2. 1 Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice VLE & Communication Session 2b Practical By Ian Cole Last updated 20/1/06

3. 2 Get into your study groups Study Groups

4. 3 Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone

5. 4 Session Plan Overview of YorkShare VLE Login Communications tools Survey & Quizzes Content & Resources Asynchronous & synchronous Communication. Discussion boards Commercial & Educational Chat Rooms. Explore Synchronous Communication. Homework

6. 5 A chance to discuss any IT problems IT Problems and Issues

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8. 7 Discussion Board. An electronic message area. You have to login to see messages. Most bulletin/discussion boards serve specific interest groups. Review messages left by others, and leave your own message.

9. 8 Rules for discussion boards Messages should include a Hi & Goodbye. Messages should include your name. Messages to be kept fairly short (max 300 words). Smiley’s are ok but text type language such as LOL, HTH, BTW M8 should be avoided unless explained. Use plain English avoid techno jargon Typing in capitals is SHOUTING and should be avoided. Keep messages polite No swearing. login to the VLE once a day to read latest messages.

10. 9 VLE activity Participating in a online chat seminar Seminar rules: IJC will chair/facilitate the seminar. Type a question mark “?” If you want to make a comment or ask a question. Type in short sentences using...... If you wish to continue. We will discuss what you think of the course so far..

11. 10 Homework Search for The Course Handbook on the VLE or Student Intranet. E-mail me with the following details: What is the name, phone number and e-mail address of the Student Records and Bursaries Manager. This information is in the Core Handbook on page 3 Please complete this work by 24 th Oct 08

12. 11 Next Session (3a/3b) With Karen & Janette Using information resources 1: Finding books and journals Find information about library services. Practical experience of the library catalogue and know how to locate items