The Learning Technologies Unit website

An overview of library services for distance learners, including a 10-step guideline on how to use the library at a distance, is available at the Information Services website.

Library Services for Distance Learners

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Off-campus users please log onto the IOE portal and copy the link above to the Enter URL field on the portal page.

The Library offers a range of online resources. Information on these is available on the Information Services website:

eLibrary
eJournals

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Off-campus users please log onto the IOE portal and copy the link above to the Enter URL field on the portal page. 

For resources not available online, the library offers a postal loan and photocopy service.

Postal Loan and Photocopy Service Information

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Off-campus users please log onto the IOE portal and copy the link above to the Enter URL field on the portal page. 

Contact your course tutor or administrator if you have any problems with your coursework or assessment.

Help with English and training in Academic Literacy is available to students through the Academic Writing Centre. Staff may be able to provide support by email, and their online writing centre offers extensive information on academic writing. If you prefer, you can ask your tutor to refer you to the Centre.

Academic Writing Centre website

The Student Support Centre is available to provide welfare advice and guidance on a wide range of practical issues such as funding your studies, social security benefits, council tax, financial problems, immigration and international student concerns. The Student Support Centre also has information on childcare, careers guidance and personal counselling. It can offer assistance through e-mail and by telephone.

Student Support information 

The University of London Accommodation Office offers excellent advice on accommodation in London. The IOE Student Support Centre maintains an information site specific to Institute of Education students.

University of London Accommodation Office
IOE Accommodation information

Assistance is available to students with special needs from the Disabilities Support Unit.

Disabilities Support Unit 

The Students' Union of course also represents distance and flexible students. They can offer advice and assistance on a wide range of issues.

IOE Students' Union website

The Institute of Education's virtual learning environment is based on the system Blackboard. We have developed a self-learning course that introduces students to Blackboard through a series of hands-on activities.

To start the induction, just download the document below and follow the instructions. Enjoy!

 Blackboard Student Induction Course (678 kbytes)

The Computer Help Desk may be able to help you. This should be your first contact point when experiencing problems with network logons and related issues.

Phone: +44 (0)20 7612 6696
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