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 for on-campus students - 2024/25

A recording of the presentation (in two parts) by Digital Skills and Training and Library Services can be found below or on the University's Media Hopper Create service. 

The Making the most of IT recording includes essential systems and software, computing and printing services, mobile computing,  digital skills and EdHelp.  The Library Services recording covers library resources and facilities, the library tab in MyEd and library website, DiscoverEd and training resources and help.

View the PowerPoint slides of our Making the most of IT presentation - 2024/25

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 softwareComputing and printing servicesMobile computingLibrary servicesDigital skills ProgrammeHelp and support
University card helpStudy spaces with computersConnecting to Wi-FiBasic library informationAbout Digital SkillsEdHelp 
MyEd web portalSaving your filesVirtual Private Network (VPN)Finding library resourcesStudent focussed resources 
Learn (Virtual Learning Environment)SeatEd App (pre-book study spaces)Laptop loansDiscoverEd Digital Skills Framework 
Learn Essentials coursesAccessible PCs and study rooms Requesting resourcesLinkedIn Learning  
Ally (Learn accessibility assistance)Printing LibSmart in Learn EssentialsInformation Security 
Analytics in LearnuCreate Makerspaces Library training sessions  
Office 365 (email and calendar)Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Librarian consultation  
Download Microsoft OfficeLecture recording    
Timetable on My Phone     

View a recorded version of our Making the most of IT presentation for online students - 2024/25

A recording of the presentation (in several parts) by Digital Skills and Training and Library Services can be found below or on the University's Media Hopper Create service. 

View the PowerPoint slides of our Making the most of IT presentation for online students 2024/25

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. 

Request a Making the most of IT session for your school

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