Online Learning Induction 2021
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Your Induction Schedule 2021
Your Induction schedule is a guide to be used for Induction week. All of these great resources are available to you throughout your time as a student at IT Sligo. If you wish to access resources at different days then what has been indicated on this schedule please feel free to do so.
MONDAY
Welcome to Induction 2021.
Watch the Welcome message from the President of IT Sligo Dr. Brendan McCormack – Watch Now.
Library Services.
Find out more about our Library services for online learners with Sinead Kelly – Watch Now.
Moodle Induction.
Log into Moodle and go to your dashboard where you can views what support courses we have available in the ‘My Supports Tab. Watch our support video on how to login to Moodle and navigating Moodle as an Online Learner.
*Please note, you need to have fully completed registration to have access to Moodle.
Lunchtime Live Chat (1pm – 2pm) – Revisit Now
Join our live Q&A and ask any questions you have in regards to getting started as an online learner here.
Practice Tasks on Moodle – Start Now.
Take tasks in the Online Supports page in Moodle to practice the skills you need for navigating and learning from Moodle and master them before you commence you studies at IT Sligo.
TUESDAY
Academic Success.
Study our support course – ‘Academic Success’.
*Moodle access is required.
This module aims to help you to:
- Feel inspired and excited about what lies ahead at IT Sligo
- Reflect on your expectations for college life
- Organise your own personal priorities and goals for you time at IT Sligo. Adapt to the academic expectations at IT Sligo. Focus on what independent learning means and involves
- Learn how to take greater ownership of your work and take responsibility for your learning
- Consider different forms of learning at IT Sligo and how to take part in them most effectively.
Am I ready for study? Find out more.
This is a self service tool used to help you to assess your own readiness for third level study, providing you with meaningful and positive feedback. 10 – 15 mins.
Lunchtime Live Chat (1pm – 2pm) – Revisit Now
Join our live Q&A and ask any questions you have in regards to getting started as an online learner here.
Live Events for Faculty of Science – Join Now.
During Induction week, we are running a series of live events where you will receive an introduction to your online programme and where you will get the chance to meet your dedicated Programme Coordinator. The Live events for the Faculty of Science will be held today. You can view the schedule of these live events by clicking here. 1 hour.
WEDNESDAY
Welcome from Jacqueline McCormack, VP for Online Development – Watch Now.
Learn about online learning from Professor Jacqueline McCormac VP for Online Development
Use our Interactive toolkit – Living Well Being Well
*Moodle Access Required
Use this interactive toolkit which will help you to take a positive, preventative approach to maintain your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Develop the confidence to manage wellbeing issues challenges in your academic and personal life.
How to find the perfect work/life/study balance when starting a new programme – Find out now.
This is a self service tool used to help you to calculate the amount of time you spend on different activities during a typical week and offers advice on how much study you could realistically undertake in your free time.
Lunchtime Live Chat (1pm to 2pm) – Revisit Now
Join our live Q&A and ask any questions you have in regards to getting started as an online learner here.
Live Events for Faculty of Engineering & Design – Join Now.
During Induction week, we are running a series of live events where you will receive an introduction to your online programme and where you will get the chance to meet your dedicated Programme Coordinator. The Live events for the Faculty of Engineering & Design will be held today. You can view the schedule of these live events by clicking here. 1 hour.
THURSDAY
Welcome from Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, at IT Sligo – Watch Now.
Watch a presentation by Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, at IT Sligo, covering important topics of Examinations, Supports and Academic Integrity. Recorded for the Online Learning students commencing with IT Sligo.
Study our support course – Academic Integrity
*Moodle access required
This Support course aims to help you to:
- Articulate the meaning of academic integrity
- Recognise the value of academic integrity both within higher education and the wider world
- Understand how to demonstrate and uphold academic integrity in your work
- Identify plagiarism
- Understand the purpose of referencing and acknowledging others’ work
Who should you ask for support during your studies at IT Sligo? Find out now.
Use this tool to to help you to think about who you might ask for support in order to help you successfully complete your studies.
Lunchtime Live Chat (1pm to 2pm) – Join Now
Join our live Q&A and ask any questions you have in regards to getting started as an online learner here.
Complete the ‘Covid-19’ Mandatory Course – Start Now.
Due to the current COVID-19 Global Pandemic, IT Sligo requires students to complete a short COVID-19 unit of learning. This unit will provide you with the information on IT Sligo’s Control Measures and your responsibilities as an IT Sligo student to protect your own and others health & wellbeing.
Click on the Start Now link to view the Covid course in your Moodle dashboard.
*Moodle access required
Live events for Faculty of Business & Social Sciences – Join Now.
During Induction week, we are running a series of live events where you will receive an introduction to your online programme and where you will get the chance to meet your dedicated Programme Coordinator. The Live events for the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences will be held today. You can view the schedule of these live events by clicking here. 1 hour.
FRIDAY
My Computer Skills – Find out more.
10 – 15 mins
You can use this tool to give you a sense of the computer skills you will need for studying in Higher Education.
My First Assignment – Find out more.
This tool helps when you get that first assignment letting you know what they are and what to expect from them. It also is designed to give you some guidance when you are doing assignments. 10 – 15 mins.
Study tips for getting started as an Online Learner – Read here.
Lots of tips created by fellow students and curated by educators. Find, read and share useful tips for study and learning. 10 mins.
SilverCloud – Find out more.
SilverCloud gives you the tools and skills to feel better and stay better. Learn how to deal with stress, sleep, resilience, positive body image, COVID-19, anxiety, depression and money worries.
Congratulations! You have completed Online Learning Induction 2021. Teaching commences on Monday 20th September 2021 – the very best of luck with your studies.
Getting Started with Online Learning
Watch and learn about how to make the best start as a new student to Online Learning at IT Sligo. The self-paced induction programme provides sign-posts to key information like how to register as an IT Sligo student, logging into Moodle, gaining access to the Library and much more.
Registering with IT Sligo
Watch this short video about enrolling as a new student (4mins)
Induction Live Q&A
If you need help getting started or have any queries,
join our academic and support teams for a 1 hour live lunchtime Q&A session
each day this week.
From Monday 13th to Thursday 16th September 2021 between 1pm - 2pm.
join our academic and support teams for a 1 hour live lunchtime Q&A session
each day this week.
From Monday 13th to Thursday 16th September 2021 between 1pm - 2pm.
Meet your Programme Coordinator
During Induction week, we are running a series of live events where you will receive an introduction to your online programme and where you will get the chance to meet your dedicated Programme Coordinator.
You can view the schedule of these live events by clicking on the relevant department below.
Centre for Online Learning
Watch Vice President for Online Development, Professor Jacqueline McCormack, talk about the experience of IT Sligo in the Online Learning teaching and development.
(10mins)
Play Video
Academic Integrity and
Examinations Support
Watch a presentation by Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, outline how Online students take exams and the academic integrity standards at IT Sligo - (19mins).
Student Supports
Find out about all the supports available from the Centre for Online Learning at IT Sligo from Writing and Maths to Learning Supports and Online Advisors
Academic Writing Centre
Maths Support Centre
Online Student Advisors
Springboard+
Contact our dedicated Springboard+ team if you have queries
