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ILT InductionAshley GarnerVLE ManagerExt 2802

IT Helpdesk: Ext 2780

E-Learning Helpdesk: Ext 2079

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Topics

The College IntranetLogging in – home drive, shared drive, e-mailSMART board software / hardwareUsing websitesUSB flash “thumb” drives

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Topics

VLE NLN materials

Summary “How to” Do’s and don’ts Help and further training

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The College Intranet

Most college documents available: SearchSome Important Areas

Telephone DirectoryInformation ServicesEstatesPersonnel

ILT and IT SupportAcademic DepartmentsHealth and SafetyWeb mail

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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.

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E-Mail

GroupWise

Webmail – Access from outside the college | Webmail | - must be set up inside first:

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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

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Software Resources

Download curriculum-relevant templates and images for lessons created in notebook software (part of SMART board software).

Notebook software Collections

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SMART Board Tools

NotebookWhiteboard canvas, can fill screenTemplates, clipart and activities availableSave as SMART notebook file for editing or export (PDF,HTML, images)… choose PDFUpload to the VLE for students to review, revise, catch up etc

Start Center (sic)

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SMART Board Tools

KeyboardFloating tools

CaptureUse mouse cursorPenHighlighterUndoEraserRight mouse click

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Digital Cameras

From Media Services, ext. 2002Display pictures on the boardAnnotate in classGet students to make slideshowsEvidence of practical work

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Using Websites

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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 discsbut 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

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“Thumb” Drives

Useful if there is no network connection or you want “belt and braces”Plug and play USB deviceJust save

Your files

Don’t forget to click Choose unplug or eject hardware

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ILT Champions

Within departmentsRole to promote the use of computers in teaching, learning and college administration proceduresMentor staff through a L2 ILT qualification called the ILT Practitioners’ Programme (ILTPP)

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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.

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What Is a VLE?

CurriculumMapping

Assessment

Communication

Delivery

TutorSupport

Tracking

Virtual Learning Environment

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Managed Learning Environment

Quality Process

BusinessSystems

LearningResources

CurriculumMapping

Assessment

Communication

Delivery

TutorSupport

Tracking

OtherAgencies (e.g. HESA)

OtherOrganisations

Virtual Learning Environment

Student Record System

Standards

Off-LineLearning

RegistersStandards

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NLN materials Virtual Learning Environment development: log in with your network username and password

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Summary

Help and further training http://intranet.havering-college.ac.uk/Services/ILT/eLearning/default.aspRing the IT Helpdesk on 2780 Intranet >> Services >> ILT >> IT Support 

E-learning Helpdesk on 2079 or me on 2802