Template: Providing student support

Teaching Online Module 2, Session 5 Supporting students with particular needs template Use this template to guide you through supporting students on your online course. It will help you identify the types of support needed and departments within your institution you will need to work with in providing support to students. Download and save this template for your own reference.

Below are some of the activities you might be required to do to help and support learners. Think about some of the practical ways in which you could do this for each activity.
How will you identify learners educational needs? Description:

How will you advise learners of the types of support available to them? What types of support systems are available and do you know how to access them? How do you ensure that your students/trainees are aware of the support systems in place? Description:

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Will you, or someone from your course, meet with your institutional academic, IT and student support departments to discuss the needs of your online course and/or module? How will you convey the needs of you and your students prior to the commencement of the course? Description:

How will you advise learners of the types of support available to them? Description:

Are you familiar with the facilities and learning resources in your organisation? How will you provide guidance about facilities and learning resources to your online students? Description:

How will you refer students with particular problems to appropriate individuals or agencies? Description:

This resource was created by University College Falmouth and released as an open educational resource for University College Falmouth through the Blogging For Educational Environments (B4EE) project. The B4EE project is funded by University College Falmouth's Learning and Teaching Enhancement Programme. 2012 University College Falmouth

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How will you carry out an appraisal of learners? Description:

How will you assess student support needs? How will you intervene, if appropriate, to make a student aware he/she may require support? Description:

How will you assess student support needs? How will you intervene, if appropriate, to make a student aware he/she may require support? Description:

What written materials will be available to students, eg handbook? Description:

This resource was created by University College Falmouth and released as an open educational resource for University College Falmouth through the Blogging For Educational Environments (B4EE) project. The B4EE project is funded by University College Falmouth's Learning and Teaching Enhancement Programme. 2012 University College Falmouth

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