Flexible and Distance Learning Planning Advice
If you are considering creating or adapting a module or programme for delivery at a distance, and you wish to include technology in the course design and delivery, there are many issues of which to be aware, and which we have grouped below as: technical, legal, designing the student's experience, running your module, and quality. Once you have familiarised yourself with these, please consult your Faculty Learning Technologist (FLT) at an early stage in the process of your course redesign, as they may be able to save you time and unnecessary work, and will take you through a 'Costings template' designed to help you consider all the aspects and the potential costs of developing and running your course. This process may be useful in aiding you to calculate a realistic cost for your Business Plan for EG approval (if it is required).
If you are intending to use a blended approach then some of the issues might not apply so please consult your FLT if you would like to discuss this further.