• Welcome

      Key tips for Learning Online at Solent

    • Guidance for learning online File

      Never learned online before? It's not as difficult as you might think. This guide will get you started without any worries.

    • Book iconGetting Started

      Ensure you are set up online with all available systems and access to be able to stay informed, participate in learning activities and complete your work.

      Cogs iconBe Familiar With Solent Systems

      If you are unfamiliar with the Solent systems, please complete the Online Induction.

      Email iconKeep Up To Date With Solent Email

      Email will be the primary method of communication and you will need to keep checking your Solent Email. You can access directly at: email.solent.ac.uk

      Wifi iconManaging your Internet Connection

      If you can get access to a good internet connection this will help with accessing online lectures, webinars and video meetings. Working with documents online can sometimes be problematic if the connection drops out. Make sure you back up your work in more than one place and if possible keep copies of your work so you can return to a previous version if disaster strikes.

      Computer iconDownload Software

      You can download Office365 which includes applications such as Word. PowerPoint and Excel for use on your own machine using your Solent University account. You will need to activate it using your Solent Email and password. Further details are available on the Portal: Software Downloads.  

      Access Solent: Assistive Technology page has information on other free tools which can help you plan and write your assignments.

      Collaborative iconStore work and Collaborate on OneDrive

      OneDrive is a cloud based storage and collaboration system. Every student and staff member has an account. You can store your work and share documents with students or tutors for live, online collaboration. Find out more about OneDrive at Solent.

    • Question mark iconFrequently asked questions

      This resource contains answers and guides to frequently asked questions at the Learning Technologies Helpdesk.
      If you have a question that is not addressed here, please let us know at the contact details below.

    • Lecture iconGetting Help

      If you have any specific queries, please use the Ask for help form or email us at ltu@solent.ac.uk (replies within 2 working days) or have a chat with us on our virtual Zoom helpdesk https://learn.solent.ac.uk/helpdesk (10am-4pm).  You can  also come to the Learning Technologies helpdesk (Floor 2 Library). To leave a voicemail contact, 023 8201 5100 (replies within 2 working days). 


      We can assist with all the University's Teaching and Learning systems (SOL, myPortfolio, online submissions including Turnitin, etc.) and any general technology issues. 

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