What do I need to do before the start of the Study Period? Item What do I need to do before the start of the Study Period?What do I need to do before the start of the Study Period? Read your Unit Outlines and create a study calendar unit outline location The first thing you should do for any unit is to download and read the Unit Outline. It contains information about the unit, your assessments and a calendar that includes your assessments and the weekly topics. You access the Unit Outline via the link on the left hand menu for each unit. It is recommended that you use the information in each unit outline to create an overall study calendar/diary for the study period. By including all of your assessments and work on the one calendar you will be able to keep track and ensure that you complete your work on time. You are welcome to use our study calendar template here Study Planner.docx Study Planner.docx - Alternative Formats Read your assessment information You can find information about your assessments in your Unit Outline as well as in the 'Assessments' link on the left hand menu in each unit's Blackboard site. The information you find in the Unit Outline will include the due date and time as well as a general description of the assessment. The 'Assessment' area on Blackboard will contain more specific information about the assessment. You should look at your assessment information now so that you have an idea of what you will need to do throughout the study period. Looking ahead, and checking what assessments are coming up will help you target your study and know how you will need to apply the skills and information that you are learning each week. Check the Collaborate schedule collaborate Throughout the study period Collaborate sessions are held. These are real-time interactive online sessions run by the Unit Coordinator, or a tutor. In these sessions you will discuss upcoming assessments, complete workshop style tasks and have a chance to ask any questions you may have. You can find the Collaborate schedule for each unit by clicking on the ‘Collaborate information’ tab on the left hand menu. You should record the times and dates of the sessions on your study calendar. The sessions will be recorded, and you can access the recording at any time after the session via the ‘Collaborate’ link in the left hand menu.