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We have developed an online programme designed to equip you for success by supporting your academic, professional and personal development.
This optional programme is fully online and open to all students. You’ll learn:
How to use the required IT systems to support your academic development and gain confidence in their use.
How to be a good digital citizen and develop a positive digital identity.
About the digital skills required by employers.
You will receive a Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) accreditation or a digital certificate if you complete the programme and the relevant assessments. The HEAR accreditation will be added to your university transcript so that prospective employers know that you completed the Essential Digital Skills Programme.
Delivered via KEATS over semesters one and two.
Different activities will be recommended and supported during specific weeks, with catch-up weeks kept free from new activities to allow greater flexibility.
The entire programme can be completed in around 30 hours with no more than two hours per week during term time. For more information please contact digitalskills@kcl.ac.uk.
During the coronavirus pandemic, many faculties are planning a range of approaches to assess students. Our guidance on Student Service Online explains the main tools and techniques that will help you prepare for alternative assessments, but activities will vary depending on your module or programme.
Alternative Assessments
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Prepare to undertake an online assessment
Guidance on preparing for online exams is available.
Submit my assessment to KEATS Assignment
Information for submitting a KEATS assignment (PDF Guide) is available.
If your assessment requires you to draw and insert images (e.g. equations) information on how to compress images in Microsoft Word (PDF Guide) is available.
Record a presentation which can be assessed by my Tutor
PowerPoint can be used to record a narrated presentation (PDF Guide) which could be uploaded onto KEATS.
Kaltura Capture (PDF Guide) can be used to record your screen, webcam and/or audio and make it available via My Media in KEATS.
Kaltura Media Assignment (PDF Guide) may be used to enable you to submit your media assignment directly into KEATS.
Record a ‘Practical’ assessment which can be assessed by my Tutor
Smart Phone can be used to record a Practical assessment and video edited on a computer or Smart Phone. Guidance on a range of computer/mobile editing apps (PDF Guide) is available.
Undertake a peer assessment using Turnitin PeerMark
Information on using Turnitin PeerMark as a Student (PDF Guide) is available.
Visit the University's guidance pages for the latest information.
Book a session via King's Academic Skills for Learning.
Guidance on accessing student support and wellbeing remotely.
New to King's? Find out about the essential IT services to help you get started.
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Monday to Friday between 09.30-17.30 library staff will be responding to emails via library@kcl.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can use our 24/7 live chat service. If you need more in-depth help you can book a 30 minute 1:1 with a librarian (available Monday to Friday).