April 2023 Orientation Programme for
Foundation Connect
The first semester of Foundation Connect is taught at 345 Queen Street, Auckland, and around the world, online. The programme is designed to provide knowledge and skills that are necessary for studying a wide range of compulsory and optional subjects in Semester Two of the Foundation Programme and beyond. The context of the learning will be straightforward and will require students to interact with others as well as take some responsibility for their own learning. Emphasis will be made on English in every subject.
Schedule
All sessions are held in New Zealand Standard Time.
| Onshore student registration | ||
| Students will need to report to the campus to complete their registration forms. Please bring your physical passport and visa with you. | |
9:30am – 11:30am
Auckland campus, 345 Queen street, Auckland Central 1010
Katie Gao, International Student Services and Support Team Lead
All new students – Onshore students only (students currently live in New Zealand)| Session 1: Introduction to Foundation Connect | ||
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This session is designed to meet the Head of College and learn more about your chosen programme. There is also an opportunity at the end of the session to ask any questions you may have. | |
| Session 2: Introduction to Digital Tools | ||
| Introduction to Blackboard which is our Learning Management System and where all resources will be available. Access to student email and how to navigate it. | |
All new students – both onshore and offshore.| Session 3: Live Lesson 1 | ||
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This session is the first of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practise with the digital tools. At the end of this Live Lesson, the students will be given instructions and a code to access their Flexible Learning Activity that will need to be completed before the Live Lesson on the following day. | |
| Session 4: UPIC Welfare | ||
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Introduction to the Senior Leadership Team, Sonder and Student Services and their role, the Role of Tutors and Deans. | |
| Session 5: Getting the most out of your study | ||
| Take students through tips and guidance for learning – both online and onsite. Making the most out of lesson times, how to communicate effectively with your teachers, planning your independent study time. | |
| Session 6: Live Lesson 2 | ||
| This session is the second of two Live Lessons on NZ Culture. This is to give students a taste of what online learning looks like, and to allow them to practice with the digital tools. | |
| Session 7: Q&A | ||
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Open session for any questions that students might have before they commence their study. | |
Onshore students ONLY
What | Where | When |
AUT Representative Presentation | Student Common Room | 9.00am – 9.15am |
Key Staff Introductions | Student Common Room | 9.15am – 9.45am |
Food and Games | Student Common Room | 9.45am – 11.00am |
Sonder Workshop | | Student Common Room | 11.00am – 11.30am |
Homestay Workshop | Student Common Room | 11.30am – 12.00pm |
Campus Tour | Subject Selection for Late Students | | Student Common Room | 12.00pm – 12.30pm |
Catchup ISST Documentation | Welcome Centre | 12.00pm onwards |
Checklist
Before each session:
- Check that you have a stable internet connection
- Set up your microphone and camera
During orientation:
- Login to Blackboard
- Login to your student email
- Set up Microsoft Teams
- Set up Outlook
- If you are an onshore student, have you downloaded Sonder?
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Key contacts
During orientation, we will introduce you to your individual support contacts who will include the Tutors, Subject Teachers and Deans of your course.
- General Enquiries: studentsupport@up.education
- UP Accommodation: accommodation@up.education
- UP Admissions: admissions@up.education
- Dean: Jacques.September@up.education
- Timetable Enquiries: timetable@up.education
