Online Learning
Learning Management System
UTechOnline is powered by Moodle.
This Learning Management System is used by the university to facilitate online and distance learning.
No licenses required
UTechOnline integrates with Zoom web conferencing to provide a wholesome learning experience for our students alongside other activities such as online quizzes, assignment creation/submission, and the use of anti-plagiarism tools like Turnitin to assist with the enhancement of the quality of student work.
Automatic Enrolment
Currently, enrolled students for each semester are automatically enrolled into their classes on UTechOnline. Students may log in using their student credentials to access class information.
Easily Access Modules
Faculty members facilitating classes during a semester have access to modules on UTechOnline using their staff credentials.
UTechOnline Resources
Web Conference Tools
Students can join sessions as participants without needing a license.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration application from the Microsoft 365 suite of products and is now generally available.
Eligibility: Faculty, Staff
Zoom
Designated Faculty/Staff within each area are provisioned with Zoom accounts to schedule sessions for their areas as needed. Students can join Zoom sessions as participants without needing a license.
Eligibility: Faculty, Staff
Google Meet
Google Meet is a video communication service developed by Google. It is one of two apps that constitute the replacement for Google Hangouts.
Eligibility: Available for use by users with a google account
Productivity Tools
Microsoft Office 365
UTech Ja. Email is now powered by Microsoft 365. This brings together your Email and premium Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage and advanced security.
GSuite
TurnitIn
Help, Support & Resources
Tier 1 Support
For Technical Support and Assistance
Email: tier1support@utech.edu.jm
NB: So we may be able to identify and assist you better, please include the following in your email:
- Name
- ID Number
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Mother’s Maiden Name
- Contact Number
- A picture or screenshot of the problem you are experiencing (where applicable)
Additional Resources
Useful links help
Student Email
Tips to get you started quickly
How to Activate Your Email
When you become an UTech, Jamaica student, your email account is automatically created.
Sign in today to activate your account!
The URL to access your email is https://www.office.com
What is your Login ID
Your Username is your [first name][middleinitial][lastname]@students.utech.edu.jm
Example: John Anthony Brown’s email address would be JOHNABROWN@students.utech.edu.jm
Understanding your Password
Your initial password is your [student code (ID#)] with the string [@nzhi]
Example: If your student code (ID#) is 9995555 then your initial password is 9995555@nzhi
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- Please ensure that you are using a supported device and web browser.
- Additional instructions on how to activate your email account can be found on the Student Portal (see the ‘E-mail’ link in the ‘Portal Options’ section on the ‘Home’ tab)
- You will need an alternate e-mail address in case you forget your password and need to reset it. If you don’t have one, hotmail.com, yahoo.com and gmail.com all offer free email accounts.
- You can access your email from any internet connection.
