1 Cecil Training Cecil 1- An Overview

2 Seminar Objectives What is Cecil? A Brief History of Cecil Utilization of Cecil within UoA Functions Available in Cecil Benefits of Using Cecil Cecil Support Cecil Registration

3 What is Cecil? Web based, online, enterprise Learning Management System Cecil Computer Supported Learning Comprises: Database Staff interface- Cecil Explorer Student interface- Cecil Student Interface Provides an enhanced learning environment

4 A Brief History of Cecil Introduced in 1995 UoA in-house design Continual in-house development Based on user needs & feedback Support Learning Technology Assistants (LTA) Cecil Service Desk

5 Utilization of Cecil within UoA

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9 Functions Available in Cecil- Staff Entry of course details eg Course outline Setting up course activities eg Assignments, Tests Making course related resources available eg Lecture notes Making announcements eg Upcoming tests Streaming

10 Functions Available in Cecil- Staff Communications environment eg Announcements, Discussions Viewing student enrolment details Marks entry Preparation of Assessment Reports Submission of Final Grades

11 Functions Available in Cecil- Students Viewing of course information online eg Course outline Downloading resources eg Lecture notes Viewing announcements eg Deadlines for tests & assignments Viewing assessment marks Participation in online assessments eg Tests, Discussions

12 Benefits of Using Cecil- Staff Convenience Time & place- Access from the Internet Additional method of communicating with students Improved Productivity & Creativity Enhanced Learning & Teaching environment

13 Benefits of Using Cecil- Students Convenience Time & place- Access from the Internet More productive use of time Additional method of communicating with staff & other students

14 Cecil Support- Staff Cecil Service Desk Extn: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5pm Online Help Online Manuals & Tutorials FAQ Training worksheets & CE Manual Departmental LTA

15 Cecil Support- Students IC Help (Information Commons) Extn: 82333, or, (09) (if phoning from outside the UoA) Online Help Tutorials FAQ Cecil Service Desk Extn: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5pm

16 Cecil Registration- Staff Cecil Service Desk or Departmental LTA Your name & UPI Course Number (incl semester and campus info) Your role in the course eg Co-ordinator, Lecturer Password & logon instructions ed

17 Cecil Registration- Students All students enrolled in UoA automatically have access, using their NetAccount details. IC Help (Information Commons) Student ID Card Cecil Service Desk Full name Student ID number Net ID/UPI Date of Birth List of enrolled courses

18 Seminar Objectives What is Cecil? A Brief History of Cecil Utilization of Cecil within UoA Functions Available in Cecil Benefits of Using Cecil Cecil Support Cecil Registration

19 Any questions?

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