The learning and teaching team at Edith Cowan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery has partnered with postgraduate students to enhance their success. Together they have implemented various initiatives within the postgraduate curriculum, including online and multimodal learning activities, resources, and programs. These efforts were driven by anecdotal evidence suggesting that some students in this diverse cohort lacked essential digital literacy skills and this was impacting their progress. The shift to online learning during the pandemic further accentuated the issue, especially for postgraduate students returning to study after a break and from equity groups. Hence, the team’s objective was to support students to self-evaluate and enhance their academic and digital literacies via online platforms and through fostering constructive peer-to-peer and student-staff relationships. The team created a self-assessment tool for students to gain a clear understanding of their academic and digital literacy expectations and assess their current levels. This tool also provided valuable data for staff to understand students’ preparedness for their postgraduate studies. The team will share the initial findings of their research project, exploring strategies to empower staff and promote a sense of agency t…
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