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    A course site includes all your course information and is accessible at any time and from any device. View the video to get to know where things are in the course site and scroll down to learn more about each section within the page.

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    BookCourse Outline

    The Course Outline includes key policies, learning objectives, assessment details, textbook requirements, as well as key dates and deadlines.  Read this before the course starts so you are well prepared.  You can also download the Course Outline as a PDF from the course site.

    ChecklistTick'Need to Know' and 'Need to Do' Checklists


    ChecklistTick'Need to Know' and 'Need to Do' Checklists

    Your course site is divided into 10 weekly modules. Each weekly module includes a Need to know and Need to do checklist to help you learn the key concepts in the course.





    ProgressDashboard & Progress Bar

    Use your Dashboard to keep up to date and on track with your learning. 



    KindleCourse Readings

    The materials that your Online Course Facilitator has chosen for you to read as part of your course will be made available to you as eReadings (electronic readings) via your course site and also shown within each week.  Some will be set readings and essential for your learning in the course, while others will be recommended readings (i.e. not compulsory, but worthwhile).  Your course eReadings may vary in type and can include book chapters,  journal articles, websites or eBooks.





    BookCourse Textbooks

    If your course has a set textbook, you may be able to download an e-version from the library, or you can purchase a copy. Check your Course Outline and if there is a set textbook, see if you can buy or rent it via one of the following sites:
    • Buy your textbooks from Booktopia
    • Buy or rent your textbooks through ZOOKAL



    ipadCourse Activities

    You will be expected to participate in or contribute to a series of activities throughout your course.  These may be set weekly, fortnightly or at intermittent points of the term, and may include:

    • Online forum posts
    • Online meetings
    • Blogs
    • Quizzes
    • ePortfolio

    Visit learnOnline Help to learn more about the various activities.



    TestCourse Assessments

    Assessment will vary from one degree to another and may also vary across courses within a degree.  Some common assessment types include:

    • Essays, reports or literature reviews
    • Reflections or blogs
    • Online forum posts
    • Quizzes 
    • Online exams
    • ePortfolio

    Your Course Outline will include information about the type of assessments you will be expected to complete and instructions on how to do them.  Read the instructions carefully, but if you are still unsure about what to do, check the forums for any extra tips from staff and peers or contact the academic staff. You might also like to access learning resources about writing assignments via the Study Resources webpage.

    For those courses that have online exams, please complete the Mandatory Practice Module before you commence your studies to ensure that you have the necessary equipment and access.


    degreeAcademic Integrity

    Academic integrity means putting responsibility, fairness, honesty, trust, respect and courage into practice when doing your academic work (International Center for Academic Integrity 2013).  These are the core values which guide the behaviour of everyone in the academic world, including students, teachers and scholars.  Make sure you:

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