Students enrolled in subjects offered by distance mode will generally engage in the learning process using the web accessible learning tool “UTSOnline” Documents and resources for learners will generally be made available within the UTSOnline subject site or via a link to the library digital resource server. See below for further detail regarding UTSOnline.

A handful of subject still use printed learning guides and readers in addition to online learning.

Assessment

Assessment tasks, criteria and due dates are contained within your Subject Profile as are the Faculty’s Assessment Guidelines. You are required to attach a Assignment Coversheet (pdf, 292kb) to each assessment that you submit. If you have provided us with your UTS email address a receipt will be emailed to you once we receive your assignment. If a stamped, self-addressed envelope of appropriate size has been provided we will send your marked assignment back to you.

The Library

The UTS Library has a wide range of services and resources available to help you with your information needs. In particular it is constantly developing new, more convenient ways to deliver information to support off campus learning at UTS. To access the services provided for off campus services click on the following link (you may wish to bookmark this page for future reference): http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/services/off_campus 

If you have specific questions please contact Lending Services manager, Beth Marnane on (02) 9514 3309 or email Beth.Marnane@uts.edu.au 

Study Skills

Many students enrolled in Education are returning to study after a long break or are undertaking a university course for the first time. The University recognises that you may need a {re-}orientation to the academic reading and writing demands of your discipline. Assistance is available at the ELSSA Centre. The centre provides academic language and literacy support to students and staff at UTS.

Another web site that provides study skills assistance is the BELL site http://www.bell.uts.edu.au/ 

UTSOnline

UTSOnline is a web based learning tool used in all Flexible Learning subjects. You can access it from inside UTS, at home, the office or wherever a web browser connected to the Internet is located. It can be used for:

• Asking and answering questions (via Communication: Discussion Forums)
• Interacting with students as well as your lecturer/tutor (via Communication: Group Pages)
• Keeping up to date (via Announcements)
• Accessing learning resources (via Course Documents)

You can begin using UTSOnline as soon as your enrolment has been finalised by going to: http://online.uts.edu.au/ 

If you click on ‘Information for Students’ you will find detailed instructions as to how to login and exactly what the service can offer you, as a student. If you require any assistance on regards to using UTSOnline contact the Information Technology Division of UTS on (02) 9514 2222. Clicking on 'Help' will provide you with valuable information assisting you with your UTS studies.

Email

On enrolment you will automatically be given a free UTS email account. You will be able to access your email account from any computer connected to the web. If you already have an email address you can forward your UTS email address to your other account. The Teaching and Learning Development office will only use your UTS email account when receipting assignments, you are therefore required to activate this account as soon as possible after you enroll. For information on how to activate your account click here: UTS email and Lab Access Account 

Technical Support for Distance Learners

Guanghong Zhang is the contact for technical and administrative assistance for students currently enrolled by distance mode.

Contact details
Academic Programs Office
Level 5 Building 10
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007

Ph: 1800 221 375 (Freecall) or
Ph: +61 2 9514 3709

Email: Guanghong.Zhang@uts.edu.au

For questions related to course, enrolment, subject choice, fee, timetable, student ID card, special consideration, results, graduation and other student administrative matters, please contact the Student Center: telephone: +61 2 9514 3900 or lodge an e-request at the UTS Servicedesk.