Learning Connection
At UniSA, the online environment is used for communication related to study, learning and university life. The online environment plays an important role in enabling you to take responsibility for your own learning and work in an independent way. For example, you will use the University's intranet to find out information about your enrolment, timetable, courses and assignments. You will also communicate online using email and online discussion forums.
Computers are located in 'pools', 'barns', libraries and other locations across UniSA's campuses. Computers in library study rooms can be booked online for up to 2 hours. An adaptive technology suite is provided on all city campuses for students with a disability.
The software used by computers at UniSA is:
Keeping your work and personal information secure is important and a matter of taking a few commonsense steps. These include:
To end your computer session, logout using the logout icon on your desktop
If you are in a pool and need to leave the computer for a short time (no longer than 20 minutes) you can protect your work by activating computer security. Press the Ctrl and Space keys simultaneously. To unlock your computer re-enter your password. After 20 minutes of keyboard inactivity, the computer will log you out.
Policy points
Policy regarding the acceptable use of IT facilities includes the following.
If you receive offensive emails you should report your concerns to the IT HelpDesk (2500) or Security immediately.
MyUniSA is a web-based information service providing access to your personal information relating about your life and study at UniSA. You will find links to your program details, grades, class and exam timetables, Internet and printer quotas, student services and email. You can also link to an outside email account. Take some time to familiarise yourself with these links.
- Ask Learning Connection
- AskIT
- Computing resources- computer barns and pools
- IT HelpDesk
- New students
- On campus workshops
- Staff directory
Email is the most frequently used forms of online communication at UniSA.You have your own email address and are expected to regularly check for information about your program and courses, changes to timetables, UniSA events, and policies. This can be done from the UniSA computers or from home. Mailboxes have limited storage capacity, so it is important you empty your inbox, sent items and deleted items regularly.
Click on the email icon in the computer pools to access your email. This provides full access to Outlook functions and is recommended by ISTS for you to use when using on campus computers.
At home, you can also have web access use of email by using myUniSA or the Internet.
This box will appear when you log on to email in the computer pools
You can use your email to:
Check the frequently asked questions about email.
Using the Internet is an important part of the study process and as such, you are allocated an internet quota for searching on general purpose computers at UniSA. Access to the UniSA intranet is free on UniSA's computers, but when you access outside parts of the web, this is recorded as 'internet usage' and your internet quota will be adjusted accordingly.
You are also allocated a printing quota. Here are a few tips to make the best use of this quota:
Podcasting is an increasingly popular way for lecturers to provide their materials in audio format. If your lecturer chooses to provide a podcast of their lecture, you will require a podcatcher (iTunes or Doppler). You can also subscribe to lectures via RSS feed.
Links to important students services as accessible through myUniSA under MyServices. This section provides additional information about these services.
Ask Learning Connection is a search tool for the Learning Connection resources produced by Learning Advisers, Counsellors and International Student Advisers.
AskIT is a search facility for IT FAQs. Enter keywords to search. You can search for topics from using email to wireless networking.
Contact the IT Help Desk to get help with any IT problems. First use AskIT and if your cannot solve the IT problem, enter your own service call.
Throughout the year workshops are provided for students through Learning Connection. Find out what workshops are available on your campus and on other campuses, and register for any workshops that you plan to attend.
The staff directory allows you to find the contact details of all staff members: your course coordinator, lecturers, tutors, Learning Connection staff.
During your study you will undertake activities using tools in the online environment. The following resources are designed to familiarise you with these activities.
Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS) organises computer pools, myUniSA and assistance with technology support. Here are some of their pages:
