E-learning and the Independent Learning Centre
Independent learning and research skills are an important part of university study. As part of your English language course, you will spend five hours each week developing your independent e-learning skills.
You can complete the e-learning component of your course on Blackboard – the College’s online learning management system – from home or anywhere with a reliable internet connection.
You can also use the Independent Learning Centre (ILC), which has many resources to help develop your e-learning and research skills.
Location and opening hours
The ILC is located in room TD 140 at the Hawthorn campus. It is open from Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm during ELICOS course times.
A second ILC is sometimes available for special classes and workshops and private tutorials. Opening hours depend on the number of students enrolled and vary from course to course.
Modern facilities and resources
The ILC has:
- Modern, up-to-date computers for independent learning and internet research.
- Software programs and a variety of print resources to help develop your pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
- Worksheets and activities to help you prepare for IELTS examinations.
- Graded readers, English dictionaries, grammar and other reference books
- Weekly workshops to help you organise your work and develop your academic skills.
We also have daily newspapers and an extensive selection of magazine journals to broaden your knowledge of current affairs and help you prepare for assignments.
Additional support
Additional academic support is available. We offer workshops, special classes and private tutorials with an experienced ILC teacher.
For days and times, please see the sign-up register/sheet in the ILC.