IT resource assessment

To make sure you have all the resources and support you need to take part in online teaching and to excel, we ask that all students complete our IT assessment form every year. We'll use the information you provide to make sure you have all the computer and digital equipment and programmes you need for your course and to provide you with anything you're missing.

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We want to check that you have everything you need.

SRUC takes a blended learning approach to delivery of its programme of study. This means our programmes follow a mix of on campus and online activities. This allows us to focus on campus activities on active and interactive learning.

To make sure you have all the resources and support you need to take part in online teaching and to excel, we ask that all students complete our IT assessment form every year. If you have additional needs, We recommend that you are supported to complete this form by an appropriate person (e.g. parent/carer/school etc.)

We'll use the information you provide to make sure you have all the computer and digital equipment and programmes you need for your course and to provide you with anything you're missing.

You will need a laptop/PC with a minimum of 4GB RAM and a connectivity speed of 5Mbps.

Note that MacBooks and Chromebooks meet the device and memory requirements (so you can tick the first two boxes).

You will also need to check your broadband speed.

We will provide you with the software you need (including Word and Office 365). If you are not sure whether your device meets the memory and connectivity specifications, here's a technical specifications guide we have prepared for you.

Should you not have access to your own device, you can request a loan Chromebook or Laptop which will be assigned to you for the year. Please note that loan devices have controls and restrictions in place, while still allowing you to complete your work.

: SRUC run a hybrid teaching model and you may be expected to join lectures online. You may also need to carry out work or study off campus or outside of college hours. Should you not have access to your own laptop, you can use this form to request a loan device. These devices will either be a Chromebook or Laptop which can be made available to you for the year. Please note that these are controlled by SRUC and will have access restrictions in place, you will still be able to carry out college work.
: All students should fill this in and return it to us, so that we can make sure that you have everything you need. We recommend that students with additional needs are supported to complete this form by an appropriate person (e.g. parent/carer/school etc.)
: The form will help us understand what support and resources we need to put in place for you, and we’ll be able to make sure that everything you need is put in place before teaching begins. All personal details given on this form will be treated with the appropriate level of confidentiality.
: If you have any questions about any part of this form please contact sidssd@sruc.ac.uk

IT resources assessment form

You only need to fill this form in once.

Name *

Student number *

Date of birth *

Email address *

Phone number *

Course name *

Emergency contact name *

Emergency contact number

About this questionnaire

The two questions below are designed to check that you have all the digital resources you need to study online.

Please tick the statements you agree with *

I have a laptop/PC
This device has at least 4GB RAM
My connectivity speed is at least 3Mbps
None of the above

Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about your access to digital resources, or anything else that you might need to study online? If yes, please provide any extra details

For details on how your data is used and stored, see our privacy policy.

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