Monash University: University Handbooks: Off-Campus Learning Guide 2003: Units indexed by faculty
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Tuition methods


Learning materials

Learning materials are generally mailed to students. The materials are carefully structured and specifically designed for independent study and are a combination of print, audio, video, 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 that the student is responsible for purchasing.
Some, or all, of the unit learning materials are mailed out prior to the commencement of semester. Students may commence studying as soon as the materials are received.

Academic assistance

Academic assistance with the materials can be obtained from teaching staff by telephone, letter, facsimile, electronic mail, discussion groups 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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