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Your Induction Schedule 2023
You can access all of the resources in this Induction in your own time and at your own pace. We encourage you to check them out before your course begins and get set up for success. Best of luck!
Welcome to our Online & Flexible Learning Induction January 2023.
Watch the Welcome message from the President of ATU Dr. Orla Flynn – Watch Now.
Library Services.
Find out more about our Library services for online learners with Sinead Kelly – Watch Now. 12 minutes.
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) – Visit Now
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, 1-2pm, (Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th January).
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 ATU Sligo
Course Introduction Meeting- Faculty of Science (8pm) – Visit 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 Course Coordinator Coordinator and Lecturer. You can access your Course Introduction Meeting by clicking link above. 1 hour.
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 ATU Sligo
- Reflect on your expectations for college life
- Organise your own personal priorities and goals for you time at ATU Sligo. Adapt to the academic expectations at ATU 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 ATU 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) – Visit Now
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, 1-2pm, (Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th January).
Course Introduction Meeting- Faculty of Science (7pm) – Visit 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 Course Coordinator Coordinator and Lecturer. You can access your Course Introduction Meeting by clicking link above. 1 hour.
Welcome from Jacqueline McCormack, Vice President for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Online Development – Watch Now.
Learn about online learning from Professor Jacqueline McCormack.
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 – 2pm) – Visit Now
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, 1-2pm, (Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th January).
Course Introduction Meeting- Faculty of Engineering & Design (7pm – 8pm) – Visit 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 Course Coordinator Coordinator and Lecturer. You can access your Course Introduction Meeting by clicking link above. 1 hour.
Welcome from Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, at ATU Sligo – Watch Now.
Watch a presentation by Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, at ATU Sligo, covering important topics of Examinations, Supports and Academic Integrity.
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 ATU 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.
Course Introduction Meeting- Faculty of Business & Social Sciences (7pm – 8pm) – Visit 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 Course Coordinator Coordinator and Lecturer. You can access your Course Introduction Meeting by clicking link above. 1 hour.
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.
Congratulations! You have completed Online Learning Induction 2023. Teaching commences on Monday 23rd January 2023 – the very best of luck with your studies.
Course Introduction Meetings
Getting Started with Online Learning
Register with ATU Sligo
Student ID cards
Induction Live Q&A
Centre for Online Learning
Academic Integrity and
Examinations Support
ATU Student Union
Student Support
Contact Us
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