Using technology for learning

You will be expected to use a range of technology and digital tools to support your learning. Here we highlight the ones that will help you to get started with your studies at the University of Cumbria.

Tools for learning

Resources:

• The Student Hub (video) | The Student Hub (direct link)
• Introduction to Blackboard (video) | Blackboard guidance (web page)
• Turnitin Test Area (video) | Using Turnitin (web page)

Tools for communicating and engaging

Resources:

• Join a Teams Meeting (video) | Introduction to Teams (video) | Microsoft Teams guidance (web page)
• Introduction to Blackboard Collaborate (video) | Blackboard Collaborate guidance (web page)
• Student email (video) | Student email guidance (web page)
• OneDrive online storage, sharing and collaborating (video) | OneDrive guidance (web page)

Software and apps for learning

Resources:

• Free Microsoft Office for your own device (video) | Free Microsoft Office (web page)
• Mobile apps for learning (web page)

Digital capabilities for study and employability

Resources:

• Linkedin Learning (video) | LinkedIn Learning (web page)
• Digital capabilities pathways (video) | Digital capabilities pathways (web page)