Google Currents (previously Google Community) will be used to share resources and keep in touch with your cohort and tutors. A number of modules require you to share your learning on this platform. We also have various cafe areas (discussion boards) and a DRADs-only Whatsapp group.
Follow the instructions below on how to join the Google Currents site. You should only do this after you have activated your university account!
Welcome! We have created an online course community space where we can get to know you and where we can provide useful information and support before you start the course. We will be using this site from now on and throughout your studies so its important you can access it!
In order to gain access to the course community you need to activate your SHU account, (link provided in your enrolment email) then create your SHU Google + profile. Once you are registered you then need to search for the relevant module groups in Google Communities (you will be given this later) Here’s a step by step guide of what you need to do if you are using a laptop or PC: (NB you will only need to follow these steps once. After you have joined the community it will appear every time you go to Google +). Remember to ‘allow’ notifications so you get to know when there are new posts
Please note that staff can only give you access to the currents site once you are enrolled at the university