FLEXIBLE, BLENDED DELIVERY MODE

When possible most classes will be delivered on campus with full access to facilities and equipment.

We have rigid planning in place to assist campus operations and to adjust to any new or increased COVID-19 restrictions as they arise - ensuring minimal disruption to your learning experience.

This Trimester, one of your classes will be via flexible, blended delivery. Remote practice is a widely used strategy in the creative industries and is an important skill to develop. In conjunction with industry partners, SAE has implemented a range of tools in support of a Flexible, Blended Delivery mode to support your studies whether you are on campus or elsewhere.

The Zoom application is a video conferencing software application used extensively in different industries. Through this application, you will be able to interact with your facilitator and peers no matter where you are. The application works on PC, Mac, Linux, as well on mobile phones and tablets running iOS and Android, however, for the best experience, we recommend that you run the application on a PC or Mac - even if you are on campus for your scheduled class.

Just before your scheduled class time:

1. Log in to Campus Online 2. Open the module you are wanting to attend 3. You will find the Zoom link in the Online class and staff contact information section 4. Choose your campus-open the corresponding Zoom link 5. Once the application is up and running, your class will begin!

If you are attending on campus, you can use any available campus computer to participate. You will need to consult our SAE Australia COVIDSafe site, and follow instructions for attending on campus. Please bring your own headphones, preferably ones with an in-built microphone if you are coming to campus.

If you are attending off-campus, you will need a computer/ device with video and audio capability and reliable internet for the entire scheduled class (microphone, webcam, earphones, etc)

Your pre-class and post-class activities will remain largely unchanged so please continue to use Campus Online and your Learning Journal to access materials.

· Your facilitator will run the virtual classroom in a similar way to your physical classroom, in real time, will all of you contributing · You are expected to attend your classes, according to your timetable · Respect, courtesy and collaboration are expected in the virtual classroom, as in the physical classroom. · There will be separate zoom ‘rooms’ where you can collaborate with others, and your facilitator will be able to talk to you on one and one, and to the whole group. · You will be able to ask questions and participate using video and chat functions. · Your facilitator will be able to take polls, share screens, show videos and share other resources. · The emphasis on collaboration, group work and transferable skills is no different, so you will be encouraged to contribute, reflect, support, try and fail. · The zoom session will be recorded for your facilitator to review after the class- it will not be available to students after the session.

One of the benefits of remote learning is that learning this way develops what are known as ‘remote practice skills and behaviours’. These are essential skills for creative industry professionals globally. So, active and appropriate participation in Zoom classes (where required) is an opportunity to develop your remote practice, and will help ensure you get the most from your SAE experience.

When you attend classes via Zoom SAE has a number of expectations. These include:

· Attend classes and participate fully · Use both video and audio for Zoom classes whenever possible (have your cameras on) - it’s challenging for others to collaborate and engage with you through a blank screen. · If your internet is problematic and you need to turn your video off, let your group know, and keep involved via audio and chat. · Make sure your virtual background is appropriate for the classroom. · Find a suitable environment

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