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University of Otago Distance Learning

2020 Distance Learning Info & Support Booklet for Students

This handbook provides information to support you throughout your distance study at Otago.

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Check the 2020 Guide to the Library for information and services offered by the University Library.

Please feel free to contact the Distance Learning Office if you can't quite find what you're looking for. Our email address is distance.learning@otago.ac.nz and we aim to respond within 48 hours.

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NOTE WELL:

This handbook is an 'in-house' document produced by Distance Learning Office. It is intended for enrolled students in Distance Learning courses at the University of Otago.

Contents

Welcome!

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Kia ora koutou, and welcome to the University of Otago!

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Key Dates 2020

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It's important to be aware of the key dates for the University of Otago.

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Otago Campuses and Key Contacts

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*The University of Otago is a national university with a physical presence throughout New Zealand. Distance learning programmes can emanate from any of our centres.

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Don't know what you don't know

Communicating with the University

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*Remember to update your contact details to ensure you get the latest communications from the University.

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Support Services

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There are a wide range of services for students studying at a distance.

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Administration

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Important information regarding changes of course, contact details, etc.

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Student ID card and number

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Your ID card is your key to what Otago has to offer. It identifies you as a member of the University of Otago community, provides essential personal identification, and should be presented on request to University staff whose assigned responsibilities authorise them to seek proper identification.

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Assessment at Otago

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There are a number of ways coursework can be submitted for assessment.

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Examinations

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The Student Administration, Exams team advises students regarding examination-related matters and administers Special Consideration, Variation, and Alternative Arrangement applications.

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Copyright

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What you need to know about copyright while you are studying at Otago.

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Direction

Academic Progress Policy

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Students attending the University of Otago are expected to perform at a satisfactory academic level.

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Graduation

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All the hard work has paid off. You can attend in person or simply organise for a digital copy of your qualifications.

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Ordering Textbooks

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Books prescribed for your course will usually be available from the University Book Shop (Otago) Ltd (UBS)

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Doctoral Candidates

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How the University can support you...

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Online learning environments

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Online learning environments provide access to course materials, discussion forums, workshops, quizzes, blogs and wikis, and online assessment via the internet.

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Web conferences - Zoom!

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The video link above shows you how easy it is to join a Zoom web conference for your classes!

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Audio conferences

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Some distance papers offered by the University of Otago are taught via the University’s national Audioconference network.

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Audio-visual Resources

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Course material and other information may also be available in a range of multimedia formats (in addition to print).

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Residential / Block Workshops

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Residential/Block workshops may be part of the paper you have enrolled in. These events may be optional or mandatory, but are always a key part of your course of study.

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Student Learning Development Support

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The Higher Education Development Centre (HEDC) offers Student Learning Development (SLD) services to support distance students at all levels of study.

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The Library

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See the Guide to Library Services for information and services offered by the University Library.

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