Present the thoughts and tips from learners further along the programme. This might be a video, a discussion board, or an online noticeboard. Think about how you will present this. Will you build any discussion around it? If so, how will you collect questions and comments? Will you invite previous learners to respond to these questions? Will this session be synchronous or asynchronous? Will you record this session and post?

Example 1: After meeting the learners online for the first time and introducing the module, David set aside 15 minutes for two of his learners from a previous cohort to discuss the bullet point list and answer questions from the learners. During this time David left the session and asked for one of the learners to create a list of questions that he would address. At the appointed time, he re-joined the session and answered questions which were more informed and in-depth.

Example 2: Vera has previously set up a Padlet[1] for last year’s students to add their tips. She gives access to the new students who feed back that they feel welcomed and reassured.