Online learning
There are a host of online tools on offer at Oxford to help you learn, share files and connect with your tutor. Take the time to see how our online learning resources can help you.
- Weblearn
- Electronic library resources
- Oxford Examinations Papers Online (OXAM)
- Sharing information and files
- iTunesU
- IT learning programme
- Graduate learning resources
- The Language Centre
Weblearn
WebLearn is the University's web-based virtual learning environment (VLE).
The site holds course-specific resources including: announcements, handouts, reading lists linked to the library catalogue, discussion forums, electronic pigeonholes with plagiarism detection, wikis, opinion polls, tutorial sign-up, course events schedule, formative assessment and more.
Finding content
- Your tutor will provide you with a link or advise you where to find your course material, or you can browse the system in your own time.
- Open access areas are available to everyone; log in with your Oxford username to access restricted areas
- All students also have access to a personal dashboard called 'My Workspace' where all announcements and events are displayed. My workspace contains a wiki and an online file-store.
To find out more, visit the online Weblearn guide.
Electronic library resources
A large collection of online library resources is provided by the central library services, including online journals, bibliographic databases and past exam papers (OXAM).
You can also visit the Bodleian Libraries website to search library archives, special collections and more.
Oxford Examinations Papers Online (OXAM)
To help with revision or stay on top of your degree, search through the University archive of past exam papers by course or subject with OXAM.
Sharing information and files
Nexus Sharepoint allows students to collaborate on documents of up to 1GB in size, share work with your tutor and keep documents relating to your club or society, etc.
For more information, see Introduction to SharePoint and the SharePoint Support site.
iTunesU
This free site features public lectures, teaching material, interviews with leading academics and information about applying to the University.
There are over 4,200 podcast items available, featuring 3,480 academic speakers and contributors. To look through the resources on offer and start downloading, visit the University of Oxford iTunesU website.
Alternatively, if you do not have iTunes on your computer, visit the University website.
IT learning programme
The IT Learning Programme (ITLP) offers over 200 different IT courses that can help you with your studies, research, and future careers.
From fundamental courses in the use of standard office packages through to programming, database design, academic use of office software, on-line presence and digital media skills.
Courses are low in cost, typically under £10 per module to cover resources.
Graduate learning resources
There are also a range of online learning resources specifically designed for graduate students at Oxford:
Graduate training: Departments across the collegiate university make their academic skills development courses available to all doctoral students. Academic divisions as well as central services such as the Bodleian Libraries, IT Services, Careers Service, Safety Office, and Language Centre also offer opportunities to help you develop your professional and personal skills and plan your career. To find out more about the opportunities available, please visit WebLearn.
Research supervision website: Intended as a convenient resource for supervisors, doctoral students and others, this website outlines the support available to doctoral students at Oxford and helps you to keep up-to-date with institutional, national and international changes in doctoral education.
The Language Centre
The Langauage Centre supports members of the collegiate university who require a knowledge of foreign languages for their study and research, for academic exchange, and for personal and professional development. The centre provides excellent library resources and a mixture of paid and free courses. To find out more, please visit the Language Centre website.