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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Induction
24 September 2014
OrientationRefectory &
shop
Creche/Nursery
Library (LRC)
Smoker’s
corner
You are here
Fire DrillWednesday morning
10:00am Test bell
Otherwise:
Leave building by
nearest exit
Shut doors behind you
if possible.
Go to Car Park A
Stay out until told it is
safe to re-enter the
building.
Staff
Senior
Lecturer
Specialist
areas:• Computer
hardware
• Networking
• Database
dev
Lecturer
Specialist
areas:• IT Support
• Computer
Hardware
• Web & CSS
Lecturer
Specialist
areas:• Computer
Hardware
• Networking
Bob
Higgie
Terry
ProsserDavid
Mills
Lecturer
Specialist
areas:• Computer
Hardware
• I T Support
• OS
Tom
Worgan
Lecturer
Specialist areas:• English
Lecturer
Specialist areas:• Mathematics
Veronica Lodo Nick Harry
Phil
Smith
Lecturer
Specialist
areas:• Hardware
• Networking
• OS
• Programming
• Web & CSS
• Security
Lecturer
Specialist areas:• English
Cathy Tannahill
Class Rooms
Servers Darth
Comp-TIA
Windows 7
Twin core computers
Diagnostic computers
Cisco equipment
Networking Equipment
Software development workstations
Software includes:
Windows 7
Visual Studio 2008
Dreamweaver
Flash
Games development
Dual boot computers
T104 Hardware Room T202 Software Room T208 Teaching Room
Software development workstations
Software includes:
Windows 7
Visual Studio 2008
Dreamweaver
Flash
Games development
Dedicated software development server
Computing Network
•Computing Sign on •See next slide…
•Data access
•Storage 2 GB (Z:)•Access from outside
•Stud share Folder (Y:) (Downloadable software)•ISO, Applications, O/S as used on college systems.
•Windows 7 and Office 2007
•Wireless
•No laptops to be connected to the Computing network
•College email address
PasswordComputing Sign on
• Username: MIS number e.g. (OTH11081234)
• Password: Password123456
• Then create your own password
• Password policy (14 chars, upper/lower and
special)
Security
• Current password for all users – Password123456
• Password policy - Password are to be changed every 30 days .
• Password requirements (14 Characters, 3 of the 4 character sets are to be included)
• Lock computers when they are not being used (Windows key+ L)
• HCT Acceptable use Acceptable use policy
• Your account expires on 31st July 2015
Accessing z: drive
• http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk
• Select ‘computing’
• Select ‘login’ from ‘Information’ tag.
• Scroll down to ‘External’ access
http://login.computing.hct.ac.uk
IT Practitioner L2 course -progression
At least 1Merit & 1 Distinction
Year 1
IT Practitioner L3 Diploma
Unit scheduleWeeks 1 – 18
Unit 1 externally assessed
The Online World
(30 GLH)
Unit 18
Computational thinking
(30 GLH)
Unit 11
Computer Networks(60 GLH)
Unit 14
Installing & Maintaining computer Hardware (60 GLH)
Weeks 19-36
Unit 2 externally assessed
Technology Systems (30 GLH)
Unit 3
A Digital Portfolio(30 GLH)
Unit 17
Multimedia Products
Development (60 GLH)
Unit 22
Computer Security in Practice (60 GLH)
Unit 13 Website Development (60 GLH)
Unit 19 Computing in the Workplace (60 GLH)
IT Diploma 10 Units, 480 GLH
Teaching
• Tutor presentations
• Practical activities
• Hardware
• Coding
• Role plays
• Guided research
• Set tasks
• Assignment
preparation
• Research
• Set tasks
• Practical activities
• During these tutors will
give formative
assessment – do not
waste this opportunity!
How do you know what progress you are
making?
• Each unit is assessed by a series of assignments.
• Usually 3 assignments per unit.
• Each assignment may contain a combination of
tasks at different levels:
• Pass
• Merit
• Distinction
How do assignments work
• Teaching & preparation
• Assignment issued
• You are now on your own!
• Meet deadline
• Complete original work
• Cannot ask for further guidance or coaching or
reassurance
• Tutor may give general guidance but cannot
give individual coaching.
Assignments
• Each unit may be assessed by a combination of:
• Reports
• Tests
• Presentations
• Witness statement
• Failure to submit assignments will jeopardise continuation on course
• A review of your academic performance will commence following September’s assessments
Units 1 and 2 are
externally assessed – by
online test.
Units 1 and 2 are
externally assessed – by
online test.
Marks
PASS
MERIT
DISTINCTION
Student shows knowledge and understanding
of the problem
Shows comprehension and depth of
knowledge of complex theories. Produces
varied solutions
Student evaluates complex concepts and
makes reasoned and confident judgements.
Uses analysis, research and evaluation to
make recommendations.
Learners will understand how and when to use
their
knowledge in different situations.
How many chances do you get to submit
each assignment?
Qualification grades
• Points are multiplied by the number of guided learning hours divided by 10:
e.g. Unit 1 is 30 GLH - a pass is
(30 hours ÷ 10) X 4 points = 12 points for the given module
Qualification grade
Qualification grades
You must obtain a total of 24 points by
adding up Unit 3 with either Unit 1 or
Unit 2
U1
U2= 24 points is a level 2 passU3 +
192 points is a pass in every unit
Submission of work
Submission of Work
• Task:
• Using the previous slide:
• Devise your own flow-chart (use Visio) or Gantt chart (use Excel) to show how the assignment process works.
• Include how you plan to tackle the assignments to ensure that you submit your work on time.
Disciplinary Procedures
• If you are accused of
some wrong-doing.
• Needs to be
investigated
• You should have a
chance to ‘state your
case’
• Might result in
disciplinary measures
• Verbal warning (gets
written down)
• Written warning (also
gets written down)
• Formal disciplinary
hearing
• Could result in
suspension/exclusion
Key dates For 2014/15 Submissions
Semester 1
Week 1 – 18
2nd Sept to 23rd January 2015
Semester 2
Week 19 – 36
26th January to 26th June
Week 6 end
10th October
If less than 2 of
3 assignments
submitted,
student
withdrawn.
What are valid excuses?
• There are no valid excuses for not submitting work on
time, however there are mitigating circumstances.
• Illness – Doctor’s note
• Tutors discretion for each case
• If you fail to meet the deadline you may resubmit on the
Revision assignments on Turnitin
Submitting work
• Assignments will be submitted electronically using
Turnitin.
• Further information
http://wiki/doku.php?id=computing:turnitin:intro
• Turnitin web address www.submit.ac.uk
What is plagiarism?
• Plagiarism– Passing off somebody else's work as your
own.
• Previous cases of plagiarism
• Who is involved?
• What are the consequences? – It depends on the case –
Student diary provides details.
• Turnitin – does an originality check.
• We CAN see who submitted similar work
Happy Hour
• If you are behind on April 14th you will be given extra
‘catch-up’ sessions.
• These will be on a Tuesday 3:00 to 4:00 every week until
you are back ‘in credit’
• These sessions will be mandatory and non-attendance
will be a disciplinary matter
Referencing
• Referencing acknowledges author’s work
• All documents submitted must be referenced
• Reference using the Harvard method
• How to reference will be covered during a tutorial session,
also available on the Wiki http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk/doku.php?id=computing:regulations:harvard_r
eferencing
Term 1 assignment 1 schedule
Term 1
Issued week 5
Course
validation
assessment
Continuation of
studies on
level 2 BTEC
ICT Course
Looking after your work
• As an Information Technology student we expect that you take regular backups of your work –therefore backup up any data that you cannot afford to lose.
• Regular backups are taken of your Z: Drive
Suggested methods
• Memory stick or external drive
• Online Docs eg google.docs
• Drop Box (free), skydrive
• Evernote
Wiki
• Internal & external learning resource
• All course and unit descriptions
• Computing department information
• Internally (inside computing rooms) wiki
http://wiki.computing.hct.ac.uk/
Task:
1. Find this presentation on the Wiki within the First Diploma course.
2. Find your timetable.
Emergency Wiki
• If for any reason the wiki is unavailable, an informational
service will be available at the follow address.
• http://www.hctwiki.co.uk/wiki
Student Diary – Key Details
• Page 11 -College contract
• Page 21& 31 – Complaints procedures
• Page 25 – Learning support
• Page 33 – Disciplinary procedure
• Page__ - Bullying Policy
Classroom etiquette
• Please remove hoods, caps etc in class.
• No eating or drinking in any of the classrooms. No food
or drink on the desks.
• Mobiles should be turned off in class unless you are
using them for the lesson, e.g. ‘Evernote’. Please do not
take phone calls or text messages during lessons.
• Please ask if you are uncertain of any instructions or
information!
What should I do if I am ill /unable to
attend college?Absence reporting
Make a note of these numbers!
• Absence hotline 01432 365388
• Text Message 07966 132377
• Email [email protected]
Contact one of the lecturers (next slide)
Contacting a Lecturer
• Your main contact is your course tutor
Name Email Telephone
Stuart Paintain [email protected] 01432 365478
David Mills [email protected] 01432 365478
Bob Higgie [email protected] 01432 365447
Terry Prosser [email protected] 01432 365477
Tom Worgan [email protected] 01432 365392
Phil Smith [email protected] 01432 365289
What happens if I miss one or more
lessons?• A directive on withdrawals from Jon the Assistant Principal for
Technology Studies:
• “If a student has not attended for three weeks, a chase up letter will be sent from the Faculty Office. A copy will be sent to Course Tutor.
• If no contact is made after the letter is sent, then the student will be withdrawn at the end of 4 weeks. Withdrawal form completed by tutor.
• This does not mean this is final. If you believe, on their return, they can catch up with the work missed, then you can re enrol them - this is at your discretion.”
Dream Spark
• “What is DreamSpark?
• DreamSpark puts some of the world’s most powerful
software in the hands of students and educators.
• Develop apps, games, tools and designs. “
• Wiki>computing>resources: Dreamspark premium access
• Stuart is going to be your new best friend – he will provide
you with access!
Tutorial Sessions
• Tutorial sessions
• One-to-one talks with tutor
• Course progress evaluation
• Group tutorials – visiting speakers, including army, St. Michael’s
Hospice, specialist advice eg interview preparation, c.v. writing.
• Student Tracking System
• Target setting
• With your Course tutor
Group tutorials
• 6 sessions during the year.
• You must attend.
• You will cover six areas:
Economic Well Being
Being Healthy
Being Safe
Equality and Diversity
Your Future
Your choice
Functional Skills
• Mandatory part of the course to ensure Maths and English
competence is maintained.
• GCSE option
• Induction and grouping 2:30 – 4:30 Events suite
Times and rooms shown on timetable – find them:
FSM
FSE
College facilities - Refectory
• Seating area• Cash machine (now free; dispenses £5.00 notes)• COSTA Coffee self serve (downstairs)• COSTA Coffee shop (upstairs)
• Shop (takes cards)• Snacks• Drinks
• Hot food counter• Meal deals
• Cold food counter• Baguettes• Sandwiches
Can also pay by card here
College facilities –
Student services• Help for students at HCT
• Accommodation
• Financial
• Academic
• Personal matters
• Eating
• Sexual
• Parents
• Counselling
• College Chaplin – Jason Borlase
Parking (on-line application)
• Parking permits are required on all vehicles
• Vehicles without permits will be clamped
• Parking available at the rear of the campus ONLY
• Parking on Six Form and Art College is NOT allowed by
HCT students
NUS cards
• Students at HCT can obtain an NUS card
• Discounts in shops, restaurants and online. Full details here
http://www.nus.org.uk/en/NUS-Extra/Discounts/
• Apply online http://www.nus.org.uk/en/
What next?
Group A: T104 Workshop Induction (David Mills)
Group B: T202 Team building and plagiarism (Terry
Prosser)
Group A:T202 Team building and plagiarism (Terry Prosser)
Group B: T104 Workshop Induction (David Mills)
• This presentation will be available on the Wiki
Declaration• Student Declaration. (Student Copy)
• Name (block capitals)…………………………………………………………………
• I have received, read and understood the contents of the course handbook.
• The tutor has explained all areas covered in the course handbook and answered any questions that I have raised with him about the contents.
• I have been made fully aware of the course framework and qualification that I am studying for, progression routes, assessment methods, appeals procedure, disciplinary procedure and my responsibilities for my own learning/behaviour expected by HCT.
• Student
• Signature……………………………………………………………………………..
• Date………………………………………