Study Skills

Aspire assists in the development of critical study skills to respond to the academic requirements of a student’s chosen course.

• Effective strategies and resources to support delivery of presentations and working in group scenarios.
• Ability to guide and prioritise the most suitable resources for each student based upon their preferred learning style.
• Built-in Harvard, Oxford and Vancouver style reference generators assist with academic writing.
• Blended learning strategies combine assistive technologies with study skills, for example, engaging mind mapping software to enhance essay techniques.
• Interactive content which adapts through student use enabling personalised recommendations that target specific needs and maximise learning potential

Assistive Technologies & Software

Aspire can help with the use of recommended assistive technology and software systems to maximise students’ learning potential and outcomes.

• Reduces the potential for knowledge loss over time as the videos are available for unlimited reviews thus creating a great follow on from assistive technology training.
• Videos play in sequential order to enable a seamless learning experience for students.
• All AT training videos are produced by leading software manufacturers.
• Catalogue of short succinct videos with editable captioning and clear voice descriptions relating to study tasks that the student may need to use their software for.
• Users only see relevant content based on their selections during set-up, avoiding confusion around other technology not relevant to themselves.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Aspire helps management and maintenance of positive mental health and wellbeing strategies throughout their student journey, which evidence shows is critical to student attainment.

• Interactive tools provide tailored institutional information such as events and signposting.
• Information on additional local support networks, such as GPs, dentists, local parks, self-help groups and a useful interactive stress test.
• Transition advice and guidance for students settling into their studies to reduce anxiety and manage stress.
• Self-help and condition management resources designed to maximise student’s potential to positively maintain their mental health and wellbeing.
• Safe space for students to explore their concerns and get advice and further sign posting on mental health and wellbeing issues.

Career-Related Learning

Aspire helps in gaining relevant career related learning opportunities and employability skills as they progress along their student journey towards graduation to maximise their graduate outcome potential.

• Video catalogue demonstrating interview techniques and examples of scenarios such as one-to-one or group interviews.
• Disability disclosure advice with tips on how or when to disclose, including video interviews of positive success stories to encourage students as they transition into the workplace.
• CV building tool.
• Tips for creating well written and successful applications along with engaging presentations.
• Social media clean-up advice to ensure a positive impression for any potential employers.

Please Note: This product is a portal only product. Devices sold separately.