Campus Pack Blogs, journals, podcasts or Wiki’s can be used as assessment material. It is an exciting and creating way for you to express and share ideas as well as comment and engage with other students. The teacher will let you know if you need to submit assessments using one of the Campus Pack tools.  VU also provides access to Lynda.com for you to access extra learning resources and tutorials you may want.

What is Campus Pack?

It is a tool on VU Collaborate for students to complete blogs, journals, podcasts or wiki assessments designed by the teacher. It also allows you to post pictures, share links and post audio and video recordings.

How do I use Campus Pack tools?

To learn how to submit posts on Campus Pack read up on one of these guides on using Campus Pack Blogs, Journals, Podcasts or Wiki.

Why do I get a ‘login error’ message when I use Campus Pack?

Campus Pack runs best on Chrome and Firefox. If you are using Safari, you will get a ‘login error’ unless you enable cookies through your browser’s preferences

Can I use Campus Pack to write my own personal blog or journal?

Unfortunately, only the teacher can create Campus Pack tools. However, you can use ePortfolio as your personal portfolio tool for storing, organising, reflecting on and sharing items that represent your learning. You can include documents, graphics, audio files, videos, presentations, course work, etc. to demonstrate your improvement or mastery in a certain area. 

Can I view feedback on my posts on Campus Pack?

The teacher may choose to assess your Campus Pack submissions as a numerical grade or as written feedback. If your submission is numerically graded, check your Gradebook for a score. Alternatively, if the teacher has given you written feedback, check for a reply below your Campus Pack post. If unsure, check with the teacher.

I can’t see the Campus Pack blog, journal, podcast or wiki, what do I do?

There is a chance that you may have missed the deadline for this assessment task or the teacher may ask you to perform specific actions before you submit your assessment. Please follow up with the teacher to find out why you cannot see the Campus Pack blog, journal, podcast or wiki.

Personal and Professional development on Lynda.com

Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that teaches new skills in creativity, business, software and technology.  It has an extensive library of courses to assist in professional and personal development in many areas. As a student of Victoria University, you have access to all of this content.

How do I access Lynda.com?

If your instructor has linked specific content into your unit space, you simply click it and it will open in Lynda.com, having automatically logged you in through your VU credentials. If you would like to access it separately, visit the website here and click Sign In, then enter vu.edu.au as your institution. This will take you to the portal and request your VU credentials. You can also access the video content on your phone or device through the Lynda.com app.
For more information on using Campus Pack in VU Collaborate, please visit the VU Collaborate Student Help site. If you encounter any issues, please contact the ITS Service Desk by phone on (03) 9919 2777, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or self-service.

Please note that teachers may not have chosen to utilise these tools.