Your Computer. Tonight s Collaborate Session will begin at 7pm AEST.

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1 Your Computer Tonight s Collaborate Session will begin at 7pm AEST. While you re waiting please make sure your audio is working run the audio setup wizard located under the tools setting

2 Your Computer: Session Overview Essentials for your computer Internet browsers Pop-ups for internet browsers Clearing the cache in internet browsers Java Flash Autosave Export to Word from Pages (Mac word processing software) Office 365 Tips to help you with your studies forwarding etext Prezi

3 Computer requirements Windows or Mac computer (laptop or desktop) Broadband internet connection Operating system: Mac: OSX Version 10.7 or higher Windows: Windows 7 or newer Speakers or headphones Web browser: Firefox or Chrome

4 Browsers Which do you use? Recommended browsers 1. Mozilla Firefox 2. Google Chrome Other browsers: 1. Safari 2. Internet Explorer

5 Allowing pop-ups Mozilla Firefox (PC users) 1. Click on the horizontal bars along the top right of the menu bar 2. Click Options 3. Click on Content 4. Click on Exceptions 5. Type in in the address of website box Click Allow then Save Changes.

6 Allowing pop-ups Google Chrome: Follow the instructions below (same for Mac & PC users). Remember to add in the Blackboard web address: in the Manage Exceptions area!

7 Allowing pop-ups Internet Explorer: Click on the Tools button ( Gear icon in the top right corner), 1. Internet Options, 2. Click on Privacy. 3. Click on Settings, type in in the Address of website to allow box then click add. 4. Click close then apply settings.

8 Allowing pop-ups Safari: From the Safari menu on the top left hand corner, click on Preferences then Security and untick Block pop-up windows. Please note that unlike Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer, Safari does not allow pop-up exceptions so unchecking block pop-up windows will allow all popups on your browser.

9 Clearing the cache in internet browsers To enable faster and easier web browsing, your internet browser will save and store information on your computer, which is called the cache. The problem with this is that this can sometimes result in outdated versions of web pages being accessed and displayed. If you have never done so clearing your cache can improve speed and performance of your browser.

10 Java What is Java? Why do you need it? To update java go to

11 Java This page may look different depending on your computer, but please click the big red button

12 Java Security Settings

13 Edit Site List

14 How To Add Excepted Site Type in:

15 How To Add Excepted Site cont d Click OK to apply settings

16 Flash Updating Flash. Go to ds.html

17 Flash Make sure the middle box is NOT ticked! Then select Install Now and follow the prompts.

18 Autosave Word Word Pages Excel Power point

19 Autosave Windows users Applies to: Excel 2013 Power Point 2013 Project Professional 2013 Project Standard 2013 Publisher 2013 Visio 2013 Visio Professional 2013 Word 2013 Excel 2010 Power Point 2010 Project 2010 Publisher 2010 Visio 2010 Word 2010

20 Autosave Mac Users Operating System OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later- Autosave is default (every 5 minutes). You can access the last saved version by clicking on the title bar.

21 Manually Saving Save As any time holding down the Option key For Mac Users: save as by holding the option key For Windows users, you can save your document anytime by holding down Ctrl S

22 Saving in Word Within Microsoft Office click file and then click Save As. In the Save as box, click the file format that you want to use (e.g. doc.). Next to the Default file location box, click Browse, and then click the folder where you want to save your files.

23 Saving in Pages for Mac Users Name your file Choose the destination

24 Mac Users Exporting to Word from Pages

25 Exporting to Word from Pages Select File Export Word. Export your file as a.doc format that your teachers will be able to read

26 Forwarding Login with your student credentials. Username: [Student Self created SIMS password. SIMS password reset: u.au/student/

27 forwarding Click the Gear Icon (top right hand corner) Select Mail

28 forwarding Click on Forwarding Under Accounts (left navigation tab) Type in the address that you want to forward s Make sure that the Keep a copy box is ticked Click the Forward my to Click save DONE!

29 Microsoft Office Download

30 Microsoft Office Download Sign into your Office 365 account Click the Gear Icon (top right hand corner) Click on Office 365

31 Microsoft Office Download Click on Software Select English (United States) Check the version is the recommended 32-bit Click on install

32 etext Redemption Some units may not have an etext. You can check whether your unit has an etext by checking navigation menu within your online classroom. The etext licences are provided free of charge to Swinburne Online students. Students are also able to purchase a hard copy text book from Swinburne On Campus bookshop if they wish.

33 Vitalsource 1. Remember to only use your student when registering an account with Vitalsource 2. Pop-ups must be allowed for to you view your etext

34 etext We have a guide for how to access and view your etext

35 Prezi This is an online tool that allows students to collaborate with others to create presentations online. Prezi has some similarities to PowerPoint, however it allows students to collaborate on work together.

36 Where to go if you have a query Query Where to go Blackboard app on mobile device Blackboard - Student password resetting, , Blackboard, My Financials, My Study Plan etc. Password resetting for Student Portal Swinburne University Current Students Page, Library Login

37 Thank you. Questions?

38 Your Support Team

39 Your Support Team Your Support Team Student Coaches are available for coaching calls at the following times: Monday Thursday 8am 7.30pm Friday 9am 3pm Saturday 10.30am 4.30pm Book an appointment via Contact Us in the Student Portal

40 I need help with my assessment! Yourtutor Live Chat: accessible via your unit, live chat support service for English language and literacy, basic maths or science concepts, academic writing and referencing, assessment review. Subject specific support for statistics, accounting, economics or marketing Yourtutor Draft Review: accessible via undergraduate education units only, get written feedback on a draft assessment Smarthinking draft review: accessible via your unit, get written feedback on a draft assessment Your unit: Review your learning materials, activities and discussion threads elearning Advisor: your ela if you have a question about course specific content, like an assessment or weekly activity Student Advisors: call, or chat with the Student Advisors for help with general research, referencing or academic skills, study or exam preparation techniques, or technical help with online tools for your assessments

41 We re interested in your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey on this collaborate session::/ /