Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program

NP Network Orientation Session Academic Year 2014-2015

Software RequirementsThe following applications are required for this program:

1. Internet Browser (Internet Explorer 7+ | Firefox | Chrome | Safari)

2. Microsoft Office (There are educational versions available at your library) Note: Free alternate software are available for both Windows and Mac

-OpenOffice http://www.openoffice.org

3. Adobe Acrobat Reader

NP Central Registration

• The information you provide in the Central Registry Database (CRDB) controls and provides all access to forums, email, courses and all resources on the NP site.

• It is important to notify your University Site Coordinator of any change to your course plan or academic status.

• Make sure to update your contact information and demographic data if any change occurs.

NP Central Registration

Go to http://crdb.np-education.ca

NP Central Registration• Username:

– Your username will contain 8 characters or less. • Temporary password: “npeducation

Note: Click “My Information” to reset your password

• Click on your University for usernames:

Ottawa Windsor Laurentian

McMaster Ryerson Queen’s

Western LakeHead York

NP Central Registration

Email Update• Update your email address: Ensure to update your email under

My Information using your university address. Click Submit when finished.

NP Central Registration

Password Update• Change Login Password: Ensure to update your password under My

Information to protect your privacy.

Course Plan - Step 1

• Click on My Course Plan tab to select your course plan.• Click on Add Course Plan to select your courses.

Course Plan - Step 2

• Select the course dates and click Finish.

Course Plan - success

• You will receive a confirmation that the request has been sent.• Click Course Plan to review you.

Course Plan - review• Review your course plan and make sure the right dates are selected.• You can resubmit a new course request if some changes are needed by

clicking on Change Course Plan.

Payment

• Click My Course Plan to review your information• Click Make Payment to proceed with the registration.

*Note: Make Payment is only available if you have a full course plan.• Click F5 or refresh the page if Make Payment is grayed out

Payment -1 of 3

• Ensure that the information is correct (name, email price)• Click Proceed to the Secure Credit Card Payment Server…

Payment -2 of 3

• Enter a valid email address. • Your registration receipt and information will be sent here.

Payment -3 of 3

• Success! Your payment was accepted. A receipt will be sent to the email specified on the previous screen.

• Close this window to continue.

The NP Networkhttp://np-education.ca

The NP Network

• Click Log In from the top panel • Enter your username and password

Course Home• This private area allows you to easily find any resources.• Click on the top NP logo to access the public site.

Important AreasAccess to your courses

Access to OrientationOrientation, Pre-courses, Bookstore, Help

Access to Forums

Access to Resources

QuickLinksQuick access to key resources

Course Home

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Course NavigationSelect a course

Select a module

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Teaching ModalitiesModality Description/Usage

Onsite tutor seminars

BlackBoard Collaborate BlackBoard Collaborate: is a virtual environment optimized for learning

E-mail: Used for communication between learners, tutors and professors

Forums: A collaborative discussion area for learners, tutors and professors

Turn it in: Turnitin helps educators and students take full advantage of the internet's educational potential.

Slideshare Visual presentation of powerpoint slides

Multimedia: Audio and video files

On-line exams and quizzes Secure online Exams.

Case studies

Resources

A simulated exam is available to all learners who want to familiarize themselves with the online exam interface.

The simulated exam can be attempted once daily for a duration of 1 hour.

Note: These are mock-up questions only.

GradeReportYou can only access your grades once the course professor has released them.

Turn it in

• Turnitin is designed to assist both educators and students in assignment delivery and correction.

• Some courses may use this service.• You can access turn it in from the Tools tab• URL: http://turnitin.com/login_page.asp

Initial Forum View (np.welcome)

Forum – General Category Selected

Virtual Classroom• Joining a Chat Room• The Interface• Blackboard Collaborate Chat Schedule• Logitech Headset

Joining a Chat Room• You can access the Blackboard Collaborate Virtual Classrooms

using the Blackboard Collaborate icon under Tools tab.

Blackboard Collaborate

Mandatory BlackBoard OrientationPlease join the session of your choice 10-15 minutes prior to start-time:

This training is mandatory – please read policy for more informationPractice Chat Link (also found in the np.welcome forum)

Date Time

July 29 From 9AM to 10AM

August 5 From 9AM to 10AM

August 12 From 4PM to 5PM

August 21 From 12PM to 1PM

August 25 From 2PM to 3PM

August 26 From 12PM to 1PM

August 27 From 12PM to 1PM

August 28 From 10AM to 11AM

August 29 From 12PM to 1PM

September 1 From 6PM to 7PM

September 2 From 12PM to 1PM

NP Technical Support

University E-Mail Telephone•Ottawa •Laurentian •Queens•Lakehead •Mcmaster •Western•Windsor•Ryerson •York

support@np-education.ca 1-877-676-8102

Thank You!

Please complete the online survey under Orientations > Orientation Session (bottom of page) on the NP website