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Module 1 – Introduction to myclasses

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myclasses is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which enables teachers to find, assemble, schedule and use online resources to facilitate online learning effectively and easily. It enables teachers to provide students with a structured, clear and easily accessible online learning experience.

Overviewmyclasses

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In this module you will learn about:

–The 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 Foyermyclasses

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 Foyermyclasses

Side tool barSide tool bar

Class summaryClass summary

myclasses tutorialsmyclasses tutorials

Navigation barNavigation bar

Welcome bannerWelcome banner

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Class Foyermyclasses

The Welcome banner contains links to information about myclasses.

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Class Foyermyclasses

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 Foyermyclasses

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 Foyermyclasses

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 Foyermyclasses

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 Foyermyclasses

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 Pagesmyclasses

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 Pagemyclasses

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

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 Pagemyclasses

E-Learning Folios Property

-comprises online resources for a lesson.

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

Class Files Property –

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

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

Class Calendar Property

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

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

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

Shared Journal Private Journal

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

Class Notice Board –

Provides a place to post messages to your class.

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

Class Image Property –

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

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses

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 Pagemyclasses

Add Class Members and Maintainers

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Creating a Class Pagemyclasses 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 Pagemyclasses 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 Pagemyclasses 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 Pagemyclasses Teacher View of the Class Page

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Viewing a Class Pagemyclasses

Student View of the Class Page

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Class Managermyclasses

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Overviewmyclasses

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Overviewmyclasses