Prepare for the start of semester
Moodle provides you with essential unit information such as content outlines, topic schedules, unit resources, lecture presentations, tutorial notes, unit activities, assessment tasks, forums, assessment timelines and more.
You can use these resources to help you plan and manage your studies. For example, they can help to:
- guide your weekly reading so you're prepared for lectures and other classes
- plan for your assignments
- provide a structure for exam revision.
Information about the teaching staff for your unit, including the chief examiner (the lecturer in charge), is in Handbook and Moodle. Don't hesitate to ask for their help if you have problems with classes, readings or assignments.
The Handbook
The Handbook provides the details of units available for study at Monash University, including:
- an overview of the unit and what you can expect to learn
- workload requirements – the amount of time you need to commit, and the type of teaching activities you’ll be involved in
- the teaching approach – e.g. whether your unit will include active learning, online learning, work integrated learning, etc.
- required learning resources (a more extensive reading list will be available in Moodle)
- assessment details – the assignments, tests or exams you’ll need to complete and along with how much each task will contribute to your final mark.
Make a study plan
Planning might sound boring, but don't underestimate the importance of being organised. Without some kind of plan you're likely to fall behind. You'll feel less stressed if you've set yourself a timetable to manage study, work and other commitments right from the start of semester.