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Getting Started with Lynda.com

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

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Table of Contents

What is Lynda.com? 2 Logging into Lynda.com 3

Finding Videos 4

Creating a Playlist 6

Viewing Playlists 8

Downloading Exercise Files 9

Mobile App Details 10 Logging into the Lynda.com App 11

Getting Support 12

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What is Lynda.com? Lynda is an online library of instructional videos covering the latest software, business, and creative skills. The skills are taught by accomplished instructors and recognized industry experts. Whether you are looking to develop skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, project management, communication, and/or a wide range of other topics, Lynda.com has the resources to help you achieve your full potential.

Why Use Lynda.com? With Lynda.com, you will have access to high-quality online instructional videos and other resources that will: • Keep you current on technology • Track your individual training progress

• Inspire you to be more effective and productive • Allow you to learn at your own pace—anytime, anywhere

• Provide certificates of completion that can be posted on LinkedIn • Offer personal and professional development

User’s Guide This guide will lead you through the basic features available at Lynda.com. Take a few moments to follow along with this getting started tutorial and begin your learning adventure today!

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Logging into Lynda.com:

1. Navigate to: lynda.ncat.edu in your web browser.

2. Click LOG IN.

3. Use your OneID credentials to access the system. (To obtain your OneID credentials, visit oneid.ncat.edu.)

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Finding Videos on Lynda.com: There are three different ways to find topics and videos on Lynda.com.

A. Find by Searching B. Find by Browsing C. Find by Key Words within Video Content

A. Find by Searching

1. Go to the search bar and type the skill or subject in which you are interested. 2. Click the icon or press enter to complete the search

B. Find by Browsing 1. Locate the Library tab at the top of the page.

2. Click Library and browse.

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3. Once you select a subject, Lynda.com will take you to a library of videos on the selected subject.

4. Explore the list of videos and select the one that is of interest to you.

Tip 1: On the left side bar; narrow your search by selecting the desired skill level or version.

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C. Find by Key Words within Video Content 1. Type into the search bar at the top of the page to search for subjects, skills or keywords.

Tip 2: The transcript at the end of the description shows the keyword in context.

Creating a Playlist:

A. Adding a Course

1. Navigate to a video that you would like to add to your playlist.

2. If you would like to add the entire course, click on the + right before the course title to add the course to your current playlist.

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3. Press the arrow to see your playlist options.

4. Click Add to a new playlist to create a new playlist. 5. Give your playlist a title and description. Your video selection will automatically be

added to the new playlist.

B. Adding a Video to an Existing Playlist

1. Locate the video you would like to add.

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2. On the top of the page you will see a Playlist button.

3. Click Playlist to add the video to the current playlist. You can also add the course or video to a new or different playlist by clicking on the arrow.

Viewing Playlists:

1. In the top right corner of your screen, place your cursor over the avatar next to your name.

2. Select the Playlists option.

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3. From your list of playlists, select the playlist you would like to view.

4. Edit, watch, copy, make public, or share your playlist by selecting one of the options on the right side of the page.

Downloading Exercise Files:

1. Click on the exercise files tab found below the title of the specific course.

2. Click this link once to download the file to your default download location. If you are prompted, choose Save rather than Open.

3. Once downloaded, unzip the package and open the folder that corresponds to the

section of the course that you are watching.

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Mobile App Details: The free Lynda.com Mobile app can be easily found in all app stores. You may download the app on an unlimited number of mobile devices. The Lynda.com Mobile app is supported on:

iOS

• Devices: iPad2+, iPhone 4GSM or iPod touch (5th generation) • iOS 7.0+

Android

• Devices: All android phones and tablets • Android 4.0+

Win8

• Devices: All tablets, laptops and desktops • Windows 8.1+

m.lynda.com (viewing lynda.com on mobile browsers)

• Default Android browser or Mobile Safari • Android 2.3+ or iOS 7.0+

Important information to remember:

• Account management features are not supported on the mobile app. • The app gives you unlimited access to all courses and allows you to browse by subject,

software, and new courses. • The app allows full-screen playback and provides both course and video titles for search

results. You can also use pause, rewind and auto-play features when viewing courses. • The following features are not available on the app: exercise files, transcripts,

bookmarks, and closed captioning.

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Logging into the Lynda.com App 1. Choose Already a member? 2. Click on Organization 3. Enter ncat.edu as the Web Portal

4. Use your OneID credentials to access the system. (To obtain your OneID credentials, visit oneid.ncat.edu.)

ncat.edu

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Getting Support

I should contact Aggie Tech Support when I have questions about: • Eligibility or login information

• Assistance with registration

Walk Up Service: Monday - Friday 8A - 12P & 1P - 5P Bluford Library, Room 24 Telephone Support: Monday - Friday 8A - 5P (336) 334-7195 Email: [email protected]

I should contact Lynda.com when I have questions about: • Technical questions after successfully logging in

• Site Navigation

• How to locate courses

• How to create playlists

• How to submit a course request

• Updating my profile

Lynda.com Contact and Resource Information FAQ’s: http://www.lynda.com/support/faq.aspx

Contact Lynda.com: www.lynda.com/support/contact.aspx

Support Website: http://www.lynda.com/support/

For questions regarding Lynda.com administration or to schedule an information session for your department or class, contact: Sara Nevedal – [email protected] or (336)285-4493.