Sky Learning Explorer

Everyone in your family probably wants to try new things, explore new hobbies, do well in exams and enjoy life. So we’re created a way to bring your lessons, studies and passions alive in the way only an entertainment company like Sky can.

What is Sky Learning Explorer?
How does it work?
Registering for Sky Learning
Who can use Sky Learning Explorer?
What subjects does Sky Learning Explorer cover?
What do I need?
How do i use 'My Searches'?
How do i use 'SMS Alerts'?
What if i'm not already a Sky customer?
How to get more information or help

What is Sky Learning Explorer?

Sky Learning Explorer can help you find a broad range of TV programmes from across hundreds of channels which complement subjects from the GCSE and A Level curriculum. All you have to do is search by the subject you’re interested in, and we’ll tell you all the TV programmes on Sky over the next 7 days to bring your homework to life. We have exclusive video clips and articles from TV programmes across channels like Sky Arts, Sky One and The Discovery Channel to inspire leaning for everyone.

We’ve also launched an ‘Interests & Passions’ section to bring your studies and passions alive. With taster courses from The Open University and resources to complement our ‘Interests’ focusing on the Arts, History, Literature, Homes plus selected Language courses, we want to give everyone the opportunity to learn at a time that suits you. We will be launching more Interests later in the year.

How does it work

Sky Learning provides you with tv programme recommendations based on courses you are undertaking or subjects from your interest and passions. You can either search by using the drop down menu on the Subject Search found on the right hand side, or make your selection via the left hand navigation. Both options provide recommendations relating to your subject areas however the subject search allows you to search for specific topics. Soon you will be able to Remote Record recommendations made to you within Sky Learning. Programme recommendations are updated on a daily basis and highlight programmes over the next 7 days so if there are no programmes for that topic then remember to check later.

Registering for Sky Learning

You can register for Sky Learning by creating a My Sky account. This lets you manage your Sky account online and sign up to Sky Learning as well as other Sky services like Sky Anytime and Remote Record - you can even register for My Sky if you're not currently a Sky TV subscriber.

Your Username and Password when registering for Sky Learning are the same as the Username and Password that you use to log in to My Sky.

To register:

If you're an existing Sky TV subscriber, you can enter your viewing card number. If you've forgotten your login details, visit My Sky and follow the Forgotten Password or Forgotten Username link and we'll sort it out for you.

Who can use Sky Learning Explorer

Anyone can access and use Sky Learning Explorer and access to viewing some of the recommended programmes will be dependent on your Sky Package.

What subjects does Sky Learning Explorer cover

We currently cover 8 GCSE, 7 A Level and 6 Interests with more planned throughout 2008. We cover a wide range of topics across these subjects so you can search by topic using our subject search which will highlight relevant TV programmes over the next 7 days. If there are no program mes for your area of interest then please check later as programmes listed are updated regularly.

What do I need?

All you need is access to a PC or Apple Mac with internet connectivity to be able to use the service.

You don’t need a My Sky account to use Sky Learning; however, if you register for Sky Learning you will be rewarded with these great features:

How do i use 'My Searches'?

My Searches allows you to save Subject Search criteria so that when you return to Sky Learning you can re-run these searches to get an up to date list of current recommendations. You can amend or delete you’re My Searches and you can store up to 5 My Searches.

How do i use 'SMS Alerts'?

Once you have completed the Subject Search you will be returned a list of TV recommendations relevant to your studies, interest or passion to be aired over the next 7 days. You can receive a reminder before the programme starts on your mobile phone by selecting the SMS logo next to the programme in the recommendations list and then selecting the SMS alert time, you can choose to receive the alert 1 hour, 30 minutes or 15 minutes before the programme starts.

What if i'm not already a Sky customer

If you don't already have Sky TV, or if you want to upgrade your channels, just call us on 0870 609 4508.

How to get more information or help

If these HOW TO’s don’t answer your questions or if you can't find the answer then please go to contact us and complete the form so we can help with your query.