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Teaching and Learning FAQs

Please find the Teaching and Learning FAQs below: 

How can I contact the eLearning Team?

eLearning Team will help you to facilitate learning through the use of information and communications technology. eLearning provides the student with easy access to learning materials anywhere and at anytime. Student progress can be monitored and assessed and evaluation and feedback provided online. The eLearning team can:

  • Provide pedagogical support for blended and on Campus teaching delivery.
  • Learning and instructional design advice
  • eLearning can cover a range of approaches, from the provision of basic support, to blended courses (a combination of both traditional and electronic methods), to courses that are delivered completely online.
  • A variety of technologies may be used to support eLearning objectives. These technologies may include:
    • virtual learning environments (Blackboard);
    • web-based collaborative learning tools (discussion forums, file sharing);
    • computer based learning (tutorials, quizzes, video, sound);
    • presentation tools (Microsoft PowerPoint);
    • virtual classrooms with audio and videoconferencing (using communication via phone lines or the Web);
    • digital media (graphics, photographs, video, sound);
    • mobile and wireless tools (including mobile phones).
    • More information can be found on Faculty eLearning site

Whatever your choice of approach and technology the Teaching and Learning team can provide help to support you employing eLearning in your area.  Contact the eLearning Team

How can I contact the Academic Librarian?

The University of Manchester Library has an important role to play in supporting your teaching and research by providing access to all relevant service

How do I find information about my teaching timetable?

You can view all teaching activities to which you are attached in S+ in your personal online timetable at https://timetables.manchester.ac.uk/. You can also subscribe to this calendar using any app that accepts the iCal format (Apple, Google, Outlook, etc.) – just click subscribe in the top right-hand corner after you have logged in.

I have a query about assessment. Who can help me?

 You should find answers to most questions here but please do contact the Assessment Team with any queries not covered. You can email them assessment.ambs@manchester.ac.uk

Where can I obtain course outlines?

You can access course information via My Manchester.

How do I report suspected plagiarism?

If you suspect academic malpractice. If you suspect your work has been shared without your permission, please report using these guidelines.