When you study online, you get the same degree as someone who studies in a classroom setting in a college, TAFE, or university. However, unlike traditional classes, online courses enable you to study from any location and at your own pace.
Discover all you need to know about online courses, from the advantages of online education to student assistance and course delivery.
What kind of delivery is used for online courses?
Online courses are completely delivered online. You will be able to access an online learning system as an online student.
You will get all study materials and instructions, as well as submit your evaluations, through the online learning system. Additionally, you’ll participate in discussions with other students and your instructors through virtual classrooms and discussion boards.
You will be able to see lectures, do readings, and engage in tutorials in the same way that an on-campus student would. The distinction is that you will do this activity online, at your convenience.
Will I ever be required to visit a college campus?
When you take a course 100%online, there is no need for travel and you will never need to visit a campus. You will complete and submit your homework entirely online.
As an online student, you may still have access to campus amenities.
Certain online courses may require you to take an external test at a specified location.
If you are enrolled in a course that combines online and on-campus learning – often known as ‘blended’ learning – you may be required to attend certain courses or workshops on-campus.
Additionally, depending on the course, you may be required to do a work placement at a certain area.
What are the advantages of online education?
- You may get a certification without taking time off work, working part-time, or enrolling your children in child care.
- You are not required to reside near an educational institution that provides your chosen course – you may pick from a diverse range of courses offered across Australia.
- With an internet connection, you may study from anywhere – in your garden or bedroom, on a train or at a neighborhood café.
- You do not have to be seated at a computer to learn. You may read course materials, listen to podcasts, and participate in forums using your tablet or smartphone.
- Rather of attending all courses at the same time, you may study at your convenience.
- Online students have the flexibility to schedule their study time around their jobs, family, and other commitments.
Will I have the opportunity to interact with other students in my online course?
Online courses are intended to foster interaction and to foster a sense of belonging to a learning community. Though you will not have the opportunity to meet your instructors and students in person, you will communicate with them on a regular basis.
Certain courses offer group work and assignments that promote online collaboration with other students.
Additionally, you may contact education personnel by phone or email at your convenience. They’ll answer any questions you have and provide the assistance you need to become a successful online student.
What kind of assistance are accessible to online students?
If your provider provides both on-campus and online education, you will often have access to the same support services as on-campus students.
For instance, if you study at Deakin University, you may receive support services through the university’s website, by phone, via Skype, or in person if you live near a Deakin campus.
For other educational institutions, specialized online advisers may aid you in developing effective study techniques, discussing the path of your course, or providing technological support.
What is the difference between online and distant education?
Online courses are sometimes referred to as distant education courses. While certain distance education courses may need more printed materials and contact through mail, many distance education courses now qualify as online courses.
