Accessing Remote Learning Platforms On Your Games Console

All learners will undertake live remote delivery through Microsoft Teams.

The following information will help guide you or your child/ward with how to access remote learning sessions using their games console.

You can also access remote learning platforms through a Windows PC, Laptop or Mac/Macbook. For a guide on how to do this, please click here.

College Email Address and Password

When logging into remote learning outside of college, you will need to login using your college email address.

Your college email address is as follows:

First initial of your first name + your surname + your ID number + @students.preston.ac.uk

For example: jbloggs12345@students.preston.ac.uk

You will then log in using your College network password that you have chosen.

If you are logging in for the first time, you can find your College default password by logging into your account at https://prospect.preston.ac.uk/ with your personal email address. Login details are displayed on the homepage.

When you first use your College login, you will be asked to change your password – please make sure you use a password which you are going to remember.

If you are unable to login, please contact the ICT Helpdesk on 01772 225115 or email helpdesk@preston.ac.uk

How to access remote learning on your games console

You can access these platforms through your games console, should you not have the use of a computer. If you have an Xbox (Xbox One/S/X/Series X) or a Playstation (PS4 or PS5), you can log in to Office 365 directly. This will allow you to access your work, as well as Teams, Word, Powerpoint and Email via Outlook.

Below are the instructions on how to access Office 365 via a Playstation or Xbox:

Xbox One (S/X/Series X)

1. Go to ‘My Games & Apps’
2. Find ‘Microsoft Edge’ and select it
3. Go to www.office365.com and log in using your college email address and password (see top of page for email and password help)
4. You can now access your work, as well as Teams, Word, Powerpoint and Email via Outlook

Playstation (PS4/PS5)

1. On the Playstation home screen, find and select ‘Library’
2. Select the ‘Applications’ section
3. Open the ‘Internet Browser’ app (www with dots around it)
4. Go to www.office365.com and log in using your college email address and password (see top of page for email and password help)
5. You can now access your work, as well as Teams, Word, Powerpoint and Email via Outlook