McIntyre, K. and O'Neill, J. (2023) Supporting Digital Skills and Student Transition Into Higher Education. The Physiological Society: Innovation and Updates in Teaching and Student Education across Physiology and STEM in the UK, Leeds, UK, 12-13 Apr 2023.
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Abstract
Entry to higher education is a major transition for students. Getting it ‘right’ is key to student retention and future success. We developed bespoke online induction courses for incoming undergraduate medical and life sciences students, based on a freely available ‘digital skills awareness course’ template(1). Hosted on our virtual learning environment (Moodle), students gained access prior to the start of semester one. Students’ perceptions of the utility of the course in supporting their integration into higher education were collected via a voluntary online survey. Students said that the course helped them to familiarise themselves with institutional expectations and navigating Moodle. Student testimonies and short videos were particularly popular. Integrating a bespoke online induction course supports students’ transition into higher education, however course content must be tailored to meet specific student needs. Future work will explore the experiences of staff who have implemented the digital skills awareness course in their institutions.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | No |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McIntyre, Dr Kirsty and O'Neill, Dr Jennifer |
| Authors: | McIntyre, K., and O'Neill, J. |
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
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