1. The Internet: A Teaching & Learning Resource Support Group

2. Overview Introductions Role of etutor Course Overview Course Schedule Course Completion Requirements Getting Started Online Discussion Hand-in Folder Customise Options Technical Issues

3. Introductions

4. Role of the Etutor Daily online support for participants Two scheduled contact hours per week 24 hour response time Course content queries Technical queries Facilitate discussion

5. Course Overview IntroductionCourse Introduction/Troubleshooting Module 1Introducing the Internet as a Classroom Resource Module 2Getting More from your Web Browser Module 3Searching the Web – Essential Skills Module 4Using the Internet in the Classroom Module 5Using Email in the Classroom Module 6Internet Safety & Security Module 7Staying Ahead

6. Course Schedule Lead up to start of Summer course 25 th June -2 nd JulyFace to Face meetings Course Start2 nd JulyFull course available (7 modules) Course End24 th AugustNo longer available – (modules and hand-in folders closed) Advisable to complete the course within a 2 week period. After this timespan your eTutor could change. To qualify for E.P.V. Days participants must complete the course modules and all requirements by 24 th August, 2007. Department regulations. No exceptions.

7. Course Completion Requirements Completion of 7 modules Participation in on-line discussion – 1 contribution per module Summary of Learning – short Course Portfolio of 3 assignments(NB – obligatory for EPV) Complete course evaluation form By 24 th August at very latest

8. Getting Started Logging into the course Navigation Discussion Forums Chat Portfolio Feature Hand-in Tool

9. Online Discussion Queries re content Technical queries Discuss module content with other participants Share experiences of ICT use in school Share resources Chat *Required: minimum one contribution per module

10. Hand-In Folder Fronter tool Used to submit course assignments Left hand menu 4 folders for possible 4 required elements Upload assignments/course portfolio Only able to see own assignments Instructions for uploading on course homepage

11. Customise My Today Page Customise options “Subscription” feature Option to set-up to receive daily email updates Uploading Images for your Profile

12. Technical Issues Run the PC Check ! Browsers IE6 (PC) and IE 7 - Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (PC & Mac) Pop Up Blockers (info sheet emailed) Security Warnings Navigation Abandon button Portfolio Feature Chat Java – latest version Firewalls Other

13. Summary Course Overview Course Schedule Course Completion for EPV Online Discussion Technical Issues

14. Finally…. Course Evaluation Course administrators available at onlinecourses@ncte.ie – will post important news/notices on-line onlinecourses@ncte.ie Questions?