Digital Learning Activities
Digital learning activities are learning tasks that are facilitated by use of online tools.
Key information
You may need to use digital learning activities during scheduled teaching, self-scheduled or independent study.
If your programme or module requires you to make use of a specific technology that is not listed here (or found in the site search), then please seek advice from your lecturer or raise a service desk ticket.
How it works?
1. To make use of digital learning activities in your Courses and Organisations, login to Blackboard (or download the Blackboard app).
2. Login to Microsoft Office (using your university credentials) for digital learning activities that require use of Microsoft 365.
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Blackboard activities
Typically used (but not restricted to) self-scheduled or independent study:
Microsoft 365
Used for both individual and collaborative learning activities:
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Guide last updated on July 7, 2025