Making the Most of IT. Introduction to computing, learning technology and libraries at The University of Edinburgh

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2 Making the Most of IT Introduction to computing, learning technology and libraries at The University of Edinburgh

Today s session Getting started essentials Email and Office 365 University computing,

3 Today s session Getting started essentials and Office 365 University computing, printing and multimedia resources Mobile computing Finding books and journal articles Help and support

4 New students web page

5 Useful info for new students web page

6 Getting started essentials

7 University card Library access and facilities Cloud-based printing and photocopying Cashless catering Centre for Sport and Exercise membership Access to secure areas

8 Computing regulations

9 EASE

10 MyEd

11 MyEd: Orientation

12 MyEd: access

13 MyEd: Channels

14 Learn

(email and calendar) Learn My Timetable Maps

16 MyEd Mobile Access a selection of channels: Office 365 ( and calendar) Learn My Timetable Maps Announcements Searcher (Library search) Library Account PC Access Print Credit Shuttle Bus

17 and Office 365

18 Office and calendar Staff and student directories Cloud-based file storage, sharing and editing Free apps and Office 2013 download Collaboration tools

Office 365: Access MyEd: www.myed.ed.ac.

19 Office 365: Access MyEd: Web page:

20 Office 365: Organisational sign in

21 (Outlook)

22 (Outlook)

23 Office 365: Calendar and People

24 Office 365: OneDrive cloud storage

25 Uploading or creating files

27 Office 365 help University web pages: or through Office 365:

28 Microsoft Office free download

29 Microsoft Office free download

30 University computing, printing and multimedia resources

31 File storage: University servers and cloud-based University servers: M: drive 160 MB for undergraduates 240 MB for postgraduates Backed up by the university OneDrive cloud-based storage on Office 365: 1 terabyte (over 4,000 times more than University servers) Backed up by Microsoft

32 Open access computing: Facilities Lab locations include: Central area including libraries and cafés King s Buildings Holyrood Some halls of residence

Open access computing: Saving files Logging in: Username: s1234567 Password: same as EASE password Save files to: Your Documents folder, also called your M: drive A USB drive

33 Open access computing: Saving files Logging in: Username: s Password: same as EASE password Save files to: Your Documents folder, also called your M: drive A USB drive Save regularly Do not save to the C: drive attachments: Clicking Save saves files to a temporary folder that will be deleted Instead, use File > Save As to save to your M: drive

34 Open access computing: Availability MyEd Mobile on your smartphone PC Access channel in MyEd (full desktop version) Open access computing web pages Information screens in the buildings

start guide at each PC detailing available facilities Accessible study rooms Main Library, first floor (3) Noreen and

35 Accessible PCs Accessible PCs at several locations around the university Assistive software and hardware Quick start guide at each PC detailing available facilities Accessible study rooms Main Library, first floor (3) Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library at King's Buildings (2) Book via Student Disability Service Student Disability Service Phone: Web:

36 ucreate multimedia facilities Specialist multimedia software, equipment loan and scanning facilities Poster printing Multimedia software and hardware Equipment loan: Camcorders, DSLR cameras, audio recording equipment Locations: Main Library King s Buildings Library Study Centre Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library, King s Buildings

37 Printing and copying

Printing from lab computers Two queues: Cloud-Mono (black and white) and Cloud Colour (colour) Both are installed on open access computers To print: Select a cloud print queue Go to any cloud

38 Printing from lab computers Two queues: Cloud-Mono (black and white) and Cloud Colour (colour) Both are installed on open access computers To print: Select a cloud print queue Go to any cloud printer within 24 hours Tap card to print Select Print job release on the display and choose documents to print Press the green button to log out You can also use cloud printers for photocopying

39 Printing and copying costs

40 Printing from laptops: EveryonePrint

41 Mobile computing

42 Wireless and VPN

43 Wireless Enter your: Username Password you set when registering for wireless

44 VPN Secures communications between your computer and the university network: From home If you have to use the insecure central wireless network Provides access to: M: drive for your files on the university servers Resources that are normally inaccessible from outside the University s network, e.g. some library services

uk/is/office365/students/email Get Connected on 1 st Floor, Main Library

45 Mobile access Connection guides online Get Connected on 1 st Floor, Main Library Monday 14 th to Friday 18 th September 10am to 4pm Monday 21 st to Friday 25 th September 10am to 4pm Mobile Device clinics

46 Microsoft Office free download

47 Security: Anti-virus software

48 Laptop loans Borrow laptops from the IS Helpdesks: Main Library Noreen and Kenneth Murray Library Moray House Library Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Library No reservations turn up and ask Standard loan period of three days

49 Finding books and journal articles

50 Signing in to your library account

51 Finding a book on your reading list: Searching e.g. Griffin, G. (2013) Research methods for English Studies

52 Finding a book on your reading list: Results

53 Borrowing books Borrowing allowance Undergraduates: 30 books (including 3 reserve items) Taught postgraduates: 50 books Research postgraduates: 60 books Standard loan durations: Undergraduates: 4 weeks Postgraduates: 12 weeks Request a book service

54 Finding an exact title: Searching

55 Finding an exact title: Results

56 Advanced search

57 Finding a book on your reading list: Results

58 E-books

59 Books

60 Finding an online journal article: Searching e.g. Higgs, P.W. (1964) Broken Symmetries and the Masses of Gauge Bosons, Physical Review Letters, 13,

61 Finding an online journal article: Results

62 Finding an online journal article: Access

63 Help and support

64 Help and support Online help IS Helpline IS Helpdesks Mobile device clinics iskills seminars

65 Useful info for new students web page Get Connected sessions Main Library, 1 st Floor George Square 10am-4pm Monday 14 th to Friday 18 th September Monday 21 st to Friday 25 th September

Basics. IT services for postgraduate resarch students

Basics. IT services for postgraduate resarch students Basics IT services for postgraduate resarch students Get started Activate your computing account We re looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Liverpool! This guide will help you to understand