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Digital literacy is a vital competency for you to develop during your studies, in preparation for careers that will require you to embrace new technologies. We will help support you to become confident in using the wide range of digital tools needed to complete your studies. It is worth noting that you do not need to purchase any software before you start University as you will be provided with free access through your University of Exeter IT account.


Your Exeter IT account

Your first step is to activate your Exeter IT account. Please see your welcome email for details of how to do this. You’ll need to change your password when you first access our services, so choose something secure but memorable, and don’t pass it on to anyone else, or write it down! To change your password at any time, follow this link.

iExeter

This is your online student portal, accessible via a browser at www.exeter.ac.uk/students/iexeter/ as well as an app that you can download for free from the iTunes App Store or Google Play. You can check your timetable, ask questions via SID, see your financial statements, submit coursework, and much more.

iExeter dashboard

Software and tools

As an Exeter student, you have free access to all of the software and tools you’ll need throughout your time with us, including Office365. Just log in via a web browser using your Exeter IT account either via iExeter or the Office365 website. You can also download desktop versions of the apps to your computer, tablet or phone. The Digital Hub has a range of training resources for getting the most out of Microsoft Office365. It is worth familiarising yourself with these resources before the first week of teaching.  The Study Zone also has a range of digital skills resources including advice on how to take, manage and organise your lecture notes.

During the first week of your course, your lecturers may also introduce you to additional software and collaborative digital tools that they’ll use during their lectures to engage with you, such as Padlet, Mural, and Mentimeter. You will be given opportunities to familiarise yourself with how they work, but it’s worth exploring them now if you have the time. You do not need to purchase access to any of these tools.

You’ll also, of course, have a University of Exeter email account, internet access (with ‘Eduroam’ Wifi), server storage (via OneDrive), and access to the IT Helpdesk.

Printing facilities

You can also access printing facilities across our campuses. To print from any of our computers, make sure you’re logged on, and then you’ll be able to use the ‘Follow Me’ print system. You can also print from your own device - full instructions are on our website here.

For both services you’ll need to make sure your account has sufficient funds. You can top up at any point via this webpage.

The message from our IT team is that inevitably technology sometimes goes wrong, and usually at the worst possible moment. Please don’t leave printing or submitting work electronically to the last minute! It’s also important to constantly back up your work, and not just onto a USB stick. Usually there’s no need to panic when something goes wrong - our team is there to help and support you to succeed! Most IT queries can be resolved via the IT Helpdesk.


Última modificación: jueves, 10 de agosto de 2023, 14:56