Haven't posted for a little while so I'll rectify that with a few thoughts now:
- Based on feedback and participation levels it seems that students are genuinely enjoying the flexibility of the 'course'. New ideas are grasped enthusuastically and after some initial questions/introductions to each topic, they get down to work.
- The blended approach (2hrs in classroom + 2hrs online per week) is definitely making things work better - for both me and them. I can guage their individual reactions better, help those that need more support, move back'n'forth between the roles of sage/guide/friend, etc. I think this has been a critical aspect of the success of the module so far.
- My workload has increased a little and this is mainly the result of converting a classroom delivery into an online format. Whilst the flexibility of the online component has assisted me, there has been considerable setup and maintenance to make things work both pedagogically and technically. I think the second time I run this subject in this format will be more straight-forward.
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