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FirstClass is a collaborative communication and content management system Launched in 1996 for Distance Ed. Currently a

Mohawk’s Three LMSs. FirstClass Remote Education Delivery. FirstClass is a collaborative communication and content management system Launched in 1996 for Distance Ed. Currently about 500 courses 250 active faculty 9500 students Responsibility: e-Learning Services. WebCT

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FirstClass is a collaborative communication and content management system Launched in 1996 for Distance Ed. Currently a

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  1. Mohawk’s Three LMSs FirstClass Remote Education Delivery • FirstClass • is a collaborative communication and content management system • Launched in 1996 for Distance Ed. • Currently about 500 courses • 250 active faculty • 9500 students • Responsibility: e-Learning Services WebCT is a course delivery and management system (C.M.S.) Course Tools is the course messaging and content sharing component of MoCoMotion

  2. Why use FirstClass? FirstClass (FRED) has been selected as the best platform for your on-line learning spaces, and is well suited for collaboration and communication: • sharable content • messaging and discussion features • instant messaging/voice messaging • drag-and-drop file management • in-platform content development tools • advanced web publishing; sites, blogs, podcasts

  3. Course content Discussion areas email Calendars Virtual activities How Does it Work? Your course is a “conference” within FRED. It might be on its own or within a Program.

  4. Course content Discussion areas email Calendars Virtual activities How Does it Work? Once the course area is constructed, we make it available to you on your FRED Desktop, along with access to other tools- MailBox, File Storage, Web Publishing, other conferences, etc.

  5. How Do You Connect? • You can connect to the system: • Web browser • PDA/handheld • and the preferred method, the FirstClass Client (Win and Mac)

  6. Selection of Tools Course Interface Security and Access Content Structure Your teachers have full control over your learning spaces

  7. You will start with basic features and add functions as you need them. Virtual Web publishing(websites, blogs, podcasts) Access from anywhere(client or browser) Group work(Workspaces & conferences) Group scheduling (shared calendars) Voice messaging Assignment submission(conferences) Discussions(conferences) Announcement posting(Documents) File sharing& storage Email, messaging, chatting In-Class

  8. You’ll want to visit FRED’s website to: • Get the Client installer • Get installation instructions • Watch the Help Videos • Access FRED through your browser Learning FirstClass • Visit (and read) FRED’s website http://fred.mohawkcollege.ca

  9. Learning FirstClass Do a Workshop (with a group or on your own) and watch for MoCoMotion announcements for Drop-in Sessions.

  10. Important Details e-Learning Help Desk: • 1-877-226-6609 or 905-575-2125 • HelpDesk@fred.mohawkcollege.ca • “Help Desk” on FRED External Mail Address: • First.Last@fred.mohawkcollege.ca Personal Web Folder: • http://fred.mohawkcollege.ca/~FirstLast Web Access: • Although you can "FRED" through your browser, we recommend using the Client whenever you can.

  11. Demonstrations! Let’s learn how to: • download the Client • login to FRED (Client and browser) • access your course areas • compose and reply to messages • participate in discussions and chats • transfer and store files • submit assignments • Create websites, blogs and podcasts • and more….

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