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The University of Northampton onboarding student induction guide. This is a self study overview of how to engage with the online aspects of studying at The University of Northampton
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- 1. Onboard, Online, and on NILE A student guide to accessing Online resources at The University of Northampton
- 2. Onboard, Online, and on NILE This presentation covers the following topics: • Your University Login • Accessing your module NILE sites • Accessing module information on NILE • Using Library Resources • Information about Assessments • Accessing Administration Support • Further support from Library and Learning Services 2
- 3. Your University Login (Username and Password) Starting out steps: • Step 1: Identify your login details – please visit the following webpage: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/new-students/study-support/your-university-login • Step 2: Login to the User Portal http://www.northampton.ac.uk/user • Step 3: Complete your ‘challenge question’ responses • Step 4: Reset your password 3
- 4. Your University Login (Username and Password) If you have a problem logging in: – Please first try to reset or create a new password. Visit: http://www.northampton.ac.uk/user If your password has expired, you will still be able to log in to the user portal to reset this yourself. If you have forgotten your password, please click on the above link and select 'Forgot Password'. If you continue to have log-in problems, please contact IT Services. You will need to have your student number (this is your username) to hand. • Email: ITServices@northampton.ac.uk (make sure you include your student number) • Phone: +44 (0)1604 893333 (Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 GMT) 4
- 5. Accessing your module NILE sites Login to NILE (Northampton Integrated Learning Environment) – view the following userguide: https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/bbcswebdav/orgs/Help/Miscellaneous%20Guides/Welcome %20to%20NILE%202013.pdf After logging into NILE: – Check that your module links are available https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/bbcswebdav/orgs/Help/Miscellaneous%20Guides/Welcome%20t o%20NILE%202013.pdf#page=2&zoom=100,69,499 If you cannot see the NILE sites for modules you are studying: – Step 1: Check with other students (if you can, contact other students on the same module, and ask if they can see the site) – Step 2: Check with your Tutor (ask your tutor if the site is available and if you are listed on NILE as a user on the site) – Step 3: Student Administration Team (ask them to check that you are enrolled on the module). 5
- 6. Accessing module information on NILE Access a NILE module site and click on the menu options on the left of the page to view the following information: – Check Announcements regularly. – Access and read the module guide. – Look at the contact information to find out who your tutor is, and how to contact them. – Look at the Module Materials section for learning material (e.g. lecture and seminar notes, case studies, videos and weblinks - these may be differently named in each module). – Access the Reading list and check to see if the books are available online or need to be purchased (check with the module guide and NILE site as some books are provided for free as part of the module) – Check the Assessment information (assignment briefs and deadlines/final hand in date) for the module. Remember to include your student number when you email your tutor! 6
- 7. Using Library Resources Click the following links to access videos and guides from the Library and Learning Services • Access the Skills Hub for videos and guides to help develop your research and referencing skills http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/ • Virtual Library Tour http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2014/09/10/virtual-library-tour/ • Access and study the UNPAC website (University of Northampton Plagiarism Avoidance Course) https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fweba pps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2FcourseMain%3Fcourse_id%3D_11_1 7
- 8. Using Library Resources Click the links below to access search resources and guides • Access the Library Catalogue http://www.northampton.ac.uk/librarycatalogue Video – Finding an e-Book http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2013/07/11/finding-an-e-book/ • Access NELSON (Northampton Electronic Library Search ONline) http://nelson.northampton.ac.uk Video - Introducing NELSON http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2012/11/22/using-nelson-northampton-electronic- library-search-online/ • Accessing online Reading List http://readinglists.northampton.ac.uk/index.html (enter the Module Code or use the Reading list link on the NILE site for the module) • Accessing Journals http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2013/05/14/what-is-a-journal/ 8
- 9. Information about Assessments Assessment Briefs and Deadlines – Assessment Briefs are provided on the NILE site within the Module Guide (found in the Module Guide area) or within the Assessments area. – Assignment deadline dates are published in the module guide and on NILE for each module. Any changes will be communicated via NILE or by the tutor. Information about Submitting and Grading Electronically https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/bbcswebdav/orgs/Help/Turnitin%20Assessments/How%20do%2 0I%20submit%20a%20Turnitin%20assignment%20%28a%20guide%20for%20students%29.pdf Submitting your assignments via Turnitin UK http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2012/11/27/how-to-submit-to- turnitin-and-access-a-similarity-report/ 9
- 10. Information about Assessments Plagiarism and Originality – Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism • Access and study the UNPAC website (University of Northampton Plagiarism Avoidance Course) https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2Fw ebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2FcourseMain%3Fcourse_id%3D_11_1 – Viewing your Originality Report – please watch this video http://vimeo.com/29333644 Viewing Grades and Feedback – Any grades displayed in NILE are provisional and subject to confirmation and approval by the Board of Examiners. Assessment grades are displayed in NILE. – Any overall module grades can be found on the official University results page at www.northampton.ac.uk/results. 10
- 11. Accessing Administration Support Programme Admissions – Admissions Team Email: admissions@northampton.ac.uk – Phone: +44 (0) 1604 735500 Fax: +44 (0) 1604 713029 http://www.northampton.ac.uk/new-students/study-support/your-student-administration- team Technical Support (NILE login issues etc) – IT Services Phone: +44 (0) 1604 893333 (Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 GMT) Module enrolments/student information – Student Administration Team http://www.northampton.ac.uk/new-students/study-support/your-student-administration-team 11
- 12. Further support from Library and Learning Services Skills Hub http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/ One-to-One Support from LLS http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/2013/09/09/international-students/ Research and referencing skills support - Academic Librarians http://skillshub.northampton.ac.uk/academic-librarians/ Academic Study Skills - Centre for Achievement and Performance (CfAP) https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_group=courses&url=%2F webapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2FcourseMain%3Fcourse_id%3D_20120_1 General Help information from NILE https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_396_1 12
- 13. External Online Learning Support Visit the following websites for more support on studying online and at an English University (note these websites are not managed by The University of Northampton) • http://commons.suny.edu/assessment/ • http://www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk/ 13
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