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Masters in Medical Education

This case study is from a completely online postgraduate programme for healthcare professionals who may be based anywhere in the world. Key to creating a sense of belonging on this programme has been creating clear student cohorts so that students move through a module together, and the use of small group exercises to allow the sharing of personal experiences and stories that are key to establishing a relationship of trust between students and staff.

Module - S111 - Questions in Science

Contributor: Dr Linda Thomson

MSc in Professional and Higher Education

This case study is from a completely online postgraduate programme for teaching professionals who may be based anywhere in the world. Key to creating a sense of belonging on this programme has been the high levels of interactivity that are built into all parts of the programme, beginning with an induction module that all students complete prior to enrolment. Students work in pairs and in groups to complete learning tasks as part of all of their modules, all of which can contribute to portfolio summative assessments.

Contributors: Dr Susi Peacock and Dr Lindesay Irvine

Applied Music BA Hons

This case study from the University of the Highlands and Islands explains the development of a highly networked and online Applied Music programme. Students based at campuses across the Highlands and Islands, and in and around Glasgow are taught using a mixture of face to face and online delivery. Key to creating a sense of belonging on this programme are face to face and virtual residencies in which students come together and collaborate on practical tasks.