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A student Moodle course will prepare new and returning students for the systems, platforms and approaches they will experience during Connected Learning at UCL.
A new student course, Connected Learning at UCL, is currently in development. The Moodle course is being designed with two student interns, and will feature interactive tasks and quizzes to give students resources and a practical experience of learning online.
The course includes a ‘sandbox’ area where students can familiarise themselves with UCL's core learning tools and platforms.
The course will be signposted from the Student Readiness Portal, also under development. New and returning students will be able to access their tailored pathways from mid-August.
Introduction
- Welcome to the course: video from staff / SU Officers/Student Intern authors
- What is Connected Learning?
- Aligning traditional teaching and learning to the Connected Learning context
- How should I use this course?
Before you begin
Getting started with IT Services
- Using UCL Email
- Connecting to WiFi: Eduroam
- Digital Accessibility Hub: can be used by students with a disability and who need IT support
- Downloading UCL Go!, the app highlights university and Union information on mobile devices.
Your devices:
- Required hardware and setup of personal devices, e.g device requirements, web browser, and anti-virus
- Student laptop loan scheme: further information to assist students with no computer access
- Students are licensed to download a copy of the Office Professional Plus suite at no charge. You will have access to all Office365 applications.
- Use UCL Desktop Anywhere for access to a wider range of software and resources.
- Alternatively, the UCL Remote Access VPN provides a resilient, secure means of accessing services from off-site locations.
- Moodle profile and notification preferences
- Accessibility statement.
Tools to support your learning
- Moodle
- Overview of Moodle and its functionality
- How to find and download slides, course notes, activity sheets, and handbooks
- Forum-based discussion task.
- Assessment and feedback: Turnitin, Moodle Assignment, Quiz, and Office Lens:
- Overview of assessment tools’ functionality
- How to use Turnitin in order to submit assignments, including what plagiarism means and how to avoid it
- Submission task.
- Lecturecast:
- Overview of functionality
- How to use Lecturecast in order to (re)watch lectures and
- Example embed / Lecturecast activity.
- Blackboard Collaborate / Zoom / Teams:
Finding and managing academic resources
- Introduction to UCL Library Services and what libraries and study spaces will look like in 2020/21
- How to gain access to the Library online and electronic resources
- What kinds of electronic resources are available: databases, dissertations and research projects, past examination papers and Box of Broadcasts
- E-resources with temporary access during 2020/21.
Becoming a Connected Learner
- Study skills:
- Study skills for independent learning including time management, effective note taking, applying new knowledge, and managing readings
- Information about English Language and writing support including the Students' Union UCL Language and Writing Programme
- The Academic Writing Centre for IoE students, the CLIE Self-Access Centre database, the Writing Lab, workshops, part-time academic English courses and credit-bearing modules in English for academic purposes.
- Effective Connected Learning:
- Creating an effective environment and strategy for online study
- Learning from digital academic content
- Contributing to discussions
- Taking part in live classes.
- Building online connections with other students:
- Virtual common rooms
- Building a profile with Microsoft Delve
- Personal and professional development opportunities:
Studying on campus
- What will be available on campus
- Keeping safe on campus
- Information on how to print, copy and scan
- Information on how to borrow / return books on campus/find study space.
Getting help
- Programme and module structures
- Personal tutors
- Transition mentors and academic / student reps and
- Central support contacts, e g IT Services, Library Services, Academic Support, and Student Support and Wellbeing.
Tell us what you think
- What’s next? Some reassurance and opportunities to ask questions, through both AskUCL and programme administration routes.