Study
materials are generally mailed to students. The materials are carefully
structured and specifically designed for independent study and may be a
combination of print form, audio or video tape, computer disk, CD-ROM, world
wide web or experimental kit. Online delivery of materials is becoming
progressively more important.
The materials provide an overview of studying the unit, the assessment
requirements, unit content and some reading and reference material. They may
also be supplemented by a computer-mediated communication system to facilitate
interaction with teaching staff and fellow students. Most units have prescribed
textbook(s), and some may require software which the student is responsible for
purchasing.
Some, or all, of the unit material is mailed out prior to the commencement of
semester. Students may commence studying as soon as the materials are received.
Academic assistance with the materials can be obtained from teaching staff by telephone, letter, facsimile or electronic mail and other forms of computer-mediated communication. These technologies are also used to enable students to contact other students studying the same unit. More information on these will be provided following enrolment.
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