Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
E-learning
How well are learners guided and supported?

In effective self-assessment, the quality of guidance and support is evaluated by the extent to which...

4.1support arrangements are planned and managed coherently.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the e-learning context means ...

4.1.1a supportive learning environment is created.
4.1.2multimedia resources have support in the form of a ‘help’ button built into them to help the learner when they need additional on-screen support.
4.1.3staff understand and are qualified to offer the different kinds of support needed in an e-learning context.
4.1.4support from suitably qualified staff is available for learners online, by telephone as well as face-to-face.
4.1.5virtual support communities are available for teachers.

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