Technologies
Blackboard Quick Guide: https://learn.mq.edu.au/webct/RelativeResourceManager/25994001/Public%20Files/uw/quickguides.html
LTC iLecture Page: http://www.mq.edu.au/learningandteachingcentre/for_staff/services/technologies/ilecture.htm
Contacts
iLecture information. For general info about the audiovisual project:
- Terrence Collins, terrence.collins@mq.edu.au or telephone 9850 7798
Blackboard help. Technical assistance when creating and maintaining an online learning unit:
- muotf@mq.edu.au or telephone 9850 9945
Online Learning Systems. Information and advice on existing and proposed teaching and learning technologies:
- Stephen Kennedy-Clark, stkenned@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au or telephone 9850 8390
Innovative Technology
For full details see the MQ Innovation Server: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/tools/innovation.htm
Blogs
A blog is web log of periodic articles in reverse chronological order. SCMP Blog uses WordPress MU: http://wpmu.innovation.cfl.mq.edu.au/
To sign-up for an account:
- Go to wpmu.innovation.cfl.mq.edu.au
- Select <Create a new blog>
- Give yourself (a) a user name, preferably one that easily identifies you to other class members, (b) a blog title – you may only own one blog here, (c) your Macquarie University email address
- To change your password, go to <Users> and complete the form.
- To make your first posting go to <Posts>. Optionally adjust the <Title>, then post your first reflection.
- More details: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/tools/wordpress.htm
Wiki
Wiki software allows multiple users to very easily edit online pages. MQ uses Twiki: http://www.cfl.mq.edu.au/tools/twiki.htm
SCMP Blackboard Training
SCMP regularly conducts small group Blackboard training: watch your email or contact Sherman to organise one for your Department.
You can download very simple training document which introduce:
- The Discussion Board
- Announcements
- The Grade Book
- Navigation
