Learning Resources
Our Learning Resource Centres will provide you with access to modern, well-resourced facilities at our three main campuses in Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling.
Materials held at each site have been specifically selected to support our diverse and varied curriculum. Learners are entitled to use any of the centres.
Facilities include:
- Books, journals, online databases, DVDs and videos
- Group and individual study areas
- PCs with a range of software including Microsoft Office and access to the Internet
- Scanners, printers and photocopiers
Resource centre staff are always on hand to assist you with all levels of information and enquiry, offering advice and support as required.
As part of induction at the start of session, learners have the opportunity to find out about resources which will help them with their coursework.
Email learning@forthvalley.ac.uk for more information on any of our services, or call the numbers below;
Clackmannan Learning Zone - (01259) 220512
Falkirk Learning Resource Center - (01324) 403047/50
Stirling Learning Resource Center - (01786) 406030/40
Moodle: Your Online College Campus
Moodle is the College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or online classroom. As a student of the College you are able to access course materials, email, discussion groups, conference (chat) rooms and lots more to help you with your learning across the World Wide Web. All you need is access to any computer, either inside or outside the College, with an Internet connection. All the online courses listed in this directory are accessed through Moodle.
These tools really help you to make the most of your learning experience and provide you with invaluable support as learner.
Student IT Entitlement
As a student of Forth Valley College, you will automatically be issued with your own personalised email address. Students have a responsibility to use College IT Resources and facilities with care and comply with the College ICT Usage Policy.
Students may also use spare PCs in College classrooms, for research and study at the discretion of the lecturer, whilst they are present.
