E-learning offers new ways to access learning materials and to communicate with your classmates and your teacher.
It takes learning out of the classroom and into your home or workplace. It may involve the Internet, CD-ROMs or DVDs, or portable devices like PDAs, i-Pods or mobile phones.
Current courses
CERTIFICATE III Business Administration »
CERTIFICATE IV Financial Services (Financial/Mortgage Broking) »
CERTIFICATE IV Business Administration »
CERTIFICATE II Business »
DIPLOMA Financial Services (Mortgage Broking/Management) »
DIPLOMA Business Administration »
Not all courses offer online options at this stage, so you'll need to check before enrolling.
Contact the Course Information Officer at your local college to find out exactly what will be offered there each semester, as more optioins beome available.
SWSI's flexible learning options
SWSI provides a variety of flexible learning options. There are lots of different ways that e-learning could be part of your course:
- getting updates from your teacher by email or SMS
- taking part in a live online classroom
- working though learning materials on CD-ROM or online
- showcasing your skills through a digital story or an e-portfolio
- listening to podcasts
- setting up your own website, which could be a blog or a wiki
- working with other students using online tools like forums, email or text or voice chat.
An important benefit of e-learning is that you are getting hands-on experience with information technology while you are studying, and that's an important skill in today's world.
E-learning technical requirements
Depending on your course you may also need any of these:
- Acrobat Reader version 6 and above
- Flash Player version 8 and above
- Windows Media Player version 6.4 and above
- QuickTime version 6.5 and above
Support for e-learning
When you undertake flexible elearning at South Western Sydney Institute you will always be supported by your teachers. They will be in contact with you via online discussion forums, email or phone calls. If you agree, you will also have the support of your fellow learners in the same way your teacher communicates with you.
If you are using the college library computers to access your online learning you will have the support of the library staff if you get into difficulties. While they are not there to teach you they can help with minor computer problems, and access.
Learning online often means you will be doing more research and independent learning and our experienced and friendly library staff can assist you with your research, internet searching and accessing other library resources as required to support your learning.
To see general support services, go to these links:
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