Different way of studying

On-line studying is a pleasantly different way of studying. You need to work to achieve results but you can choose when and where to do the work as studying entirely takes place on-line. These studies are not restricted to a particular time and classroom like conventional studies based on direct contact teaching. On the other hand, on-line studying is subject to certain restrictions too: you have to study at a computer and, of course, this way of studying includes exercises that have to be completed and returned within given deadlines. A student pursuing on-line studies needs to be able to work independently and actively much more than a student attending conventional lectures.

On-line studying can also take a form other than a course based entirely on on-line learning. The most frequent form is Internet-supported instruction, where the teacher utilises the learning environment as a place in which to return the exercise or to compile material.

Further information on studying on-line is available at the Finnish Virtual Polytechnic portal. In particular, read the sections ‘On-line studying’ and ‘Learning skills’.

How to apply for on-line courses at SAMK
Students enrolled at SAMK apply for on-line courses through the WinhaWille sysem:

Go to your individual study plan (ISP) and first choose Enrolments,
then choose Study unit
- Delete the school and choose VO (virtual studies) as your study method of completion,
press Search.

By clicking on Study unit you will obtain further information on how the course is implemented.The share of virtual instruction is indicated here as follows: virtual share 1 means a course implemented entirely on-line, virtual share 0.5 means that half of the course is implemented on-line.

Finally, you should always check that your email address registered at WinhaWille is correct – the teacher will first contact you by email!

How to apply for on-line courses at the Finnish Virtual Polytechnic
When you want to apply for an on-line course only offered by the Finnish Virtual Polytechnic, contact the Degree Programme Coordinator or the Teacher Tutor to check whether you are eligible to attend the course.

For application details and conditions, see page entitled ‘Finnish Virtual Polytechnic’ at Introduction.