Today we celebrate National Online Learning Day! Accessing tertiary education has never been easier due to the rapid advancements in technology. Current student, Victoria Prince, shares some pros and cons about online learning.
If you are an avid news follower like me, you would have heard mentions of Charles Sturt University yesterday. Here at Charlie, we are all about promoting our student voice – the things that concern the university’s most valued members –...
Have you ever seen those tech-y people with more than one screen and felt a pang of jealousy at their setup? You can have it too! And you don’t have to be a tech genius to do it. Once set up, you can use one screen to display your research material...
Studying is hard. Let’s not sugar-coat it. It takes time, concentration and dedication. Long hours spent in front of computer screens reading, researching and writing. If you don’t set yourself up properly, study can be a real pain in the neck...
It is time to get back into the habit of studying. You may have bought yourself a shiny new gadget to ditch the pen-and-paper note-taking method of lectures past. If you’re looking to streamline your study sessions with tech, these somewhat secret...
It’s the start of the year and the most common question I see in forums and groups is: what computer should I get? This is a really ambiguous question because there are just so many options! So, here are my tips to make the best decision: #1 What is...
Many of us are now opting for digital note-taking, over paper. So, here are my top tips to make the most of taking notes online and how to do it right! Why we’re going digital? Environmental. Save the reams of paper by taking a little time to...
by Penny Gleeson Have you ever thought twice about putting something up on social media? Maybe you’ve done the classic ‘review and delete’ of last night’s antics or perhaps someone has called you out on what they’ve seen from you online...
It’s National Scams Awareness Week (21-25 May) – a timely reminder to be safe, be aware and consider email security. Email is one of the most common communication methods between CSU and students, which means good email security is a must. We...
Run out of credit on your mobile? Can’t get to campus to work on your group assignment? Just don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your couch? My Virtual Meeting Room (VMR) is now available through a new Student Portal widget. Using the VMR, you...
