Online Learning

In the winter semester 2020/21, courses can be taught in both analogue and online formats, face-to-face teaching or hybrid teaching, i.e. blended learning. Online learning activities can be organised in an asynchronous manner, giving you time to prepare a work result for example. They can, however, also be organised synchronously, i.e. in the shape of virtual meetings in which you cannot only listen but also discuss or present something. The faculties decide on the manner in which a specific course can be taught.

This means for you:

• In the course catalogue for winter semester 2020/21 you will find different types of courses which are held either online or on site in accordance with the current pandemic regulations. Whether a course is planned online or on site is indicated for each course in viaCampus.

  Whether an online course requires synchronous or asynchronous learning is indicated in the respective moodle courses which will be opened in October. Please refer to moodle for the latest information on course format and further details.

• Both online office hours and one-to-one office hours on site are possible. In case of doubt, ask the lecturer.

We have compiled the most important information to make your introduction to the online system used as easy as possible:

Online-Systems

Tools for the digital daily routine of students Moodle, Mahara, BBB and VPN

Practising digital studying Netiquette, e-learning and socialisin

Would you also like to learn some languages? Would you like some feedback on your texts? Or would you like to become a peer tutor and share your knowledge with other fellow students? Here are the crucial links to your possibilities at the Europa-Uni Viadrina.

	Writing skills mentoring: Support and feedback The Writing Centre offers one-to-one writing skills mentoring . If you would like feedback on your texts or support in organising your writing tasks, contact the Writing Centre .
	An open ear online: Office hours for newcomers   The peer tutors of the Centre for Intercultural Learning offer online meetups and mentoring services for all ‘incoming’ students. Read more about this on the pages of the Centre for Intercultural Learning.
	Tandem exchange: Learning languages together online Tandem is a method of learning a language based on two people with differing mother tongues learning the language of their counterpart. In order to find ‘tandems’, we offer a tandem exchange. Learn more about this here
	Become a peer tutor All peer tutors of the Viadrina have gone through sound training. Read more about the certified training for Viadrina students here.
	Psychological consulting You are able to get advice about your problems and challenges, even if they have nothing to do with your studies, in open office hours or in the scope of a one-to-one confidential appointment. Read more about psychological consulting here.

Further services for students

Digital Happy Hour

Here we meet every fortnight on Thursday evenings, with drinks and snacks that you bring with you, and talk about a predetermined topic in a relaxed atmosphere - everyone is welcome :) The next date is: 24.09.2020

Podcast: "Viadrina Voices"

In short podcast episodes you will get an insight into different student perspectives and stories on specific topics related to everyday university life. This gives students a voice and you, as prospective and current students, can get an overview of the diversity of our university.

If you would also like to be interviewed, please contact us at zil@europa-uni.de!

You are lacking certain information in the context of blended learning at the Viadrina? Please write to  online-lehre@europa-uni.de.