Due to the changes 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 |
Information about Coursework and Assessment
In the first instance, check with your department regarding their plans for setting and accepting coursework and assessment online. Moodle will be the core platform, though teachers and departmental support staff may use various platforms to maintain communication and continuation of teaching and assessment. Many are using Zoom for office hours and/or seminars.
Technical Support
Tech Support is your first point of contact for technical issues or queries. Contact Tech Support by email, it.helpdesk@lse.ac.uk, by phone 020 7107 5000 or visit their web page https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/help
Unable to submit on Moodle
If you experience any problems during submission, please follow the advice provided on the Moodle page to email your file(s) as soon as possible to the relevant Departmental staff. Please note that you are subject to incurring late penalties if you submit your assessment late.
Staying safe remotely
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
How to install Zoom on a Mac: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/203020795-How-To-Install-on-Mac
How to install Zoom on Android phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings
How to install Zoom on Apple phones: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id546505307
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