The period of transition to third level study can, for some learners, trigger what is known as "entry shock". Although we now live in a so-called digital age students new to higher education, who pursue online and flexible modes of study, are nonetheless faced with significant additional challenges. Accordingly, the Toolbox for Flexible Learners project developed a suite of digital tools to help these learners to both self-evaluate and improve their readiness for flexible study. Informed by research in student success, identity creation and student readiness these rich media self-diagnostic tools allow prospective students for example to: Plan and budget their time Determine their digital/computer literacy Identify supports they will need Write assignments The tools have been made available under open source and creative commons licenses. They are now being wrapped within a specially designed MOOC, delivered in a new Moodle MOOC platform. This presentation will describe these tools and how we are developing the MOOC to socialize a cohort of learners who particularly need help in transitioning to further study.

1. Before We Begin:
Guiding Learner Expectations via a Preparatory
MOOC
Dr Eamon Costello, Dr James Brunton, Prof Mark Brown
National Institute for Digital Learning, Dublin City University

2. Dr. Eamon Costello, Dr. James Brunton, Prof. Mark Brown,
National Institute for Digital Learning, Dublin City University
Before We Begin:
Guiding Learner Expectations via a
Preparatory MOOC
Background
• Dublin City University
• National Institute for Digital Learning
• Research Group

3. www.studentsuccess.ie
@FLSuccess

4. About the Project
What we set out to do…
• Enhance success of flexible learners
• Undertake synthesis of literature
• Undertake an institutional audit
• Develop eight digital readiness tools

5. The Toolbox

6. Am I Ready for Study?

7. Am I Ready for Study?

8. Am I Ready for Study?

9. Am I Ready for Study?

10. How Much Work is it?

11. How Much Work is it?

12. How Much Work is it?

13. How Much Work is it?

14. Who Can I Ask?

15. My Computer Skills

16. My First Assignment

17. Study Tips For Me

18. Online Orientation

19. Get Ready for Success

20. Thank
You!