Learning at a Distance Gaye Manwaring

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Learning at a DistanceGaye Manwaring
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Distance learners

• are like
• weight
• watchers

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Needs

• clear targets
• regular monitoring
• professional help
• peer support
• high motivation

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Distance learning

• Remote
• Online delivery
• Student centred
• Applied to the job

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Student centred
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What you need

• time
• space
• study skills
• clear goals
• feedback
• academic support
• personal support

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Skills

• Effective study
• Finding resources
• Time management
• Collaboration
• Writing assignments

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Support methods

• Phone
• Letter
• Email
• MyDundee
• Meeting
• One to one
• Small group
• Whole class

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Your tutor

• helps your academic progress

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Your tutor

• provides
• online
• resources

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Your tutor

• sets up
• discussion
• boards

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Your tutor

• makes
• contact
• by email

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Your tutor

• organises
• virtual
• chat

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Your tutor

• gives
• inspiring
• talks

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Your tutor

• organises
• visits to
• relevant
• places

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Your tutor

• helps you
• achieve
• your goal

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You are in control

• but dont
• be lonely.
• Use all your
• supporters.

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Peer support
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Group meetings
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Share ideas and tasks
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A mentor can

• add a new
• perspective

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A mentor can

• give advice
• about
• your work

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A mentor can

• indicate
• the direction
• you could take

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A mentor can

• provide support
• and
• challenge you

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A mentor can

• offer you a
• helping hand
• and give you
• the confidence
• to try things

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Balance commitments

• Make sure your course does not take over
• Aim for a balance between the course, your work
  and your life

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DISCUSS

• What are your thoughts about studying at a
  distance?
• What will you do to ensure your success?
• What will you ask of your supporters?

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Its YOUR courseEnjoy it!