Abstract
Deakin University’s online study environment continues to grow with over 12,000 students now studying in the Cloud. It is important to provide these students not only academic support, but also a sense of inclusion and community. This will improve their social engagement and from there, they will more likely succeed. In 2015, the Division of Student Life ran an online pilot based on their successful Peer-Assisted Study Sessions program. Results from the pilot were positive. Students reported greater connection with the subject and with their fellow students. The program will be expanded in 2016 based on this pilot.
Highlights
Deakin University places significant emphasis on providing an environment which fosters high levels of overall student satisfaction
The Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) program at Deakin University was started by the Division of Student Life in 2009 to assist in students’ academic and social engagement
The students have responded overwhelmingly that CloudPASS sessions have assisted in their connection with others, which in turn has contributed to their feelings of inclusion rather than isolation
Summary
Deakin University’s online study environment continues to grow with over 12,000 students studying in the Cloud. It is important to provide these students academic support, and a sense of inclusion and community. This will improve their social engagement and from there, they will more likely succeed. In 2015, the Division of Student Life ran an online pilot based on their successful Peer-Assisted Study Sessions program. The program will be expanded in 2016 based on this pilot. As an open access journal, articles are free to use, with proper attribution, in educational and other non-commercial settings. PASSport to the Cloud – Results of a Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online Pilot Program
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