How to use the AC4001 PSLG Support BrightSpace site to attend a PSLG support session.
- First login to BrightSpace by going to https://learn.ul.ie and clicking on UL Student & Staff Login.
- Once logged in you need to select the AC4001 PSLG Support site to continue. To do this click on Select a course...
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Click on AC4001 PSLG Support - PS23_AC4001PSLG.
Note your list will be different to the one you see here but AC4001 PSLG Support will be one of the sites available if you"ve been registered.
If you don't see it on the list then email peerlearning@ul.ie and we"ll add you to the site.
- You"ll be taken to the homepage of the site.
Click on Content.
- Click on Meetings tool.
- You"ll see a list of the meetings/sessions that are available.
The meetings are linked to days and time so you may only see one.
Click on the meeting that suits your availability.
- Click on the link in the description.
This is the link for the Teams meeting.
- A dialogue box will pop up to join the teams meeting.
If you wish to attend the meeting through the teams app, click "Join on the teams app".
If not, you can click "continue on this browser", and that will open the meeting in a new tab.
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A pre-join screen will appear.
This is where you can check your camera, microphone, and audio settings before entering the meeting.
Choose your preferred option for each of these settings.
If you want to be able to speak then click on Microphone.
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When you're ready to join, Click on Join now
- If you have selected to use a microphone leave it muted while in the main room.
Select the mic icon at the top of the screen to turn your mic on/off freely throughout the session.
You can turn it on in the breakout rooms to interact with your fellow students or if the leader asks a question and you wish to respond.
- If you have a question or wish to get the PSLG leaders attention, you can press the hand icon at the top of the screen.This will alert the leaders that you have a question, or need help.
Once you have got the leaders attention, simply press the hand icon again to lower your hand so the leader knows you no longer need assistance.
- During the session, you might be asked to give a thumbs up to indicate your understanding of the session.To do this, click on the smiley face icon (react).
- Click on the thumbs up (like), if you agree, or understand the content.
- If you have a question or need help, you can use the chat to ask the leaders questions.
- Once you have typed your question into the chat, click the send button, and the leaders will be able to see and respond to your question.
- Once the session is over, to leave the meeting, click on the red phone icon in the top right corner of the screen, and click leave.
Well done and enjoy your online sessions