Advancements in the online delivery of tertiary education has been a saviour for 37-year-old Katherine Donges. As a mother of 5 young children, Katherine has been able to further her enjoyment of pregnancy and early childhood through the part-time...
Luisa Foliaki says her three children have been raised sitting on her lap while she studies online. “They’ve had the ‘Shhh, I’m on a meeting’ so many times. All parents have been there,” Luisa laughs. “I’ve had lecturers who have had to bolt off...
Are you looking to expand your friend group while studying at uni? There are many ways for you to do this. While Facebook and other social media platforms are very useful for this, they aren’t the only platforms and methods you can try. Have a...
Both Chantelle Walsh and Eva Kent have been elected onto the Online and Albury Wodonga SRC’s respectively. I had a chat with them both to find out who they are and what is in-store for the students who are your voices for Charles Sturt University...
We are spending so much time in front of technology these days. Suddenly, we have the freedom to learn on the couch, in bed, on a chair, lying on the ground even. You might not be aware that working in an unhealthy position or doing unhealthy...
By Peter Moulding Studying online can have its challenges. So what can we do to avoid online disasters? Here are some simple solutions to common online problems that fellow students can consider. “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” –...
As some student learning is still online at Charles Sturt due to COVID-19, it is important to make sure that you have the tips to help you get through those long days at your desk. Set up a good study space: Having a good study space sets up your...
YouTube. It is one of the largest video sharing platforms in the world! With over billions of hours of videos available, there is something for everyone. Ranging from cute puppy videos to how-to tutorials, the capabilities of YouTube are enormous...
As we are all aware, the COVID-19 epidemic has brought and continues to bring global, local and personal disruption to the model of existence we are all accustomed to. Thankfully, as a distance student, this aspect of my life has remained...
We are facing uncertain times right now. Every day new guidelines are coming out on what will be happening in society in response to social isolation and infection control. As these guidelines are continually changing, I won’t rehash them here...