DDS Get Tech Go!

During the workshops a range of technology tools will be demonstrated including: 

• MS Office 365
• Adobe Reader
• Windows Accessibility Tools
• ClaroRead Plus
• Inspiration

Factsheets are available to attendees detailing how to access the tools above, many of which are available for free or at no cost to London Metropolitan University students. 

Students are welcome to attend any of the individual workshops offered below.  However, Get Tech Go workshops have been planned as a series with strategies linking from workshop to workshop.  Students are therefore encouraged to attend all workshops for optimal benefit.   

Workshop 1

Workshop 1 will focus on technology strategies to aid with reading. It will include: 

• Adapting onscreen text to aid with the reading process.
• Adapting display properties to make the onscreen text easier to read.  
• Finding and gathering useful information.   

Workshop 2

Workshop 2 will focus on technology strategies to aid with reading, proof-reading and processing information. It will include:

• Using text to speech to have onscreen text read aloud.  
• Converting digital text into audio files.  
• Converting inaccessible PDF documents into accessible text.

Workshop 3

Workshop 3 will focus on technology strategies to aid with note-taking, organisation and planning. It will include:

• Using Outlook Calendar for Managing Time
• Organising and Managing your University Emails
• Organising information in OneDrive.
• Organising information and notes using MS OneNote

Workshop 4

Workshop 4 will focus on technology strategies to aid with writing and proofreading (checking your work). It will include: 

• Using speech to text tools - dictate text into your computer.  
• Using MS Office proofreading tools.
• Using ClaroRead to check your writing.
• Using Inspiration to aid the writing process.

• Workshop 1: To be announced
• Workshop 2: To be announced   
• Workshop 3: To be announced 
• Workshop 4: To be announced   

See the 'How do I register?' tab below to book your place.

All of the Get Tech Go workshops will be taking place on campus. 

• Workshop 1: To be announced 
• Workshop 2: To be announced 
• Workshop 3: To be announced 
• Workshop 4: To be announced

If you wish to attend any of the workshops please book your place via the Eventbrite links below:

• Workshop 1: To be announced
• Workshop 2: To be announced 
• Workshop 3: To be announced 
• Workshop 4: To be announced 

Please note: If you wish to attend all four workshops you must book your place for each one. 

If you have any queries concerning your booking please contact us via email studentservices@londonmet.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7320 2848.

The content of Get Tech Go! workshops has been collated into factsheets for London Met students. Strategies are structured to form a technology-based study skills curriculum and so factsheets are best viewed in order.  Check back regularly for new information and updates!

Factsheet 01 - Software tools to help with study

Factsheet 02 - Optimise digital text to make it easier to read

Factsheet 03 - Finding useful information within digital documents

Factsheet 04 - Use technology to support the reading of digital documents

Factsheet 05 - Using ClaroRead Plus to support reading

Factsheet 06 - Time management and to-do list tools

Factsheet 07 - Organising digital study materials

Factsheet 08 - Gathering and organising research materials using OneNote

Factsheet 10 - Using Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts

Factsheet 11 - Using speech to text in Microsoft Word - Dictate your writing

Factsheet 12 - Reorganising writing - headings, read aloud and cut and paste

Factsheet 13 - Checking for errors - Word spelling & grammar checker, synonyms

Factsheet 14 - Checking for errors - using Grammarly with Microsoft Word

Factsheet 15 - Checking for errors - ClaroRead Plus proofreading tools  

Copies of the factsheets above in alternative formats are available to students upon request.