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Use the online guide 'Digital Essentials' to explore ECU learning technologies

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

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  • Two students learn collaboratively using their laptops in the Joondalup Library. Find out about the digital learning environment at ECU, and steps you can take to be successful at online learning.

    Find out about the digital learning environment at ECU, and steps you can take to be successful at online learning.

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Digital Essentials is an online informational guide, forming part of a series of four guides which together make up Study Essentials.

The guide gives you a strong foundation in learning:

  • which software and learning platforms are used at ECU
  • where to access support for using them effectively

Getting a handle on these things early will help you make a successful start to your studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Getting started

Canvas and MS Teams

These are two essential programs you will be using in your studies at ECU.

A good starting point for learning about connecting and collaborating online is this short video: Learning Online at ECU.

ECU's digital learning environment

Discover the expectations placed on students as a digital learner at ECU, and the many ways you can access support.

Visit Student Learning in a Digital Environment (SLIDE).

Information about communicating safely and respectfully online

Find important information on the following topics:

  • online netiquette (student responsibilities + link to ECU student code of conduct)
  • emails
  • discussion board basics
  • online classes (and meetings)
  • online group work

Visit the Online Communication and Collaboration Module.

There's also information on:

  • social media, privacy, content and sharing
  • data collection and term of use

Visit the Privacy and Social Media Module.

Protecting your online reputation is also really important. Visit the Digital Citizenship Module.

eSafety Module

Proactively ensure your own online safety, and understand how to protect your personal information. Visit the eSafety Module.

Copyright

Having accurate copyright information will assist you with correct referencing and your Academic Integrity responsibilities. Visit the Copyright Module.

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If you're new to study or new to ECU, you'll find lots more useful information for a successful semester contained in Study Essentials.

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