EduLearn

SCOPE

This is applicable to students registered in Distance Learning (E-Learning) at AU.

TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

• AU: Australian University or the University
• Distance Learning (E-learning): is a flexible means of education enabling students to have direct control of the time and location through which they progress with their studies. This method of learning enables students to participate electronically in a real-time communication mode with their faculty and classmates. It is an integrative system that uses technology to deliver teaching and learning. E-learning promotes an active and student-centered approach that nourishes students’ skills. The University has a variety of E-learning tools including the electronic materials available in the library.
• Microsoft Teams: A communication platform used between faculty and students to conduct virtual lectures, meetings, presentations, etc.
• eduLearn (Moodle): Learning Management System (LMS) to share course material with students, conduct online assessments in various forms (exams, quizzes, assignments, etc.), send official announcements, etc.
• Respondus Lockdown Browser: is a secure browser that locks the testing environment for taking online tests in eduLearn (Moodle). When students use LockDown Browser to access a quiz or exam, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, access other applications, or close the quiz until it is submitted for grading.
• Respondus Monitor: is a webcam and screen recording feature for Lockdown Browser that records students during online, non-proctored quizzes or exams to prevent cheating.
• LabStats: Used to monitor computer and software usage in campus labs to improve resource availability, planning, and student access to technology.

1.1. The Australian University (AU or the University) provides an E-learning system and resources for the use by faculty, staff, and students. Online resources include two platforms: eduLearn (Moodle) and Microsoft Teams.

1.2. All the University’s policies and procedures apply to you when you are studying online with AU. These policies and procedures are available on the Student AU Portal. Whenever necessary, we will inform you of any updates to these policies through your official student email account.

1.3. General Rules:

1.3.1. It is important that you never share your login authentications of username and password with another person. 
1.3.2. Remember to always log-out when you are done.
1.3.3. All the content posted on these online platforms are the sole property of AU. It is very important that you familiarize yourselves with the University’s Intellectual Property Policy and Copyright Policy. 
1.3.4. You are required to have your web-cameras on throughout the duration of the live teaching sessions on Microsoft Teams, otherwise you are marked absent from the class. 
1.3.5. During any online assessment session, you are expected to have your cameras and microphones switched on throughout the duration of the exam for identity and integrity verification purposes and to record your performance during the exam using Respondus. Failure to do so is considered a breach to the University’s Code of Academic Integrity and will be handled accordingly. 
1.3.6. Students must use lab computers primarily for academic and educational activities and follow the ICT acceptable use policies. Students must log out of computers when finished, use only authorized software, respect shared lab resources, follow ICT security guidelines.
1.3.7. Misusing the University’s online resources includes but is not limited to the following: 

1.3.7.1. Uploading, downloading, reviewing, and running any material not related to the coursework. This material may include games, files, scripts, dynamic link libraries, videos, etc.;
1.3.7.2. Sharing materials such as but not limited to PowerPoint Presentations and/or Videos with another person not in your class;
1.3.7.3. Using the chatting facilities built within these online platforms for social chatting or posting any inappropriate message;
1.3.7.4. Recording of lectures’ live chat or students’ group discussions without the permission of the instructor or the students’ group members; 
1.3.7.5. Taking picture or making videos of the lectures without prior written consent; 
1.3.7.6. Attempting to disable monitoring software or misusing lab resources may result in disciplinary action.
1.3.7.7. Breaches to the University’s Student Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure.

1.3.8. Any misuse of the University’s online resources is strictly prohibited and is considered a violation of the University’s policies and procedures which could lead to disciplinary measures such as denying access to the online system and failing the semester. 
1.3.9. If in doubt of what constitutes a misuse, student should consult their instructor