sept 2009 web services team / isas / dmu what does this cover? 1. mydmu information portal...

Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU

What does this cover?What does this cover?

1. myDMU information portal

2. Blackboard a web learning system

3. e-mail DMU Google mail

4. Passwords and Privacy

5. Wireless access

6. Help


A web-based student information system called myDMU.

myDMU can be accessed at anytime using the internet.

It shows: contact details, timetables, course information, announcements, results, private housing, money matters regulations and more.

Login to myDMU means that you are also signed onto Blackboard. Link to DMU Google Mail

myDMUmyDMUhttp://


Type the myDMU address here: http://my.dmu.ac.uk

The locationThe location


WelcomeWelcome

Links and information about the universityClick on Login for myDMU and to see your information.


LoginLogin

Type your username. This is your p number for example: p12345678. You will be told your password by your faculty.

The first time, you will be forced to change your password.

You can change your password here.


Click the link to open Blackboard.

Logged inLogged in


Click the Google Sign in for mail.

Logged inLogged in


myDMU sectionsmyDMU sections

The portal is divided into sections Home, Personal, Course, Living and DMU. Each shows related content.


Log outLog out


The University web-based learning system is called Blackboard.

Blackboard is always available.

Lecturers use it to give you information about your modules, learning materials, further resources discussion areas and support activities.

Use the link in myDMU.

About BlackboardAbout Blackboard


Click on the link in myDMU then click the Continue button.

Login BlackboardLogin Blackboard


Click on one of the links in the ‘My Modules’ panel to see the available materials for one of your modules. specific module. Your module tutor will let you know what is available.

Your ModulesYour Modules


My CommunitiesMy Communities

Click on one of the links in the ‘My Communities’ panel to see your learning materials.


On your module home page, use the toolbox to view materials that tutors have prepared for you.

Links to resourcesLinks to resources


• Learning materials and tasks outside classes.

• To support you in studying at your pace.

• To give you feedback and support.

• A single place that links electronic module resources.

• If you cannot see items ask you tutor and as other students if they can see items

Why do we use Blackboard?Why do we use Blackboard?


Student EmailStudent Email

Every student has an DMU Google Mail account

Used by the university registry, library, your faculty and other support departments when sending emails

It is your responsibility to look at it regularly.

Login to myDMU: http://my.dmu.ac.uk/ then click on the Google Sign on link


Type the portal address, http://my.dmu.ac.uk/then follow the email link

Email Email addressaddress


Click the link to sign in to DMU Google Mail.

Logged inLogged in


Enter you DMU username p12345678 and password

Email WindowEmail Window


Example email page. Email addresses are pnumber followed by: @email.dmu.ac.ukFor example [email protected]

Email WindowEmail Window

Sign out when finished


CalendarCalendar

Click on the calendar link


CalendarCalendar

Display and subscribe to the calendars you want to see. Put you own events on.


ChangingChanging PasswordsPasswords

Use the change password link in myDMU.


You can change your password here.

• ChangingChanging PasswordsPasswords

Your password is the key to your personal information, sharing it means other people can see and use you information. DMU never asks for your password in emails.


Wireless NetworkWireless Network

The wireless network can automatically detect your unregistered equipment and open at the wireless registration screen. Use you DMU username and password.


Toner Disks Memory and …Toner Disks Memory and …

Disks, CD, ink cartridges, memory sticks, DVDs, wireless mice and keyboards and more ……

Gateway House, ISAS Reception Room 1.6City Campus. Tel. 0116 2577155

http://intranet.dmu.ac.uk/isas-retail


PrivacyPrivacy• Once outside of the university’s system the internet is

free and open to everybody.

• There is no security unless you login to a secure site.

• It is common practise for everything to be stored and adapted. How could it be used in the future.

• Sites can be located anywhere and used by anyone.


• Trouble logging in click the help link on the login screen.• Technical or login problems see your Faculty IT

technician.• For Blackboard if you can’t see any modules then you

should check that your module tutor has put them on

or

cannot see the correct modules because you are not enrolled, go to your faculty office for help.

For email and calendar help look at http://help.dmu.ac.uk

What to do if you have problemsWhat to do if you have problems

We expect you to ask for help when you need it


SummarySummary• myDMU: personalised living and university information

• Blackboard: online learning and support resources

• Student email: university’s student email service, also an event scheduler and group working tool.

• Password: change it and keep it private

• If using more than one system use the Single Sign On link on the myDMU and Blackboard login screens.

• Privacy the web is open access, there are people collecting and storing everything that is published.

• We expect you to ask for help, when you need it and in the location where you are working.


Thank you for your time

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