Module 1

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Module 1 Introduction to myclasses
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Overview
myclasses

• myclasses is a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
  which enables teachers to
• find
• assemble
• schedule
• use online resources
• to facilitate online learning effectively and
  easily.

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Overview
myclasses

• In this module you will learn about
• Components of the Class Foyer and Class Pages
• Navigating around myclasses
• Creating a Class Page
• Viewing a Class Page
• Class Manager

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Class Foyer
myclasses

• The Class Foyer is the entry point for all users
  of myclasses. The Class Foyer consists of
• A welcome banner with links to information about
  the users privileges
• A list of all of the users classes
• Access to a set of Flash tutorials to provide an
  easy method of learning about the various
  elements of myclasses
• A navigation bar
• A side tool bar giving access to a variety of
  tools.

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Class Foyer
myclasses
Navigation bar
Side tool bar
Welcome banner
myclasses tutorials
Class summary
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Class Foyer
myclasses
The Welcome banner contains links to information
about myclasses.
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Class Foyer
myclasses

• The navigation tabs at the top of the page allow
  users to access all of their myinternet tools
• school website
• mydesktop
• myclasses
• mymail
• SINA Administration if you are the administrator

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Class Foyer
myclasses
Teacher Menu
Student Menu
The side tool bar allows the user to access and
utilise tools supporting the use of myclasses.
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Class Foyer
myclasses
Teacher Menu
Student Menu
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Class Foyer
The subjects/year levels chosen in the
Profile will appear as defaults within the Search
Resources options.
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Class Foyer
myclasses
Teacher Class Summary- All Classes the teacher
has created.
Student Class Summary- Classes of which the
student is a member.
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Class Foyer
myclasses
The Tutorials Property on the right-hand side of
the Class Foyer contains links to animated help
modules on various topics to help teachers get
the most out of myclasses.
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Class Pages
myclasses
Create a new Class Page via the Side Tool bar..
or the Class Summary Property in the Class Foyer.

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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Properties appear differently within the Class
Page for teachers and students, as illustrated in
this example
Teacher, or Manage view
Student view
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
E-Learning Folios Property -comprises
online resources for a lesson.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Class Files Property A repository of relevant
files and resources made available to your class.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Class Calendar Property -enables you to view and
schedule events for your class in a calendar
format.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Class Journal - Provides a Journal Property for
students to record journal entries.
Shared Journal
Private Journal
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Class Notice Board Provides a place to
post messages to your class.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Class Image Property Can be used to display
photos or work on the Class Page.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Text and Images Property- The Text and Images
Property can contain text, images or hyperlinks
relevant to your class.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Add Class Members and Maintainers
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Creating a Class Page
Adding members by uploading a file
myclasses
Select file and click upload
and click Add. The names now appear in the
Current Students list.
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Creating a Class Page
myclasses
Adding members by searching for users
highlight names and click Add. The names now
appear in the Current Students list.
Select group and sorting option
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Creating a Class Page
Adding maintainers
myclasses
and click Add. The names now appear in the
Current Maintainers list.
Select maintainers from the list
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Viewing a Class Page
myclasses
Teacher View of the Class Page
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Viewing a Class Page
myclasses
Student View of the Class Page
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Class Manager
myclasses