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Your digital platforms

 

Your Digital Platforms

 

Students use a variety of platforms to support learning and student life. You’ll grow more confident with these tools over time. If you're unsure, ask a member of staff in your department - they're here to help. This page will help you to:

  • Understand what each platform is for.
  • Learn when and why you’ll use them.
  • Discover students' top-tips to get the most out of each one.

 

Student top-tip

“Don’t leave setting up your account until the last minute. Doing this early will give you extra time to explore platforms so you can have a head start"

Getting Started: The Essentials

Student IT induction

Completing your Student IT Induction is the first step after enrolling.This will provide you with access to: your IT account, student email, Wi-Fi and key platforms like Tabula, Moodle and Microsoft 365.


When to complete it:

Right after enrolling – before arriving on campus.

Why it matters:
It unlocks all the digital tools you need to be a student.

 

Teaching and Learning Tools

 

Tabula: Your course management platform
Use Tabula to view your teaching timetable, attendance, Personal Tutor details, manage modules, submit assignments and check marks and feedback.

Note: WBS students use my.wbs instead.

Why it's important
Tabula helps you stay organised and on top of deadlines. As all your assignment grades are visible on Tabula, it is key for keeping track of your academic progress.

Student top-tip
“Check Tabula at the start of each day. This helps you to stay updated on timetable changes, such as room changes, cancellations or rearranged sessions. They will appear on Tabula first!”

 

Extra-curricular and community

 

Students' Union website

The SU website connects you to campus life. You can join sports clubs and societies, buy event tickets and access support services. It's your go-to for info on food outlets, course reps, student elections and the SU Advice Centre.

Why it's important
It helps you get involved. You can connect with fellow students with similar interests and find out what's happening on campus.

Student top-tip
“Click the profile icon (top right) to manage your SU account, view your purchases and access the societies you’ve joined”.

 

Student top-tip

“It might feel like there is a lot of different platforms to remember but I promise you will get used to them and they'll become second nature in no time.

If you're not sure, always ask for help rather than trying to pretend you know."

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