Returning students starting new level of Undergraduate study will be supported through a short blackboard Mini Module mirroring the success of the “Your Hallam Welcome Module” delivered to all new students. The module is designed to help returning students re engage with their studies and make a confident start to the new academic year. Embedded within the wider Hallam Welcome offer, these modules provide accessible content, reinforces level specific student journey messaging and signposts to support. Developed in response to positive student feedback and designed for flexible use within courses, the mini module enables a consistent, one university approach to supporting student success, while allowing course teams to tailor Course Induction delivery to their context.
The modules:
- Welcome back: Getting Started at Level 5
- Welcome back: Getting Started at Level 6
Accessing the Hallam Mini-Modules
The Hallam Mini-Modules are now automatically included for use with students on newly requested Blackboard Course Organisation sites.
Promoting student engagement
It is up to course teams/schools/institutes to decide how best to implement the Hallam Mini-Modules. The pilot year evaluation showed that engagement with the mini-modules was best when they formed a mandatory part of an assessment, but engagement could still be successful when the modules were completed as part of a teaching activity or when staff signposted to them.
Troubleshooting student issues
A few students have reported issues with the Hallam Mini-Modules not loading. This has typically been due to using an outdated browser or having browser settings which block pop-ups. The Hallam Mini-Modules pop-up open in a new window so pop-ups need to be enabled for them to work.
Get Support:
Staff can get support for finding and moving the Hallam Mini Modules on their Blackboard sites.
The Digital Education and Service Development Team can support you with using digital tools for teaching, learning, assessment and student support.
