Because of Due to the changes to in teaching and assessment that LSE has and continues to introduce, we have created some guidance to help support your learning (and security) online. You can keep up to date with developments from the School by checking the Coronavirus FAQ, which will continue to be updated regularly: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/Coronavirus-FAQs |
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For information on how to stay safe while learning remotely, follow this advice from Data and Technology Services (DTS): https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/essentials/Staying-safe-remotely-for-STUDENTS
Useful links and free downloads:
Sophos Anti-virus software: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/services/infosec/internal/free-antivirus-protection
Microsoft Office Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads/
Microsoft Office 365: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/services/0365-lse
Personal Development and Wellbeing
LSE Student Wellbeing
It is important to put your wellbeing first. You can book an online appointment with the Student Wellbeing service here: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing
LSE LIFE
Following the shift to online teaching, LSE LIFE are working on developing online workshops. You can keep updated by signing up to their newsletter here. In the meantime, they have provided materials from the essay-, exam- and dissertation related workshops on their Moodle page: https://moodle.lse.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5362
You can book a one-to-one online appointment with an LSE LIFE study advisor. Find out more here: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/lse-life/LIFE-goes-on
Digital Skills Lab
The Digital Skills Lab has free online learning in various data science, research, productivity and collaboration tools which can be accessed for free using your LSE credentials: https://courses.digitalskills.lse.ac.uk/
Coding support drop-in sessions are running daily via Microsoft Teams: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/digital-skills-lab/coding
How To Guides
Protecting your devices and data
Staying safe while learning remotely: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/essentials/Staying-safe-remotely-for-STUDENTS
Moodle
Moodle Frequently Asked Questions for students: http://lti.lse.ac.uk/moodle-faqs-for-students/
Zoom
To start using Zoom:
Go to https://lse.zoom.us/ and Sign in with your LSE username and password.
Go to https://lse.zoom.us/download and download the Zoom Client for Meetings
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How to use channels for group messaging in Zoom: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/200912909-Getting-Started-With-Channels-Group-Messaging
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft offer a suite of training videos and articles: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/microsoft-teams-video-training-4f108e54-240b-4351-8084-b1089f0d21d7?wt.mc_id=otc_home
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