Get Started with Learning Activities at the University of Southeast Norway

Much of the teaching at USN takes place online. It is important that you are well-prepared and that you are able to start working quickly with the proper digital resources and tools.

Before you start, you need to register as a new student and activate your account. Read more here.

Once this is done, you should get started with the digital tools we use at USN. Read the module 1 below. It does not take long, but it is important that you do.

Module 1: Getting Started with Digital Tools

This module is recommended for all first-year students. There are three steps you need to take before the first teaching session. The most important aspect in this module is to get you logged into Canvas and Zoom, and give you confidence that everything works as it should. Once you have completed the three steps below, you are ready for the first day of teaching.

In short, this module gets you acquainted with Canvas, and helps you to download and log into Zoom and Office 365.

1.1 Introduction to Canvas

1.2 Getting started with Zoom

1.3 Getting started with Office 365

1.4 Zoom conferencing

Module 2: How to study

You will learn a lot in the coming years. In this module you will learn more about the learning environment and smart study habits. We don’t want to overwhelm you with too much information, and thus we provide you only with information that applies to you right now. When you have more time, you can look through this module to learn about library services, study strategy and other useful study tips.

2.1. Getting started with your studies

2.2 Library services at the USN

Do you need help? First review the modules carefully. If necessary, contact IT support for technical assistance.

Good luck as a student at the USN!

Prepared by USN eDU (links to an external website). Please report any errors or defects, etc. to us by e-mail: edu@usn.no