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ILT Induction. Ashley Garner VLE Manager Ext 2802. IT Helpdesk: Ext 2780 E-Learning Helpdesk: Ext 2079. Topics. The College Intranet Logging in – home drive, shared drive, e-mail SMART board software / hardware Using websites USB flash “thumb” drives. Topics. VLE NLN materials
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ILT Induction Ashley Garner VLE Manager Ext 2802 IT Helpdesk: Ext 2780 E-Learning Helpdesk: Ext 2079
Topics • The College Intranet • Logging in – home drive, shared drive, e-mail • SMART board software / hardware • Using websites • USB flash “thumb” drives
Topics • VLE • NLN materials • Summary • “How to” • Do’s and don’ts • Help and further training
Most college documents available: Search Some Important Areas Telephone Directory Information Services Estates Personnel ILT and IT Support Academic Departments Health and Safety Web mail The College Intranet
Logging in – Home Drive • You can log on to any computer in the college with your network details. • This will allow you access to anything you have saved on your “U:” drive, or in “my documents”. • You don’t need to save everything on a disc or other portable device when you move to a classroom. ?
E-Mail • GroupWise • Webmail – Access from outside the college | Webmail | - must be set up inside first:
SMART Board Software / Hardware • Advice: (http://intranet.havering-college.ac.uk/services/ilt/elearning/Smartboards.asp) • Install the tools on your own pc http://www.smarttech.com/support/software/sb_win.asp • Choose notebook installation • Launch tools
Software Resources • Download curriculum-relevant templates and images for lessons created in notebook software (part of SMART board software). • Notebook software Collections
SMART Board Tools Start Center (sic) • Notebook • Whiteboard canvas, can fill screen • Templates, clipart and activities available • Save as SMART notebook file for editing or export (PDF,HTML, images)… choose PDF • Upload to the VLE for students to review, revise, catch up etc
SMART Board Tools • Keyboard • Floating tools • Capture • Use mouse cursor • Pen • Highlighter • Undo • Eraser • Right mouse click
Digital Cameras • From Media Services, ext. 2002 • Display pictures on the board • Annotate in class • Get students to make slideshows • Evidence of practical work
“Thumb” Drives Are you having problems saving work to floppy discs? Then we have the solution for you…. Buy a 1Gb memory stick . Equivalent to over 700 floppy discs but far more portable and reliable. Plug and Play USB technology. Contact the IT Helpdesk on 01708 462780 or it_helpdesk@havering-college.ac.uk -
“Thumb” Drives • Useful if there is no network connection or you want “belt and braces” • Plug and play USB device • Just save Your files • Don’t forget to click • Choose unplug or eject hardware
ILT Champions • Within departments • Role to promote the use of computers in teaching, learning and college administration procedures • Mentor staff through a L2 ILT qualification called the ILT Practitioners’ Programme (ILTPP)
What Is a VLE? • A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is the software components in which learners and tutors participate in “online” interactions of various kinds, including online learning.
Virtual Learning Environment CurriculumMapping Delivery Assessment TutorSupport Communication Tracking What Is a VLE?
Virtual Learning Environment CurriculumMapping Delivery LearningResources Standards Quality Process Assessment TutorSupport Communication Tracking Off-LineLearning Standards Registers Student Record System BusinessSystems OtherAgencies (e.g. HESA) OtherOrganisations Managed Learning Environment
NLN materials • Virtual Learning Environment development: log in with your network username and password
Summary • Help and further traininghttp://intranet.havering-college.ac.uk/Services/ILT/eLearning/default.asp • Ring the IT Helpdesk on 2780 • Intranet >> Services >> ILT >> IT Support • E-learning Helpdesk on 2079 or me on 2802