PASSport to the Cloud – Results of a Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online Pilot Program

Authors

  • Chris Lim Deakin University
  • Fiona Anderson Deakin University
  • Robyn Mortimer Deakin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.v7i2.342

Keywords:

peer-assisted study sessions, PASS, peer assisted learning, student engagement, CloudPASS

Abstract

Deakin University’s online study environment continues to grow with over 12,000 students now studying in the Cloud. It is important to provide these students not only academic support, but also a sense of inclusion and community. This will improve their social engagement and from there, they will more likely succeed. In 2015, the Division of Student Life ran an online pilot based on their successful Peer-Assisted Study Sessions program. Results from the pilot were positive. Students reported greater connection with the subject and with their fellow students. The program will be expanded in 2016 based on this pilot.

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Author Biographies

Chris Lim, Deakin University

Teaching Scholar in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Fiona Anderson, Deakin University

PASS Supervisor

Robyn Mortimer, Deakin University

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (Pass) Coordinator
STARS Conference Perth 2016

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Published

2016-07-24

How to Cite

Lim, C., Anderson, F., & Mortimer, R. (2016). PASSport to the Cloud – Results of a Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Online Pilot Program. Student Success, 7(2), 59–64. https://doi.org/10.5204/ssj.v7i2.342

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2016): 2016 STARS Conference Special Issue

Section

Emerging Initiatives

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