Developing the Guided Learner Journey

Paul Hudson, Helen Barefoot

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Abstract

The University of Hertfordshire was one of the first UK universities to embrace the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and embed it as part of our learning strategy to personalise and enhance the student experience. Our in-house built platform, Studynet, which has been in continuous use and ongoing development since 2001, has facilitated a continuum of student engagement from blended approaches to studying via online or distance learning modes. In 2014 we embarked on a two year, in-depth consultation process with students and staff to identify the vision for our future online environment. Through the process we co-developed a set of pedagogic principles and aspirations for our new VLE which resulted in our vision of a ‘Guided Learner Journey’ (GLJ). To enable our vision we purchased Canvas (a virtual learning environment) and Talis (a reading management software) and through our close working relationship, and the innovative approach of Canvas, we have embedded the softwares within Studynet to enable the implementation of the GLJ. In our presentation we will share our consultation and prototyping process as well as well as training programme we have developed to ensure the smooth implementation of our vision.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2018
Event15th Annual Enhancement Themes Conference: Evaluation, Evidence & Enhancement: Inspiring Staff & Students - Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Jun 20187 Jun 2018
http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/news-events/conference

Conference

Conference15th Annual Enhancement Themes Conference
Abbreviated titleQAA Enhancement
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period7/06/187/06/18
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