WELCOMING BOOKLET - Institute for Open Learning

WELCOMING

BOOKLET

Tel: +264 61 275 4444 | Fax: +264 61 275 4090 Email: iol@tgh.na | Web: wwwiol.na

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DEAR IOL

STUDENT

Thank you for choosing the Institute for Open Learning (IOL) as your partner in Education.

Congratulations, you are now successfully registered as an IOL student; welcome to the IOL team!

We are proud to inform you that all IOL Academic and Business School courses are registered with the:

? National Council for Higher Education (NCHE); ? Namibian Training Authority (NTA); and ? We are accredited by the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA).

You will receive an SMS with your student number, registered subjects and the password to the Student Portal.

REGISTRATION,

& ASSIGNMENT

EXAMINATION

DUE DATES

One of the advantages of studying at IOL is that you can register for any of our courses at any time of the year. However, it is important to take note of the following dates:

SEMESTER (Registration)

First Semester Register before

15 November Second Semester Register before

15 April

Supplementary Examination

EXAMINATION

April/May (during the school holiday)

August/September (during the school holiday)

November /December

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE

15 January

15 June

Not applicable

Supplementary examinations will only be written if the student provides a medical certificate (in the case of absence) or if a student obtains a 45-49% mark in the examinations.

STUDENT

SUPPORT SERVICES

As the largest distance education institution in Namibia, one of the main objectives of IOL is to provide students with service excellence in student support.

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IOL prides itself in the Student Support Services rendered to its students to encourage affective and convenient studying. Support rendered for studying are:

the nearest IOL office. No study material will be dispatched while stock take is in progress. Stock take will be done the last day of the month as well as the first three (3) days of the following month.

A Kindle comes included with all Education courses

1. ELECTRONIC BOOK / KINDLE

All Education qualifications are accompanied by an Electronic Book called the Kindle. The Kindle is preloaded with content by IOL and new material can be uploaded at any time throughout the study period. Loaded on the Kindle are the study guides and some textbooks in e-format. The dispatching of electronic books/ Kindles, textbooks and study guides will be done directly from the IOL Head Office in Windhoek. Study material will be delivered through postal or courier services. IOL will dispatch the study material to the nearest IOL Regional Offices or Nampost office. Study material sent through the local postal services, must be collected from the Post Office within 15 working days. If the material is not collected within the stipulated 15 working days it will be returned to IOL. If you have not received your material within 3 weeks after registration, you should contact

2. STUDENT PORTAL

All students have access to the IOL student portal. The portal has important information needed by students for an effective and pleasant study experience.

Portal Content ?My Studies 2 -Assignments 2 -Past examination papers 2 -Study guides (Kindle format and pdf) 2 -Tutor lists 2 -Contact Classes Powerpoint 2 presentation 2 -Welcoming Letter 2 -Syllabi / Curriculum 2 -Course Outline

WEBSITE

iol.na

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?PROFILE 2 - Personal details are on the system. 2 Keep your personal information 2 updated. ?ACADEMIC HISTORY 2 -All prior learning can be updated 2 here ?FINANCES 2 -Statement, should the student 2 have a loan. ?ACADEMIC RESULTS 2 -Your latest academic records. If 2 there are any discrepancies, inform 2 the IOL office. ?EXAMINATION TIMETABLE 2-The examination timetable can be 2 printed to be used for the 2 application of study leave.

When experiencing trouble logging onto the Student Portal, visit the IOL Website at iol.na click on the `Student Portal' link. The link will take you to the log in page. On the left hand side of the page, click on the `forgot password' link. You will be redirected to a new page where you will be asked to enter your student number, year of registration and your mobile number. Once these details have been entered, a new password will be sent to you via text message and you will be able to log onto the Student Portal using the new password.

STUDENT

PORTAL LOGIN

Student Portal login

Home Web

Web Profile Finances Academic Exams

Studies Mail

Results

Time Table

AVAILABLE ON

STUDENT PORTAL

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3. FREE MICROSOFT OFFICE 365

The Institute for Open Learning will provide Microsoft Office 365 to every active student free of charge.

This means the latest version of the full Office productivity suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and more available for offline and online use to best prepare you for your studies and career ahead. As long as you're a student and the programme continues, you'll be able to use this software for free!

What does this mean to you?

? Install Office on up to 5 2 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 2 tablets (including iPad!); ?2 Use with OneDrive for automatic 2 device syncing; ?2 Gain valuable skills on the world's 2 most popular productivity software, 2 and ?2 Use the same programs as your 2 professors to ensure full file fidelity.

To get your Office follow these simple steps:

For PC and Mac:

a. 2 Visit GetOffice365 b. 2Click through to sign in with

2 IOL-provided credentials & 2 download. c. 2 On the installation page select 2 your language and click install

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