• Week 9 Blog

    It really does not feel like it’s been 9 weeks of this internship. It pains me to say, in 4 more weeks this internship will be over. However, I always try to look at the positive side of things, when this internship is over I will have made a massive positive impact on the module…

  • Microsoft Educator

    What is it?  Microsoft Innovative Educator is a free service Microsoft offer which offers educators, or even those interested in using technology, certifications to prove they have bettered their learning.  The Microsoft Educator Center offers access to many courses that let you earn professional development credit in the comfort of your home and your own time. Whether you…

  • 10 steps to make a captivating LinkedIn profile as a student

    In the world of finding a job, there are many candidates competing against each other for a small pool of jobs. But there is a way that candidates can stand out amongst the crowd…. it’s a handy social media platform called LinkedIn.   LinkedIn is a social networking site where you can show off your abilities and network with top…

  • The key to email accessibility

    We Digital Interns have lived and breathed accessibility for the last couple of months. If you were to ask any one of us for advice on how to make a document accessible, we could give you a bucket load of tips. It has now become second nature for us to use refinements to make our reports and presentations 100% accessible.  However, most of us continue to bash out an email on the keyboard without considering our…

  • Wellbeing tips from Edge Hill’s Digital Student Interns…

    Wellbeing: The state of being comfortable, happy, or healthy. Happiness, comfort, and good health is a goal which stands at the heart of success; the Digital Student Interns have shared some of the ways in which they achieve good emotional and physical wellbeing… First up is having time to relax– sometimes this falls into each…

  • The Benefits of LinkedIn Learning.

    With increased focus on digital learning, a self-guided approach to professional development has never been more important. Thankfully, Edge Hill’s Library and Learning Services have recently partnered with LinkedIn Learning, giving students free, unlimited access to thousands of high-quality courses developed by industry experts. Courses range from software guidance to advice on maintaining your wellbeing,…

  • A Week in the Life of a Student Intern

    Monday: Today was completely different to my usual Mondays as I was not working, instead I was GRADUATING! Honestly, I am still in disbelief at the whole day, I can’t believe that I have done it! The stress I felt the morning of was off the charts, even the slightest of traffic jams made me…

  • Reflective Entry – Week 6

    Introduction I cannot believe that we are already halfway through this internship. Everyone has been so great and welcoming, in fact I felt settled within the first week. This job has been the ride of a lifetime and we’re not even over yet!  As well as focusing on accessibility this week I will also complete a mid-way evaluation report, which is where…

  • The Perfect Work from Home Recipes: 15 Minute Breakfast Ideas to Help You Through the Day!

    Overnight Oats Overnight Oats are fabulous. They barely even fall into the category of 15 minute meals as you make them the night before AND that alone takes 5 minutes! This no-cook breakfast option leaves you with a healthy grab-and-go meal to enjoy throughout the week. Plus – it’s endlessly customisable! The beauty of them…

  • To Everyone That Has Made Me Smile

    Hi, I’m Reece, and I am a student at Edge Hill University and a Student Intern within the Faculty of Education (FoE). How is there only five weeks left to the internship? I’m not sure how it has gone so fast, but I definitely don’t want it to end. This will be quite different from…