WUC 131/03 Learning Skills for University Studies
UNIT 1
WOU’s Website and Basic Search
Information of Course Coordinator JASMINE SELVARANI A/P K EMMANUEL Email Address: jasmineemmanuel@wou.edu.my Country: Malaysia City/Town: Penang
Course Learning Outcomes 01 Utilise WOU’s website, learning management system, online submission system and the digital library.
02 Explain the various modes of open distance learning.
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Apply effective learning and stress management styles to manage their studies and personal lives.
Demonstrate skills and strategies they can use to handle various types of exam questions and test anxiety.
05 Use appropriate academic writing and oral presentation techniques in your workplace.
Course Overview 01 Develop and enhance a set of attitudes that will lead to successful and independent lifelong learning in an open learning environment.
02 How to learn effectively, manage stress and time, prepare for tutorial sessions, write assignments, make short oral presentations, prepare for various types of assessments, manage WawasanLearn in WOU, use the electronic library, search for information via various sources, resources and use evaluation criteria to select the most accurate, relevant and credible data.2.
Unit 1 Learning Outcomes 01 Describe the main features of WOU’s website and list the resources available.
02 Describe the concepts and functions of the WOU Learning Management System (LMS) and the Online Assignment System (OAS).
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Explain the concept of digital libraries and elaborate on their advantages.
Describe the WOU digital library and the strategies for using the library.
1.1 The WOU’s Website The WOU’s website can be accessed through the internet. You can use common browsers – Mozilla, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Google Chrome. etc.
WOU’s website address:
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WOU Homepage
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WOU Homepage
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1.2 Learning Management System
1. WOU’s online open distance learning environment – WOU LMS (WawasanLearn). 2. Connecting students and tutors – when and as required – through computer and electronic technology. 3. Delivery of content and resources to students. 4. Participate in live discussion forums.
Link: https://lms.wou.edu.my/login/index.php
Learning Management System
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Announcements
Online Forums
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Supplementary Resources for the 5 Units
TMAs
05 Specimen Exam Questions
WawasanLearn Online Forums*
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Announcement from Course Coordinator
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Announcement from Tutor
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Tutor contact details
TMAs
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Public Forum (TMAs)
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Tutorial Forum
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1.3 Online Assignment System (OAS)
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The Online assignment submission (OAS) is a
system that caters for all the University’s needs in terms of receiving assignments from students, making
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them available to tutors to mark, returning grades, comments and marked work to students.
Assignment Submission deadlines
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1. Each assignment has a “deadline” which is the final date of receipt by the University for marking. 2. For a TMA, the “deadline” is the last date for the assignment to be submitted online. 3. Submission of assignments by fax and email will not be accepted.
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Request for Extension
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The approving authorities: Up to 7 days – the tutor can approve Up to 14 days – the course coordinator More than 14 days – the dean Late submission without permission - penalty of 30% No extension for TMA2
Accessing the OAS 1.
Key in this URL on your browser:
2. Key in your username and password
Go through Unit 1 of your course material for more details.
Step 1: Accessing the website - Key in this URL: on your browser - Key in your username and password
Username
Password
Step 2: Selecting the course and class - Select the course and class for which you wish to submit your assignment
Username
Reminder:
You are allowed to submit your TMAs through the respective Regional Centres (RCs) only for courses marked **
Step 3: Selecting the appropriate TMA - Select the appropriate TMA that you wish to submit
2. Click the “Browse� button to choose the file to submit. 1. Select the TMA to submit.
Step 4: Uploading and submitting the TMA file - Locate and select the file that you wish to submit on your computer and click the “Open” button - Confirm the file that you are about to submit and click the “Submit” button
1. Confirm the file name is correct.
2. Select the file and click “Open”. 3. Click on the “Submit” button.
Step 5: Confirming the submission of the TMA file - Read the message box to confirm the file that you are about to submit is correct and click the “OK” button.
1. Reconfirm the file that you need to submit.
2. Click on the “OK” button to submit. Reminder: 1. Select the TMA to submit.
You have to use this naming convention when you submit your TMAs: <class code>_<student ID>_TMA<no>. For example: 3LSS1_034130012_TMA1
Step 5: Confirming the submission of the TMA file - A date and time indicating that your submission is successful will appear
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This sentence indicates that the submission is successful.
Step 6: Viewing the TMA result - Click on the “Assignment Status” tab - Click on the “Grade details” to view your grade
1. Click on the “Assignment Status” tab.
2. Click on the “grade details” to view individual TMA grades.
Step 6: Viewing the TMA result - Click on the “Assignment Status” tab - Click on the “Grade details” to view your grade
Your results will shown here..
You can view your tutor’s comments by downloading this file
Step 7: Downloading the marked TMA
Click on the file name to download the individual TMA.
Step 8: Extension Request 1
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3. Select the TMA for which you are requesting submission extension.
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Step 8: Extension Request 1
Click on the “Extension Request” tab to display the e-“T-EX” form.
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Select the course.
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Select the TMA for which you are requesting submission extension.
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Select the duration of the extension.
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Upload a supporting document, e.g., a medical certificate (optional).
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Give the reason(s) for your request.
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Finally, click on the “Submit” button.
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Important reminders for extension request.
Feedback details in the Extension Request form
The status of the extension application is shown here. You can also view the feedback on the extension application at “Assignment Status” tab, click on the “Extension Request” status, and then click on “_ days Approved” at the e“T-EX” form.
Step 9: Re-submission Request 1. Click on the “Resubmission Request” tab to display the e-“TRS” form. 2. Read the instructions carefully. 3. Select the course and assignment for which you are requesting for re-submission. 4. Give the reason(s) for your request.
5. Finally, click the “Submit” button.
Feedback details in the Re-submission Request form
The status of your re-submission request application is shown here. You can also click on the “Resubmission request” status at “Assignment Status” tab to see the approval remark at the e-“T-EX” form.
Important:
Once your “Re-submission request” has been approved by your Course Coordinator, you will only have 2 calendar days from the date of approval to re-submit your TMA into the OAS.
1.4 The WOU Digital Library The Advantages of Digital Library :
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Enables you to access information from your computer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; anytime & anywhere.
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Resources are available synchronously or asynchronously. (you & course-mates can view them at the same time or at different times).
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Enables you to locate information easily and quickly.
1.4 The WOU Digital Library The Advantages of Digital Library :
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You can network with other digital libraries.
Easy to retrieve. When you do not know the book, just type in a word/phrase/ sentence and a whole list of books on the related topic will be displayed .
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Provide a structured approach to locating information.
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Books are well preserved.
The WOU Digital Library
Internet Search Strategies
Common internet search engines: Yahoo; Google; Exalead; etc. Meta search engines : Kartoo; Dogpile; etc. Subject directories websites. A subject directory is an online database of web sites and online information set up by subject and category. Newsgroups Ask a question : ask Yahoo ; ask Jeeves Blogs
Activity Now that you are an open distance learner, describe how you plan to use the digital library for doing your TMAs.
Link: https://lms.wou.edu.my/login/index.php
WUC 131/03 Learning Skills for University Studies