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Amy Martin

Amy loves to share knowledge and help others learn, and is particularly passionate about all things tech. Amy recently graduated from CSU with a Bachelor in Adult and Vocational Education and has returned to study a Master’s in Business Administration. Amy currently resides in Adelaide, and studies online while balancing work and family commitments. Amy also volunteers with the Australian Institute of Training and Development as a Divisional Councillor. Amy has been working in the IT sector for 20 years and in training and development for over eight years.

7 Lynda courses to become social media savvy

Living in a digital world, it is crucial to develop your digital skills to ensure your career success. Most job roles now and in the future will involve technology. So, here are seven FREE, short courses available just for you on Lynda.com to...

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How to: choosing a new computer

It’s the start of the year and the most common question I see in forums and groups is: what computer should I get? This is a really ambiguous question because there are just so many options! So, here are my tips to make the best decision: #1 What is...

It's OK not to be ok - what to do when you are feeling overwhlemed

It’s OK to not be OK

It’s no secret that studying can feel daunting and overwhelming, especially if you weren’t quite expecting the mental toll. These feelings can often peak when the pressures of family and work are added on top of study, or when a major...

Why Online Study Suits my Family

Why online study fits my family

Online study is the perfect solution to fit in with my family situation. I will give you a bit of context: In the past four years, I have moved locations (not just houses but states) three times, changed employers three times and had the kids in...

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Time to ditch the paper and go digital

Many of us are now opting for digital note-taking, over paper. So, here are my top tips to make the most of taking notes online and how to do it right! Why we’re going digital? Environmental. Save the reams of paper by taking a little time to...

5 free CSU resources for online students

If you are an online student, there are FREE resources available from CSU just for you! Here are five tips on how to use your CSU student access to maximise your studies: 1. Free WIFI access Did you know that CSU is part of the Eduroam network...

Be happy with tech

Never lose your work again!

Have you ever been in the situation where you have lost your USB drive? Or had your computer freeze up or die on you right when you needed it? Or would you like the flexibility of accessing your files anywhere? The Cloud is just what you need to...

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Study smart with your smartphone

Most people have one – a smartphone. You probably use it to send messages, make calls, take pictures, send email, browse social media, and spend hours on those annoyingly addictive games. It’s time to start using your phone smarter, convert...

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Learn Microsoft Office with Lynda

Did you know as a CSU student you get FREE access to Lynda.com? Lynda is full of thousands of useful online training videos on hundreds of different subjects, for varying competence levels. That is free training videos available to you online...

Six tips on buying a computer for study

It is that exciting time of the year where future students are receiving their offers to study, others may be returning to study, and you may be wondering “what sort of computer do I need?”. Here are some tips to make your purchasing...

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