Digital tools for

Learning
Introduction

This presentation introduces some key The presentation contains useful links
digital tools and learning resources you to help and support resources, as well
will be using to support your learning at as suggestions on where you can get
the University of Brighton. help if required.
Your University Account
You have a university account
which is used to access all the
services listed in this
presentation.
You can change your password
at any time using My Info https
://myinfo.brighton.ac.uk.

The services described in the

It consists of: rest of this presentation will be
• a username (e.g. ds1) available to you after you have
completed online enrolment.
• a password
• an email address, which will be
enabled after you have
completed online enrolment
• e.g.
d.student@uni.brighton.ac.uk
 My Brighton
My Brighton is the key online
platform that you should visit
1 daily to gain quick access to key
2 information and resources.
e.g. your university email account
and your calendar which includes
your timetable
Your My Brighton screen is
customised for you.
Check it regularly for updates.
You'll be able to log in to My
Brighton after you enrol online.
Download the My Brighton app
to your mobile device from your
app store (iOS & Android).
You can also access MyBrighton
from the web:
https://my.brighton.ac.uk
 My Brighton menu
Anna Student If you are using a mobile, the
hamburger menu, in the top left
corner, provides quick links to the
2 services described here.
My Brighton: Mail
Your student email account is important, as is it is
the main method the university will use to
communicate with you.

My Brighton allows you to read and respond to

your emails easily.

For more advanced features, you can access your

email via:
• Microsoft365 microsoft365.com
(sign in with your university email address)
or
• Your favourite mail app (e.g. Outlook or
Mail).
My Brighton: Calendar
The calendar function of My Brighton
will show:
• your personal academic timetable
(when available)
• your personal calendar (from your
university Office 365 account)

Tip: if you are unsure of how to find a

building on campus, you can tap a
timetabled location to see a map!
My Brighton: Student View

Use Student View to :

• update your contact details
• apply for learning support plans
• select and register for optional modules
• access your assessment and exam results

You can also use Student View to:

• apply for student support funds
• update your bank details (for bursary
payments, prizes and hardship funds)
My Brighton: Library
The Library link on My Brighton gives
you access to:
• information on using the libraries
and library services
• tips on research
• your Subject Guide: key resources
specific to your area of study

Contact: Please email

library@brighton.ac.uk
for all library queries.
My Studies
My Studies is a secure online
space giving students access to
learning materials, assessment
and other study related content.

There will be dedicated areas for
each module you study where you
can access
• your assignments
• your reading lists
You can access your course
and module areas directly
from My Brighton.
However, if you reach My
Studies from another route,
the next slide shows how to
find your course and module
areas.
 Navigating My Studies
Your academic
Select My You can use search to You can use the drop team will
Courses find a module down menu to select an show you around
and academic year My Studies and
Modules explain how it will
from the be used as part of
left hand your course.
menu

Video: Navigating
My Studies
My Studies: accessibility
Resources on My Studies can be accessed in Click the Alternative Formats button A
different formats. next to a resource....
The original file (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, pdf)
as well as:
• HTML
• ePub
• Electronic braille
Then
• Audio
choose
• BeeLine Reader your
• Translated version preferred
format.
Please report accessibility issues and request
different formats, if they are not listed.
Microsoft teams

You may have some meetings with staff

online and live through Microsoft Teams.

Video: Joining a Te
Install the Microsoft Teams app on your am
PC/Mac (for free) for the best experience.

-
You can also create your own Teams to
support your collaborative group/project Video: Joining a Te
work. ams call
Microsoft 365
All students have a Microsoft 365
account which includes:
• University email
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive for Business
• Online Office apps –Word,
PowerPoint, Excel and more
• Free software – full versions of
Office apps to download to
your computer(s)
To explore Microsoft 365, go to
microsoft365.com and sign in
with your university email
address,
e.g.
d.student@uni.brighton.ac.uk
Tip: Don’t forget to check our
software information to find
out about other free or
discounted software.
The App Store:
• Find it from the software
information page, or
• Go to
brighton.ac.uk/software
• You can scroll through
the list, or search for an
app
• To find out how to access
and install an app, click
on its logo
MS 365: OneDrive for Business
Reasons to store your university work on OneDrive:
• 1 Terabyte of secure disk space
• Easy access wherever you have internet, 24/7
• Can easily share documents and collaborate
with others
You can access your OneDrive for Business from:
• Microsoft 365 (microsoft365.com)
• My Brighton app
• Microsoft 365 app
• OneDrive app
Useful mobile apps (for iOS and Android)

My Brighton Microsoft Teams Microsoft 365 Outlook

Access all your Useful for joining live Easy access to Another way to
key services in sessions, and for your files, and the access your
one place keeping up to date with app also has a university email
discussions on the built-in scanner on your device
move
which is popular

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On Campus
The Wi-Fi service for staff and
students is eduroam
Your eduroam username is your
normal username,
followed by @brighton.ac.uk
e.g. ds1@brighton.ac.uk
Ignore visitor Wi-Fi services.
Use your UniCard on campus
to access rooms and buildings and
pay for items. Your borrower
number can be used to check your
library records online.
Networked printing - print from
your mobile device and laptop.
Large format printing and other
advanced printing – from
Print Services at Moulsecoomb
and Grand Parade.
Safe computing

• Watch out for Phishing emails –

don't click links or open attachments unless you are sure the
email is genuine
• Don't tell anyone your password (not even university staff)
• Have up-to-date antivirus software on your computer
• Password protect your phone and computer
Update your skills

• See the Digital Skills for Students pages for guidance and
short videos on essential digital skills, including:
• MS Teams
• MS 365
• Dissertations with Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Find out what else you can learn at
brighton.ac.uk/LinkedInLearning
HELP AND SUPPORT
Please contact the IT Service
Desk for any technical issues or
advice.
01273 644444
ServiceDesk@brighton.ac.uk
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/ithelp
Please contact the library for
help finding books, articles,
television and radio
programmes, illustrations and
any help you want with
information for your research
and project work.
Library@brighton.ac.uk