tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853578439696348218.post8845573819793388892..comments2014-01-30T00:43:23.957-08:00Comments on Cherylj flexi learning: Reflect on factors associated with diversity in your contextCherylJ flexible learninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05145587940848328623noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853578439696348218.post-74515390692761631132013-12-22T13:11:31.549-08:002013-12-22T13:11:31.549-08:00Cheryl this is an excellent description of the sit...Cheryl this is an excellent description of the situation facing your students. Yes the video assessment will be challenging for students who are not familiar with this mode. Do they get formative opportunities to submit themselves performing skills on video? Perhaps all that is needed is opportunities to scaffold this, using peer feedback and also feedback from the lecturers to encourage them. <br /><br />Are they able to work in groups to create the skills videos (for practice) and submit to a class you tube stream and give each other feedback and encouragement?<br /><br />Yes insisting on all materials being online, and submitting assessments online is inflexible. It does make the 'playing field' pretty uneven for students who are unfamiliar with the online environment, and so disadvantages them. This means that they have reduced access to a conducive and safe learning environment. Hence equity is not achieved in the classroom. As you say it is important to identify students who need extra assistance, early, and give them the support they need. <br /><br />To enhance flexibility, what else could be done with regard to submitting assessments and providing materials? In the past, I have sent materials on CD or in hard copy to students with restricted Internet access. Is this a possibility in your teaching? <br /><br />I guess that is why individual learning agreements would be helpful - early diagnosis of skills and potential barriers. It might be more work at the start but could result in better achievement and completion rates later on. What do you think?<br /><br />Note: Stewart and Felicetti (1992) are cited but are not in the reference list. Bronwyn hegartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032750297040394983noreply@blogger.com