If you need support or have questions, this is the place to look. Below, you will find resources that will support your learning while on this course and find answers to the most commonly asked questions.
We all go through tough times during the semester or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, please take a look at the university's Be well website, which offers a range of tools and information to help you care for your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing so that you can thrive.
If you are transitioning from school, another university, from a work environment, or maybe you are a maturing student returning to study, the university's Learning Essentials website has some great resources, workshops and support ready and waiting for you.
The room number gives information about its location:
A class representative is a student enrolled in a course who is selected (democratically) by students in that course. They facilitate communication between staff and students enrolled in that course.
Yes, view the university's Student IT Hub page to learn more about IT workshops, student email, printing, copying and scanning, and safe computing. Students can also get Microsoft Office 365, device recommendations, and long-term loan laptops if needed. Find out how to access unlimited, free and high-speed access on campus.
Canvas is where you find all information and resources for your courses at the University of Auckland. Here is a guide for using Canvas if you need some help. You can also click the Help button on the left side menu to talk to someone about your tech issue, which is available 24/7.
Panopto is the tool used for accessing lecture recordings. For help, view this guide for using Panopto videos.
Zoom is used for any online meetings or classes where applicable. For help, view this guide for using Zoom at UoA.
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based suite of applications that includes Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. It is freely available for UoA students. More details can be found at Microsoft 365 Apps. You can find a wide range of training at Microsoft 365 Training.
There is no textbook. Required and recommended readings/materials will be either linked to the specific class/module or you will be given instructions as to how to access them.]
Please contact the course coordinator:
You need to do this as soon as possible. If you miss a deadline you may be required to provide a doctor's certificate.
Lectures are recorded. However we encourage you to attend in person/synchronously as much as possible. Recordings can be viewed through CANVAS in Panopto Video as soon as they become available. A link to the relevant class recording and powerpoint will also be provided on the page for each class.
Tutorials are not recorded. If you miss a tutorial you need to contact the course coordinator as soon as possible to go over what you have missed.
If you are not able to attend a class you need to be in contact with the course coordinator as soon as possible. If you have an extended absence you may be required to provide a doctor's certificate. Repeated absences will potentially jeopardise your chances of success in this course.