Approving Online Distance Learning Awards

Purpose of Document

• Detail areas for course teams to consider when planning the development of an award delivered online to distance learners

• Detail areas for validation panels to explore when considering proposals for online distance programmes

Structure of Document

• Section 1• Areas to consider for the formal proposal of

an ODL award, eg• Business case• Pedagogic Rationale• Operational Infrastructure• Support Mechanisms

• Primarily to prepare for Strategic/Faculty Approval

Structure of Document

• Section 2• Areas to consider in the development of the

course model, structure, delivery and infrastructure, eg• Course Design• Assessment• Student Support• Implementation

• Primarily to prepare for Programme Approval, Review and Monitoring (PARM)

Engagement with Other Stakeholders

• Programme teams required to liaise with broad range of stakeholders key to ensuring effective operation of the course.• LRT• CELT• ITS• SAS• CASQE

• Strongly recommended that Faculty TELA (ELSO) involved as member of planning team

Questions?