#Telfest

Jan Owens and Paul Jinks

Health Promotion by Distance Learning

#Telfest

Differences between F2F and DL

• Context dependent• Motivation of learners• Expectations of learners• Prior experiences of DL• DL requires more signposting• Ability to make interpretations about

F2F students, harder with DL• More support required

Designing and delivering distance learning

• Face 2 face course good for trialling innovations• More consistency needed and designed into

module• More clarity and coherence in selection of

material• Interaction is a must (loneliness) • Identity of module lead to deliver• Choosing most useable technology and support

students when using• Educational value of technology

Pointers and Tips

• Keep communicating; promptly• Be prepared to work weekends• Begin with what you want them to do and

how they will learn• Create spaces for interaction• Ask for help (Faculty LT, CiCS)• Evaluate and amend constantly• Construct assessment so it is reliable and

educationally consistent