Student Success Toolbox for Flexible Learners:

Supporting Transitions from Thinking About Study to the

First Weeks

Project Plan

Project Plan

1.

Setup

2. Analysis

3.

Create

4.

Evaluate

5.

Guide

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• Phase 2 Methodology

– Analysis of Literature: Systematic Review (Torraco [2005], Boote and Beile [2005], EPPI-Centre [2010])

– Analysis of Existing Tools: Intensive search of institution websites

Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools

Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools

Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools

Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools

Analysis of Literature & Analysis of Existing Tools

The Toolbox

• Evaluation Framework (IEF) for teaching and learning projects*– Reach (generation and dissemination of project

outputs).– Impact on teaching practice– Impact on learners– Impact on the project teams themselves

• International Advisor– Prof Terry Anderson

*Weir, K. (2014). Enhancing tertiary teaching and learning through Ako Aotearoa-funded project work: Part 1. Collated results of Impact Evaluation Framework conversations about National Project Fund projects completed from November 2009 to November 2013. Wellington: Ako Aotearoa

National Impact

Top Three Benefits

1. Openly available suite of readiness tools with guide

2. Positive impact on flexible learner transition into HE

3. Aid in the fostering of a culture that fully embraces digital learning and digital innovation.

National Impact

Student Success Project TeamDr James Brunton (DCU), Prof Mark Brown (DCU), Ann Cleary (DKIT), Dr Eamon Costello (DCU), Lorraine Delaney (DCU), Seamus Fox (DCU), Jennifer Gilligan (IT Sligo), Nuala Lonergan (DCU),

Brian Mulligan (IT Sligo), Lisa O’Regan (MU), Jamie Ward (DKIT)