Studying: IT tools, services and software
Helpful tools for teaching and learning, including learning platforms, accessibility enhancements and equipment available to everyone.
- Core systems
- Document creation
- Library and study support
- Reference management tools
- PDF tools
- Equipment
Featured tools
Core systems
- Timetable
Access your timetable. - Check-in
Students can register their attendance at timetabled sessions. - Learn VLE (Blackboard)
The University's main virtual learning environment (VLE) for most students and staff. - Canvas VLE (York Online Masters degrees)
A virtual learning environment (VLE) for York Online Masters degrees. - SITS and e:Vision
SITS is the University's student records system and e:Vision is its web interface, used by both staff and students. - Panopto (aka Replay)
Lecture capture and video storage. - DropOff and Desposit services
Securely exchange files with staff, students and people external to the University. - Online store
Sell products, short courses or services online.
Document creation
- Google Workspace
Suite of collaboration and productivity tools including Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slides. - Microsoft 365
Suite of collaboration and productivity tools including Word, Excel and Teams.
Library and study support
- YorSearch
Interact with the Library's physical and electronic catalogue. - Leganto
Access your reading list. - Alma
Manage various resources for library users (library staff only). - Skills guides
Find interactive tutorials and videos to develop your digital, information-searching and academic skills. - Accessibility resources
Browse assistive software and find accessible IT spaces and equipment. - Xerte (e-learning)
Design and create interactive, accessible e-learning web pages and materials. - Mentimeter
Poll your audience and see responses in real time. - Padlet
Organise content, map ideas and share feedback with a virtual noticeboard.
Reference management tools
- EndNote
Collect bibliographic information in one place for organising and citing. - Paperpile
Manage, cite and share research papers and references. - Zotero
Store and organise references, citations and bibliographic information.
PDF tools
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Read and annotate PDFs. - OrbitNote PDF reader (TextHelp package)
View and work with PDFs in an accessible and interactive way. - Thorium Reader
Read various digital book formats such as EPUB, PDF and DAISY.
Equipment
- Short-term laptop loans
Borrow a laptop temporarily. - Computer labs and spaces
Find available computer labs and spaces across campus. - Print, copy and scan
Print, copy and scan at machines across campus and top up your balance online.