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Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology: Connecting Learners and Teachers Across Canada
9/13/2002
Each student who registers at SIAST is given access to Campus Pipeline. WebCT provides both on- and off-campus virtual students the opportunity to access content anywhere, anytime, while the Banner applications integrate human resource functions, finance, and a variety of student information. Student and faculty can access grades, class lists, and communications services while staff and faculty maintain timesheets and monitor budgets online.
Having access with a single sign-on into administrative, e-learning, and communications systems speeds access to services and information for all users. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students do not need to make multiple entries, bookmark pages, or memorize URLs.
Also, having real time access to services 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week is helping us meet increased student demands without compromising quality. It is also reducing the contact time required to answer routine questions. Faculty are as accessible as before, but an alternative method of communication is available for those who cannot reach them during normal work hours. The solution enables us to cater to off-campus and on-campus learners without compromising services to either group.
The Virtual Campus allows us to integrate technology with learning, delivering education and training in the style and format appropriate to a new generation of learners. And it helps us remain competitive in the online educational arena. Educational opportunities are just a click away, so it’s imperative that Saskatchewan, through initiatives such as SIAST’s Virtual Campus, be part of the e-learning landscape.
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