Contents

1. What is on this web site?
2. How do I find information on this web site?
3. When should I use this web site?
4. How can I get in touch with the lecturer?
5. What is a discussion forum?

What is on this web site?

This on-line course includes the course outline, lectures, tutorials, assignments, plus links to other online resources. It also includes course notices and a discussion forum for students , and, the help file you are reading now.

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How do I find information on this web site?

Ways to find information on this web site are:

1. Navigation Bars - at the top and bottom of each page. They link to the most important content areas where related information can be found.
2. Site Map - listing all the web pages on this site.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.

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When should I use this web site?

Simple. When ever you need to. It is recommended that you check the subject notices and discussion forum at least once a week.

You can also pick up materials before you prepare for classes. Note that not all lectures may be available at the beginning of session, but any that are missing will be added during the session.

At any time, you can refer to the course outline, use the discussion forum to get help from other students and staff, and, access the online resources for research.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.

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How can I get in touch with the lecturer?

Full contact details (phone, fax, email and office location) for the lecturer are referenced on the home page.

You can also contact the lecturer by email.

Any time you get lost, either click on the 'home' link (item on the top and bottom navigation bars) to start again, or, the 'Back' button on your web browser to retrace where you have come from.

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What is a discussion group?

An online discussion forum is the same as a physical group of people sitting together having a discussion. ie someone in the group poses a question, makes a statement or comment and others in the group respond.

The discussion forum for this course is web based (ie can be viewed in a web browser) and the group comprises all students doing the subject, the subject co-ordinator and tutors.

1. The group can be active 24 hours a day. The group only disbands at the end of session.
2. Response to questions or comments can be delayed. Whilst you may get a response within 10 minutes, it make also take days. You may get no response if you ask a silly question.
3. All conversations are recorded. A person can enter a discussion at any time, pick up the thread of conversation and contribute.

1. Real people. Only you can't see them.
2. Watch your P's & Q's. The same as if you were saying something in front of all students and staff in a tutorial.
3. Multiple discussions at any one time. You can select any discussion topic of your interest and contribute to it.
4. Start your own discussion. Pose a question or make a statement on a topic of your interest.

• Post a question, statement or comment to everyone in the group;
• Reply to any article (ie question, statement or comment); and
• Search all articles by keyword for a item of interest.

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