What is blackboard and how do I use it?
Your learning at the University is supported by use of an online virtual learning environment called Blackboard, which can be accessed by registered users from anywhere in the world. Blackboard forms an integral part of the learning experience for most distance learning students. It provides a learning environment which enables:
What facilities do postgraduate students have at Leicester University?
As a postgraduate student, you'll have access to a wide range of facilities, including the Graduate Reading Room in the David Wilson Library and Brookfield, our Postgraduate Teaching Centre. On top of this you'll be able to use our extensive IT facilities and Print and Design Services. Postgraduate facilities at Leicester
What is the blackboard virtual learning environment?
Blackboard Blackboard, our virtual learning environment which you can access from anywhere in the world, is home to everything that you need for your course including: Lecture slides and notes uploaded by your tutors, as well as reading lists and links to any online resources.
How do I log on to my Leicester hub?
Please enter your e-mail address and password to log onto your Leicester hub where you can register, modify or cancel your event bookings and manage your email preferences. If you cant remember your login details just click the 'Trouble signing in?' link to create a new password.
What is a blackboard?
Blackboard forms an integral part of the learning experience for most distance learning students. It provides a learning environment which enables: online discussion between students and tutors using discussion boards.
How to make distance learning work?
In order to make distance learning work for you, you'll need to think about where and when you are going to study, and how regular study time will fit into your life. You will also need to prepare a place or places that will provide you with a comfortable and convenient environment to study. This could be at home, at your place ...
What is the University of Leicester student support service?
The Student Support Service provides a fully integrated service for all University of Leicester students.
What is the University Library?
There is an online catalogue and internet and database services, allowing you to access a multitude of journals, articles and e-books. You can request books to be sent to you in the post or you may wish to make use of the photocopying service. You can also make use of your local university library if you live in the UK.
What is a dedicated academic tutor?
A dedicated team of academic tutors and administrative staff will be your main point of contact throughout your studies, able to provide a wide range of support. They can answer queries ranging from your progress on the course to the content of an individual module. We encourage you to keep in regular contact with your team.
What is the final stage of a masters course?
The final stage of most Masters courses is a written dissertation on a topic agreed between you and your tutor. Detailed feedback on all assessments will be provided from a tutor.
Can you find textbooks online for distance learning?
Materials for distance learning courses at the University vary from course to course, but can include textbooks which can either be sent in the post to you or can be found online.
Facilities
As a postgraduate student, you'll have access to a wide range of facilities, including the Graduate Reading Room in the David Wilson Library and Brookfield, our Postgraduate Teaching Centre. On top of this you'll be able to use our extensive IT facilities and Print and Design Services. Postgraduate facilities at Leicester
Learning support
Should you need it, there is always support on hand at the University of Leicester. You can make use of all of the University's support services, including the Student Welfare Service, the Student Counselling Service, the Mental Wellbeing Service and the AccessAbility Centre. Find out more about support for postgraduate students
