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Executive Summary

1 Introduction

2 Context

3 Methodology

4 - 9 Findings, Analysis and Discussion

10 Summary of Findings

11 Discussion of Findings

12 References

13 Case Studies

Acknowledgments & Partners

 

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Institution H7

9 Impact of networked learning on quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation

Quality assurance issues were not raised to any extent in the interviews; however, the questionnaire data suggested that networked learning had an impact in two major ways:

• in the development of distance learning courses/modules,
• in the use of [the VLE] for student module evaluation.

Whilst the distance learning itself is not necessarily online learning interview responses have indicated that the institution is using the VLE to reach students in the international market. This was noted especially in relation to the development of new businesses and niche marketing.

Questionnaire responses

Two out of the five respondents were asked questions in relation to quality assurance(QA). Both of these felt that there had been major changes in terms of QA procedures, the staff and student experience and in procedures for supporting students. They diverged slightly in their views in relation to procedures for the development of materials and assessment processes. One felt that changes in this area were major, with the other suggesting that they were only minor.

Summary

Quality monitoring procedures were not discussed in the interviews to any extent; however, the questionnaire data suggested major changes in a number of areas.