Online programmes are delivered through the University's Virtual Learning Environment, LEARN. Our award-winning, online learning technology is fully interactive, and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace. Our online students not only have access to the University of Edinburgh’s excellent resources, but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world. How will you learn? Study materials are released on a weekly basis, providing an overview of the study topic, suggested reading materials and key questions that address the learning outcomes for the course. You are expected to split your time between independent study and interacting with peers and course tutors on the discussion boards in order to fully explore the topic and your understanding of it. Summative written and online assessment will test your knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes, as well as the ability to communicate with others in a variety of ways. The course relies heavily on reading primary literature as well as key publications from the conservation sector. You should expect to spend between 12 and 15 hours per week on reading course materials, engaging with peers and tutors on the discussion boards and preparing assessed work. It is up to you how you organise your time from week to week, with course materials and discussion boards available for the duration of the course. Learning is delivered through: Weekly materials, written notes, recommended reading, organised discussions with other learners, tutors and course organisers. Short recorded items or podcasts may also be available for you to watch or listen to in your own time. Opportunities to connect regularly with your course organiser and programme team to address concerns and monitor progress. Individual assessments including essays, data presentations, proposals and presentations that will reinforce what you have learnt. Group assignments and online discussions with your peers will expose you to different perspectives and new ways of thinking about a problem or topic. Independent study and reflection. Student Support and Facilities You will have access to online student services including: library resources well-being and student support services technical support study skills support What to chat to an online student about their experience? You can chat online to a current online student and ask your questions about studying online at Edinburgh, in our Unibuddy portal. Chat to a student today This article was published on 2024-08-05
