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Lessons learnt from transitioning to online mentoring and learning at university during COVID-19 for adults with
Charlotte Gobec1, Matthew Turnbull1, Fiona Rillotta1
1Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, South Australia.
Background:
COVID-19 influenced education delivery worldwide. The Up the Hill Project (UTHP), a university mentoring program in Australia for people with intellectual disability, transitioned from a face-to-face to online format during 2020.
Results:
The experience of transitioning online for one semester (12-week period) had positives and challenges associated with it. The UTHP Coordinator reported initial doubts for the online mode and identified the importance of at home support. However, the experience has opened up avenues for future program practices, such as intake processes and increased flexibility. From the participants' perspective, the online experience supported participants to develop new technology skills. However, challenges were that participants needed support, and missed face-to-face contact.
Conclusion:
Online mentoring in the UTHP had challenges, but has also supported continuation of university programs. Lessons learnt will influence the development of the UTHP in some capacity into the future.
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