Purpose of the University's Computer Pools
The University provides the following computers for access by all students:
- General Purpose Computing Pools - provide access in a more formal setting with priority given to booked classes for UniSA courses
- Computer Barns - provide access to core software and printing facilities in a more casual setting uninterrupted by class sessions
- WalkUp PCs - provide consistent and convenient short-term access to web and email in key locations across the University (Campus Central, Library, Learning Connection, Cafeterias, foyers etc). They do not generally have access to printing except for WalkUp PCs in Campus Central (ask at the desk for your printer output).
The purpose of these facilities is to
- support student learning via formal booked class sessions using a range of software including common "core" applications (eg Office, web browser, email) as well as specialised course-related software
- enable students to work on computer-based assignments and other course work outside booked classes
- provide on-campus facilities for students to access on-line course materials and to access Internet resources for study purposes
- provide a platform to support the key communication and on-line business activities of the University via access to email and web-based facilities (including on-line enrolment)
- provide basic printing facilities to support these activities
- provide access to high quality IT facilities in a consistent way across all campuses of the University and available to students and staff from all divisions and schools
- support other activities of the University such as conferences,
activities arranged for prospective students, educational and other
community activities consistent with the University's mission
(subject to licensing and legal requirements governing the University's use of software and network resources) - provide a reasonable level of student access to these facilities 24x7