Student IT Induction Programme

1. Student IT Induction Programme

2. IT Support Systems • First time log in • Single sign on • My DMU • Password Self-service • Student Email • Wireless network • Blackboard • Library resources & printing • IT training & help guides • Help contacts

3. First Time Log In • Username : P10123456 (Your P number) • Password : DD/MM/YY (Your Date of Birth) When logging in for the first time only enter the last two digits for your year of birth e.g. Jan 10th 1994 would be entered as 10/01/94 The first time you log in you will be prompted to change your password. (Must be between 8 & 32 characters and must contain at least one number. Remember it is case sensitive.) After changing your password restart the browser so that the change takes effect) Now you have access to myDMU, Athens, Student Email, Blackboard In future you can change your password at:- https://password.dmu.ac.uk

4. University Website www.dmu.ac.uk • The university website contains all the information you need during your time with us. • To access the DMU students webpage select the More button and then MyDMU from the navigation pane on the left of the screen. • Select Login. • You can also access it from most student web pages by looking for the MyDMU link. • Alternatively go to http://my.dmu.ac.uk

5. Single Sign On

6. My DMU • This can be accessed outside of the University

7. Please be aware of our IT usage policies and ensure they are adhered to

8. Student Email • You can access your student email from your myDMU • This can be accessed outside of the University too

9. Campus Wide Wireless Network (Eduroam) • Wi-Fi at other eduroam institutions (universities, hospitals etc) worldwide • A one-time only sign on • A secure connection • Available anywhere you see the eduroam logo • Eduroamis currently available on the following devices: • iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple OSX, Blackberry, Google Android, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, windows Phone 8 • Help sheets for each of the above devices are available to show you how to connect to eduroam. These can be found in the Kimberlin library or on our IT training website • http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/professional-services/information-technology-and-media-services/it-training.aspxbsite

10. eLearning Blackboard is a web-based virtual learning environment used at DMU to support your learning. Blackboard provides access to online learning materials from any computer with internet access. It enables you to continue your learning activities, collaborate and access resources away from the lecture room.

11. Blackboard is accessed via myDMU

12. eLearning Your lecturer / tutor will add modules to your blackboard based on your enrolments.

13. eLearning Blackboard is also used to give announcements and information specific to your module

14. eLearning Blackboard gives you access to services that the University offers

15. Turnitin Blackboard is also used to access Turnitin, the tool used to detect plagiarism

16. Kimberlin Library I.T. Resources • Learning Zones provide spaces for group and individual work • Equipped with workstations (PC and Mac), • Power for laptops • Bookable syndicate rooms with plasma screens, whiteboards and DVD facilities. • Over 500 networked PCs , providing access to a wide range of databases, e-journals, the Internet and email, as well as to applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and Adobe Creative Suite • Standard A4 and A3 Black & White and Colour Printing can be sent from any PC and printed off on any device on campus. • Photocopying and scanning can also be carried out on any device on campus. • Within Kimberlin Library specialist printing of A4 acetates, A4 soft gloss and A3 High Quality is also available in the 1st Floor IT area. For more information on library services visit our website using the following link http://library.dmu.ac.uk/

17. Printing • Use your student card at any machine and you can print to any printer at the university. • £5 free printer credit to use on any machine (given on enrolment and start of each academic year) This is equivalent to 125 pages of black and white printing. • Printers available in all student areas • Manage your printing and print top-up online at http://printing.dmu.ac.uk • You can credit your account with anything from £2.50 right up to £1,000 • Any credit you add to your account is non-refundable. • For more information on how to print or top-up your print credits, use our IT help guide. These can be found in the Kimberlin library or on our IT training website • http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/professional-services/information-technology-and-media-services/it-training.aspxbsite • If you need any further help with printing contact • ITMS Service Desk • itmsservicedesk@dmu.ac.uk • Ext: 6050

18. I.T. Training Team • We deliver a combination of online courses and tutor led training courses • Microsoft Office Applications from beginners to advanced • Microsoft IT Academy • We aim to build confidence in users to enable you to exploit the computing resources available within the University and at home. • You can contact us via email, phone or in person. T: (0116) 257 7160E: itskills@dmu.ac.uk| Visit our website using the following link: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/professional-services/information-technology-and-media-services/it-training.aspxbsite

19. Help Guides • We have help guides for all areas of your IT needs • Accessing student accounts and their email • Using Turnitin • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Printing • Publisher • Wireless network • Plus many more…… These can be found in the Kimberlin library or on our IT training website http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/professional-services/information-technology-and-media-services/it-training.aspxbsite

20. Who To Contact For Help • Your Faculty Office • ITMS Service Desk • itmsservicedesk@dmu.ac.uk • Ext: 6050