Engaging content
Module: Operations Management
Module Leader: Ollie Jones
Faculty: Faculty of Business & Law
Winner of the “Engaging Content” category Ollie
Jones explains how he uses X-stream to engage Business Studies students with
the module content.
The module front page is frequently updated according to student relevance.
Previous years’ feedback is used to improve module content. Core text
as online resources is provided to ensure that students cover the background
reading prior to attending tutorials. Answers to the core text were posted
on the blog and they proved to be popular amongst students. They also valued
the weekly learning outcomes which made clear about what they’ll learn
each week. Key comments from students at the end of each tutorial were also
posted on the tutorial blog.
An assessment area is set up, where the module guide is broken up into relevant elements such as the assessment, case study and assessment criteria. This proved to be useful as tutors can track usage via X-stream. Online assessment surgery provided students an avenue to chat with tutors regarding various assessment queries. Furthermore, assessment support as hints and tips were given via podcasts. Tutors also marked and moderated assessment in chatroom and provided generic assessment feedback to promote student commitment.
