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Creating Resources on StudyNet. Topics. Overview of StudyNet. Overview of Resources and Modules/Intranet sites. Resource Library. Organisation of Resources. Creating Resources. Using the Advanced Editor. Managing Staff and Student Lists. Related Further Sessions and Help.
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Topics • Overview of StudyNet. • Overview of Resources and Modules/Intranet sites. • Resource Library. • Organisation of Resources. • Creating Resources. • Using the Advanced Editor. • Managing Staff and Student Lists. • Related Further Sessions and Help. • Additional Functions for Intranet sites.
Overview of StudyNet • StudyNet is the UH-developed ‘Managed Learning Environment’ (MLE). • Provides a single place for information to be delivered to Staff and Students. • Integrates key university systems. • Available 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Overview of Resources • ‘Resources’ refers to both teaching materials and administrative materials on modules and Intranet sites. • Resources can be used as places to attach existing files, places to create new content or a combination of the two.
Modules and Intranet Sites • Have the same core functionality, but: • Modules are for course-related information, • Intranet Sites are for general admin information. • Viewable by all, but must be registered in order to create materials. • Content authors can alter all resources, so careful planning/collaboration required.
Resource Library • Only accessible by registered Staff. • Place to store page element for use in Resources. • Upload images, videos and sound files. • Add sound files to Podcasts. • Each Module/Intranet Site has its own private Resource Library.
Organisation of Resources • Resources can by organised in a several ways: • Folders • Separators • List position adjustment • Logical and simple organisation assists students and reduces chance of accidental editing/deletion. • Hide Resources until a specified date.
Creating Resources (1) • Click on ‘Create a Resource’ • Always enter a Title • Fill in any optional information • 3 ways to enter content: • Basic editor (need to know HTML) • Simple editor (limited features) • Advanced Editor (Word-like editing, needs Java)
Creating Resources (2) • Upload any attachments • Click ‘Save’ or ‘Cancel’ • Similar to an email – mandatory subject, optional message and/or attachments.
Using the Advanced Editor • You MUST save in the editor AND save in StudyNet. • Similar to a standard word processor. • Allows linking to other Resources in StudyNet. • Can import video, sound and images from the Resource Library.
Managing Staff and Student Lists • ‘Manage People and Groups’. • Class Lists available and can be exported to Excel. • Staff Lists available for display. • Registered staff can add other staff. • Access levels of staff can be adjusted: • Read-only access, write access, etc.
Related Further Sessions • Monitoring – which students are using the Resources. • Interactive Teaching Materials. • Class Discussions – promoting interaction among the cohort. • Group Work – support for small-group working.
Help • Help options accessed through top menu: http://www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/help.nsf/help?readform&print=true • Feedback Forum and Bug Reports • Faculty Champions List: http://www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/help/generalhelp.doc • LTDU email: ltdu@herts.ac.uk