University of Otago Distance Learning

Have you seen the latest edition of our Distance Learning Newsletter for students - The Distance Campus? It's got some very useful information about student support, important dates, library information and much more! If you missed it in your email, here it is. https://hail.to/uni/publication/WOzjG8S

The Distance Campus, May 2017 Your Distance Campus, May 2017

You should be aware that if you use the Student Desktop, there may be intermittent disruptions to service between 9am and 9pm on Saturday 15 April. Mac OS X clients may need to reconnect following the upgrade of the High Capacity Storage system.

Blackboard will be out of action from 9am on Wednesday 19 April until 9am on Friday 21 April. This is for an upgrade, and there will be no access to Blackboard during this time.

Please contact the ITS Service Desk if you have any questions (https://askit.otago.ac.nz, [email protected], ext 8888 or 0800 479 888) or see our notices page for updates: http://www.otago.ac.nz/its/servicenotices/

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In July - yes, I know it's a long way away - the Distance Learning Office is running a Study Support Day for Distance Students in Auckland. This is an opportunity for students from the top of the North Island to get together with other students, and to meet some of the University staff who can provide guidance for academic issues. It's not to early to register - and the more attendees, the more useful the day will be to you all! Register now at: https://goo.gl/forms/Iv7FD0qLJIzl6DZt1

Auckland Study Support day registration Date: Saturday 29 July Time: 9.00am - 2.30pm Venue: University of Otago Auckland Centre, 385 Queen Street, Auckland. Contact: [email protected] This is an event to support distance students based in or near Auckland. It is a day where staff from the southern campuses make short presentat...

Don't forget about the Library workshops being offered via Zoom next week:
The University Library offers a series of workshops for distance students. There are two options - you can join join by Zoom, or if you're in Dunedin, you can come along to the face-to-face sessions. Register now to guarantee your spot!
Registrations for Zoom workshops: http://otago.libcal.com/calendar/library_distance
Registrations for face-to-face workshops: http://otago.libcal.com/calendar/postgraduate_sessions

Postgraduate Library Sessions for Distance Students - LibCal - University of Otago

Almost at the end of the second week of Semester 1 already! Hopefully you are beginning to settle into your study and you're finding the information you need.
You may not know about the Library service available to you - http://otago.libguides.com/distance?_ga=1.195160233.420729845.1400539702
This is an invaluable service and you can have material sent to you anywhere in New Zealand!

LibGuides: Distance Students: The Distance Library Service This is a guide to Library services and resources for Distance students

If you live in Otago or Southland and you like the idea of a free study support day in Dunedin on Saturday the 18th of March, then you should book your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxd0HW0Qr1yqzOXjvwXQ-hzs5aHQCC9KcmAA7OkKEdkBiJAA/viewform?c=0&w=1

This is an opportunity for students in the south to meet with other distance students, meet staff from the University who provide a range of academic and technical services, and to get a idea of some of the academic help available to you no matter where you are studying! Bookings will close on Wednesday 15 March.

Dunedin Study Support day registration Date: Saturday 18th March Time: 10am - 3.30pm Venue: Room G04, 157 Union Street East, Education Support Services Building Contact: [email protected] This is an event to support students based in or near Dunedin, we have a day where support staff from the Dunedin campus make short present...

First day of Semester 1 for most Distance Students. Good luck for your study in 2017. Don't forget that if you need help with changing course, fees issues, or your timetable, you should contact the University Information Centre at http://www.otago.ac.nz/services/uic.html

University Information Centre, Services & Support, University of Otago, New Zealand The University Information Centre is located in the Information Services Building and responds to enquiries from current, past and prospective students, parents or guardians, and the general public.

It's just a couple of weeks away until the first semester gets into full swing! Welcome back to returning Distance students, and a big welcome to new Distance students studying at the University of Otago. You should bookmark the 2017 Distance Learning Information and Support booklet - it has a wealth of useful information that you'll find extremely valuable:http://www.otago.ac.nz/courses/distance_study/otago629346.pdf

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Important dates for study in 2017 http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/importantdates.html

Applying for Study, Enrolment, University of Otago, New Zealand Applying for study at the University of Otago

If you are planning to graduate in December, you must apply by 10 October, even if you are graduating in absentia) - see http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/otago030035.html

Applying to Graduate, Studying at Otago, University of Otago, New Zealand Information about applying to graduate either in person or in absentia at the University of Otago

There is a Study Support day in Auckland on Saturday 30 July for distance learning students. This is a free event, and you can register using this link: http://goo.gl/forms/99XQMJnOd2bNXtlO2
There is a limit of 30 students, so get in now!

University of Otago Distance Learning Study Support Day in Auckland, Saturday 30 July 2016 To support students based in or near Auckland, we have a day where support staff from the Dunedin campus make short presentations, run clinics, and are available for individual meetings. This is also an excellent opportunity to make connections with other students studying by distance. Saturday, 30…

Did you know about the Student Desktop? It provides you with all the computing programmes you need for your programme or paper, and is available anywhere in the world.
https://blogs.otago.ac.nz/studentit/student-desktop/

Student Desktop, Software and Computer Labs | Student IT The Student Desktop gives you access to a range of general and course specific software, and provides a consistent study environment where your files are always available to you. The Student Desktop is available to all students, both in the student computing labs and running on your own computer – a...

If you live in Southland, Otago, or South Canterbury, you might be interested in our Distance Learning Student Support Day being held in Dunedin on Saturday 19 March. Here's a link to the registration form: http://goo.gl/forms/0iV1UFvHBb.

University of Otago Distance Learning Study Support Day in Dunedin, Saturday 19 March 2016 To support students based in or near Dunedin, we have a day where support staff from the Dunedin campus make short presentations and run speed clinics. This is also an excellent opportunity to make connections with other students studying by distance. Saturday, 19 March from 9:30am until 3:30 pm on…

Only a few more days until Semester 1 gets underway! You may not know this, but this year is the 30th anniversary of the University of Otago offering distance learning programmes and papers. Welcome to our 30th year of supporting distance learning students in Dunedin, wider New Zealand, and the world!

Snow on Sunday morning above Murdering Beach / Whareakeake, near Port Chalmers, Dunedin. what's it like where you are????

I think I've posted this before, but it's so good that it's a good idea to post it again! Excuse some of the language...
https://youtu.be/8Gv0H-vPoDc

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If you're in Wellington on Thursday 13 August, and you're finding that procrastinating is hindering your productivity, then this is the workshop for you! University of Otago Wellington. Book now!

You will have received a research survey for distance students in your email recently - we encourage you to take part!

I can imagine that those of you who don't live in the south will be pleased you're not in the firing line of 3 days of forecast snow! And for those of you who ARE living in the south, keep your brain warm for the first week of Semester 2!

Dunedin Weather - NZ Weather Forecast from MetService.com Dunedin Weather Forecast and current temperature situation. Visit MetService.com for up to date weather information in your region.

And they're still breathing!!!

Golden Retrievers Playing Tug of War with a Tennis Ball Just wait until the third Golden Retriever enters the mix!

Antwerp Central Railway Station and The Sound of Music? It's great to see the reactions of the commuters! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQLCZOG202k

Historic flashmob in Antwerp train station, do re mi A Belgian commercial for VTM. Do Re Mi... Let your body move ! Music track : A remix of "Do re mi" by Maria and the children. More commercials : http://www.y...

Love him or hate him, Mr Bean is a fun way to spend a couple of minutes having a break from your studies for exams or final assignments!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VM0XCvKNP0

Mr Bean Prepares for his Exam OFFICIAL MR BEAN. Mr Bean prepares to take an exam. He competes with the man next to him by producing more pens, pencils and mascots. From 'Mr Bean' the very...

As we head into the last month of Semester 1, you may find it difficult to focus on what you need to get done by the end of the semester. Is this you? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU8H0kR-_Go

"Procrastination" Tales Of Mere Existence Animation movie about procrastination.

Students may not withdraw from first semester papers after 5pm, Friday 1 May.