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:: Full Prospectus (Printer Friendly) :: Support for
Students and their Learning
Study
blocks at the beginning of each academic year provide the students with an
introduction to study skills and information retrieval through the library and
information services. Induction is given to familiarise the student in accessing
their home page, online course material, joining in chat room sessions,
contributing to discussion threads and communicating with the course team.
During
the periods between study blocks, students are supported by the following means:
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Dedicated Virtual Learning Environment
containing resources to complete the module |
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Access to recorded lectures / video
conferences from the study block |
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Online personal and group tutorials in
chat room sessions, personal tutorials by email or telephone. |
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Close liaison with the distance learning
library staff to ensure students are able to access necessary
databases and full-text journals. |
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Links to on-line reading material |
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Review of outlines and/or draft coursework
to provide feedback and direction. |
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Encouraging students to engage in
discussion topics focused toward particular course material subjects. |
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Constant updating of latest relevant
references and information on resources home page for students to
access. |
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