Flexible Learning - Maximising Flexibility in a Subject with Large Student Numbers

Goodwin, R. and Williams, N.

In providing the introductory computing subject (topic) Information Technology 1A to approximately 800 students per annum in three different modes, a number of delivery mechanisms have been used to give additional flexibility to the way in which students can learn. In particular the components of the subject materials have been presented in five different formats with the students able to use a combination of formats that best suits their needs. In this paper the formats used are discussed, then the issues involved in producing the materials in these five formats, and finally the evaluation of the materials by the students.

Cite as: Goodwin, R. and Williams, N. (2004). Flexible Learning - Maximising Flexibility in a Subject with Large Student Numbers. In Proc. Sixth Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE2004), Dunedin, New Zealand. CRPIT, 30. Lister, R. and Young, A. L., Eds. ACS. 77-82.

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