This portfolio of interactive guidance materials is designed to introduce students to various aspects of blended learning. These packages are designed to be viewed online.
What it means to be a UHI student: includes student support, standards and regulations, and the student association HISA.
goThis section looks at the challenges and benefits of working in groups, a key skill that employers look for.
goLearn about Gender Based Violence by working through a free module created by Rape Crisis Scotland (including videos, case studies and quizzes).
goThe aim of this resource is to support students with mental health.
goThe most common way units and modules are taught at UHI, involving a mixture of technologies and techniques, synchronous and asynchronous.
goThis section is designed to help you understand what learning is, to identify your own learning style, and to move towards becoming an independent learner.
goThe very marketable skills, qualities and characteristics that you will develop at UHI, as a result engaging in the processes of learning and reflection.
goTen student-focused values, aligned with the UHI Graduate Attributes and Skills Development Scotland’s Skills 4.0, that you should experience during your time at UHI.
goThis resource will introduce you to the concept of accessibility, and help you to make your work accessible using software available to you as UHI students.
goDiscover your current IT skill level and learn about using Word and PowerPoint, sourcing and using images, and managing files.
goDealing with the practical steps in accessing the wide variety of software provided by UHI to all students, logging into MyDay, UHI WiFi and UHI Records.
goCommunicating online can be an exciting and unique experience. However, there are certain codes of conduct we should try to adhere to (often grouped together as 'netiquette').
goCyber safety is more important than ever. Visit this set of Student support pages to learn how to keep yourself safe online while at UHI.
goVarious sections on the tools and technical support available to UHI students, including Outlook email, OneDrive, Microsoft Office and assistive technologies.
goGuide showing how to find and submit an assignment in Brightspace, as well as how to access feedback.
goMahara is a blogging tool, for capturing reflections. It has several useful features and gives you control over what you share.
goThe Discussions tool in Brightspace is for communication and collaboration, to pose questions, and share information and opinions.
goBrightspace has its own ePortfolio which you can use to collect and share artefacts of all sorts and reflections.
goBrightspace is UHI’s Learning Environment (LE). This resource offers a tour of the interface and multiple sources of help and guidance.
goPulse is an app that can help you to stay informed about content in your units or modules. This guide shows how to download and use the app.
goComprehensive overview of Brightspace: learn about logging in, navigating, completing a profile and built-in communication tools.
goOuriginal (formerly Urkund) is a text-recognition tool, accessed from within Brightspace, used to detect possible plagiarism among FE students at UHI.
goTurnitin is a text-recognition tool, accessed from within Brightspace, used to detect possible plagiarism among HE students at UHI.
goIn this resource you will find answers to questions you might have about Webex in Brightspace. The resource is organised topically with links to official Webex guidance.
goReading texts well is fundamental to getting the most out of your studies. This section includes techniques for reading effectively.
goThis section looks at the vast array of learning resources are available to you through the UHI library system both in print and online.
goThis resource offers links to guidance on a variety of maths-related concepts, and how to present numerical data.
goThis section looks at the importance of taking notes, and examines some strategies for effective note taking.
goThis brief resource looks at the building blocks of good academic writing: grammar and punctuation. Interactive examples are included.
goWhatever your situation you need to manage your time so that you can get the most out of your course and leave time for other priorities.
goA look at the connections between the SCQF framework, the courses offered at UHI and UHI's academic regulations.
goThis resource looks at the principles of academic writing and two specific styles: critical analytical and reflective writing.
goTwo key topics of academic work: how to reference correctly (UHI uses a version of the Harvard style) and how to avoid plagiarism.
goThis section is about the purpose and practicalities of assessment, about submission dates, and how to plan your various tasks.
goThis resource is designed to help you plan and prepare for revision and exams, and to reduce anxiety.
goThis resource is designed to help you consider what your results and feedback mean and how you can make feedback work for you.
goThis resource looks at a variety of outputs that might be part of your course: essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, observations and more.
goImprove your chances of finding rewarding work - learn what employers are looking for; consider taking the UHI Skills and Employability Award.
goA resource that will help you to reflect, and learn how to take steps to improve your academic, personal and career success.
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