The Canvas and Learning Technologies module for students enables you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Learning Content Module Information Listen Again University Resources Group Work and Sign-Ups Assessments and Grades Canvas […]
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Introduction to Stirling Essentials
Stirling Essentials provides a summary of the key information you need to be a successful student and it links into more in-depth help and advice, as and when you need it. Take some time to familiarise yourself with this module and work through its sections. The module will remain available to you throughout your studies, through […]
Get your dissertation ducks in a row
Get your dissertation ducks in a row with help from the Library and IT. We offer support from findings articles or books on your dissertation topic to formatting your dissertation in Word. Struggling to find resources for your dissertation research? Our Subject Librarians are here to help. To book an appointment with a librarian, please […]
Building Resources for your New Autumn Module in Canvas using BOB
As you start collating your resources from last year and looking at building your new modules, don’t forget that we have access to BOB – Box of Broadcasts. This is also called ‘Learning on Screen’. It is a HUGE repository of television programmes from the last few years. You can also request upcoming programmes as […]
Technical Support for Online Assessment
During the current exam period we want to highlight a couple of things to help you while working on assessments online: Mac users are advised that they should access Canvas using Firefox or Chrome rather than the Safari browser. This is because of problems that have been identified with the browser that limits Canvas functionality. […]
Get Help and Support for Office 365
There is a massive host of information out there to help you get the hang of Office 365. Here are a few of our favourites. Microsoft Educator Center (MEC) Clock up some Microsoft points and badges by taking courses in various Microsoft technologies. The Microsoft Educator Center provides on-demand courses that focus on using technology in your teaching […]
Virtual Library Wellbeing Space
Welcome to our new ‘virtual library wellbeing space‘, bringing together the best of our physical library wellbeing space with much more advice and support. We know that life has got pretty stressful right now so we’ve created a dedicated space where you can take a break away from your work/studies in order to recharge and […]
Dissertation Support
Library and IT Support Get your dissertation ducks in a row with the help of library and IT. Are you struggling to find articles and books on your dissertation topic? Fear not, our subject librarians are here to help you find resources for your dissertation research. You can also request a one-to-one appointment with your […]
Teaching Online – Some Tips for Using BigBlueButton
Conferences that you didn’t set up We have had several reports of BigBlueButton conferences appearing in your modules, apart from the ones you set up yourself. Please note, students are able to add conferences of their own to discuss group work/studies. If you are using conferences via BigBlueButton please post an announcement to tell your […]
Supporting Learning and Teaching at a Distance – Webinars
As lectures, seminars and tutorials move online in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Information Services (IS) have put together some resources to help staff to teach and support students from a distance. These are linked to from the University’s COVID19 Q&A web page, but the direct links are: >>>Supporting Learning and Teaching at a Distance (pdf): http://stir.ac.uk/33z >>> Supporting […]