Massey University Online Orientation
Whakamārama ā-ipurangi mō Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Now On Demand
Welcome to the Massey whānau. Kickstart your journey by attending our live streaming orientation event hosted by Stacey Morrison. Designed specifically for new students studying online, you’ll hear about life as an online student, the services available to you and upcoming opportunities to meet others in our distance community.
Online Orientation - On Demand
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Livestream schedule
10:00 AM
Welcome
Mihi WhakatauIn becoming a member of Massey University it is important to us that you are welcomed appropriately. Our event will start with a whakatau led by Professor Meihana Durie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori. This will be followed by a welcome from Professor Cynthia White, Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences and then the student president of your student association, Massey @ Distance.
10:15 AM
Online learning 101
Ngā tohutohu ako i tawhitiAt Massey we are fortunate to have world class teachers and experts in online learning. Dr Ella Kahu is one of those experts and she will be talking to you along with Heather Aguilar from our BASE+ programme about how to get the most from your online learning experience.
10:50 AM
Massey 101 – Part A – Library & Stream
Wahanga A – Whare pukapuka & MangaThere are a number of important systems and tools you will use as an online learner at Massey. Kat Cuttriss, Carla Jeffrey and Jean Jacoby will share with you how systems such as Stream work and how to use the Library from a distance.
11:15 AM
Massey 101 – Part B – Services and Support
Wahanga B – Ngā ratonga tautokoWe’re here to assist you in achieving your learning goals with a range of support information and services available to you, anytime, anywhere. In this session Dr Cherie Todd-Williamson and Cathryn Broomfield will outline our online services including OWLL: The Online Writing & Learning Link and our student development and support hub MyHub.
11:30 AM
Online Student Life
Ngā mahinga tauira ā-ipurangiJust because you are studying online doesn’t mean you are disconnected from your peers or what is going on at the University. Izzy Mickleson will introduce details of our online student community and provide you tips on how to stay connected to each other and the University even though you are not with us in person.
11:45 PM
Closing
KatingaWe will formally close the event but do not fear an on demand video of this event will be available for you to view at a later date.
Chat to us live
We have a range of people to help answer all your questions about online study at Massey. You can connect with our staff in real time, 10am – 12.00pm, 13 February. Start a conversation now using the ‘Chat to me’ button. If you are viewing this on demand and have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Māori @ Massey
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Pacific @ Massey
We’re here to help you, our Pacific students, realise your academic aspirations and to provide you with the support you need. Find out more information here about how you can receive support as a Pacific student at Massey
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Course Advice & Workload Planning
Our staff are committed to providing you with expert programme information and advice enabling you to make informed decisions to enable you and ensuring you are enrolled in the programme of study where you are most likely to succeed. Find out more about how we can help you plan your studies at Massey.
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MyHub – Student Services
University isn’t just about what you learn in the classroom it is also about developing your skills outside of the classroom. MyHub is a one stop shop for advice and information on your student experience including career development and wellbeing services.
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