Those that have switched to remote support have been positive about the experience and felt it has supported them to continue on track with their development. To support you in getting the most out of your support while remotely, this page will be updated with tips and ideas on how to work remotely as well as provide links to the software we use for remote support and their help pages.

If you have any tips or articles that you would like to share please also let us know!

Remote Support Resources

https://www.brainscape.com/blog/2020/03/remote-learning-tips-students/

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/03/13/tips-for-remote-learning-or-attending-school-from-home-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak

Remote Learning Tools

Voice/Video over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Calling/Conferencing
Note: Meeting Invites may go into your Junk Mail or Spam Folder. Please check these if you haven’t received an invite from your Tutor/Mentor.
Skype
Website: https://www.skype.com/en/
Max People in Call: 50 People
Support: https://support.skype.com/en/skype/all/
Google Hangouts
Website: https://hangouts.google.com/
Max People in Call: 10 People
Support: https://support.google.com/hangouts/?hl=en-GB#topic=6386410
Zoom
Website: https://zoom.us/
Max People in Call: 100
Support: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us?_ga=2.216424607.88449498.1585133769-319975210.1584529271
Cisco WebEx
Website: https://www.webex.com/
Max People in Call: 50 People
Support: https://help.webex.com/en-us/
Cloud Storage
Cloud storage services are fast & easy ways to access, share & collaborate on files.

By saving files in Cloud Storage you will be able to:
– View & edit them from anywhere in the world with a internet connection
– Send them to your friends
– Work on them with your colleagues & tutors

There are many Cloud Storage Services available. Some common Free Cloud Storage Services can be found below: