Printed Study Materials – Part Two

There has been extensive discussion about the provision of print material, particularly for distance students. On realising that lecturers understanding, students expectations and Massey policy often contradicted each other, Associate Professor Mark Brown, Director: Blended and Distance Education,  has clarified the University position and put systems in place for the Contact Centre to deal efficiently with student [...]

Study Materials Solution

What to expect?

Following students concerns about access to printed study material I have brokered a solution with Massey University. The issue is a transition that is not clear to all those involved. The discussion in the Materials and Modes forum suggested that a set of criteria would be applied to the free provision of [...]

The VC’s Student Forum

Described as the place to get answers, the 2011 VC’s Student Forum has been very useful for getting a sense of where the University is going, and what the changes Massey is making mean for students. The Forum was captured on video. To that end the Vice Chancellor, Steve Maharey, was invited to give his take [...]

Video Linked Teaching

Students enjoy it when they have options in how they receive information. I recently received an email from a student who raved about being able to view a paper’s lectures online. The paper proved to be the exception rather than the rule, but there are advocates within the University that seek to see online lectures [...]

The Many Guises of Increasing Costs

Hard copy is important at contact courses

It is going to get more expensive to study. It’s not just the fees that hit students hard. Students won’t receive a tax break or increase in Super. Instead they will get hit from all directions with any GST rise. The cost of papers will go up [...]