Using Trello for Online Programme

DesignDawn Anderson

Law Economics, Accountancy and Risk

BackgroundMSc Risk Management – has been running

distance learning (DL) for 15 years +Currently approx 45 students studying by DL

modeDevelopment of ‘online learning’ has involved

looking at ways to: Improve the level of student engagement with

lecturers/classmates Find better ways to ensure parity with classroom

experience Improve the overall student experience

Key considerations when developing an Online ProgrammeStudent base/marketAchieve the right balance of engagementThink about the type of engagement –

synchronous or not?Communication and accessGood administrative support is critical.Resources!!!!

Using Trellohttps://trello.com/Useful tool for any programme

development/reviewUseful visual aid - enables you to easily see

what is being done over the entire Programme/modules

Can be accessed by everyone involved in the Programme/module

For 2015/16 delivery…… Staff training sessions Creating a detailed distance learning handbook Create a consistent ‘look’ for all modules on GCU Learn Create more opportunities for student engagement using

blogs, Wiki’s, Padlet and the existing discussion board. Online induction week/ongoing sessions – ‘talking heads’ from

module leaders, library introduction, careers etc. Online lecture delivery – trial different methods. Audio feedback on assessments using Turnitin. Ongoing trial and error!

Any questions?