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
Hawthorn campus
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 located in room TA 208 which is open for special classes and workshops.
Opening hours depend on the number of students enrolled and may vary from course to course.
Modern facilities and resources
The ILC has:
- Modern, up-to-date computers for independent learning and internet research.
- A variety of computer and print resources to develop your pronunciation and listening skills.
- Online and print-based resources so you can learn about Australian culture and improve your listening and comprehension skills.
- Worksheets and activities to help you prepare for IELTS examinations.
- 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
We host a range of workshops to help you develop your study skills with the support of a smaller group. Workshops are held three afternoons each week in TA 208/209 and include:
- Grammar
- Aussie slang
- Microsoft Word
- Essay and report writing
- Oral presentations and PowerPoint.
You can also book a private tutorial with an experienced ILC teacher. For available days and times, please see the sign-up register/sheet in the ILC.