Below you will find the list of approved platforms and technologies, to enhance digital teaching, learning and assessment. Select each logo to visit their website and find out more. Please contact the Digital Learning Team if you require any further clarification or requests for new technologies to be approved.
College Platforms
Our main approved and supported platforms are displayed below.
LearnZone FE is our LMS for learners currently studying in Further Education.
LearnZone HE is our LMS for learners currently studying in Higher Education.
StaffZone is our LMS for training, support and guidance resources and programs at the college.
Microsoft 365 is our cloud-based suite of productivity apps, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneDrive and much more.
Microsoft Teams is used for teaching and learning in the classroom, and with blended and online courses.
Smart Assessor is your online e-portfolio system, used to track details of your apprenticeship programme as well as all elements you have been enrolled on.
Our Technology Top Picks
There are a number of technologies that are popular across college and can be used in your teaching, learning and/or assessment.* Below are some of our favourites, a mix of Third-Party and Microsoft Apps:
*Unfortunately due to GDPR data sharing agreements some technology tools are currently not authorised. Please check with us if you need further clarification.
Microsoft 365
Staff and Students all get full access to Microsoft 365 including classic apps like Word, PowerPoint and Excel available online and to download as desktop apps at work and at home; just by signing in to your college Microsoft 365 account. You can create, share, and collaborate with ease.
The Microsoft 365 account also gives you access to these other fantastic technologies among others.
OneDrive
Class Notebook
Whiteboard
Stream
Third-party Authorised Apps
Additionally, you are free to use the following authorised third-party apps.*
*For any third-party apps use only free accounts unless prior agreed with Digital Learning. Do not sign up for additional trials. Please check with the Digital Learning Team before using any other third-party technologies and tools online or otherwise. All paid-for applications need to be approved by the Senior Digital Learning Manager and the Head of IT Services.
LearnZone Activities and Resources
Our LMS, LearnZone and HELearnZone also have a number of activities and resources for you to use including Quiz, Assignment, Turnitin and BLC content to name a few. These features are available for you to use to engage learners. Click on each icon for further insight.
Contact Us
You are welcome to contact the Digital Learning Team to ask any further questions about all of the platforms and technologies available for you to use.
Email the Digital Learning Team at digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk
Teams
Chat or call any member of the team on Microsoft Teams.
Call
Contact any member of the Digital Learning Team through the internal phone system.
Visit
Come and visit us in L117 and talk to us in person.