Learning Resources

All SLD learning resources are stored in Blackboard, the Learning Management System for Trinity. The module 'Academic Skills for Successful Learning', is available to all of the Trinity community and has resources for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The SLD Blackboard Module has been developed to provide you with a range of resources that will help you develop your independent learning and academic skills. These resources are available 24/7 from wherever you are. In this module, you will find audio and video files, downloadable documents as well as interactive websites and useful links on topics such as Essay Writing, Critical Thinking, Thesis Writing, Exam Skills, Literature Reviewing and much more. 

How do I self-enrol on the 'Academic Skills for Successful Learning' Blackboard module?

ASSL-202425 - Academic Skills for Successful Learning

 

  • Click on Modules in the left menu. 

 

  • On the top right corner of the screen you will see a link to Module Catalog. Click on this link.

  • Type 'Academic’ in the ‘Search Catalogue’ box and click ‘Go’. [see picture below]
  • A module will return called ‘ASSL-202425’. When you put your mouse over the module code, a drop-down arrow will appear beside it, click on the arrow. [see picture below]
  • Click on 'Enrol'

  • Click on 'Submit'
  • You will get a message to say you have been successful.

Further Blackboard Support

Please note this module is due for review in 2025. Please bear with us while we update our content.

We hope you find this module useful. We always appreciate feedback from students, so if you have any suggestions on how to improve the module, please email us at student.learning@tcd.ie 

Further Blackboard support from IT Services

For a virtual tour of TCD's Blackboard Learn platform: Click here.

For a playlist of Blackboard-related student video guides at: Click here.