= Contextual Information =

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== Identification ==
 * Title of the learning session (i.e. what will appear in course outlines, timetables etc.?):
 * Brief description (3-4 lines) of what the session is about:
 * Author(s) of this plan:

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== Relationship to the Course as a Whole ==
How does this session fit into the course or programme of learning?
 * Course/programme title
 * Year group
 * Module
 * No. of unit/session within module

''** Link to prerequisites and preparation (in curriculum section)? **''

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== Timetabling ==
When is the session taking place?
 * If F2F or blended F2F+Online:
   * Term
   * Week
   * Date
   * Start time
   * Length of the learning session (e.g. hours+minutes, no. of timetable periods):

 ''>> TIP: 'Time of day can be important. Evening classes in particular require careful pacing so the latter part is active to prevent loss of concentration due to tiredness.' (FE teacher)''

 * If online:
   * Dates of availability (from... to...)
   * Expected study time (in hours)

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== Location ==

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 ''>> TIP: 'The environment can affect what can be done in a session e.g. availability of breakout rooms, space for group work etc.' (FE teacher)''

If face-to-face meetings are involved (i.e. in a classroom, lab etc.):
 * Where is the class to meet for the face-to-face sessions? 
 * Does the room need to be booked?
 * Do you need any particular technology in that room? (See [wiki:ExpCurricLOs#Resources Resources] for a list of technologies.)
 * Does the technology need to be booked (and, if so, how long in advance)?
 * Do you need to carry out a risk assessment?

If online/distance learning is involved:
 * What technology do students need?
 * Do you need to inform them of these requirements? When? How?
 * Do you need to make equipment available to students who don't have their own? What is the procedure for doing this?

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== Health and Safety ==
Are any health and safety issues associated with this learning session? If so:

 * What steps will you take to minimise risks?
 * Do you need to carry out a formal risk assessment?

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== Staff Involved ==
 * Who is(are) teaching the session(s) that will use this plan?
 * What other staff need to be involved, e.g. learning support staff, lab asssistants, demonstrators, IT support staff? 
   * What will they do in the learning session? ''(For example: 'Learning support staff will work with students X, Y and Z.')''
   * Do you need to book their time? 

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