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Cecil Training Cecil 1- An Overview. Seminar Objectives. What is Cecil? A Brief History of Cecil Utilization of Cecil within UoA Functions Available in Cecil Benefits of Using Cecil Cecil Support Cecil Registration. What is Cecil?.
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Seminar Objectives • What is Cecil? • A Brief History of Cecil • Utilization of Cecil within UoA • Functions Available in Cecil • Benefits of Using Cecil • Cecil Support • Cecil Registration
What is Cecil? • Web based, online, enterprise Learning Management System • Cecil • Computer Supported Learning • Comprises: • Database • Staff interface- Cecil Explorer • Student interface- Cecil Student Interface • Provides an enhanced learning environment
A Brief History of Cecil • Introduced in 1995 • UoA in-house design • Continual in-house development • Based on user needs & feedback • Support • Learning Technology Assistants (LTA) • Cecil Service Desk
Functions Available in Cecil- Staff • Entry of course details • eg Course outline • Setting up course activities • eg Assignments, Tests • Making course related resources available • eg Lecture notes • Making announcements • eg Upcoming tests • Streaming
Functions Available in Cecil- Staff • Communications environment • eg Announcements, Discussions • Viewing student enrolment details • Marks entry • Preparation of Assessment Reports • Submission of Final Grades
Functions Available in Cecil- Students • Viewing of course information online • eg Course outline • Downloading resources • eg Lecture notes • Viewing announcements • eg Deadlines for tests & assignments • Viewing assessment marks • Participation in online assessments • eg Tests, Discussions
Benefits of Using Cecil- Staff • Convenience • Time & place- Access from the Internet • Additional method of communicating with students • Improved • Productivity & Creativity • Enhanced • Learning & Teaching environment
Benefits of Using Cecil- Students • Convenience • Time & place- Access from the Internet • More productive use of time • Additional method of communicating with staff & other students
Cecil Support- Staff • Cecil Service Desk • Extn: 85100 • email: cecilhelp@auckland.ac.nz • Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5pm • Online Help • http://cecil.auckland.ac.nz/help • Online Manuals & Tutorials • FAQ • Training worksheets & CE Manual • Departmental • LTA
Cecil Support- Students • IC Help (Information Commons) • Extn: 82333, or,(09) 303-5959 (if phoning from outside the UoA) • email: ichelpdesk@auckland.ac.nz • Online Help • http://cecil.auckland.ac.nz/studenthelp • Tutorials • FAQ • Cecil Service Desk • Extn: 85100 • email: cecilhelp@auckland.ac.nz • Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Cecil Registration- Staff • Cecil Service Desk or Departmental LTA • Your name & UPI • Course Number (incl semester and campus info) • Your role in the course eg Co-ordinator, Lecturer • Password & logon instructions e-mailed
Cecil Registration- Students • All students enrolled in UoA automatically have access, using their NetAccount details. • IC Help (Information Commons) • Student ID Card • Cecil Service Desk • Full name • Student ID number • Net ID/UPI • Date of Birth • List of enrolled courses
Seminar Objectives • What is Cecil? • A Brief History of Cecil • Utilization of Cecil within UoA • Functions Available in Cecil • Benefits of Using Cecil • Cecil Support • Cecil Registration