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• introductory guide
• glossary
• unit specification
• assessment guide
• study section 1
• study section 2

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Contents:

Introduction

Resources

Assessment

Part A - an overview

What is online learning?

Activity 1.1

What is online support?

Learning in the 21st century - Thoughts and predictions

Activity 1.2

Part B - Methods of assessing online learning tools and techniques

Tools and techniques to support online learning

Categorising online support tools and techniques

Choosing and assessing online support tools and techniques

Activity 1.3

Assignment 1

Part C - The differences in approach and practice of supporting learners online

Comparing online learning to other methods

Comparison of online learning and conventional classroom-based learning

Activity 1.4

Comparison of online learning and distance learning

Activity 1.5

Characteristics of a good online learner

Activity 1.6

The impact of online learning on the role of the tutor/facilitator

Activity 1.7

Part D - The strengths and weaknesses of online learning

What are the strengths of online learning?

What are the weaknesses of online learning?

Activity 1.8

Part E - Strategies for integrating online support techniques into a learning programme

Activity 1.9

Part F - Strategies for evaluating the learner experience in an online environment

Introducing evaluation

Evaluating the learner experience

Evaluation tools

Activity 1.10

Summary

Activity 1.1 - sample answer for instruction 1

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