Module 1 – Introduction to myclasses

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myclasses is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which enables teachers to

- find

- assemble

- schedule

- use online resources

to facilitate online learning effectively and easily.

Overview

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Overview

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In this module you will learn about:

– Components of the Class Foyer and Class Pages

– Navigating around myclasses

– Creating a Class Page

– Viewing a Class Page

– Class Manager

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Class Foyer

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The Class Foyer is the entry point for all users of myclasses. The Class Foyer consists of:

•A welcome banner with links to information about the user’s privileges;

•A list of all of the user’s classes;

•Access to a set of Flash tutorials to provide an easy method of learning about the various elements of myclasses;

•A navigation bar;

•A side tool bar giving access to a variety of tools.

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Class Foyer

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Side tool barSide tool bar

Class summaryClass summary

myclasses tutorialsmyclasses tutorials

Navigation barNavigation bar

Welcome bannerWelcome banner

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Class Foyer

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The Welcome banner contains links to information about myclasses.

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Class Foyer

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The navigation tabs at the top of the page allow users to access all of their myinternet tools;

•school website

•mydesktop

•myclasses

•mymail

•SINA® Administration if you are the administrator

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Class Foyer

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Teacher Menu Student Menu

The side tool bar allows the user to access and utilise tools supporting the use of myclasses.

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Class Foyer

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Student MenuTeacher Menu

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Class Foyer

The subjects/year levels chosen in the Profile will appear as defaults within the Search Resources options.

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Class Foyer

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Teacher Class Summary-

All Classes the teacher has created.

Student Class Summary-

Classes of which the student is a member.

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Class Foyer

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The Tutorials Property on the right-hand side of the Class Foyer contains links to animated help modules on various topics to help teachers get the most out of myclasses.

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Class Pages

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Create a new Class Page via the Side Tool bar…..

…or the Class Summary Property in the Class Foyer.

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Creating a Class Page

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Creating a Class Page

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Creating a Class Page

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Properties appear differently within the Class Page for teachers and students, as illustrated in this example:

Teacher, or Manage view

Student view

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Creating a Class Page

myclasses E-Learning Folios Property

-comprises online resources for a lesson.

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Creating a Class Page

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Class Files Property –

A repository of relevant files and resources made available to your class.

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Creating a Class Page

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Class Calendar Property

-enables you to view and schedule events for your class in a calendar format.

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Creating a Class Page

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Class Journal - Provides a Journal Property for students to record journal entries.

Shared Journal Private Journal

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Creating a Class Page

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Class Notice Board –

Provides a place to post messages to your class.

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Creating a Class Page

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Class Image Property –

Can be used to display photos or work on the Class Page.

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Creating a Class Page

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Text and Images Property-

The Text and Images Property can contain text, images or hyperlinks relevant to your class.

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Creating a Class Page

myclasses Add Class Members and Maintainers

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Creating a Class Page

myclasses Adding members by uploading a file:

Select file and click upload… …and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Students list.

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Creating a Class Page

myclasses Adding members by searching for users:

Select group and sorting option……highlight names and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Students list.

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Creating a Class Page

myclasses Adding maintainers:

Select maintainers from the list… …and click Add. The names now appear in the Current Maintainers list.

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Viewing a Class Page

myclassesTeacher View of the Class Page

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Viewing a Class Page

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Student View of the Class Page

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Class Manager

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