General
Technology to Make Learning Easier
- Training, links and advice to make reading, writing and studying easier for students using various free technology either already on your computer, your phones or technology that is free to download
EDTL Approach: Advice for students: planning for effective learning during Covid-19
- Advice from students on effective remote learning during COVID-19
EDTL Approach: Advice for students taking online exams.
- Advice from students on approaching online exams
Learning to learn online
- Free ebook preparing learners for online learning success by introducing them to the online learning environment and their role as a learner within it
The Guardian: How to study at home during coronavirus – by online students and tutors.
- Here’s how to study effectively at home, according to those who have been doing it all along
13 Ways to Study at Home Without Going Crazy
- Some tips for studying at home effectively
How to structure your day without the routine of college
- Some tips from TCD's Health Service team on structuring your day studying at home
10 points to remember when learning online
- These tips outline some of the ways to make the most of online learning
How to stay sane when working from home: 4 practical tips from a professional
- 4 tips on working - and studying at home
Tips for successful online learning
- A collection of best practices for online learning
12 study tips for online learners: succeed in your eLearning course
- Prepare yourself for self-directed learning and keep your study habits on track
Online etiquette: 14 netiquette rules online students should know
- Netiquette guidelines for students working online
Zoom etiquette, features and tips
- Short video with some sensible advice for Zoom meetings
Getting Online
The National Broadband Plan
- The Government of Ireland has a plan to deliver high speed broadband services to all businesses, farms and households in Ireland. On this Department of Communications,Climate Action and Environment site, you can stay informed of its progress.
Bonkers.ie: Broadband guides
- Bonkers.ie is a price comparison and switching site. This is a set of guides they have produced to help you about broadband in iIreland and the options available to you.
Bonkers.ie: Broadband comparison tool
- Enter your full address or your Eircode and see Broadband/phone/TV packages are available to you
Citizens Information: Phone Contracts
- A very handy guide to phone contracts in Ireland
ComReg: Compare Information Services
- A useful tool from the Commission of Communications Regulation to helpconsumers compare the cost of personal/non-business mobile, home phone, broadband and television price plans.
Switcher.ie
- Switcher.ie is another price comparison site. They have Broadband guides and also Mobile guides that include mobile data plans
Note-Taking Apps
Dropbox Paper
- (requires a Dropbox account) Android app that stores every note on the cloud in your Dropbox account
Evernote
- Designed for note taking, organizing, task management, and archiving. Available for Mac, iOS, Android, and Microsoft Window. Free and premium versions.
Google Keep
- Google's note-making service. Available for iOS, Android and online
Notability
- Note-making and sketching tool available for iOS and Android. Not free
OneNote
- Part of the Microsoft Office suite, it can gather users' notes, drawings, screen clippings and audio commentaries. Available for iOS, Android and Windows
Simplenote
- Not as sophisticated as other apps, but has a clean and clear interface. Freely available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
Techradar: Best note-taking apps 2020
- Some of the best note-taking apps currently available
Why notepad Is still awesome for taking notes
- Notepad is still a useful tool for making quick notes on your computer; here are the reasons why
How to set up Microsoft Word for good note-taking
- Short video on using Word to take quick notes (spoiler: use bullet points)
How to use Microsoft Word to type organized college notes
- How to set up Word to use as a note-taking app (screenshots are from a Mac, but the same principles apply to Windows PCs)
Accessibility
Accessibility overview of Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Office Support
- An overview of Team's accessibility features
Accessibility Support for Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Office Support
- Links to topics that can help you make Microsoft Teams more accessible and easier to use, as well as help articles about using a screen reader with Teams
An Introduction to Microsoft Teams and Jaws
- How to use the JAWS screen reader with Microsoft Teams
Zoom Accessibility
- Zoom's accessibility pages
Hot keys and keyboard shortcuts for Zoom
- A list of the keyboard shortcuts that you can use on the Zoom Desktop Client for Windows and Mac that allow you to navigate the Zoom settings without using your mouse
Free basic JAWS 16 scripts to use with Zoom
- Scripts for the JAWS screen reader to offer some functionality to support Zoom
Use captions in a Google Meet video meeting
- How to turn on captions in Google meet
Google accessibility products and features
- Details of Google products' accessibility features
G Suite keyboard shortcuts
- List of keyboard shortcut for use in Google products including Meet
Ergonomics
NHS: How to sit at your desk correctly
- If you sit a lot in front of a computer, here are some tips to help your posture.
How to properly hold a mouse
- To use your mouse correctly, be aware of these key points
HSE: Ergonomic tips for a healthier workspace
- Some simple ergonomic tips to improve your workspace
Ergonomic guidelines for computer workstations - 10 steps for users
- Use these guideline to improve your computer working environment
NHS: Posture tips for laptop users
- Some ways you can make your laptop safer and more comfortable to use
Mobile phone ergonomics
- Occupational health and safety ergonomic tips for smartphone users.
How to use your smartphone without ruining your health
- How to reduce blue exposure and manage screen time
Mobile phone and tablet use tips
- Good habits of phone and tablet use
Moodle
Moodle App
- Access your courses with the Moodle app on your mobile device. Note: you need to know the web address of your Moodle site (your course administrator should know that)
Moodle YouTube Channel
- This channel offers a range of Moodle videos for latest releases, online courses and how-to use the learning platform. It also features helpful content for the benefit of Moodle users.
Quick User Gude
- So you've got a new Moodle account? What now? This page will help you navigate around your site
Student Documentation Examples
- A great collection of student tutorial and documentation examples
Student F.A.Q.
- Intended to prepare teachers for the kinds of questions their students may ask about their Moodle courses, this list of frequently asked questions is also useful for students to look at themselves
Student Tutorial Moodle v2
- This is a tutorial for Moodle site access and course information for an older version of Moodle, but still useful.
