I just
finished reading a story in our UniNews broadcast that has really captured my
imagination. Not just because the story is set on a tropical paradise, but
because the student featured in the story provides a great insight into how
technology is revolutionising the way she studies. It’s also particularly
relevant for CQUniversity with our intense focus on delivering quality distance
education programs.
The student
featured in the story recently moved from New South Wales to a small South
Pacific Island nation, Niue, which is 2400km from New Zealand. Since relocating
she has enrolled in CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Laws program. Conveniently the
program is the first law program in Australia, designed specifically with
wireless access in mind.
The whole
program is available on the iTunes U platform, a web-based application for
iPhone and iPad devices. This innovative app is just one example of how digital
technology is changing the face of tertiary study, by allowing educators to
deliver course content to a global audience, creating ‘mobile classrooms’ not
limited by size or geographic boundaries. I really believe that the use of this
type of technology signals an exciting time for higher education.
Even if you
aren’t a Law student you can still explore this technology for yourself now.
Along with course content for our Bachelor of Laws, there is also a great range
of other learning and information resources related to CQUniversity. To explore
what’s available please follow this link https://itunes.apple.com/au/institution/cquniversity/id550366601 (to access the link you will need to
download the free iTunes U App on your iPad or iPhone, alternatively if you are
using a PC you will need to make sure iTunes is installed).
I am really
excited that we are using this approach for the delivery of our law program to
distance education students, as it promotes flexible learning and accessibility. In fact
I can’t wait for this to be used across many more of our program offerings.
Watch this
space!
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