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Finding Your Way Saturday 23rd August

Finding Your Way Saturday 23rd August. Education Enhancement. Myplace : Strathclyde’s Teaching & Learning website. Aidan Johnston Learning Enhancement Adviser. Myplace. Myplace is the Moodle-based learning system at the University of Strathclyde

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Finding Your Way Saturday 23rd August

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  1. Finding Your WaySaturday 23rd August

  2. Education Enhancement Myplace: Strathclyde’sTeaching & Learning website Aidan Johnston Learning Enhancement Adviser

  3. Myplace Myplace is the Moodle-based learning system at the University of Strathclyde Myplaceis Strathclyde’s teaching and learning website and comprises of web pages that deliver online learning resources and activities designed to enhance learning. The pages may include assessments, online discussion, learning materials (e.g. lecture notes) and class news. All the classes that you are registered for will automatically appear on Myplace if the lecturers have made them visible. Providing integrated communication for learning between students & staff at Strathclyde: • Access to class resources & activities • Assessment submission & feedback • Online discussion & communication • An online learning community

  4. Access How do I access it? Myplace is available online and can be accessed in a number of ways: • By visiting http://myplace.strath.ac.uk • By logging on to PEGASUS– Classes can be found in the Myplace Links column • From the front page of the University website: Students/Staff menu: Online Services

  5. Myplace is… • At heart of Learning & Teaching here at Strathclyde • The most up-to-date learning environment available in Higher Education today • Easy to access, any time, anywhere myplace.strath.ac.uk Not all classes will look the same: your lecturer will decide on the types of activities and resources in your Myplace classes

  6. Myplace: My homepage

  7. Myplace class page

  8. Mobile Support

  9. Further help • Help with class content/activities • speak to your lecturer/tutor in the first instance • Contact the IT helpdesk: helpdesk@strath.ac.uk • Support website for staff & students • Click on the StudentHelp button in Myplace • Visit support.myplace.strath.ac.uk • Assistive Technologies are here to help with accessibility! • 0141 548 3402 • disability@strath.ac.uk • Graham Hills Room 4.41 • www.strath.ac.uk/disabilityservice

  10. Finding Your WaySaturday 23rd August

  11. University of StrathclydeStudents’ Association Gary Paterson Student President

  12. Your Union Executive VP Activities VP Diversity President VP Education VP Sports & & Development Advocacy Wellbeing

  13. Your Union • Led by you! • 22,000 members • One of largest Unions in Scotland • Deals, Discounts, & Services • Activities, Events, & Entertainment • Representation& Welfare • Over 50 years of representation • A great place to hang out • But also a great place to make change!

  14. Support • Level 5 of The Union ussa.advice@strath.ac.uk • Nightline – 0141 55 22 555 • 7am – 7pm • strathstudents.com/ebuddies

  15. Services Level 4 Restaurant Level 6 Cafe Level 3 Bar Level 3 Bank Level 3 Tacos Level 2 Venue Loyalty Card Scheme 5 points for every £1

  16. Volunteering A student that goes out with the norm to do something, for the benefit others. 1640 Volunteers 22,503 Volunteering hours recorded £157,971.06

  17. Representation Student Reps Forums Activities & Development Diversity & Advocacy Education External Engagement Sports & Wellbeing 675 Course Reps Student Congress You can stand at the start of the year and attend the forums all year round! More info: Strathstudents.com/studentreps

  18. Campaigns The voice of students on campus, USSA advocates and campaigns for change on behalf and alongside its 22,000 members! Everything from removing barriers in education to creating a fairer and greener society on campus and beyond! Come to the Forums to get involved: Strathstudents.com/forums

  19. Liberation & Representation More Information: http://www.strathstudents.com/equalityanddiversity

  20. Clubs & Societies Over 110 groups!!!

  21. Sports Union £25 for Sports Union Membership WWW.SPORTSUNION.CO.UK

  22. Where is all this Happening? Students Union on John Street • Level 7: • Student Engagement Zone – • Union Executive • USSA Staff • Computers for volunteers • Level 5: • Student Advice Area – • Welfare and Wellbeing Support

  23. Questions ussa.president@strath.ac.uk @MrGaryPaterson

  24. Mature Students’ Association Hereinafter called the M.S.A Based in Livingstone Tower LT202

  25. Facilities Common Room

  26. PC Lab

  27. Quiet study rooms

  28. Access RED CARD 24/7

  29. Social Events

  30. Who and what we are?

  31. Support Networks HELP!

  32. Advice Always remember 2 things: • The only place where success comes before work…. • Is in a dictionary. 2. WE ARE ALL MSA

  33. Conclusion M.S.A.? It’s YOURfacility Its up to YOUto utilize it

  34. Finding Your WaySaturday 23rd August

  35. Contacts Anna Damer Transition Coordinator Student Experience and Enhancement Service a.damer@strath.ac.uk This presentation can be downloaded at: www.strath.ac.uk/findingyourway

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