surreylearn leaflet v2 2016 - students
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Department of Technology Enhanced Learning
What is SurreyLearn?SurreyLearn is the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE); it is used to support and enrich your learning and professional development.
Your module tutors will use it in a variety of ways which might include, providing learning activities, discussions and online tests as well as additional resources such as lecture slides and hand-outs.
Alongside the module areas, support areas will also be available containing useful materials such as timetables, handbooks, exam details and important news and updates.
Login to SurreyLearn• open an Internet browser (i.e.
Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox)• go to:
http://surreylearn.surrey.ac.uk• log in with your University of
Surrey username and password.
Where to find resourcesSurreyLearn Home Page• list of modules• support and guidance materials• personal updates • campus wide news
SurreyLearn’s Course Content Area• course materials • reading list • course updates• news from the module teaching
team
SurreyLearn’s Course Toolbar• Classlist: see a list of classmates• Discussions: access the discussion
forums (where used)• Assignments: coursework is often
expected to be submitted via SurreyLearn. Your tutors will provide detailed instructions.
Personalising your experienceComplete your profileCreate a community within your classes by designing a personalised profile, allowing your classmates to learn more about you.
Set NotificationsEnsure you don't miss any important announcements and deadlines by choosing to receive instant email notifications about course events such as news updates, amendments to content, assignment due dates and discussion messages.
Support and Guidance The ‘Student Common Room’ (accessed via the SurreyLearn homepage) contains user guides for SurreyLearn, important information regarding academic integrity, a free to use Turnitin plagiarism detection facility, plus advice on the other facilities and resources that are available.
Faculty or school specific guidance will be provided by your module tutors as necessary or via your department's Student Support area.
Things to noteYou may not have access to all relevant areas in SurreyLearn when you initially log-in. Please be patient whilst student registrations are processed and module tutors finalise their materials.
Contact: [email protected] for further help and assistance.
TEL Quick-start Guides:SurreyLearn - A Guide for Students
August 2016
http://surreylearn.surrey.ac.uk [email protected]
SurreyLearn Home Page
http://surreylearn.surrey.ac.uk [email protected]
Sample Course Home Page
SurreyLearn - A Guide for Students
These illustrations are designed to provide an overview of the main components from the landing pages of SurreyLearn. The layout and content can vary slightly depending on your school or faculty, in which case you may be provided with specific additional information.