Online learning when on campus

Online learning spaces • Choose and book a space • Equipment for online learning • How to behave

Online learning spaces

There may be times you need to attend an online lecture or class when you are on campus.

You may be:

attending a face-to-face lesson just before or after your online session
studying on campus or meeting an adviser
unable to get home in time for your online lesson
enjoying the campus experience with your friends

If this is the case, we encourage you to make the most of our spaces on campus which are suitable for online learning.

Libraries and learning centres

Individual and group spaces for quiet, collaborative learning. We offer both walk-up spaces for listening sessions and bookable rooms for listening and speaking.

Book your space

Teaching rooms and lecture theatres

Active learning spaces available when not in use by tutors. Lecture theatres are ideal for listening, but teaching rooms are better if you need to listen and speak.

View rooms available

PC labs

Rooms with computers and workstations available to students. As other people will be using our PC labs, these rooms aren’t suitable for speaking sessions.

View availability

Dedicated online learning spaces

Dedicated spaces for individual and collaborative work are available in Eric Mensforth Building. These rooms are ideal for listening and speaking.

Look for code 'EMB' on available rooms

Students studying in an open space on campus

Open spaces

Less formal settings for casual lessons. These are suitable for listening and speaking as long as you can find a quiet corner.

No booking required

City Campus

Cantor Building – ground floor Atrium
Charles Street – informal learning areas on each floor
Arundel Building – ground floor
Stoddart Building – ground floor

Collegiate Campus

Heart of the Campus – ground floor
Collegiate Hall – ground floor
Saunders - ground floor

Cafes

Online learning spaces with food and drink to hand. Our cafes are great for listening but aren’t always suitable for speaking, particularly during peak hours between 11am and 2pm.

No booking required

City Campus

Hallam Central (Owen Building)
Charles Street
Hertha Ayrton Atrium
Adsetts Library
Head Post Office
Aspect Court
Cantor Building

Collegiate Campus

Robert Winston
Collegiate Library
Heart of the Campus

Equipment for online learning

PCs and devices

To access online lessons you’ll need a computer, tablet or smartphone. We encourage you to bring your own and make the most of our free wifi.

But if you don’t have one with you, you can:

book a computer and learning space in one of our PC Labs

Headphones

Wear headphones if you’re attending online learning sessions from campus or a public place where other people are nearby.

Choose headphones with a microphone, so you can talk to your tutor and coursemates. And ensure your headphones are compatible with your device, by having the correct connector or adaptor.

Hallam PCs require a USB connector. Bluetooth connection is not available.

Software

Depending on your lesson, you may need to have some additional software installed on your device. Hallam PCs come with the appropriate software for logging onto your session.

View the software you need to install.

How to behave

Learning online is a different experience from face-to-face lectures. There are many advantages, but it can take a while to get used to. We ask you to: