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In this guide, you will find instructions about distance learning and work for students.

(info) Eesti keeles

Also check: E-learner`s handbook, Digitöö nipid.

Also check this video recording (in Estonian): Infopooltund. Digiõppe ja -töö juhised üliõpilasele 

  • For most applications of the UT information system, you only need a computer connected to the internet and a web browser. 
  • Most UT applications can be also used in a smart mobile device. 
  • For video calls, online seminars and recording of lectures you need a microphone, headphones and a camera. 
  • All university members (more than 17,000) can use the applications of MS Office 365 online or download the application to up to five computers. Guidelines on how to become a user of MS Office 365 and to get the software: Installing Microsoft Office 365 Education 
  • The best solution for file management is Microsoft Onedrive, giving UT students up to 1 TB of cloud storage space. 
  • The UT user account is created automatically for all staff and students 
  • Students get the UT account for one year. The account's period of validity will be extended at the beginning of every academic year, if it is noted in the Study Information System that the student is continuing studies. 
  • For more information on creating the user account, contact the IT helpdesk by calling +372 737 5500 (5500) or sending an e-mail to arvutiabi@ut.ee 
  • See also Period of validity of user account and Access to UT information systems 
  • From January 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., due to security reasons, the forwarding of @ut.ee e-mail to non-university e-mail addresses was stopped and all current forwarding was stopped. After January 29, people who have forwarded mail can only read them from the @ut.ee mailbox either through the website mail365.ut.ee and https://kiri.ut.ee or by adding the @ut.ee mailbox to the e-mail application of their computer and smart device. Also check FAQ turning off e-mail forwarding
  • You can add a personal e-mail address to your SIS profile 
  • All university members (more than 17,000) can use the applications of MS Office 365 online or download the application to up to five computers. 
  • Guidelines on how to become a user of MS Office 365 and to get the software: Installing Microsoft Office 365 Education 
  • Office applications for Apple and Android smart devices can be downloaded from corresponding app stores. 
  • When signing up as an Office user, enter your user account as username@ut.ee. 
  • The academic data network Eduroam meant for UT members or people involved with other Eduroam projects can be used at the UT buildings, including student residences 
  • The networks Ut-public and Campuswifi can be used both with and without the UT account 
  • The University of Tartu uses both regular network printers and a centralized network of printers, which allows all employees and students (Print In City) to use cloud printers located in educational buildings.
  • The university identification card (staff) or the national ID-card (students) is required to use the cloud printers.
  • Instructions for students: About Print in City.
  • Also check Printing

For teamwork, the applications of MS Office 365 are preferred: 

  • Microsoft Teams is a centralised teamwork tool for file management, discussions and online meetings. MS Teams allows all users to create a workspace for their team and add team members according to their needs 
  • Sharepoint and Onedrive are file repositories synchronised with the file management space of Microsoft Teams 
  • Word, Excel and Powerpoint are office software that can also be used online or from a smart device 
  • In the home office, you have to think about light, noise, temperature, humidity and air exchange
    • Choose an ergonomic work chair and work position
    • Find high-quality video and audio equipment
    • Read more about Digital work tips
  • Sufficient home data connection is estimated at 10 Mb/s per person

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IT helpdesk telephone number 737 5500

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