This week, we turn our attention to the Library and the services it offers. This will help you with your studies at Queen’s. And this builds upon lasts weeks blog post on Queen’s Online and Intranet Services were we highlighted Academic & Student Affairs and Information Services. Let’s get started! Read more…
Moving on from introducing you to the Queen’s Online (QOL) digital hub and quick links section to other digital services. This week, we investigate the Intranet options that QOL offers. Why use the Intranet? When it comes to getting access to relevant information, it should be available in the intranet Read more…
When it comes to starting University, as students there is a lot of information coming at you from the very start. Not only are you starting a new program of study, you also have become familiar with the campus, policies, etiquette and our systems. It’s not easy. Based on that, Read more…
If you have been following us, you may have noticed we have covered many topics to do with digital spaces, best practices, accessibility and suggestions for using different Apps, software and services. Last week, we looked at Microsoft Yammer and we continue this week with MS Whiteboard. So what is Read more…
We have looked at many of the available Microsoft Apps over the last number of weeks, and learned a bit more about these, where they could be used and some pros and cons. You will find a list of these here. Best practices in MS Stream Best practices to increase Read more…
We are now at the end of August and the new academic year is just around the corner. Last week, we looked at the Benefits of MS Bookings. This week, we look at Sway, what it can do and some best practices. What is Sway? This is a Microsoft product Read more…
July is here, it’s the start of another week and we’re still blog-a-thon-ing. Last week, we have looked at: Canvas – Getting Started Simple Navigation Complex Navigation Rolling Over Content Help & Training What about our students? It’s all fair and well getting the content on but how do new Read more…
Following on from two blog posts: Disability Services (May 10th) and Assistive Technologies (May 17th) at Queen’s University and some posts on: Getting Access: Blind Users Getting Access: Deaf Users Getting Access: Colour Blind Users Getting Access: Dyslexic Users We want to continue with consideration of audience members with specific Read more…
Last week and the week before, the Tech Review looked at Speechify and Natural Reader. We decided another option should be reviewed and this was the task we challenged Tony McGovern this week. He chose to review Read Me and here’s what Tony has to say. What is Read Me? Read more…
Following on from two blog posts: Disability Services (May 10th) and Assistive Technologies (May 17th) at Queen’s University and some posts on: Getting Access: Blind Users Getting Access: Deaf Users Getting Access: Colour Blind Users We want to continue with consideration of audience members with specific needs and content design. Read more…