myAbertay vs AttendMe

Welcome to myAbertay. The myAbertay app gives students and staff of Abertay University access to a mobile version of the myAbertay Portal, bringing you a suite of University resources and services straight to your mobile phone or tablet device, in one easy to use and personalised app. The myAbertay app gives you access to everything you need for your life at the University in one place and with notifications to keep you updated. You can customise the mobile view through the desktop version, to get a more personalised view. Features include: • Email - access to a light version of your mail client, so you can keep track of important messages • Calendars – including access to your personal timetable • Tasks • Blackboard – direct access to your course materials and resources, provides details of your assignments and courses, as well as notification of assignment deadlines and grades • Balances – check your fees and printing balances • Library account - keep up-to-date with your borrowing history and reservations • PC Availability – see where there are free computers • Newsfeeds and announcements – latest news on your courses and from Abertay University • Alerts – important notices • Module Descriptors – course information • Useful University and Student Information Additional features and updates are due to be released in the coming months. If you have any items you would like to see or any feedback, please let us know at isservicedesk@abertay.ac.uk

AttendMe enables students at participating universities to record attendance quickly and securely for lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, one-to-one meetings, and other university contact events. To record attendance, simply select the relevant event and tap Send Attendance. When connected to your university's Wi-Fi network, AttendMe verifies your connection using the campus network before securely submitting your attendance record. This helps participating universities confirm that attendance has been recorded from the correct location. If your university offers AttendMe, you will receive an invitation email containing a one-time activation link. Download the app from the App Store, open the link, and your app will be securely configured for your university account. This is a one-time setup process. Features Secure attendance recording University-specific configuration via one-time activation link Campus Wi-Fi verification for participating institutions Supports lectures, workshops, tutorials, meetings and other attendance events Simple, fast and easy to use