student engagement in a distance learning environment: connecting students online

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Student Connections For more information visit our website http://connections.kmi.open.ac.uk By equipping students with the confidence that comes from connecting with others, and forming friendships, the entire study experience becomes more valuable. Participating in the Student Connections conference was a fantastic experience! Students and academics join together online to discuss, interact and learn. Using cutting edge technology our annual conference allows students to take part in this unique, collaborative event. We wanted to offer our distance learning students the opportunity to come together and discuss issues close to their heart, across all levels and disciplines. Building a community across the social sciences

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Student Connections

For more information visit our websitehttp://connections.kmi.open.ac.uk

By equipping students with the confidence that comes from connecting with others, and forming friendships, the entire study experience becomes more valuable.

Participating in the Student Connections conference was a fantastic experience!

Students and academics join together online to discuss, interact and learn. Using cutting edge technology our annual conference allows students to take part in this unique, collaborative event.

We wanted to offer our distance learning students the opportunity to come together and discuss issues close to their heart, across all levels and disciplines.

Building a community across the social sciences