This article contains information on how to gain access to the Tshwane University of Technology, TUT mytutor Student (https://mytutor.tut.ac.za) also known as E-Learning Management System (LMS) or Blackboard portal.
The Tshwane University of Technology, TUT seeks to improve learning processes for its student. Therefore, it is pleased to announce the adoption of a Learning Management System (LMS), that would make it easy for students to attend classes online, get lecture notes and submit assignments anywhere and anytime.
This E-learning platform is to helps lecturers of the Tshwane University of Technology, TUT in uploading their courses and course materials (ie. course outlines, lecture notes/PowerPoint presentations, recommended reading books/journals, videos, forums) on the E-learning platform to enable students to access them for continuing academic work. A series of short video tutorials will be made available in the coming days to further help our lecturers in uploading their courses.
STEPS ON HOW TO ACCESS AND ENROL FOR THE TUT BLACKBOARD PORTAL SYSTEM (myTUTor).
The following is a guide on how to enrol in the TUT Blackboard System (myTUTor).
- Open your internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
- Go to TUT Blackboard Portal (myTUTor)
- Your Username is your student number.
- Your Password is the same as your TUT4life email password.
- To reset or create a new password click here.
- Submit both your valid student number and identity number (ID).
- To configure a new password, select and retype the new password applying the on-screen Password Rules.
- Return to the myTUTor home page and log in following 3-4.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In cases where students do not have access to any device or data, other options are being explored, including the possibility of using the South African Post Office to deliver paper-based material to students. Additional support will be made available for students when contact teaching resumes, and particularly for students who will have had difficulty in transitioning to online learning. It may be necessary for face-to-face lectures to be extended through the September and December vacation breaks and for some cohorts, to extend the academic programme into 2021.
Do you have issues with myTUTor, TUT4life, Eduroam, or want to download office 2016 for free? Contact the myTUTor service desk for assistance or download the self-help eBook.
NOTE: Always use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser to access myTUTor.
Students who have queries related to the academic programme should contact their respective schools. Students who do not have access to adequate mobile computing devices and cannot secure them elsewhere should contact their Faculty representatives.
