Study Centres

Moodle

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:00:01 +0100

Moodle is an online learning environment which allows students to access learning resources such as web pages, PowerPoint presentations or video files, take quizzes or communicate with each other or their tutor online. It can also be used to submit assignments for assessment. If you are a current student you can log-in to Moodle....

Help for HE students

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:47:15 +0100

Help for HE Students Working at HND, Degree or Postgraduate level requires you to demonstrate expertise in a range of areas. Workshops are offered which cover help with topics such as: Assignment and Report Writing Academic Writing Presentation Skills Using Electronic Resources Revision and Exam techniques Time Management Critical Thinking Information Literacy Harvard Referencing Alternatively, qualified staff are available to help you with any of these skills, either individually...

Subject Guides

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:46:13 +0100

The documents below will provide you with information about the resources that are available for the subjects that you are studying: AS and A Level Accounting AS and A Level Art Art and Design Level 3 Art, Design and Media Level 1 and 2 Beauty Therapy AS and A Level Biology AS and A Level Business Studies AS and A Level Chemistry Creative Media Production (TV, Film and Animation) Level 3 AS and A Level Economics AS and A Level English Fashion and Clothing with textiles Level 3 AS an...

Newspapers

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:40:49 +0100

A selection of national and local newspaper internet sites are listed below. The Daily TelegraphProvides full text access to the newspaper archive from today to June 2000. The GuardianProvides full text access to the newspaper archive from today to 1985. The TimesYou will need to pay to access The Times website. However you can access the archive of The Times through InfoTrac. The Times Education SupplementProvides news and resources for education professionals and contains a com...

Online journals

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:37:32 +0100

A wide range of journals are available for staff and students to use. This web page provides information about the journals that you can access online. Most of the journals listed below are also available in printed format from one of the Study Centres. Some of the journals listed below are available through Taylor and Francis Online, click here to find out how to access them. The Cambridge Law JournalThe Cambridge Law Journal publishes articles on all areas of the law and includes book reviews...

Online resources

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:32:58 +0100

A wide range of online resources are available for staff and students to use. Most of the resources listed below can be accessed through"UK Federated Access". If you are outside college you may be asked to select the college name from a list and type in your college username and password. (sometimes you may also be asked to do this even from within college) If you are enrolled on a higher education course such as a Foundation Degree which is partnered with another institution, you may also be...

Study Centre information

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:21:39 +0100

ResourcesEach Study Centre provides access to a range of services and resources. These include: Books, DVDs and magazines Computers and laptops Online databases and e-books Printer and photocopier Learning Support Assignment proof reading Study skills sessions Help with finding information Help with referencing AccessibilityTo support students with physical and/or learning difficulties/disabilities there is a wide range of resources and software available in all of the Study Centr...

Information & Study Skills

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:14:29 +0100

Study Centre staff can help you to develop your study skills and improve your work. We deliver Information Literacy and Study Skills sessions to timetabled groups and individual students. Some Study Centres also offer drop in Study Skills workshops. At the start of your course your tutor will arrange for you to receive an induction to the services and resources that are available to you from the Study Centres. As your course progresses your tutor may also arrange for you to attend furthe...

Frequently Asked Questions

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:13:33 +0100

FAQ page is still under construction. Please let us know if you would like a question answered here. How to access the college network from home Where can I down load the VPN link? you can find them at http://vpninstructions.wortech.ac.uk Can I come into the Study Centres if I am not a student at WCT? We are members of two organisations which allow for visiting the Study Centres by being referred from your home library. INSPIRE and HWATL.. Outside of these arrangements visitors may com...

Spires Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:05:32 +0100

The Spires Study Centre is opposite reception on the ground floor in the All Saints' Building. The Study Centre caters primarily for students studying business studies, catering, construction, travel & tourism and languages courses. To enter the Spires Study Centre you should scan in using your college ID Card at the Help Desk. 01905 725563 Opening hoursTerm time: Mon, 8:30am - 5:00pmTues - Thurs, 8:30am - 9:00pmFriday, 8:30am - 4:15pm Please ring to confirm holiday opening hours in adv...

Severn Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:56:48 +0100

The Severn Study Centre is located on the first floor of the All Saints' Building. The Study Centre caters primarily for students studying languages. To enter the Severn Study Centre you will be required to scan in using your college ID Card at the Help Desk. 01905 725543 Opening hoursTerm time: Mon - Thurs, 8:00am - 5:00pmFriday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Please ring to confirm vacation-opening hours in advance. What resources are available?Computers are available which provide access...

Management & Professional Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:47:15 +0100

The Management and Professional Study Centre is on the first and second floor of the St Wulstan’s Building. Access to the upper floor level of the Study Centre is by a spiral staircase although there is also a lift for disabled users. To enter the Study Centre you should scan in using your College ID Card. 01905 743531 Opening hoursTerm time: Mondays, 8:30am - 5:00pmTuesday - Thurs, 8:30am - 7:30pmFridays, 8:30am - 4:30pm Please ring to confirm holiday opening hours in advance. What...

Health & Community Education Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:31:40 +0100

The Health and Community Education Study Centre is opposite reception on the ground floor in the All Saints' Building. The Study Centre caters primarily for students studying on counselling, early childhood studies, health and social care, public services, sport and lifeskills courses. To enter the Health and Community Education Study Centre you should scan in using your College ID Card at the help desk. 01905 725613 Opening hoursTerm time: Mon - Thurs, 8:00am - 5:00pmFriday, 8:00am - 4:...

Gill Callen Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:29:05 +0100

The Gill Callen Study Centre is on the top floor of the St Andrew's Building. The Study Centre caters primarily for students studying GCSE, AS/A2, I.T., science, performing arts and access to Higher Education courses. To enter the Gill Callen Study Centre you should scan in using your College ID Card at the help desk. 01905 725727 Opening hoursTerm time: Mon - Thurs, 8:30am - 5:00pmFriday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Please ring to confirm holiday opening hours in advance. What resources are availa...

Beacon Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:24:53 +0100

The Beacon Study centre is the focal point in the College for: The teaching and support of English, Literacy and Communication skills The teaching and support of Maths, Numeracy and Application of Number Assessments and identification of needs Literacy and Numeracy qualifications Additional Learning Support Staff training, advice and guidance in the areas listed above For comprehensive disabled access information for this Study Centre see DisabledGo....

Art & Design Study Centre

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:22:25 +0100

The School of Art & Design Study Centre is on the ground floor of the School of Art & Design opposite the former main entrance. The Study Centre caters primarily for students studying art and design, hair and beauty and holistic courses. 01905 725647 opening hoursTerm Time: Mon- Fri 8.30am - 5pmTues 8.30am - 9pm What resources are available?The resources available in the study centre include books, journals, videos and DVDs. PCs and Applemacs are available which provide access to both the ...

Study Centres

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:30:35 +0100

There are five Study Centres in college and these are based upon different subject areas. You are welcome to use any of them. They are designed to provide students with all of the resources and facilities that they need for effective learning. ResourcesEach Study Centre provides access to a range of services and resources. These include: Books, DVDs and magazines Computers and laptops Online databases and e-books Printer and photocopier Learning Support AccessibilityTo support stude...

Online resources and journals

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:20:18 +0100

A wide range of online resources are available for staff and students to use. All of our resources are also catalogued with links in our online catalogue. click "online resources" in the menu to the left to find the links to the resources and see the complete list, this includes searchable collections of online journals. if you are looking for the online version of individual journal titles we subscribe to, click "online journals" in the menu to the left If you are enrolled on a higher edu...

Opening hours & contact

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:54:02 +0100

Art & Design Study Centre01905 725647 Mon - Fri: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm _______________________________ Beacon Study Centre01905 725567 Mon - Thurs: 9.00 am - 5.00 pmFri: 9.00 am - 12.15 pm ________________________________ Gill Callen Study Centre01905 725727 Mon - Thurs: 8.30 am - 5.00 pmFri: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm ________________________________ Health and Community EducationStudy Centre01905 725613 Mon - Thurs: 8.00 am - 5.00 pmFri: 8.00 am - 4.30 pm _______________________________...

Distance & Off-site Learners

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:48:31 +0100

Many of the students who enrol at Worcester College of Technology will not visit the campus much, if at all, because they are "distance learners". If you choose distance learning you will have most of your course materials delivered online, by post or directly in the workplace. You might email your assignments and use forums to communicate with your tutors and fellow students. You may need to access the Study Centre resources remotely via the Internet.This is where the Study Centres can help! ...