Case Study: The 24/7 Study Advice Workshop

Authors

  • Michelle Reid
  • Kim Shahabudin The University of Reading
  • Sonia Hood The University of Reading

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.v0i0.270

Keywords:

Learning Development, digital technology, video tutorials

Abstract

With a rise in demand for learning development services, coupled with an increasinglydivergent cohort of students (part-time; international; distance learners and students withextra commitments), there is a clear need to look for creative ways to meet the challengesof this growing and changing need. To meet this challenge the Study Advice team at the University of Reading embarked on a project using screencasting to create a suite of videotutorials that focused on key aspects of study. This paper discusses the inspiration for theproject, the development process undertaken and the impact and effectiveness of theresources created. The content was developed through a process of experimentation andextensive team reviewing and refinement, through which we (the Study Advice team)learnt how to effectively create, record and disseminate our resources. The benefits werefar wider reaching than the initial project scope, with implications for capacity building;recognition; profile-raising and student engagement.

Author Biographies

Michelle Reid

Michelle Reid, is a Study Adviser at the University of Reading. She is a University Teaching Fellow and a SenioràFellow of the Higher Education Academy

Kim Shahabudin, The University of Reading

KimàShahabudin is a Study Adviser at the University of Reading, supporting students of all academic levels. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Sonia Hood, The University of Reading

Sonia Hood, is a Study Adviser at the University of Reading, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a steering group member of ALDinHE

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Published

04-12-2014

How to Cite

Reid, M., Shahabudin, K. and Hood, S. (2014) “Case Study: The 24/7 Study Advice Workshop”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. doi: 10.47408/jldhe.v0i0.270.

Issue

Special Edition: Digital Technologies in Learning Development

Section

Case Studies

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