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How to use VLE ?

Blackboard Learn VLE (vle.york.ac.uk) is the online home of your studies. It's also often called 'the VLE', ‘Blackboard’ or sometimes ‘Yorkshare’.

This guide shows how to access and navigate around Blackboard Learn.

Click the link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZiMFHt6XJqEsw-murhki9bxvQk5TnPbEYJfqxKlxeuw/edit

Term dates

Please find the term dates for your programme here:

Term Dates 2 Term Programmes September intake 2025-2026 (1).docx

Term Dates 3 Term Programmes September intake 2025-2026 (1) - Copy.docx

Classroom expectations

What you can expect from your tutors:

To be experienced and qualified practitioners;
To have a high level of knowledge in their subject area;
To deliver well prepared classes in a variety of formats;
To provide suitable instructions to students;

To provide students with work to do outside of class time;
To give you time to complete the work you are asked to do;
To provide feedback and guidance on your academic performance and progression;
To embrace equality and diversity;
To help you if you ask them;

What your tutors expect from you:

To arrive and be ready to start class on time;
To come prepared with your laptop/tablet, pen, paper and any other necessary materials needed for your modules, such as a calculator;
To be kind and respectful to everyone in class;

What your tutors expect from you:

To participate fully during class through discussions, tasks and group work;
To only speak English throughout the class;
To take notes of important information and be able to store it to use again in future;
To thoroughly complete tasks to the best of your ability outside of class when asked;

What you should do outside of class to improve what you learn in class:

Write up your notes after class – this helps you to remember them and allows you to keep them well-organised;
Speak English as much as possible outside of your lessons;
Check any information you didn’t understand or need more help with;

Do further reading or exercises on the topic – you can ask your class tutor for suggestions;
Discuss what you have learnt with your classmates, sharing experiences and knowledge can help you to broaden and develop yours further;
Use your notes to revise and prepare for assessment;

Study Support

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