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Online Induction and Learning Development For MBA Distance Learning Students

Martin Sedgley

Effective Learning Advisor

Amy Allhouse

ELS Student Support Facilitator

The Effective Learning Service

Martin Sedgley

Effective Learning Advisor

Amy Allhouse

Student Support Facilitator

(FT MBA 2006/7)

Students Profile Bradford University School of Management

• Two third of the School’s student population off-site• Challenges: Educational culture shock, academic expectations, English

The Online Induction For New DL MBA Students

Platform: Blackboard

Main Features:

Tutor Presentation

Screen-shot commentaries

Interactive exercises

The Online Induction For New DL MBA Students

Main Features: Tutor Presentation Screen-shot commentaries Interactive exercises

The Online Induction For New DL MBA Students

Assignment Success, topics include:

Engaging with the Questions

Tutorial (tutor presentation & screen shot) > Exercise

Effective Reading

Tutorial

Referencing

Tutorial > Self-study booklet > Quiz

Critical Thinking

Animated sample essay with tutor’s commentary

The Online Induction For New DL MBA Students

Blackboard

Ongoing Support for DL students Email Support eResources on ELS Website Webinar Workshop via Elluminate