Information Technology

1. 30 August 2013 Information Technology Induction

2. Orientation Library Refectory & shop Creche/Nursery Smoker’s corner

3. Fire Drill Wednesday morning 10:00am Test bell Otherwise: Leave building by nearest exit Shut doors behind you if possible. GotoCar Park A Stay out until told it is safe to re-enter the building.

4. Staff Bob Higgie Terry Prosser Stuart Paintain Len Shand Phil Smith • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • IT Support • Computer Hardware • HTML • Senior Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Computer hardware • Networking • Database dev • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Hardware • Networking • OS • Programming • Web & CSS • Security • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Computer Hardware • OS • Networking • Cisco • IT Support • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Hardware • Networking • OS • Programming • Web & CSS • Security • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Business, Wordprocessing Sarah Murray • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • English ClaireWorsley • Lecturer • Specialist areas: • Mathematics Nick Harry

5. Rooms T104 - Hardware Room • Servers • Darth • Comp-TIA • Windows 7 • Twin core computers • Diagnostic computers • Cisco equipment • Networking Equipment T202 - Software Room • Software development workstations • Software includes: • Windows 7 • Visual Studio 2008 • Dreamweaver • Flash • Games dev • Dual boot computers T208 – Teaching Room • Software development workstations • Software includes: • Windows 7 • Visual Studio 2008 • Dreamweaver • Flash • Games dev • Dedicated software development server

6. Computing Network • Computing Sign on • See next slide… • Data access • Storage 2 GB (Z:) • Access from outside • Stud share Folder (Y:) (Downloadable software) • ISO, Applications, O/S as used on college systems. • Windows 7 and Office 2007 • Wireless • No laptops to be connected to the Computing network • College email address

7. Password • Computing Sign on • Username: MIS number eg (OTH11081234) • Password: Password123456 • Then create your own password • Password policy (14 chars, upper/lower and special)

8. Security • Current password for all users – Password123456 • Password policy - Password are to be changed every 30 days . • Password requirements (14 Characters, 3 of the 4 character sets are to be included) • Lock computers when they are not being used (Windows key+ L) • HCT Acceptable use Acceptable use policy • Your account expires on 31st July 2014

9. Accessing z: drive • http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk • Select ‘computing’ • Select ‘login’ from ‘Information’ tag. • Scroll down to ‘External’ access http://login.computing.hct.ac.uk

10. IT Practitioner L2 course -progression At least 1Merit & 1 Distinction Year 1 IT Practitioner L3 Diploma

11. Unit schedule • Weeks 19-36 • Unit 3 A Digital Portfolio • (30 GLH) • Unit 11 • Computer Networks • (60 GLH) • Unit 22 • Computer Security in Practice (60 GLH) • Unit 18 Computational thinking • (30 GLH) Weeks 1 - 18 Unit 1 externally assessed The Online World (30 GLH) Unit 2 externally assessed Technology Systems (30 GLH) Unit 14 Installing & Maintaining computer Hardware (60 GLH) Unit 17 Multimedia Products Development (60 GLH) Unit 13 Website Development (60 GLH) Unit 19 Computing in the Workplace (60 GLH) IT Diploma 10 Units, 480 GLH

12. Marks PASS Student shows knowledge and understanding of the problem Shows comprehension and depth of knowledge of complex theories. Produces varied solutions MERIT Student evaluates complex concepts and makes reasoned and confident judgements. Uses analysis, research and evaluation to make recommendations. Learners will understand how and when to use their knowledge in different situations. DISTINCTION

13. Qualification grades • Points are multiplied by the number of guided learning hours divided by 10: eg Unit 1 is 30 GLH - a pass is • (30 hours ÷ 10) X 4 points = 12 points for the given module Qualification grade

14. Qualification grades

15. Assignments • Each unit may be assessed by a combination of: • Reports • Tests • Presentations • Witness statement • Failure to submit assignments will jeopardise continuation on course (see previous slides) • A review of your academic performance will commence following September’s assessments Units 1 and 2 are externally assessed – by online test.

16. Submission of work

17. Submission of Work • Task: • Using the previous slide: • Devise your own flow-chart (use Visio) or Gantt chart (use Excel) to show how the assignment process works. • Include how you plan to tackle the assignments to ensure that you submit your work on time.

18. Key dates For 2013/14 Submissions Semester 1 Week 1 – 18 2nd Sept to 24th January 2014 Semester 2 Week 19 – 36 27th January to 30th June Week 6 end 11th October If less than 2 of 3 assignments submitted, student withdrawn.

19. Submitting work procedure Term 3 • The dark green route is the BEST route • Once in the RED route, you can only submit a PASS

20. What are valid excuses? • There are no valid excuses for not submitting work on time, however there are mitigating circumstances. • Illness – Doctor’s note • Tutors discretion for each case • If you fail to meet the deadline you may resubmit on the Revision assignments on Turnitin

21. Submitting work • Assignments will be submitted electronically using Turnitin. • Further information http://wiki/doku.php?id=computing:turnitin:intro • Turnitin web address www.submit.ac.uk

22. What is plagiarism? • Plagiarism– Passing off somebody else's work as your own. • Previous cases of plagiarism • Who is involved? • What are the consequences? – It depends on the case – Student diary provides details. • Turnitin – does an originality check. • We CAN see who submitted similar work

23. Happy Hour • If you are behind on April 14th you will be given extra ‘catch-up’ sessions. • These will be on a Tuesday 3:00 to 4:00 every week until you are back ‘in credit’ • These sessions will be mandatory and non-attendance will be a disciplinary matter

24. Referencing • Referencing acknowledges author’s work • All documents submitted must be referenced • Reference using the Harvard method • How to reference will be covered during a tutorial session, also available on the Wiki http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk/doku.php?id=computing:regulations:harvard_referencing

25. Term 1 assignment 1 schedule Term 1 Issued week 1 • Unit 13 Website Development • Unit 17 Multimedia Products Development • Unit 19 Computing in the Workplace Assignment 1 Due week 3 • Unit 3 –Task 1 • Due 23rdSeptember • Unit 17 • Due 25th September • Unit 19 • Due 27th September

26. Looking after your work • As an Information Technology student we expect that you take regular backups of your work –thereforebackup up any data that you cannot afford to lose. • Regular backups are taken of your Z: Drive Suggested methods • Memory stick or external drive • Online Docs eggoogle.docs • Drop Box (free), skydrive • Evernote

27. Wiki • Internal & external learning resource • All course and unit descriptions • Computing department information • Internally (inside computing rooms) wiki http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk/ Task: • Find this presentation on the Wiki within the First Diploma course. • Find your timetable.

28. Emergency Wiki • If for any reason the wiki is unavailable, an informational service will be available at the follow address. • http://www.hctwiki.co.uk/wiki

29. Student Diary – Key Details • Page 11 -College contract • Page 21& 31 – Complaints procedures • Page 25 – Learning support • Page 33 – Disciplinary procedure • Page__ - Bullying Policy

30. Classroom etiquette •  Please remove hoods, caps etc in class. •  No eating or drinking in any of the classrooms. No food or drink on the desks. •  Mobiles should be turned off in class unless you are using them for the lesson, e.g. ‘Evernote’. Please do not take phone calls or text messages during lessons. •  Please ask if you are uncertain of any instructions or information!

31. What should I do if I am ill /unable to attend college? Absence reporting Make a note of these numbers! • Absence hotline 01432 365388 • Text Message 07966 132377 • Email absence@hct.ac.uk Contact one of the lecturers (next slide)

32. What happens if I miss one or more lessons? • A directive on withdrawals from Jon the Assistant Principal for Technology Studies: • “If a student has not attended for three weeks, a chase up letter will be sent from the Faculty Office. A copy will be sent to Course Tutor. • If no contact is made after the letter is sent, then the student will be withdrawn at the end of 4 weeks.  Withdrawal form completed by tutor. • This does not mean this is final.  If you believe, on their return, they can catch up with the work missed, then you can re enrol them - this is at your discretion.”

33. Dream Spark • “What is DreamSpark? • DreamSpark puts some of the world’s most powerful software in the hands of students and educators. • Develop apps, games, tools and designs. “ • Wiki>computing>resources: Dreamsparkpremium access • Stuart is going to be your new best friend – he will provide you with access!

34. Contacting a Lecturer • Your main contact is your course tutor

35. Tutorial Sessions • Tutorial sessions • One-to-one talks with tutor • Course progress evaluation • Group tutorials – visiting speakers, including army, St. Michael’s Hospice, specialist advice eg interview preparation, c.v. writing. • Student Tracking System • Target setting • With your Course tutor

36. Group tutorials • 4 sessions during the year. • You must attend. • You will cover four areas:

37. Functional Skills • Mandatory part of the course to ensure Maths and English competence is maintained. • Nick Harry – Maths • Claire Worsley- English • Starts thisweek

38. College facilities - Refectory • Seating area • Cash machine (now free; dispenses £5.00 notes) • Shop (takes cards) • Snacks • Drinks • Hot food counter • Meal deals • Cold food counter • Baguettes • Sandwiches

39. College facilities – Student services • Help for students at HCT • Accommodation • Financial • Academic • Personal matters • Eating • Sexual • Parents

40. Parking (on-line application) • Parking permits are required on all vehicles • Vehicles without permits will be clamped • Parking available at the rear of the campus ONLY • Parking on Six Form and Art College is NOT allowed by HCT students

42. NUS cards • Students at HCT can obtain an NUS card • Discounts in shops, restaurants and online. Full details here http://www.nus.org.uk/en/NUS-Extra/Discounts/ • Apply online http://www.nus.org.uk/en/

43. What next? • 10:00am. T208 Jenny Marsh, Student Services & • T208 Bridge building • T104 Workshop Induction • This presentation will be available on the Wiki

44. Declaration • Student Declaration. (Student Copy) • Name (block capitals)………………………………………………………………… • I have received, read and understood the contents of the course handbook. • The tutor has explained all areas covered in the course handbook and answered any questions that I have raised with him about the contents. • I have been made fully aware of the course framework and qualification that I am studying for, progression routes, assessment methods, appeals procedure, disciplinary procedure and my responsibilities for my own learning/behaviour expected by HCT. • Student • Signature…………………………………………………………………………….. • Date………………………………………