Edited by David McColl, Tuesday, 11 Jun 2013, 20:53
It is expected that assignments will be returned more quickly as time goes on.
This is from prior experience, the tutors seem to be able to match their availability with marking so much better later on in the course.
There are fewer students to mark. The OU in general has a significant drop - off rate and hence the tutor will have fewer to mark.
On the other hand, marking and giving feedback may be more complex if a longitudinal approach is taken.
Lastly, there is a face to face tutorial tomorrow and any tutor with experience will appreciate the advantage to students of having their assignment marked before attending.
The expectation of lower return times has been stated and reasons why given.
Slow assignment season
It is expected that assignments will be returned more quickly as time goes on.
This is from prior experience, the tutors seem to be able to match their availability with marking so much better later on in the course.
There are fewer students to mark. The OU in general has a significant drop - off rate and hence the tutor will have fewer to mark.
On the other hand, marking and giving feedback may be more complex if a longitudinal approach is taken.
Lastly, there is a face to face tutorial tomorrow and any tutor with experience will appreciate the advantage to students of having their assignment marked before attending.
The expectation of lower return times has been stated and reasons why given.
Dave