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Using on-line conferencing software to support student tutors in schools


Melissa Highton, Napier University, Scotland.

 

Napier University in Scotland offers its students a range of modules, which provide a structure through which to reflect on the skills they develop and the learning they achieve while working as volunteers during term time. In order to make these modules accessible to students on any one of the campuses, or working in any school, the learning materials have been developed in distance learning format and are supported by web-based materials, including on-line conferencing software. The paper outlines some of the module leadersÍ experiences in developing the materials and using them with student tutors.

 

 



 


About the Author

Melissa Highton is part of the Continuing Professional Development team at Napier University. Her role is to develop opportunities for students to gain academic credit for the learning they achieve through activities they become involved in alongside their other studies. She specialises in developing learning materials designed to encourage self-reflection in relation to key transferable skills. She has been co-ordinating the Student Tutoring in Schools programme at Napier for six years.

 

Contact Details

Academic Development Officer, Napier University, Craighouse Road, Edinburgh EH 10 5LG Scotland , Tel. +44 131 455 621 Fax +44 131 455 6191 

e-mail: m.highton@napier.ac.uk