Some students are concerned about settling in while others are worried about returning to study or the digital skills needed to access information, learn and collaborate with others in online and digital spaces. Most of these natural concerns disappear during the first term but sometimes a little help is needed.
Our Skills for Uni, Skills for Life support has everything our students need to succeed, whether they are a new or continuing undergraduate or a postgraduate student. And although they’re designed for everyone, they will particularly benefit first-generation students, those returning to study after a break or International Students, and demonstrate our commitment to Education Without Boundaries.
LevelUp gives students control of their learning and skills development
LevelUp has been designed to help work through students’ early worries and concerns, so that all new students feel they are in the right place. It also helps new starters understand what is required so they can succeed in student life.
LevelUp can be easily accessed online and has been divided into a number of sections highlighting important areas that students have expressed concern over in the past.
The topics range from general student “survival tips” to how to write that first essay. Each section contains information and activities to help explain what being a student is all about.
Developing Digital Skills for Learning and Working
Students and employers tell us that Digital Skills are crucial for student success at university and in the workplace.
Our Developing your Digital Capabilities course is designed for students to work through at their own pace and gives them opportunities to reflect on the ways in which they can develop the essential digital capabilities they need for university study and beyond.
They can also test their digital capabilities with the JISC Discovery Tool, which assesses their capabilities and provides them with a personalised report with suggested next steps and links to free resources that can help them develop further.
Students can these courses in their own time, although some sections may be used by personal tutors as part of a study group. Working in a tutor or study group helps get a better sense of being part of a student body and helps to provide structure through cooperation.
Find out more about these resources and more at our GREFest live events.
