Learning with technology

In order to succeed at University , it is essential that you have a basic understanding of how to use technology in an academic environment.

At University you will enrol, manage your timetables, explore course content, collaborate and locate information on the internet via a web browser. A great deal of University communication is now managed via your student email account and you will need to use a word-processing program to present your academic work. In addition many students will be expected to use a computer to analyse and present data and to create presentations and web pages.

Using computers and technology effectively does not mean that you need to know how to use every single piece of technology, software and online resource that you encounter. What it does mean is that you need to have some level of comfort around computers rather than a sense of trepidation.

There are many ways of developing computer skills. If possible buy a computer and become familiar with it. If you are unable to buy a computer, make use of the computer facilities on campus.

How can I develop my computer skills?

• Participate in orientation programs and find out about Griffith University online resources and computer facilities
• Complete the Learning at Griffith Tutorial
• Enrol in the free Learning Services computing skills workshops
• Assess and build your computing skills. Explore online computing tutorials and resources such as Learningfast and ICT Skills Benchmark (both can be accessed via Learning Services)
• Seek help. Ask your peers, come along to a Learning Services computing drop-in session or contact InfoServices staff

What's expected of me?

• Get "online" to learn, manage my studies, collaborate and more
• Regularly check my student email
• Use a computer to word-process and present my academic work
• Identify strategies for building my computer skills