To be digitally capable in this area is to be comfortable using the relevant tools accessible to you through the University, and comfortable trying out new features and applications to help you to accomplish tasks. While it’s good to be able to solve issues yourself, we’ve also included links here to help and support so that you can ask for more information when its needed.

Use, and learn to use, a range of devices, digital tools and technologies

• Using Microsoft 365 at the University of Reading (staff and students)
• Accessing University wifi (staff and students)
• Support using digital teaching equipment in classrooms (staff)
• Using University-provided devices (staff)
• Support using digital learning tools and platforms at the University of Reading (students)

Select tools to achieve your aims

• Software available through AppsAnywhere (staff and students)
• Microsoft Outlook quick tips – email and calendar (staff and students)

Create and use accessible content

• Digital Accessibility resources from the University of Reading (staff and students)
• Digital Accessibility: the Foundations - a self-access course from Jisc, available through UoRLearn (staff)
• Checking accessibility of teaching materials using Blackboard Ally (teaching staff)

Manage files locally, in the cloud, and in collaboration with others

• Learning challenge - set aside 5 minutes each day for a week to learn how to use OneDrive at the University of Reading (staff and students)
• Information on using OneDrive at the University of Reading (staff and students)
• Make sure you can find your files in the cloud! (staff)

Access the help you need to improve your knowledge and skills

• DTS help and support for staff and students
• Teaching support support from the TEL team (staff)
• Digital Research Computing help with data storage, Linux (staff and researchers)
• LinkedIn Learning courses available through UoRLearn (staff)
• Free Microsoft Office tutorials (staff and students)