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 absence@hct.ac.uk

Contact one of the lecturers (next slide)

Contacts

•Tom Worgan:

•worgant@hlcollege.ac.uk

•01432365392 (leave a message)

Contacting a Lecturer

• Your main contact is your course tutor

Name Email Telephone

Stuart Paintain paintains@hlcollege.ac.uk 01432 365478

David Mills millsd@hlcollege.ac.uk 01432 365478

Bob Higgie higgieb@hlcollege.ac.uk 01432 365447

Terry Prosser prossert@hlcollege.ac.uk 01432 365477

Tom Worgan worgant@hlcollege.ac.uk 01432 365392

Phil Smith smithphil@hlcollege.ac.uk 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………………………………………