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self-service features such as requesting bank letters and
booking seats for graduation.
Postgraduate research students
can also access a PGR Toolbox to view a record of
supervisory meetings and access the Researcher
Development Framework, for example.
LIVERPOOL LIFE
Liverpool Life is the University’s Student Portal through which
students can easily access a wide range of information about their
student record in one location. In Liverpool Life, students can view
and update personal details, view
programme
information
and
register for modules, access their
academic timetables and view
examination timetables and results.
Liverpool Life also includes general
news and announcements, and
MY L I VERPOOL
My Liverpool helps students find out
about activities to enhance their
employability. There are course-
specific as well as more general
opportunities such as volunteering,
mentoring, taking an additional
course, learning a new language,
being a Student Representative,
joining a sports club or any of the
150+ Guild societies.
ADOBE CONNECT
Adobe Connect is used for on-line
teaching and tutorials and supports
a blended learning approach to
enhance student experience. The
tool helps students who lack the
confidence to get involved in
courses that are delivered in a
traditional setting.
STREAM CAPTURE
87 different lecturers have used
stream capture to record 611
lectures. 495 hours, 22 minutes of
lecture time has been recorded in
total so far. These lectures have
been watched 154,629 times by
15,295 distinct devices. Stream
Capture has been rolled out to 63
teaching rooms with a further 39 to
be equipped before Christmas.
LECTURE TIMETABLES
APP
This app provides quick and easy
access to lecture timetables for
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Taught Students. The app includes
1 day, 7 day or 28 day calendar
views; module, building and room
information, and access to maps for
building locations.
VIRTUAL LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT (VLE) AND
BLACKBOARD MOBI LE
LEARN
The University Virtual Learning
Environment known as VITAL is
provided by Blackboard – it is accessible online or through a
dedicated mobile app. Through VITAL students can access course
materials and other resources, complete assessments and submit
assignments. They can also participate in collaborative activities such
as discussion boards and group assignments.