Office of Student Services and Development

Navigating a Remote Environment

A variety of technology tools are available to support you in the work environment. These tools often facilitate video meetings, phone interviews and remote use of organisational applications; while allowing persons to maintain safety, physical distance and flexible working hours, as part of our new environment. There are many resources to help you prepare. 

 

Programs you should get to know well: 

Zoom 

Zoom is a secure and remote web conferencing tool that allows for online meetings, video conferencing, file sharing and the ability to use on the go with a mobile application.  

 

MS Teams 

Teams is a collaboration software that integrates tools and people. It supports real-time collaboration,, private and secured team groups, instant messaging and the ability to use on the go with a mobile application.  

Visit for MS. Team training videos  

 

OneDrive 

One Drive is a file hosting and synchronization service. File document in a secure and safe way, share and collaborate, store and sync documents and use on the go with a mobile application. Your campus email and other technology tools are a great way for students to become familiar with Office 365 account.

 

Useful guides are also found in E-Learning 

Module 3: Succeeding Online covers how to use Zoom.