Making the most of IT
Find out more about our Making the most of IT (Information Technology) presentation which introduces new students to the University's IT, library and learning technology services, and find out how to request one for your school.
During Welcome week and the first week of Semester one, the Digital Skills and Training team deliver Making the most of IT (Information Technology) sessions to new students following requests from schools within the University.
The sessions are delivered as one-hour presentations and introduce new students to the main IT, library and learning technology services at the University
These sessions will also highlight some of the many ways students can develop their digital skills during their time at the university, including the Digital Skills Framework and the free LinkedIn Learning online learning service.
View a recorded version of our Making the most of IT presentation - 2023/24
A recorded version of the main Making the Most of IT presentation was recorded by Digital Skills and Training and can be found below or on the University's Media Hopper Create service. To view the video's chapters, click on the menu icon at the top-left of the video's player.
- Video: Making the most of IT presentation 2023
- This video introduces new students to the main IT (information technology) and learning technology services at the University. Find out how to: Activate your email account and register for wireless Use the MyEd portal to access web-based university systems and services Access the Learn virtual learning environment Access Office 365 for mobile email, document creation and cloud storage Save files to the university network and the cloud Use printing and copying facilities Access Library resources Improve your digital skills Get further information and help
View the PowerPoint slides of our Making the most of IT presentation - 2023/24
Making the most of IT - PowerPoint Presentation
Links to services highlighted in the presentation
Use the links below to find out more about the specific services mentioned in this year's Making the Most of IT presentation.
| Essential systems and software | Computing and printing services | Mobile computing | Library services | Digital skills Programme | Help and support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University card help | Study spaces with computers | Connecting to Wi-Fi | Basic library information | About Digital Skills | EdHelp |
| MyEd web portal | Saving your files | Virtual Private Network (VPN) | Finding library resources | Student focussed resources | |
| Learn (Virtual Learning Environment) | SeatEd App (pre-book study spaces) | Laptop loans | DiscoverEd | Digital Skills Framework | |
| Ally (Learn accessibility assistance) | Accessible PCs and study rooms | Requesting resources | LinkedIn Learning | ||
| Office 365 (email and calendar) | Printing | Information Security | |||
| Download Microsoft Office | uCreate Makerspaces | Multi-Factor Authentication | |||
| Timetable on My Phone | Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) | ||||
| Lecture recording |
Requesting a Making the most of IT session for your school
School administrators or computing officers can request a Making the most of IT session for their school by contacting the Digital Skills and Training team using the button below. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and should be submitted as far in advance of Welcome Week as possible.
Please be aware that:
- Making the most of IT is a presentation only. For help with connecting to your laptop, tablet or phone to Wi-Fi, please visit the Get Connected webpages.