You need to be able to offer flexible, responsive training, as and when the student wants it. Both in terms of a suitable time but also in response to need.
I suspect some advice at any early stage on the general value of the software might encourage uptake......ie more than the simple demo that is possible during the Needs Assessment.
I find most students think they know it already or can get by intuitively.
With regards,
John
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On 22 Sep 2014, at 16:49, "Holtam, Gemma" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
My view point is that of a student as I am unsure of the AT policy at the college where I work.
What has always put me off with engaging in AT training is that it was offered at the start of the academic year when I’ve been really busy with lessons and placement inductions. If it could have been authorised to take place in the weeks running up to the start of the year I would have been much more likely to attend.
Gemma
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Sent: 22 September 2014 16:38
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Subject: Making AT Training appealing - how do you encourage your students to take up Training?
Hello all
Once again, I am wrestling with new ideas and ways of trying to increase the response rate and take-up of students who have been agreed Training in their equipment.
We currently contact all our students regularly by email, text and phone call to try encourage them to take up the support to which they are entitled. We emphasise the huge benefits of professional Training to get the most out of their equipment.
Could I ask what other colleagues use as methods? And how effective they are?
Some idea of your Training service’s level of take-up would be useful too, if you are prepared to share the information.
By all means email me off list.
Many Thanks
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