Design approach and evaluation of Moodle 2.4 course to support induction of remote part-time students Cathy Fenn Presented at Edinburgh Moodlemoot 2014 www.moodlemoot.ie

1. Design approach and evaluation of
Moodle 2.4 course to support induction
of remote students
Cath Fenn
Educational Development and Research Team

2. Learning and Teaching Strategy
Theme 2: Enriching the
Learning Experience
2.1 We will develop our
induction of students into
higher education to ensure
that they are well prepared to
take advantage of the
opportunities available to
them from the outset of their
studies, regardless of their
background or previous
educational experience.

3. Challenge
Engaging and guiding remote students.

4. Design Process
Beyond tinkering…

5. Conversations
About identifying issues and targeting areas for
improvement

6. Put together design ideas

7. Plan it
Create a tangible plan and share it!

8. Keep the conversations going
Bring people together

9. Review
Take a step back to regain focus

10. Time to build
Start of each new academic year always creeps
up surprisingly quickly!

11. Launch it!

12. Evaluation methods
Are you going the right way!

13. Quality
Overall quality of Online Induction course
n=211

14. Value
Which aspects of
the online
induction have
been the most
valuable and why?

15. Usefulness
How useful do you think the online induction
programme has been to you at the start of your
studies?
n=211

16. Suggestions
Can you offer any brief suggestions for improvement?
“I very much believe that the online induction met all its aims
and objectives”
“A little more direction would be better”
“Good use of videos for explanation: more videos would be
good”
“Please provide transcripts of the videos”
“More information on referencing from different sources e.g.
website, journals, hospital policy/guidelines etc.”
“could possibly keep information bit more simple and brief”

17. Time
How long did it take you to complete the
induction?
n=74

18. Changing landscape
Key thinking for change
1. Speed
2. Flexibility
3. Collaboration

19. Future…

20. Ask students and staff what they want
Balance requirements with focus on keeping it
short and simple
Communicate your plans and regularly review
feedback
Drive forwards with awareness of changing
learning landscape
Enhance through small flexible steps
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