Learning Online

Your teaching will be delivered via a variety of different material that's likely to include pre-recorded audio lectures, interactive presentations and videos, discussion activities, online reading, and group work. For most courses, you will also be required to do your own independent research.

Watch the video below to get an idea of how your modules will look and how to navigate them. Though there will be differences depending on your course, the general structure will be the same.

Interacting enhances learning - whilst some people may be happy learning entirely on their own, generally you learn by interacting with the world around you, and primarily the people around you.

Remember that when participating in your course you are representing yourself in a professional environment, and it is important that you treat everybody you interact with online with respect.

The University's Code of Conduct provides guidance to ensure that online communication works well for everyone on the course.

Assessment submissions

You will usually be required to submit your assessments online. For most modules you may be asked to submit your work via Turnitin. This is a piece of software used to review student work to check for possible plagiarism and generate 'originality reports'.

There are many more Turnitin guides available.

Late submissions

There are standard penalties for late submission of your work where you do not have any form of extenuating circumstances.

For more information of the penalties for late submission of course work please contact your Course Administrator.

Reassessment

If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you may be eligible for reassessment. You will need to make sure you are aware of the relevant reassessment process (e.g. whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment / when it will take place / what the deadline is).

You will be advised by your module tutor regarding reassessment. You are advised to contact your course leader, course administrator or support tutor for any necessary clarification.

We understand the importance of being able to thrive in a digital society, and want you to be equipped with the necessary digital skills.

These can include:

• Using word processing and presentation softwares;
• Using online communication tools and softwares; and
• Conducting yourself online safely and securely.

To support the development of these capabilities, Skills for Learning offer interactive workshops, alongside self-study booklets.

Google for Education also offer a variety of free lessons on Applied Digital Skills.