ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)1 Welcome to ITApplications WELCOME!!! ITApps Induction Session First module: Introduction to Web Authoring

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10) 1

Welcome to ITApplications

WELCOME!!! ITApps Induction Session First module: Introduction to Web

Authoring using XHTML and CSS Lecturers (Saturday class):

Andrew Lowe or Janet Billinge Lecturers (Wednesday classes):

Gordon McIntyre or Andrew Lowe


Health & Safety

Fire alarm/drill – check out instructions for exit and assembly

Birkbeck has a strict No Smoking policy

Strictly NO Visitors Report suspicious

people to Main Reception:020-7631-6031

Dial 555 for EMERGENCY ASSISTANCEBBK Security:

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/ef/ourservices/security.shtml


The ITApps Programme (2009/10)

ITApplications Programme: comprises a series of skills based, professional

development courses/modules (each module = 15 credit points at NQF level 4/5)

http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/Current Awards:

Certificate of Higher Education in Information Technology (8 modules)

Certificate of Higher Education in Web Design Technologies (8 modules)

Certificate of Continuing Education in IT Applications or Web Design (4 modules)

Short Courses (certificate of completion)


ITApps Modules (2009/10)

Introduction to Web Authoring using XHTML & CSS Web Authoring using Dreamweaver Developing Multimedia Assets using Fireworks and Flash Multimedia Web Programming using Flash and ActionScript E-Commerce Applications JavaScript XML Fundamentals of Information Technology Introduction to Database Design (MySQL) Business Planning using Spreadsheets (Open Office) Web Programming using PHP Building Web Applications using MySQL and PHP ITApps Project

http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/modules.html


ITApps Fees (2009/10)

£340/£390 per module (higher fee applies if you already have a degree or equivalent qualification or are studying the module as a short course)

Certificate(s) of Continuing EducationSuccessful completion of 4 modules

Certificate(s) of Higher EducationSuccessful completion of CertCE + 4 modules

http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/


Foundation Degree in IT

FdSc IT Programme: undergraduate degree which takes 2 years and 2

terms to complete by part-time study. designed to equip students with the practical and

transferable skills required by today's employers. provides the necessary academic and theoretical

knowledge to allow students to continue into the final two years of BSc in Information Systems and Computing.

FdSc IT Y1 shares some core modules with ITApps ITApps students can apply to transfer to Y2 of the

FdSc IT after successfully completing 4 moduleshttp://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/fdit/


FD in Web Design Technologies

FdSc Web Design Technologies: Plan to start in October 2010 undergraduate degree which takes 2 years

and 2 terms to complete by part-time study.

FdSc WDT will shares some modules with ITApps programme

ITApps students can apply to transfer to the FdSc WDT after successfully completing 4/8 ITApps modules

Still being agreed by the College


The ITApps/FdSc IT Team

ITApps/FdSc IT Team: Programme Administrators: Sarah Coleman and Tara

Orlanes-Angelopoulou Programme Director (ITApps): Ian Harrison Programme Director (FdSc IT): Trevor Fenner Programme Manager (FdSc IT Y1): Gordon McIntyre Programme Manager (FdSc IT Y2/3): Jenny Pedler Number of external tutors who work in IT and/or related

industriesOther Support:

Systems Group in Department of Computer Science (DCS) IT Services (ITS) Group (Main College)


Department of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science and Information Systems:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk

leading centre of computing expertise, specialising in information and knowledge management, web technologies, computer intelligence, bioinformatics and information systems development:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/research/


Department of Computer Science

Taught programmes emphasise the use of information technology in organisations.

Aim to empower people with the technical and management skills required to succeed in a competitive market place.

Learning Pathways in the School enable you to enter as an ITApps or FdSc IT student and leave with a PhD:http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/courses/


About DCS

First floor North Block Senate House Require Student ID Card (with photograph).

Use it to gain access to DCS. Needed for Security purposes. Can be asked to leave any BBK building if you

cannot produce your student ID card Provide passport sized photograph

(Name written clearly on the reverse side)OR email photograph as jpeg image to:[email protected] (preferred)!

Access Codes needed for DCS Labs


About DCS

Workstation rooms for classes and independent study:School: SH128, SH131 (SHB12)Main College: MAL422/3, MAL536, SHB43http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/services/rooms

Superior environment for superior students! Please take care of your environment – it’s there for you.


Lab Etiquette

Respect for other students and staff

Arrive on time NO eating or drinking

in Labs Coffee breaks and

lunch by agreement Coffee usually 15mins @11.00 and 14.30 (Saturday classes)

and 15mins @ 6.30pm (Evening Classes) Lunch usually between 12.30 and 13.00 (30mins - 1 hour)

Student area and Toilets (near entrance to School)

NO use of mobile phones (switch off or turn to silent mode)


ITApps Contacts ITApps Programme Administrator:

Sarah Coleman: [email protected] To book modules, admin queries, etc.

Tutors: for help with study/content of module. Class Discussion Board: help/advice from peers Book individual surgery appointments:

IN, FI: Gordon McIntyre: [email protected] DT: Jenny Pedler: [email protected] IN, WA: Janet Billinge: [email protected]

Problems with assessment: Ian Harrison: Chair of Exam Board Email: [email protected]

Last resort contact the Programme Director ITApps: Ian Harrison: [email protected]


Communication Channels

Primary Communication is via Email Use personal email address, need to

update your Profile in MyBirkbeck:http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/

Telephone, Letter Teaching via Virtual Learning Environment

(VLE): Blackboard In class: human-human interaction,

1-2-1, 1-2-many


Problems with a class …

Discuss this with your Class Tutor in the first instance. Use Class Forum on discussion board to get

help/advice from peers. IN, FI: Book a surgery appt with Gordon McIntyre or

Janet Billinge (16:00-17:30 during term): Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

DT: Book a surgery appt with Jenny Pedler(16:00-17:30 during term): Email: [email protected]

Don’t just turn up and expect to meet with tutors. Their workload is heavy and some are rarely on-site. So email for an appointment.


DCS and ITS Computer Networks

Two separate computer networks Birkbeck Main College (ITS) Department of Computer Science (DCS)

Login ITS Network using your: username and ITS password

Login to DCS Network using your: username and School password

Two separate student file servers (I: & N:)


BBK (ITS) Computer Network

Login: username + ITS password

Student Files: N Drive


Dept (DCS) Computer Network

Login:username

+Dept password

Student Files: I Drive

Department Network(domain = DCSNT)

Dept Password


ITS v DCS Networks

Important to understand - two separate networks managed separately by: (i) ITS and (ii) Department of Computer Science (DCS).

SAME username but DIFFERENT passwords! Different password rules! Easier to change

DCSNT password to be similar to your ITS password.

If you forget your passwords – can only be reset during support working hours.


ITS v DCS Networks Different drive allocations:

File space in ITS (BBK) located on N: drive File space in Department (DCS) located on I: drive Usually use C: drive at home/office. Flash drives (recommended for back-up)

You are responsible for backing up your files. ITS/DCS do not guarantee to maintain files between sessions.

Anything on C: drive may be automatically removed!

No applications can be installed on workstation PCs


BBK (ITS) Computer Network

Login: username + ITS password

• Details on e-mail/letter from ITS• Use to Log-in to VLE• Use to Log-on in BBK Workstation

rooms• Use to set up FTP for publishing to

your student website


Dept (DSC) Computer Network

Login: username + Dept password

• Use to Log-on in Department Workstation rooms (SH128 and SH131)

• Log-on to the DCS network• Use ITS Username• Temporary Password: S4veThePlanet

• Note: Passwords are case sensitive

• Folder and filenames on mixed Unix/Windows networks must NOT contain spaces.


The My Birkbeck web site: pulls together a range of information you'll need to help you study at Birkbeck.

The My Birkbeck Helpdesk: is situated by the main entrance in Torrington Square. Offers face-to-face advice, information and access to support services across the college. Full details are on the My Birkbeck website.

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/


1. Select My Birkbeck Profile

2. Log-in using your ITSUsername and Password

3. Check your details, includingyour email address


Blackboard (VLE)

Blackboard: http://www.ble.ac.uk/ VLE = Virtual Learning Environment Accessible anywhere VLE contains:

Course content: handson exercises, reading, quizzes, discussion boards

Assignments: links to TMA and FMA, Dropboxes for electronic submission, return of feedback.

Evaluation and Suggestion Surveys Log-in to the VLE using your:

ITS username and ITS password


Accessing VLE-1

Open Web Browser (Firefox) and enter URL of VLE:

http://www.ble.ac.uk


Accessing VLE-2


Accessing VLE-3


Accessing VLE-4


ITApps Assessment

• TMA = Tutor Marked Assignment• Work on this during course• 25% of total marks• Usually submit the TMA in session 5

• FMA = Final Marked Assignment• Work on this after course finished• 75% of total marks• Submit by specified deadline • Electronic Submission of TMA & FMA

files


FMA Deadlines (2010)

• 2pm on Monday 11th January 2010 for classes starting BEFORE January 2010.

• 2pm on Monday 19th April 2010 for classes starting AFTER December 2009 and BEFORE March 2010.

• 2pm on Tuesday 4th May 2010 for Saturday classes starting in February 2010.

• 2pm on Tuesday 3rd August 2010 for classes starting IN/AFTER APRIL 2010.

• Note: Deadlines for the FdSc IT may differ.

• Late submission allowed up to 21 days AFTER deadline (but capped at 40% UNLESS you have acceptable ‘mitigating circumstances’, see:http://www.bbk.ac.uk/reg/regs/mitcircspol


ITApps Assessment• Overall PASS MARK = 40%. • If you Fail a module with mark between 30-39%

you can apply to resubmit at next deadline.• If your mark is less than 30% then you have to

RETAKE the module.• DEFERRALS:

• Can apply to DEFER FMA but you have to be able to provide documentary evidence of the ‘mitigating circumstances’ that prevented you submitting your work on time.

• If you fail to submit at the next deadline you will be awarded 0% and be required to RETAKE the module.


ITApps Assessment

• Please do NOT ask tutors to extend deadlines as they are not authorisedto do so!

• Full Details of the ITApps Assessment process:http://dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/assessment.html


Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is claiming the work of others as your own.

• Plagiarism is regarded as serious infringement and you may be asked to leave the university.

• Do not copy work from internet, other students, books, tutors UNLESS you attribute any work that is not your own to the originator.


Plagiarism

• Your work is checked out for plagiarism using IT tools.

• Providing you clearly reference work done by others that you have included in your coursework you will not be penalised. Indeed including components developed by others is encouraged as it mirrors how IT systems are efficiently built.

• See the Plagiarism module in the VLE (under Self-enrolled Courses).


How am I doing?

Review learning points after completing exercises

Feedback from peers during group exercises

Feedback from tutors on TMAKeep a Learning/Development LogIndividual help from tutors/at surgery


Study Help

Birkbeck Student Union offer a series of academic support sessions to help you with your studies:

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills/cotherresources/ http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/support/advice/index_html

Centre for Learning and Professional Development provides a series of courses designed to develop your personal and/or professional skills and improve your learning experience (part of MyBirkbeck website):http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/support

Links provided in the Blackboard (‘Study Skills’ on main LH menu)


FAQs How can I purchase hardware and software with

student/educational discounts? Adobe Creative Suite:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/education/students/studentedition/ Microsoft Products: http://www.software4students.co.uk/ Open Office: http://www.openoffice.org/

How can I get technical support? Systems Group in Department (DCS): [email protected] IT Services (ITS) in Main College: [email protected]

What about viruses, security, rules for use of computers …… etc?


Security Tips

The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) produces a number of security tips. These provide simple, non-technical advice on how to deal with most of the issues that anyone using the internet at work or at home will encounter. For example "Recognizing and avoiding spyware", "Avoiding social engineering and phishing attacks", "Understanding patches" and "Protecting your privacy".

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/index.html


Disability Support

http://www.bbk.ac.uk/disability/ Disability co-ordinator: Mark Pimm

Central point of contact at Birkbeck. Manages the disability service at Birkbeck

Can provide individual help/support. BUT… If you do need support you need to MAKE US

AWARE (as the College does not release this information to us)

Talk with your tutor or if you prefer make appt tosee the Programme Director

Note: Once you talk to us, we will do all we can to help. But we have to inform the Disability Coordinator


DCS Websites

ITApps: www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/ ITApps Assessment:

http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/itapps/assessment

Department of Computer Science: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/ DCS - Contacts: http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/support DCS - Computer Information (requires username + School [DCSNT]

password):http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/intranet/compinfo.pdf

DCS - Computer Support (requires username + School [DCSNT] password): http://www.dcs.bbk.ac.uk/intranet/r/doc/


Other Websites

Blackboard: http://www.ble.ac.uk/

Birkbeck: http://www.bbk.ac.uk

My Birkbeck: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/

BBK PC Labs: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/its/services/rooms

US CERT Security tips:http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/index.html

Disability Support: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/disability/

BBK SU Study Skills: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/su/skills

CLPD Study Help: http://www.clpd.bbk.ac.uk/students/Study

Careers Advice: http://www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/services/facilities/careers

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ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)1 Welcome to ITApplications WELCOME!!! ITApps Induction Session First module: Introduction to Web Authoring