FSE Digital and Flexible Learning Initiative – Enhancing Asynchronous Learning Resources
Overview
This initiative is designed to elevate the quality, accessibility, and impact of asynchronous learning materials, supporting flexible and blended learning across programmes. By partnering with the eLearning team, academics can co-create engaging, inclusive, and high-quality digital content that meets the evolving needs of diverse learners.
Objectives
- Improve the quality and accessibility of asynchronous learning resources.
- Support academics in developing or refining video content and digital materials.
- Ensure students have consistent access to foundational knowledge, essential skills, and up-to-date content—anytime, anywhere.
Why It Matters
High-quality asynchronous resources:
- Provide flexible, self-paced learning for students with varied schedules and commitments.
- Support inclusive education by catering to neurodiverse learners, international students, and those with different learning preferences.
- Serve as valuable revision tools, helping students consolidate understanding and prepare for assessments.
- Enhance student engagement and success in both online and blended environments.
Support Available – There is a variety of self-directed and bespoke support available on the Teaching College website and via the FSE E-learning team
| Self-Directed Support Available | Who it’s for | Links |
|---|---|---|
| New Video Creation Guidance To help create new videos quickly and easily, ready for narration. | Academics starting from scratch or developing new asynchronous content. | Moved to Blended Learning Part 3: Types of Video – Teaching College |
| PowerPoint-Based Video Creation Advice on using PowerPoint to create videos that are easy to update and maintain. | Academics who are familiar with PowerPoint or looking for a simple, flexible tool. | Recording Blended Content – Video Assets – Teaching College Recording Blended Content – Screencast Videos – Teaching College |
| Content Planning Guidance Advice on video length, essential content to include, and what to avoid ensuring longevity. | Academics developing or refreshing asynchronous materials. | The Benefits of Using Video in Your Teaching – Teaching College Quick Start for Blended and Flexible Learning – Teaching College |
| Accessibility & Inclusivity Tips Support to ensure content is inclusive | Academics who are aiming to improve the inclusivity of their digital learning resources and lecture slides. | Accessibility in Teaching and Learning – Teaching College |
| E-Learning Support Available | Who It’s For | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Video Enhancement Support Improve existing videos by re-recording voiceovers, enhancing visuals, and improving accessibility. | Academics with existing video content needing updates or accessibility improvements. | Book a Consultation – Teaching College |
| Programme-Level Content Support Guidance on creating videos for cohort-wide use (e.g., lab inductions, health & safety, equipment demos). | Programme Directors and academics supporting multiple units or practical sessions. | Book a Consultation – Teaching College Examples of this are: Chemistry Labs Health & Safety Introduction to the first-year area Surface Mount Soldering process |
Contact Information
To get started or learn more, reach out to the eLearning Team: dan.jagger@manchester.ac.uk or Book a Consultation – Teaching College
