• University Library Easter Vacation

    The opening hours for the University Library at Ormskirk will only change slightly during the Easter Vacation.

    We will have our standard term time opening hours apart from

    Good Friday 22nd April to Tuesday 26th April 2011, when we will be closed.

    We are offering additional opening for both the Royal Wedding Bank Holiday 29th April , 8.45am – 5pm, (when we will, of course, be showing The Wedding on the Plasma TV if you want a five minute break from your studies!)  and the following May Day Bank Holiday 2nd May, 8.45-7pm.

    The LIRC at Aintree will be open on Tuesday 26th April 8.30am – 8.00pm

    For more information and  a complete schedule of opening times for all our sites, please visit our website or e-mail lsdesk @edgehill.ac.uk

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  • Did you know… We’re keeping up with Emerging Technology

    We’ve been using technology in teaching for years, some of it for so long that we don’t even think of it as technology any more. Keeping up to date with delivery techniques helps ensure a good experience for our students.

    Here in the Learning Technology Development team we look for up and coming ideas that are attracting the interests of academic staff and students. Although new technology is sometimes seen as the answer to a question that was never asked, after a while someone will attempt to use it to help learning. By following the experiences of these early adopters we are able to assist the uptake of new technology, and the development of techniques to use it for a wider audience.

    So where does technology emerge from and how can you keep up to date?

    There are many web-sites, and social / professional networks that can provide insight into what’s happening now and what’s coming up…

    The Learning Technology Development team have recently been delivering sessions to showcase Emerging Technologies. The first covered applications for QR-Codes, the second shared experiences with Professional Blogs, and we have a third planned for 20th May on using the iPad (Edge Hill University staff can book here). We also have ideas for future sessions including Cloud Computing, Creative Digital Technologies, Assessing On-line and Staying Technology Aware, but what we’d really like to know is…

    Are there Emerging Technologies that you’d like a closer look at? Let us know in a comment.

    Alternatively contact us directly at [email protected]

    Mark Ayton

    Learning Technology Development Manager (ext. 7758)

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  • Did you know…Learning Services can help you develop your academic skills?

    From planning your time to referencing correctly, we offer support and guidance help you develop the skills you need to succeed at University. We cover a range of essential skills including:

    • Finding high quality information sources
    • Effective reading and note-making
    • Critical thinking and reflection
    • Structuring your assignments clearly and logically
    • Writing in an appropriate academic style
    • Using evidence and referencing your sources
    • Making the most of the ICT tools available to you

    We do this in three ways:

    1. We work with tutors to deliver classroom sessions at key times during your course

    2. We run drop-in sessions and group workshops focusing on specific aspects of academic skills

    3. We offer one-to-one sessions with an academic skills advisor or librarian for tailored advice on improving your work and finding the resources you need

    And remember, you don’t have to be struggling to make use of our support – whatever you want to achieve, we can help you fulfil your potential.

    Look out for our drop-in sessions and workshops advertised through the GO Portal, or call in at the Inclusive Services desk on the first floor of the University Library (phone 01695 584372).

    Andrew Fleming

    Academic Liaison Manager – Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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