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Online Learning Network

Online Learning Network

A forum for University of Edinburgh staff who teach online or support online students.

Engaging Students Online (November 2018)

Engaging Online Students

This was a joint event in collaboration with the Edinburgh network: Growing Approaches to Genuine Engagement (engage).

Date: 14th November 2018 (09.30-13.00) | Venue: Moray House School of Education

This event explored the topic of engaging online students and during the event students and staff were invited to share their experience and practice from online teaching or being students on online courses.

Programme

Welcome and Introduction – Dr Cathy Bovill and Celeste McLaughlin, Institute for Academic Development.

Session 1 – Student perspectives on online engagement

Academic Blogging Service

  • A brief introduction to the service by Mark Findlay, Digital Learning Applications & Media (ISG). Mark’s presentation: academic-blogging (PowerPoint).

Participant Activity 1 – What is a good online experience for students?

Session 2 – Presentations on the topic of engaging students in online courses/programmes

  • Tim Fawns & Janette Jamieson, Community building on online MSc in Clinical Education. Tim & Janette’s presentation: Community building in an online learning MSc (Pdf).
  • Lizzie Mortimer, Careers Consultant. The Edinburgh Award: Engaging students at scale, at distance, and during vacation. Lizzie’s presentation: The Edinburgh Award (PowerPoint).

Participant Activity 2 – How do you engage students in your online course

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