• Highlights of the Technology Road Show & Mobile Clinic

    Last month Learning Services and IT Services combined forces to bring the first ever Technology Road Show & Mobile Clinic to the University.  The event was hosted in the Hub, to which students and staff took the opportunity to see demonstrations of Edge Hill mobile applications, and to speak to us and obtain technical support…

  • Developing Digital Excellence

    Developing Digital Excellence – staff development and training in February We have got a number of sessions for staff this month – many looking at some of the new ideas in the digital world, such as QR codes, data curation, and an interesting look at how you manage your digital identity. Sessions are developed by…

  • A Hub of Activity!

    Technology Roadshow & Mobile Clinic On Thursday 31st of January, Learning Services and IT Services will be running an open event in the HUB showcasing everything you might need to know about the latest technology developments with Learning Edge, the campus wifi, mobile apps and electronic library resources. With the ever growing range of services…

  • New skills for a new year – January Staff Development

    The Learning Services staff development programme – Developing Digital Excellence begins again in January. We have got a wide range of sessions covering all 4 strands of the programme which will support staff across the university in their use of technology and hopefully enhance their knowledge and skills – and maybe learn something brand new.…

  • Edge Hill has its very own Mobile App!

    After some careful time in development the very first dedicated Edge Hill University app is now available on Android as well as iOS! Available via free download from the Apple Apps or Google Play stores, the new app brings together useful and interesting features, functions and fun – from Flickr and YouTube to Blackboard Mobile…

  • Freshers Fair 2012

    Learning Services gives a warm, (but damp) welcome to everyone, both new freshers and returning students. As you will know, the 2012 Student Union Freshers Fair is taking place in the HUB on 26th September.  We will be there throughout the event promoting some of our exciting new developments and resources.  Come and find out about…

  • University Library Open Day 18th August 2012

    The University Library at Ormskirk will be open tomorrow (18th August ) during the University open day 10am until 3pm. More information on the University Open Day can be found here. Please come and see us and have a look around at your leisure, or join one of the scheduled tours available. There is full…

  • Student Top Tips: Mobile Learn & Learning Edge customisation!

    Over the past month in LTD we have focused our attention to the eLearning survey in relation to the main student queries related to the Learning Edge.  This has given me the opportunity to assemble some information on certain areas of feedback received.  Two of the main areas that caught my attention was the request for…

  • Woodlands Library invites you to drop in

    On Thursday 22nd March, the staff at the Woodlands Library will be hosting an open event between 12 noon and 2.30 pm.  Come along and meet colleagues from: Learning Technology Development – eBooks and Learning Edge on your mobile device. Academic Skills – eResources the easy way with Discover More. Student Services – financial help for part-time…

  • Personalising Your Web Browsing Experience Accessibility Adjustments.

    As you will no doubt be aware a web browser is a program that allows us to view web content on the internet, covered recently by John Langford in his blog ‘Demystifying Web Browsers’. However, more often students want to do more than just view online content, they want to view it in a way…