Study helpsheets / videos on Blackboard

The Information Store have added some handy helpsheets, videos and tutorials onto Blackboard. Subjects include finding resources, setting up an Athens account, how to reference, and much, much more.

To access these, start at the Blackboard homepage > select Information Store under Useful links (on the left) > select the yellow Study Support button > Scroll down for links to helpsheets etc.

Please let us know if there are helpsheets that you would like to see on here, and we will endeavour to create them!

Internet Safety Awareness

The Internet is a great way to see more, learn more and have lots of fun. To help you enjoy it safely, you should follow the ‘Click Clever, Click Safe Code’. It's just three simple things to remember that can help keep you safe when you visit your favourite websites.

Visit our Internet Safety awareness display in the Information Store and learn how to stay safe on the Internet.

Help available

Looking for help with searching for information resources for your assignments? Please note that the HE Zone reception area is now reserved every day just for this purpose between 11am-2pm.

Help available:

• Catalogue searching
• Online research
• Database searching
• E-books
• And lots more…

We are looking forward seeing you in the Information Store.

FREE personal development sessions at College!

Are there things you struggle with sometimes? Does it get in the way of work or College? Do you wish you could get on with things and get your work done? Then these sessions are for you!

An external speaker from Moco is coming in to deliver sessions on personal development to any interested students. These sessions have been given excellent feedback by previous students – they’re not ones to miss! The sessions are:

Dealing with anger and frustration - Wed 5^th AND Wed 19^th October- 10am-12pm

Keeping calm in difficult situations.  This session looks at techniques to maintain control, thinking logically rather than emotionally

·    Self motivation - Wed 5^th AND Wed 19^th October, 1pm- 3pm  

      What makes us feel energised and wanting to get on with some things more than others.  Looking at simple yet effective motivational theory provides clarity and ideas

·     Managing stress - Tues 11^th  October AND Tues 1^st November, both 10-12pm

      Stress can be an ally if managed properly.  This session identifies ways of reducing “negative” stresses whilst maximising positive pressures

To book a place email Fay Ikin at f1ikin@ccn.ac.uk quoting your name, Student number and your course. Book now!

Staff training - closed for one day only

Please note that we will be closed on Friday 25th February, the last day of half term, for staff training.

We will however be open Monday - Thursday during half term, from 9am to 5pm.

Lost in a maze of information?

          NEW!

          Information Store workshops,
          just drop in

          Every day from 17th - 31st January

          1pm - 2pm, Seminar Room

          Sessions tailored to your needs.



Sample sessions:

• Getting going - Finding books and resources on the catalogue              
• Moving on - An introduction to eJournals and eBooks
• Missed it? Extra inductions available
• UEA and You  - Accessing UEA resources (HE students only)
• Google Boot Camp - Advanced Google searching, Google Books and Google Scholar Uncovering eBooks - Looking at our eBooks
• Don’t get caught short! - Plagiarism and referencing, including Document It software
• Unweaving the web - Evaluating and referencing websites
• Advanced research skills for HE - Advanced searching, more in-depth look at eJournals

Can’t make it? Ask at the Enquiry Desk for more help or email tis@ccn.ac.uk

TODAY - Privacy settings tutorial on social networking sites

This tutorial is available for both staff and students to attend.  It aims to raise awareness of online profiles and social networking, showing exactly how much information is being shared with the world.  The tutorial will show you how to change privacy settings on sites like Facebook and Twitter so that you keep safe online. 


Drop-in sessions will last no longer than 30 minutes and will be run on the hour from 10am – 3pm TODAY in the Wellbeing Zone. 


Kind regards,
Enrichment and Events Team