PD50175 Module Planner for Online Learners

o This detailed planner is to help you manage your first module. As you move onto your
next module, while you will be provided with some guidance, you will be expected to
plan your own schedule accordingly.
o This planner is for guidance only. You may need to adjust depending on your
circumstances or the different module requirements.
o Suggested activities are not provided for every week. It is expected, however, that you
will study each week to manage the activities and tasks required.
o The drop-in sessions are not structured teaching sessions but are there for you to pop in
the space and ask questions or touch base.
o Join online sessions via the module’s menu panel by clicking on the drop down ‘Join
session’ tap under Blackboard Collaborate where you will see the link for ‘Course
Room’:

Table 1: Module dates and activities

Wee Week Complete

k Beginning
No.
1 02/11/2020
Activity
o Read through your module guide 
o Complete any module introduction activities
o Access and familiarise yourself with the module’s resource
list
o Explore the University library (online) and investigate the
Wee Week Complete
k Beginning Activity
No.
texts available to you in relation to your module and context 
o Identify your regular study times and note down key dates i.e.
online sessions and formative/summative submission dates  
o Begin reading Unit 1 of the module materials 

o Wednesday 11th November 15:00 – 16:00 (UK time):

2 9/11/2020 Online Drop-in session

o Read over the assessment requirements to familiarise

3 16/11/2020 yourself with the module’s expectation

Complete
o Develop a reflective study journal, consider your reading so Unit 1
4 23/11/2020 far and write up your reflections. E.g. what have you learned? reading
What has stood out for you? Why was this? How will it help and
your practice/context? Continue with this process as you work activities
through the module.

o Contact your tutor to provide an update of your progress 

5 30/11/2020 o Begin Unit 2
o Tuesday 1st December 15:00 – 16:30 (UK time): Unit 1
Activities Online Webinar

6 07/12/2020

o Tuesday 15th December 15:00 – 16:00 (UK time): Online

7 14/12/2020 Drop-in session

Complete
o Commence writing of Part (a) in preparation for the formative Unit 2
8 21/12/2020 assessment submission. reading
and
activities

o Begin Unit 3 which is located in the 'Module Units' tab 

o Read over the information and listen to the recordings
9 28/12/2020 regarding Academic Integrity and Misconduct to ensure that
you avoid inadvertently using the work of others, or your own
from a previous module as your own work unique to this
module.
o Explore Turnitin and practice uploading a piece of writing to
the formative portal, ensuring that you understand how to
view and interpret the matching feedback it provides.
Wee Week Complete
k Beginning Activity
No.

o Monday 4th January: Submit 500 words for Formative

10 04/01/2021 assessment (part (a) of the summative assignment) via
Turnitin.
o Wednesday 6th January 15:00 – 16:30 (UK time): Unit 2
Activities Online Webinar

11 11/01/2021 o Address formative feedback advice

Complete
Unit 3
12 18/01/2021 reading
and
activities

o Contact your tutor to provide an update of your progress. 

13 25/01/2021 o Begin Unit 4  
o Commence writing Part (b) of the assignment

o Tuesday 26th January 15:00 – 16:00 (UK time): Unit 3

14 01/02/2021 Activities Online Webinar 

15 08/02/2021

o Monday 15th February: Submit 500 words for Formative

16 15/02/2021 assessment via Turnitin (The first 500 words of Part (b) of
the summative assessment). 

o Address formative feedback advice

17 22/02/2021 o Commence writing Part (c) and (d) of the assignment
o Wednesday 24th February 15:00 – 16:00 (UK time): Unit 4
Activities Webinar.

18 01/03/2021

o Wednesday 10th March 15:00 – 16:00 pm (UK time): Drop-

19 08/03/2021 in Session
Wee Week Complete
k Beginning Activity
No.

o Carry out final proof reading of assignment.

20 15/03/2021 o Check the formatting of your references and citations –
remembering to use Harvard Style. 
o Complete the assignment front cover sheet.
o Prepare to submit assignment on Monday of the following
week – See the MEd Community Hub for submission
dates and procedures.
o Use Turnitin to check for high-matching and address any
potential issues before the final submission.

o Monday: Submit your final assignment via Turnitin making

21 22/03/2021 sure that it is submitted to the correct submission date and
that you obtain a receipt.
o Reflect on your learning of the module and consider what you
will do differently with the next module. You should add to this
once you have received summative feedback.
o Check the MEd Community Hub for the start date of the next
semester.