• Utilise resources created as part of the Hallam Welcome
  • Communicate a clear pattern of study to students (not just synchronous sessions but how asynchronous fits)
  • Set expectations around engagement for students
  • Encourage students to set action plans for how they will meet those expectations, and strategies to overcome barriers that may arise
  • Develop a collective agreement around online behaviour and appropriate communications
  • Provide clear advice about what technologies are required, how to use them in the context of studying on the course, and where and how to access ongoing support
  • Create opportunities for students to try out the required technology before the start of teaching so that issues can be addressed and confidence in using them built
  • Set up ice breaking activities to allow students to meet each other and staff