Student Success Toolbox Blog

211, 2015
  • Tool 5

Tool 5: My First Assignment

November 2nd, 2015|

With this tool prospective flexible learners navigate through information slides relating to what an assignment in higher education is. Advice on how to start an assignment and develop a plan in breaking down a research question is also provided, with key elements

211, 2015
  • Tool 4

Tool 4: My Computer Skills: Am I Computer Ready to Learn?

November 2nd, 2015|

Through the guidance of a student narrator, prospective flexible learners are informed of the necessary computer skills needed in higher education. They are also informed of the technology they will need, and the computer services offered by colleges. Four students stories can

1910, 2015
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Tool 3: Who can I ask?

October 19th, 2015|

The ‘Who can I ask?’ tool offers prospective flexible learners the opportunity to think about their support network and how they might garner support to help them successfully complete their studies. Through a series of information slides, users are made aware of

1910, 2015
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Tool 2: Do I Have Enough Time?

October 19th, 2015|

This second tool provides a self-reflective ‘Calculator’ where prospective students are supported in thinking about the amount of time they spend on different activities during a typical week and how much spare time they might have to allocate to study. The calculator

1910, 2015
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Tool 1: Am I Ready for Study?

October 19th, 2015|

With the opening tool, prospective flexible learners are presented with the opportunity to reflect and self-assess if they are ready to commit to online study. This quick quiz is comprised of six sections addressing the following relevant topics: Previous Study, Work and

1907, 2015
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Student Success Toolbox Project Recent Presentations

July 19th, 2015|

Members of the Student Success Toolbox project recently presented the project to the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education, Dublin, Ireland, the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) Conference, Barcelona and at EdTech2015 Irish Learning and Technology Association,