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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)2 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: Dial 555 for EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE BBK Security:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)3 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) 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 Induction for New Students (2009/10)4 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)5 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 Education Successful completion of 4 modules Certificate(s) of Higher Education Successful completion of CertCE + 4 modules

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)6 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 modules

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)7 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)8 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 industries Other Support: Systems Group in Department of Computer Science (DCS) IT Services (ITS) Group (Main College)

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)9 Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science and Information Systems: leading centre of computing expertise, specialising in information and knowledge management, web technologies, computer intelligence, bioinformatics and information systems development:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)10 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:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)11 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 photograph as jpeg image to: (preferred)! Access Codes needed for DCS Labs

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)12 About DCS Workstation rooms for classes and independent study: School: SH128, SH131 (SHB12) Main College: MAL422/3, MAL536, SHB43 Superior environment for superior students! Please take care of your environment – it’s there for you.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)13 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 and (Saturday classes) and 6.30pm (Evening Classes) Lunch usually between and (30mins - 1 hour) Student area and Toilets (near entrance to School) NO use of mobile phones (switch off or turn to silent mode)

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)14 ITApps Contacts ITApps Programme Administrator: Sarah Coleman: 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: DT: Jenny Pedler: IN, WA: Janet Billinge: Problems with assessment: Ian Harrison: Chair of Exam Board Last resort contact the Programme Director ITApps: Ian Harrison:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)15 Communication Channels Primary Communication is via Use personal address, need to update your Profile in MyBirkbeck: Telephone, Letter Teaching via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE): Blackboard In class: human-human interaction, 1-2-1, 1-2-many

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)16 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): or DT: Book a surgery appt with Jenny Pedler (16:00-17:30 during term): Don’t just turn up and expect to meet with tutors. Their workload is heavy and some are rarely on-site. So for an appointment.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)17 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:)

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)18 BBK (ITS) Computer Network Login: username + ITS password Student Files: N Drive

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)19 Dept (DCS) Computer Network Login: username + Dept password Student Files: I Drive Department Network (domain = DCSNT) Dept Password

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)20 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.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)21 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)22 BBK (ITS) Computer Network Login: username + ITS password Details on /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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)23 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.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)24 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.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)25 1. Select My Birkbeck Profile 2. Log-in using your ITS Username and Password 3. Check your details, including your address

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)26 Blackboard (VLE) Blackboard: 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)27 Accessing VLE-1 Open Web Browser (Firefox) and enter URL of VLE:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)28 Accessing VLE-2

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)29 Accessing VLE-3

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)30 Accessing VLE-4

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)31 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)32 FMA Deadlines (2010) 2pm on Monday 11th January 2010 for classes starting BEFORE January pm on Monday 19th April 2010 for classes starting AFTER December 2009 and BEFORE March pm on Tuesday 4th May 2010 for Saturday classes starting in February pm on Tuesday 3rd August 2010 for classes starting IN/AFTER APRIL 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:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)33 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 Induction for New Students (2009/10)34 ITApps Assessment Please do NOT ask tutors to extend deadlines as they are not authorised to do so! Full Details of the ITApps Assessment process:

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)35 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.

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)36 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).

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)37 How am I doing? Review learning points after completing exercises Feedback from peers during group exercises Feedback from tutors on TMA Keep a Learning/Development Log Individual help from tutors/at surgery

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)38 Study Help Birkbeck Student Union offer a series of academic support sessions to help you with your studies: 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): Links provided in the Blackboard (‘Study Skills’ on main LH menu)

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)39 FAQs How can I purchase hardware and software with student/educational discounts? Adobe Creative Suite: Microsoft Products: Open Office: How can I get technical support? Systems Group in Department (DCS): IT Services (ITS) in Main College: What about viruses, security, rules for use of computers …… etc?

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)40 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".

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)41 Disability Support 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 to see 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

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)42 DCS Websites ITApps: ITApps Assessment: Department of Computer Science: DCS - Contacts: DCS - Computer Information (requires username + School [DCSNT] password): DCS - Computer Support (requires username + School [DCSNT] password):

ITApps Induction for New Students (2009/10)43 Other Websites Blackboard: Birkbeck: My Birkbeck: BBK PC Labs: US CERT Security tips: Disability Support: BBK SU Study Skills: CLPD Study Help: Careers Advice: