Web1 supporting students

Term1 Moodle Training

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Webinar 1Supporting Your Students

in Moodle

©GippsTAFE

How are GippsTAFE students supported?

How are GippsTAFE students supported?

• Student diary• Induction• Question time• Library• Course information• Handouts

• Written instructions• Resource lists• Opportunity to network

Why bother?

Supporting Your Students

• Introduction to the online environment• Orientation/Practice activities• Ongoing support

Introducing the Online Environment

• Introduce the course• Explain the role of GippsTAFE Online/Moodle• Provide URL• Provide Login details• Help Guides

http://libguides.gippstafe.edu.au/content.php?pid=115934&sid=1003209

Links to: •GippsTAFE policies •Student Support Services•Library•Online Learning Help Guides

Calendar shows important dateseg Assignment due dates

Expectations

Provide information about:• What you expect of them• What they can expect of you• Your contact details & work pattern• Online Student Guidelines

https://innovation.gippstafe.edu.au/HelpDocs/OnLineLearning/OLL_OnlineCourseGuidelines.pdf

Orientation/Practice Activities

• Introduce students to tools• Develop a sense of community• Evidence of engagement

Ice Breakers

Practice Activities

• Self test quizzes• Reflective journal• Online questionnaire

But it doesn’t stop there!

Once the students have commenced the course how can we continue this support?

Ongoing Support• Written instructions• Links to Online Learning

Help Guides• Question & Answer

Forum• FAQs• Personal contact

• Timelines/timetables• Course design• Examples• Regular communication• Timely & Constructive

feedback

Questions

Conclusion

Supporting students in the online environment will enhance their learning experience and increase the likelihood that they will complete their course.

Next sessionTuesday 14 Feb @ 12.00 non – 1.00 pm

orThursday 16 Feb @4.00 pm – 5.00 pm

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