1. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU What does this cover? 1. myDMU information portal 2.Blackboard a web learning system 3. e-mail DMU Google mail 4. Passwords and Privacy 5. Wireless access 6. Help

2. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU A web-based student information system called myDMU. myDMU can be accessed at anytime using the internet. It shows: contact details, timetables, course information, announcements, results, private housing, money matters regulations and more. Login to myDMU means that you are also signed onto Blackboard. Link to DMU Google MailmyDMU http://

3. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Type the myDMU address here: http://my.dmu.ac.uk The location

4. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMUWelcome Links and information about the university Click on Login for myDMU and to see your information.

5. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMULogin Type your username. This is your p number for example: p12345678. You will be told your password by your faculty. The first time, you will be forced to change your password. You can change your password here.

6. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Click the link to open Blackboard. Logged in

7. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Click the Google Sign in for mail. Logged in

8. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU myDMU sections The portal is divided into sections Home, Personal, Course, Living and DMU. Each shows related content.

9. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Log out

10. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU The University web-based learning system is called Blackboard. Blackboard is always available. Lecturers use it to give you information about your modules, learning materials, further resources discussion areas and support activities. Use the link in myDMU. About Blackboard

11. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Click on the link in myDMU then click the Continue button. Login Blackboard

12. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Click on one of the links in the ‘My Modules’ panel to see the available materials for one of your modules. specific module. Your module tutor will let you know what is available. Your Modules

13. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU My Communities Click on one of the links in the ‘My Communities’ panel to see your learning materials.

14. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU On your module home page, use the toolbox to view materials that tutors have prepared for you. Links to resources

15. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Learning materials and tasks outside classes. To support you in studying at your pace. To give you feedback and support. A single place that links electronic module resources. If you cannot see items ask you tutor and as other students if they can see items Why do we use Blackboard?

16. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Student Email Every student has an DMU Google Mail account Used by the university registry, library, your faculty and other support departments when sending emails It is your responsibility to look at it regularly. Login to myDMU: http://my.dmu.ac.uk/ then click on the Google Sign on link

17. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Type the portal address, http://my.dmu.ac.uk/ then follow the email link Email address

18. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Click the link to sign in to DMU Google Mail. Logged in

19. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Enter you DMU username p12345678 and password Email Window

20. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Example email page. Email addresses are pnumber followed by: @email.dmu.ac.uk For example p12345678@email.dmu.ac.uk Email Window Sign out when finished

21. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMUCalendar Click on the calendar link

22. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMUCalendar Display and subscribe to the calendars you want to see. Put you own events on.

23. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Changing Passwords Use the change password link in myDMU.

24. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU You can change your password here. Changing PasswordsChanging Passwords Your password is the key to your personal information, sharing it means other people can see and use you information. DMU never asks for your password in emails.

25. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Wireless Network The wireless network can automatically detect your unregistered equipment and open at the wireless registration screen. Use you DMU username and password.

26. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Toner Disks Memory and … Disks, CD, ink cartridges, memory sticks, DVDs, wireless mice and keyboards and more …… Gateway House, ISAS Reception Room 1.6 City Campus. Tel. 0116 2577155 http://intranet.dmu.ac.uk/isas-retail

27. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Privacy Once outside of the university’s system the internet is free and open to everybody. There is no security unless you login to a secure site. It is common practise for everything to be stored and adapted. How could it be used in the future. Sites can be located anywhere and used by anyone.

28. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Trouble logging in click the help link on the login screen. Technical or login problems see your Faculty IT technician. For Blackboard if you can’t see any modules then you should check that your module tutor has put them on or cannot see the correct modules because you are not enrolled, go to your faculty office for help. For email and calendar help look at http://help.dmu.ac.uk What to do if you have problems We expect you to ask for help when you need it

29. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Summary myDMU: personalised living and university information Blackboard: online learning and support resources Student email: university’s student email service, also an event scheduler and group working tool. Password: change it and keep it private If using more than one system use the Single Sign On link on the myDMU and Blackboard login screens. Privacy the web is open access, there are people collecting and storing everything that is published. We expect you to ask for help, when you need it and in the location where you are working.

30. Sept 2009 Web Services Team / ISAS / DMU Thank you for your time