Attending lectures and tutorials

Part of your role as a student is to be part of the discussion in class. Discussion helps you engage with, learn, and generate new ideas.

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	Preparing to participate	Find ideas and practical steps to help you prepare well for active participation in your classes.
	Communicating your ideas	Find suggestions and reflections to help you communicate your ideas effectively in class.
	Online participation	Find tips to get you started with discussion boards, video conferencing, and communicating appropriately with 'netiquette'.

Learn how to do more than just listen passively.

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Active listening

Learn some principles and strategies for getting the most out of your listening time.

In this section you'll find helpful tips for different note-taking strategies that you can use during class.

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	Why take notes	Learn why note-taking is important and how it affects your memory.
	Approaches to learning	Learn about some different approaches to learning and how they affect note-taking strategies.
	Note-taking techniques	See different examples of note-taking techniques.
	Visual thinking	Learn about visual thinking and how you can use it to take effective notes.
	Transforming notes	Find practical tips for how to store and manage your notes so you can use them effectively after the lecture.
	General note-taking advice	Learn about using abbreviations in your notes, keyboard shortcuts, and taking notes while reading.

Ultimately, preparation with follow-up is key to making the most of your lectures and tutorials. It doesn't necessarily mean denying any other life activities apart from uni, but it does take a level of commitment. To make this even easier to get a handle on, below are some helpful resources that you'll need to use during your time at university to prepare for your units.

Other Western resources

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	vUWS	Western Sydney University's online learning management system. Your online learning will be conducted via this system.
	Learning guides (login required)	Find all the details about your unit, including assessments, readings and resources, and learning activities.
	Turnitin guides	Learn how to submit your assignment via Turnitin.
	Library 101	Learn how to use the Library effectively.
	Assistive Technology	Learn about technology that can help you overcome barriers to your learning.