1. Monash University Studies Online Via Blackboard

2. Blackboard … what is it? -Blackboard is a part of the overall Monash University Studies Online (MUSO) system; it provides an on line teaching and learning component in Social Work Units.

3. Why do we use Blackboard in social work? To make learning more interactive To cater for a range of student learning styles To enable and encourage contact and connection with other students To facilitate effective communication with the unit co-ordinator

4. 1 st /2 nd Year subjects which have a Blackboard component SWK3240 Working with Individuals –Theory component – Skills component SWK3250 Human Development SWK3230 Social Work Research SWK3180 Fieldwork skills and practicum SWK3120 Family Work and Group Work

5. How to access Blackboard 1.Log onto your home page on the my.monash portal http://my.monash.edu.au http://my.monash.edu.au 2.Click on the ‘Study and Enrolment’ tab 3.Click on the ‘Study’ link 4.You should now be able to access all of the units you are enrolled in

6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION You will have automatic access to the Blackboard sites for units you are enrolled in The helpdesk (who are VERY helpful) can be contacted: –Web: http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/ –Phone: (+61 3) 990 32168 (7 days a week. See website for opening hours) –Email: muso.support@calt.monash.edu.aumuso.support@calt.monash.edu.au Information for students can be found at: http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/index.html On this site you will find a link to ‘Common problems and known issues’; this is a good one for helping you to resolve common problems.