Life Chances

Does it matter where students seek help, or just that they do? Do different students use different types of services, or do they shop around? Is it just the students who would succeed anyway who are accessing these services, or does this support make the difference? Jennifer Lawrence from the University of New England dives into the data, in this part of the 'Students First' Studiosity Symposium web series.

Observations from Professor Cliff Allan and Professor Liz Thomas, on 2019 and 2020 research into the impact of Studiosity on the student experience, as well as participation and persistence. The reports are cross-institutional studies carried out by Liz Thomas Associates, using 2019 data from 11 UK universities.

Dr Stephen Wan, Lead Researcher at CSIRO Data61 introduces the Data61 - Studiosity partnership that will see world-first changes to personal, timely study support.

Prof Philippa Levy, PVC Student Learning at the University of Adelaide, discusses how their traditional university is 'Embracing online' in their support ecosystem.

Gavin Clinch, Head of Online Learning (Student Experience) at IT Sligo shares insights into IT Sligo’s background, their remote teaching response to the emergency COVID-19 situation, the role of their new Online Student Advisors and alternative assessments to invigilated exams.

Prof Angela Hill and Prof Rowena Harper of Edith Cowan University share their support ecosystem, its framework and some data on uptake and impact.

Studying online can feel isolating; here are 8 ways you can take the lead in fostering a sense of community with your online peers.

Professor Sally Kift delivers insights about transition pedagogy before, during and after COVID-19 - and how we might re-shape the education sector going forward.

Mathematics Professor and YouTube star Dr Chris Tisdell discusses online teaching and learning, and the tools and tricks to make it work.

Setting up a good 'routine' for study is a great way to make sure your grades don't suffer, even though you're not in class and studying at home in isolation.