Google apps
Google Apps are a collection of web based tools similar to Microsoft Office 365, including a spreadsheet, word processor and presentation tool.
Coding
Coding (or Programming) is the name given to the writing of instructions for a computer and is how all software is written. Learn about different programming languages, their uses, ways you can apply this knowledge to your projects, and how to improve your skills.
Student Printing
Students can top up their printing account directly via PaperCut, which will then link to a secure online portal to make a payment directly using Visa, Visa Debit, or Mastercard.
Panopto
Panopto is a media hosting tool that will allow you to review video and audio content that your tutor has created online in your Blackboard modules. You will have access to a range of functionalities like notes, captions, discussions and many more. It can also be used for assessment purposes where you can create videos in Panopto and submit them to be assessed.
PebblePad
PebblePad is a versatile digital platform where you can share and publish content online with users including other students on your course and your academic tutors. You can record audio or video, upload documents and pictures, or embed content from other social media platforms.
Blackboard Ultra
Key information about Blackboard Ultra, the new interface for our virtual learning environment.
Turnitin
Turnitin checks your submitted work for similarities to other academic work in a database. When you upload your work to the Turnitin section of a Blackboard site, you’ll receive an originality report.
Recorded Lectures
Having access to recorded lectures from your modules throughout your studies can be very useful when revising or revisiting materials.
Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaborative tool that brings together applications, messages and webinars in one place. Teams will be available at course level and not module level so it will be a central place where you and students on your course can come together.
Social Media for Learning
Find out more about how you can incorporate social media into your learning practices within this article.