We have gathered some useful resources and tips around studying online, taking exams online and and staying healthy while learning remotely.
 

Studying at home/studying online tips

• Tips for studying at home (PDF guide compiled by the Access Service 2 April 2020)
• DSS Learning Support videos (Videos on researching and referencing; presentations skills; taking good notes and starting an assignment)
• SpunOut Top 5 study and exam tips (video)

Studying online - tools and supports 

• How to access your learning on Canvas guide
• Accessibility Tools for Learning  (MTU Cork DSS Assistive Technology guide version 4.2(PDF) August 2021) - A guide to accessing a range of assistive technology tools for online study.
• Current MTU Cork students can download Microsoft Office ProPlus for free. Microsoft Office has an inbuilt Immersive Reader and Dictation functions built in.
• My Study Bar is a online tool which has different free tools to support studying, reading and writing such as mindmapping, read aloud, etc. https://www.callscotland.org.uk/mystudybar/
• Free Proofreading software: Ginger or Grammarly
• MTU Kerry have YouTube videos on using assistive technology functions on your phone - read aloud, dictate, scan and share.

Taking exams online tips

• See more information on Exam Supports in MTU Cork online exams
• Tips for studying preparing for taking exams online  PDF or Word (Access Service guide 16 April 2020)
• Typing training
• Setting up a low distraction exam venue at home (TCD video)

Staying healthy tips

• UMO tips (JIF image): Taking care of your mental and emotional health during Covid 19

• DCU tips for third level students (YouTube video)
• SpunOut - Staying healthy during Covid 19 (webpage)
• SpunOut - 10 ways of reducing stress (webpage)
• Mental Health Ireland - Five Actions for Wellbeing during Tough Times (webpage)