This page was created in response to changes in teaching and assessment LSE introduced in response to the pandemic since March 2020 and provides guidance to help support your learning (and security) online. Some of this information remains useful even though LSE teaching and assessment have largely returned to a pre-March 2020 state (as of September 2022). |
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
For any technical problems during with online assessment submission, contact DTS Tech Support on Tech.Support@lse.ac.uk or phone: (+44) 020 7107 5000
Unable to submit on Moodle
If you experience any problems during submission, please follow your department’s advice to email your file(s) as soon as possible to the relevant departmental staff. Please note that you will incur late penalties if you submit your assessment late.
Staying safe remotely
For information on how to stay digitally 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
You can keep updated with the LSE Life offering by signing up to their newsletter here. LSE Life also provide materials from their 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
Moodle
Moodle Frequently Asked Questions for students: https://lse.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OLGFS/pages/1665073153/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