1. Supporting distance learning student transition to higher education
Yvette Winnard
Senior Lecturer, FMS November 8th, 2017

2. The story so far ……..
Hardcopy workbooks
CD-ROM
Web CT
VLE
Canvas

4. Key differences Student expectations Support and communication
Time management, organisational skills, motivation
Support and communication
Pastoral, academic, IT
Campus-based versus DL
‘Attendance’, personal tutor strategy, induction

5. Application Pre course Induction Course start Welcome email
Preparation for Success
Pre course
Pre course notes
Essay writing guide
Preparation for Level 5 / Preparation for Level 6
Induction
Delivered online in Canvas
Activities to replicate campus-based induction
‘What happens next?’
Course start
Networking activities
Turnitin activity
Personal tutor s/tutorials
‘What happens next?’ s

6. Named admissions officer Welcome email from course leader
Application
Named admissions officer
Welcome from course leader
Initiates dialogue
Preparation for Success

7. Preparation for Level 5 or Level 6
Pre course
Pre course notes
Essay writing guide
Preparation for Level 5 or Level 6

8. Background and rationale Records of student engagement
Induction
Background and rationale
Records of student engagement
Online Freshers’ week

9. Networking activities eg: Padlet, ‘coffee lounge’ discussion area
Course start
Networking activities eg: Padlet, ‘coffee lounge’ discussion area
Turnitin activity
Personal tutor s and tutorials
‘What happens next?’ s

10. DL student transition to ARU
Summary
DL student transition to ARU
Better informed
Better prepared
Expectations managed
More confident