Distance Education – Open Access College

What is Distance Education?

Learning by distance at the Open Access College occurs in a variety of ways. We have developed and use a range of teaching and learning methods, including:

• online lessons in small groups
• custom designed support materials including DVDs, CDs and activity kits
• a range of Information and Communication Technologies including email and subject web sites
• visits from teachers

Students have access to a range of support from teachers and counsellors. Teachers are just an email or phone call away and are happy to help you if you have questions between weekly lessons.

Computer and Internet Access

Many subjects have additional resources and communication activities on subject web sites. Email is an efficient communication tool for teachers and students.

It is a requirement that students have access to a computer and the internet. Open Access College provides a computer loan scheme. Ask your teacher.

The Open Access College Campuses

The Open Access College has a campus at Port Augusta and another at Marden in Adelaide.

The Open Access College caters for students unable to either attend a local school or access curriculum in their own school. The Port Augusta campus caters for reception to year 7 and the Marden campus for reception to year 12 students.