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In this module you will be addressing the challenges of being a blended or online learner. You will get opportunities to engage with approaches to supporting students who have a diverse range of cultural, interdisciplinary and technological backgrounds and gain a thorough appreciation of the current broader educational debates.

Addressing accessibility needs, but also incorporating inclusive learning design for blended and online courses, you will get a hands-on experience as both a teacher and a student.

Additionally, you will get a unique opportunity to engage in peer assessment and feedback, thereby gaining an appreciation of design and purpose of student-led teaching.

LO1: Evidence a comprehensive and critical understanding of key factors in student diversity, analysing their implications for supporting learners in blended and online contexts

LO2: Analyse, apply and reflect upon online facilitation skills that prompt student engagement, promote understanding, and demonstrate sensitivity to individual needs

LO3: Critically evaluate institutional and departmental arrangements for meeting the educational and wider support needs of online and blended learners

LO4: During the design or appraisal of new or existing courses, critically consider the complex student support issues that arise in blended and online learning

LO5: Contextualise student support in blended and online learning in relation to broader current educational debates