recommendations

** 5. Recommendations for future enhancements ** Analysis of the case study led to the following recommendations.

//**Learner autonomy**//
 * In relation to the lectures, collaborative classes and tutorials, the tutor needs to devise ways for different pedagogical approaches to be used productively and proactively to capitalise, and build, on the students' autonomous learning capacities.
 * To create time and professional development experiences for the tutor to devise ways of supporting these teacher/learner shifts.
 * To be mindful of ways to harness the module's blended approach, developing the potential of asynchronous and synchronous learning.
 * To look to established ways of engaging individuals in learning, while working collaboratively so that group learning enables, rather than is in conflict with, individual differences and differentiated learning needs.
 * To investigate the reasons for lack of student engagement more thoroughly (e.g. by examining accessibility of technology, motivational factors, etc.)
 * By initially establishing social interaction in class students may feel more comfortable collaborating online with peers who are known to them. Ice breaker activities could be added to face-to face sessions.
 * Compare the marks for the cohort with their marks on non-blended modules. This will provide an indication of whether the positive results are due to the academic ability of these particular students or if the technological enhancements have had an influence. It will also be useful to consider the marks for previous cohorts on this module in non-blended mode and those who complete this module in future.

// **Online assessment** //
 * To provide more detailed rubrics or criteria for assessing the online elements.
 * To provide more guidance on avoiding plagiarism (although this may be available at a higher level and not available as part of the case study).
 * Allocate of greater percentage mark to online discussion, and consider incorporating individual and self-reflective elements.
 * Set the deadline for discussion earlier to provide opportunities for formative feedback.
 * Consider introducing peer assessment to enhance fairness by rewarding those who have actively contributed to group discussions and thus reducing the mark awarded to those who have not participated.