Qaa precepts regarding elearning courses

These are some notes on the collaborative provision and flexible and distributed learning guidelines from QAA. These have recently been updated in 2010. Most of this is common sense, but it's good to have it outlined.

Main implications before the course begins students should have access to;
- How the different organizations are working together and their responsiblities. - course and module discriptions and details
- timeline of key events - including tutor availability Students can be confident that;
- Systems have been tested and are reliable, fit for purpose - communication is private and auditable for student to see
- resources are up to scratch for that level
- there is a review plan for the course

Students should be clear on their side of their responsiblities Students should have access to;
- timetabled tutor support - what support is also offered

Students should have access to;
- tutor to contact
- Other students to talk to [where appropriate]
- feedback Students should have access to
-marking details eg criteria - formative assessment opportunities Institution ensures that
-submissions are authentic - you know its there work
-submission technology is secure and reliable

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