Fife College streams lessons live

It is currently using a blended learning approach, with some students carrying out their studies online.

For subjects such as maths and biology this has led to classes being split in two, with students rotating who will be in – and who will be studying from home each week.

This had the potential to limit the amount of face-to-face teaching students received, so the college has introduced a live-stream of lessons, meaning that those studying at home can still participate in the class.

There is also include an interactive whiteboard so students can see what is being written up by the lecturer and interact. Lessons can also be recorded and watched later online.

Stewart McDonald, academic head for engineering, science and mathematics, said: “Given the measures we’ve put in place to ensure the health and safety of staff, it’s not been possible to have all students return to class.

“This left some facing a reduction in the amount of face-to-face teaching time that they receive, which could potentially have an impact on their studies.

Our priority during these times is to ensure the best possible learning experience for all students, which is why we developed this system of live streaming lessons to those who aren’t in class.

“We’ve already had great feedback from students, and we’ll continue to investigate ways that we can enhance their learning experience.”

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Alexandra Marjoram, who is studying National 4 Maths, said it had helped her feel as if she was still in the lesson with her classmates.

She said: “I could see what was going on and raise my hand and ask questions if I had any queries.”

Natalie Fisher, who is also on the National 4 Maths course is hearing impaired. She said: “The advantage is I can see live captions at the same time as the interpreter as some English is different from the British Sign Language, and now I have both.

“I and others who are hard of hearing have hearing aids on so we can listen in to the lesson.”

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