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An Introduction to IT at the University of Leicester

An Introduction to IT at the University of Leicester. For Staff. Call 0116 252 2253 Email ithelp@le.ac.uk Visit the Help Zone in the Library. University IT account. Your University IT account can be used to login to: University PCs University email Blackboard VLE

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An Introduction to IT at the University of Leicester

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  1. An Introduction to IT at the University of Leicester For Staff • Call 0116 252 2253 • Email ithelp@le.ac.uk • Visit the Help Zone in the Library

  2. University IT account • Your University IT account can be used to login to: • University PCs • University email • Blackboard VLE • Do not share your password • Reset a forgotten password: • www.le.ac.uk/resetpassword • Secure file storage • Eduroam wi-fi • Library resources

  3. Programs and Printers • Install University software from the Program Installer • Set up your printers • Printer name is on the printer • Instructions on the IT Help website • PowerPoint templates: go.le.ac.uk/pptemplates

  4. Secure File Storage • Secure, backed-up file storage available • Personal Z: drive • File space available is 10GB • Shared Departmental X: drive • Research R: drive • Information security training compulsory for all staff • Access from Blackboard

  5. Blackboard • Virtual Learning Environment • Login with your University IT account on or off-campus: blackboard.le.ac.uk • See the Blackboard help pages • go.le.ac.uk/blackboardhelp

  6. University Email • Your email address is username@le.ac.uk • Contains your email, calendar, contacts and task list • Mailbox storage is 500MB • On campus: use Outlook 2010 • Off campus: webmail.le.ac.uk • Connect your email to your smart phone

  7. Eduroamwifi • Connect your laptop or phone to eduroam wi-fianywhere on campus • wifi.le.ac.uk • Use your University IT account email address and password to connect • Can use this at many other eduroam enabled Universities and institutions worldwide

  8. Off-campus • Use MyFiles to get to your personal Z: drive • www.le.ac.uk/myfiles • Get programs at discounted prices for your home computer e.g. Microsoft Office • Leicester Digital Library: access eBooks, journals and databases • ezproxy.lib.le.ac.uk

  9. : University Laptops • Z: drive and email synchronisation • Docking station at desk • Automatic wi-fi connection • Fully secure and encrypted • Improved working off campus

  10. IT Training • Over 20 courses: • Microsoft Office 2010 programs • Blackboard VLE • Web authoring • Guided IT learning sessions • One to one or small group training • Staff Development website www.le.ac.uk/staffdev

  11. IT Help • Computer Officers in the Department • IT Service Desk • Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm • Call 0116 252 2253 • Email ithelp@le.ac.uk • Help Zone in the Library • Monday – Friday 9am-9pm • Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm • Follow IT Services on Twitter @uolits

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