Welcome to our Online, Flexible & Professional Development Induction September 2023. 

Library Services.

Find out more about our Library services for online learners with Sinead Kelly – Watch Now. 16 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 11th to Thursday 14th September).

Practice Tasks on Moodle 

Take practice tasks for the skills you need to navigate Moodle throughout our Online Student Support pages  here. 

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 11th to Thursday 14th September).

Science Course Introduction Meetings  (7pm-8pm) – Join Now

Welcome from Jacqueline McCormack, Vice President for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion & 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 11th to Thursday 14th September).

Engineering Course Introduction Meetings (7pm-8pm)- Join Now

Welcome from Dr. Aodhmar Cadogan, Assistant Registrar, at ATU Sligo – Watch Now. 19 minutes

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

Artificial Intelligence and Assessment

You will be provided with more specific advice by the University and individual lecturers throughout the year with regard to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, DALL-E and Bard. If you are uncertain about whether a particular use of AI tools aligns with academic integrity, consult your lecturer.  For further guidance on the use of AI with your assessments see here

Who should you ask for support during your studies at ATU Sligo? 

Your Online Student Advisor will be able to provide support and assistance to you throughout your course on all non-academic queries. Your OSA will write to you in the first few weeks of your course, to see how you’re getting on.  Your Course Coordinator and lecturers will also be a source of support to you, for academic queries. Find out now.

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 11th to Thursday 14th September).

Business & Social Sciences Course Introduction Meetings (7pm-8pm) – Join Now

My Computer Skills – Find out more 

You can use this tool to give you a sense of the computer skills you will need for studying in Higher Education. 10 – 15 mins

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, Flexible & Professional Development Induction 2023. Teaching commences on Monday 18th September 2023 – the very best of luck with your studies.