Delivery modes for learning

On campus

Times: 8.30am – 8.00pm, Monday to Friday

Location: University campuses

Typical parameters:

  • A unit delivered via the LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) (Moodle) and FACE-TO-FACE delivery at our campuses.
  • There is both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities offered to the students.
  • Each credit point equates to 10 hours of learning. For example, 15 credit points equal 150 hours.

Blended/flexible

Times: 8.30am – 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday

Location: A combination of online learning and attendance at University campuses/ learning hubs attendance.

Typical parameters:

  • A unit delivered via PREDOMINATELY ONLINE and some face-to-face delivery at our campuses.
  • There is both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities offered to the students
  • Each credit point equates to 10 hours of learning. For example, 15 credit points equal 150 hours.
  • Where most of the unit is delivered primarily online however has FACE-TO-FACE placement expectations, it should be listed as Blended/Flexible mode.

Online

Times: Monday to Sunday (times remain flexible)

Location: All learning activities will be conducted online.

Typical parameters:

  • All units delivered WHOLLY ONLINE
  • There is both synchronous and asynchronous learning opportunities offered to the students.
  • There is no expectation that students will be attending FACE-TO-FACE events.*
  • Each credit point equates to 10 hours of learning. For example, 15 credit points equal 150 hours.

Example activities across all modes:

  • Active Learning Sessions
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Tutorials
  • Practical Sessions (Labs, Field Trips etc)
  • Lectures
  • Co-Op Learning activities
  • Self-paced learning activities that provide multimedia options
  • Simulation experiences
  • Virtual reality experiences

Technology used across all modes

  • Moodle (Learning Management System)
  • Microsoft TEAMS as part of learning and engagement process
  • Connected Classrooms (Has campus and online connected classrooms)
  • FedUni endorsed platforms (add link to updated Use of Learning and Teaching Technology Procedure) (under construction)

Resources, strategies or assistance

Resources

Federation University learning and teaching website

Learning Technologies Hub

Assistance

Contact your Institute Learning Designer to explore the learning and teaching possibilities for the delivery mode of your course.

Read the full guide on study modes and staff expectations here.

* The university is phasing in these delivery modes across 2026 with full compliance by 2027.