Will my classes be remote for the whole term or will there be face-to-face as well?
All English classes will be delivered remotely via UTSOnline, Zoom and other collaborative online tools for Terms 5, 6 and 7. There will be no face-to-face teaching on campus until further notice.
What does remote learning mean?
Remote learning means that you will participate in interactive classes through Zoom. You will also participate in collaborative discussions with your teacher and classmates using UTSOnline other educational applications. Some classes may also record their lessons and make them available for download.
Will I still learn the same material studying remotely?
The recent pandemic is a unique situation for all Australian universities. Our priority is to ensure you have a great educational experience despite not being physically on campus.
Will lessons be recorded and made available?
It is up to each teacher to decide whether your lecture will be recorded so it is important you attend classes as scheduled in your timetable via Zoom.
Will my timetable change?<
No, remote classes will occur at the same time as timetabled in Sydney-time.
My program has an exam, will this go ahead?
In-person exams will be deferred until further notice. All exams will be performed online.
How will assessments be completed?
Where possible, assessments will be completed online using UTSOnline. In the event an assessment can’t be performed online, you will be contacted by your teacher with an alternative.
I don’t have the internet at home, how I can continue my program?
Our campus will remain open so you can use the WiFi in the student lounges or the PCs on level 6 of the Blue Building. When on campus you are strongly encouraged to practice good hand hygiene and practice social distancing as per NSW Health’s advice.<
I have never participated in a program remotely. How can I be successful?
The best way to be successful in an remote class is to stay connected with your teachers and classmates, and follow your typical routine, as you normally would with your on-campus classes.
If I am studying online, can I do it from my home country?
We are teaching from Australia and will be running remote classes following your timetable and on Sydney time. We appreciate technology can sometimes vary and our systems have been optimised for Australia.
You’ll need to make sure you have:
- A laptop, tablet or computer with a web camera (at least a 720p)
- A mobile phone with a camera for exams
- Access to stable and fast internet/WiFi (at least 1.5 MB/sec), not using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Access to Canvas, Zoom, Ring Central, Teams and other online learning tools used in your subjects.
- A quiet area so you can study
Will my attendance be marked?
Yes, your attendance will be tracked through UTSOnline and other online collaborative tools.
Support for remote learning
How do I access my English program materials online?
You will need to log in to UTSOnline to access learning material for your Academic English (AE) program. You can also continue to use your AE program book.
Where can I find help to learn UTSOnline and Zoom?
To learn about UTSOnline, go to logging on to UTSOnline and getting around
What additional study support will be available?
Your teachers and level coordinators are available to support you.
You can also continue to get support from our Study Success Advisers. You can make an appointment online or send an email to advisersEnglishLanguage@insearch.edu.au
What happens if I need IT support?
For support with UTSOnline, see here.
Visas and Fees
Will students have to pay to repeat subjects that have failed?
AE students who are new to remote learning will be eligible to repeat without financial charge if you achieve a satisfactory attendance of >80% in Term 4.
Will studying online affect my visa conditions?
No. The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency has temporarily changed visa conditions to allow students to undertake online study as a result of Australia’s enhanced border measures. Please visit their website for further information.