Introduction to MY-SCHOOL

Pre- Transformation Training By the end of today’s session you should be familiar with: 1.What transformation is and its benefits 2.The requirements of preparing for transformation 3.Setting up Out of Office replies in Outlook Exploring the MY-SCHOOL interface 5.What’s next?

What is Transformation? Transformation is the process of rebuilding and refreshing school hardware and software so that all schools can access MY-SCHOOL services. The benefits will include a new wireless network, printing solution and software application delivery system. Engineers will be coming into school for a week to install the new hardware and software.

C2k Education Network New Curriculum Services Child – centred provision High quality teaching & learning Effective Leadership School connected to its community Every School a Good School Improved Access More Flexibility

MY-SCHOOL Personalised Interface to C2K Education Network Wide range of devices Single sign-on New Applications e.g. Fronter & Equella Accessible

What is MY-SCHOOL? The web based, personalised learning and working environment which is the user interface of the C2k Education Network. Available 24x7, from a wide range of internet-connected devices. Wide range of services such as , notices and alerts. Single sign-on – log-in once to access all services. New Applications – e.g. new globally-used VLE, Fronter and fully searchable content repository, Equella. Accessible – W3C Accessible and features language choice (using Google Translate). Applications can be launched via MY-SCHOOL – no need to install on individual computers.

MY-SCHOOL Student Interface

MY-SCHOOL Teacher Interface

MY-SCHOOL C2K Manager Interface

Logging In Login method Desktop icon Web address

Customising your MY-SCHOOL Use the Customise link –Colours –Font size –Themes, including Accessibility Themes. Create custom tabs & add widgets. Create My Favourite website links. Use the Customise link –Colours –Font size –Themes, including Accessibility Themes. Create custom tabs & add widgets. Create My Favourite website links.

The Learning Exchange

MY-SCHOOL Help and Support Online Help –tooltips –widget help –Learning Exchange C2k Service Desk –Phone –Service Manager app Online Help –tooltips –widget help –Learning Exchange C2k Service Desk –Phone –Service Manager app

What’s Next Post Transformation Training (w/b 25 th August 2014) Test wireless infrastructure to facilitate possible introduction to BYOD policy for staff and senior students Introduction of monthly ICT workshops to facilitate upgrade to Office 2010

The End Thank You!