Introduction
to
MY-SCHOOL
Pre- Transformation Training
By the end of today’s session you should be
familiar with:
1. What transformation is and its benefits
2. The requirements of preparing for
transformation
3. Setting up Out of Office replies in Outlook
2007
4. Exploring the MY-SCHOOL interface
5. What’s next?
What is Transformation?
• Transformation is the process of rebuilding and
refreshing school hardware and software so that
all schools can access MY-SCHOOL services.
• The benefits will include a new wireless network,
printing solution and software application
delivery system.
• Engineers will be coming into school for a week
to install the new hardware and software.
Every School a Good School
Child –
centred
provision
High quality
teaching &
learning
Effective
Leadership
School
connected
to its
community
C2k Education Network
New
Curriculum
Services
Improved
Access
More
Flexibility
MY-SCHOOL
Personalised
Interface to
C2K Education
Network
Wide
range of
devices
Accessible
MY-SCHOOL
New
Applications
e.g. Fronter
& Equella
Single
sign-on
What is MY-SCHOOL?
•The web based, personalised learning and working environment which is
the user interface of the C2k Education Network.
•Available 24x7, from a wide range of internet-connected devices.
•Wide range of services such as email, notices and alerts.
• Single sign-on – log-in once to access all services.
•New Applications – e.g. new globally-used VLE, Fronter and fully
searchable content repository, Equella.
•Accessible – W3C Accessible and features language choice (using Google
Translate).
•Applications can be launched via MY-SCHOOL – no need to install on
individual computers.
MY-SCHOOL Student Interface
MY-SCHOOL Teacher Interface
MY-SCHOOL C2K Manager Interface
Logging In
Login
method
Desktop
icon
Web
address
Customising your MY-SCHOOL
•
Use the Customise link
– Colours
– Font size
– Themes, including Accessibility Themes.
•
Create custom tabs & add widgets.
•
Create My Favourite website links.
The Learning Exchange
MY-SCHOOL Help and Support
•
Online Help
– tooltips
– widget help
– Learning Exchange
•
C2k Service Desk
– Phone
– Service Manager app
What’s Next
• Post Transformation Training (w/b 25th August
2014)
• Test wireless infrastructure to facilitate
possible introduction to BYOD policy for staff
and senior students
• Introduction of monthly ICT workshops to
facilitate upgrade to Office 2010
The End
Thank You!