see Open Access