DCU – Microsoft Office 365

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This page from the DCU Information Systems Services (ISS) informs students how to install Microsoft Office 365 onto their desktop computers and smartphones, as well as providing answers to questions about Office 365, such as what specific software is available with Office and how many devices it can be installed on.

DCU – Cybersecurity Awareness

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This page from the DCU Information Systems Services (ISS) contains helpful advice focused on cybersecurity and staying safe online, including information about cyber threats such as ransomware and phishing.

University of Edinburgh – Creating Accessible Materials

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This page from the University of Edinburgh provides useful guidance and advice on how to make any documents, presentations, and online materials you create more accessible to all users.

All Aboard Course – Screencasting

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This is a 20-minute interactive lesson from All Aboard aimed at teachers and lecturers interested in incorporating screencasting (a form of multimedia presentation) into their planning, and how it can be used as a beneficial teaching and learning resource.

All Aboard Course – Podcasting In Education

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This is an interactive lesson which teaches about the use of podcasting in teaching and learning and how to implement podcasting into educational practice. This course is approximately 30-45 minutes long.

All Aboard Course – Introduction To Digital Research Skills

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This is a 20-minute interactive lesson from All Aboard which teaches the fundamentals of digital research skills, discussing digital information literacy, managing citing and referencing, and avoiding plagiarism.

FutureLearn: A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner

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This is a free interactive course which aims to set you up for success in your online learning. It will help you reflect on how you can contribute collaboratively online, identify the tools and resources you’ll need to make the most out of your digital learning, and how to develop, professionalise, and safeguard your online identity and presence.

Typology of free Web-based Learning Technologies

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This document provides educators with a list of 226 digital interactive learning resources which can be used via an Internet browser, organised into 40 types, such as “mindmapping”, “discussion forums”, “audio sharing”, and more.

DCU tools for Online Learning

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This is an infographic from DCU, suggesting what you might need digital tools for when learning online and recommending what tools you can use.