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Distance Education Course Components Distance Education Course ComponentsCourses are delivered over a 13 week period three times per year. Student participation is expected throughout the term. One week on-site courses area also offered for e elective courses. Please see course schedules for more information. Course Materials
Order forms with ordering instructions are available on the School of Nursing website Homepage (see Course Material Order Forms) at least one month prior to the start of the course. You are responsible to return the order forms, with payment, to the Bookstore either by fax or by mail or you can order online at http://www.uvicbookstore.ca/. You are required to purchase the current edition of the course manual published for the term in which you are registered. Online CommunicationThe curriculum of the CAEN Program is defined as the interactions that take place between and among students, clients, practitioners and teachers with the intent that learning take place. Therefore, the quality of the curriculum depends on the quality of these interactions and students, practitioners, and faculty are equally valued as partners in the learning process. To facilitate these interactions, the School of Nursing uses Blackboard Learning Systems, a user-friendly web based collection of tools designed to facilitate learning over the internet. Students are expected to engage in online learning activities throughout each course. Many courses include online group work as a required activity. To participate in online discussion and assignments, and to access course information, e.g., assignment due dates, you will need to sign on to the course website. You access a course website as you would a regular website. To use Blackboard you need access to a computer with:
The following web browsers are recommended for use with Blackboard.
You must apply for the NetLink ID and UVic email address as soon as you have registered in your first course so that you will be able to begin your course on time. Follow the instructions outlined here: Getting UVic NetLink & Email Accounts Course InstructorContact information about your instructor will be found on the course websites. Your instructor is available to support your learning in a variety of ways:
You are encouraged to contact your instructor at any time during the course, particularly if you need to clarify course content that is not understood or you are concerned about your progress Learner SupportAdult learners often have concerns about returning to complete further education. However, because mature students are motivated to learn, they are usually successful in their studies. Most students gain increasing confidence in their academic abilities as they proceed through the program. Here are some helpful supports for you to consider and access as you start your program. Study GroupsStudents have found study groups to be a great source of moral support and a way to improve learning. Students have traditionally formed face-to-face groups. With the advances in technology, they are now forming support groups online as well. Study groups are often a good resource for sharing experiences in navigating the system, and meeting the challenges of returning to school. A study group can be a good place to discuss and process new and different ways of viewing nursing and health care. Distance Education ServicesVisit the Distance Education Services website to access many helpful learning resources and tutorials.
UVic Learning Skills ProgramThe UVic Learning Skills Program, located in Counselling Services assists UVic students in the development and practice of efficient study techniques, effective learning methods, and high-level thinking skills that are important for success in the university. The program provides a variety of information that focuses on topics such as:
You can access this information by going to the Learning Skills Program website Writing SkillsAs a BSN student you will be required to write academic papers throughout your program. The English Department has prepared the UVic Hypertext Writers Guide which is an introduction to the process of writing. You can access this resource by going to the UVic Hypertext Writer's Guide website (http://web.uvic.ca/wguide) INFOLINE Library ServicesNFOLINE is designed specifically for the University of Victoria's distance and off-campus learners. Through this service, students can access the University Libraries for course purposes. Students can ask for books, articles, literature searches and for assistance performing their own searches. INFOLINE staff also provides literature and database searches for faculty developing and teaching distance courses.
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Each course has a course manual you are required to purchase. This manual guides you through the course with commentary from the course writer. There are learning activities for you to complete as well as copyrighted articles that are required course reading. Additional required readings are accessed through E-Reserve on the UVic Library website. Many courses also have textbooks, and/or CDs or DVDs as additional required course components.