2012
INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Update, the interactive Learning Resources magazine. Each section is packed full of useful tips and resources to help you with your studies, assignments and research. Click the images on each page to find out even more. The magazine is split into several sections, each focusing on a different curriculum area. We also have a general information section for resources and tips which could help everyone in the college. If you can’t find what you are looking for within the magazine, please contact a member of Library, iPoint or e-Learning staff who will be happy to assist you further.
General LR Information Computing Construction, Engineering and Motor Vehicle Foundation Studies and ESOL Sports Studies Hair and Beauty Art, Design and Performing Arts Travel and Tourism Business, Retail & Catering Public Services Care and Early Years Key Contacts
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ENERAL LR INFORMATION
LEARNING RESOURCES Essential Bytes
Do your students want the skills to study well? Do they need to improve their assignments?
The iPoint and Library teams have created six key tailor-made sessions to support your students. These sessions are: E-Safety Ideal for in-class delivery, these sessions are CEOP approved and explain how to stay safe online. Harvard Referencing These sessions can be adapted to meet the needs of your students and cover plagiarism, referencing and bibliographies. Assignment Workshop We can support students with researching and structuring assignments. Sending us the assignment details beforehand will enable us to create a bespoke session for your group’s specific needs. Office 2010 Make sure your students are familiar with Office 2010 with our sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. We can also provide students with detailed training on how to create leaflets, posters or anything else they need to complete their studies. Athens & E-resources Find out how to access electronic resources using Athens. Learn how to make effective use of the internet and how to search the library catalogue. Basic Library and Computing Information This session covers logging onto computers, changing passwords and using e-learning. We also introduce students to the library facilities.
To book these sessions, please speak to the Library or iPoint team on Ext. 3353 or Ext. 3374
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E-LEARNING
Beef up your BlackBoard (Staff only) As a follow up to the college conference on Friday 19th October, why don’t you consider using some of the Blackboard tools demonstrated during this session on your own course area. They couldn’t be easier to use. This includes:
Using a YouTube Mashup on your course. Uploading your Assignment Briefs and letting students submit their completed assignments back to you. Creating a self-marking test. Using a journal to log students’ work, progress or experience. Using a discussion board to have an online discussion or debate. Making your course more attractive and organised. More information is available on Blackboard in the Staff Room. We have even created some quick videos to show how easy these things are to do. If you prefer the personal touch, please contact Bobby Burchill (Ext. 3583) or Simon Hill (Ext. 3160) who can work with you to develop your course area. Please don’t be worried about using these tools, they are really great and easy to use.
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Smart Board Assistance (Staff Only) Need help with optimising your Smart Board skills? The E-Learning Team are offering training on how to use the new Smart Board software and pens at a time and place to suit you. Please contact Bobby Burchill (ext. 3583) or Simon Hill (ext. 3160) for more information or to book a session.
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LEARNING RESOURCES Timetabling iPoint (Staff only) We are receiving enquiries on which computers are available for class bookings in the iPoint Learning Centres. We thought we would use the magazine to clarify our position on this.
Broadway iPoint (Located on A Floor) – Class bookings are taken in advanced through Mike Eden in Timetabling. Please e-mail Mike with your request including date(s), time and the number of students. The iPoint timetable will then be checked on ProSolution for availability and the booking will be confirmed or declined. If you are booking after 4pm for the next day, please speak to the iPoint staff directly on Ext. 3374. Evolve iPoint (Located on Level 2) – Due to the high volume of drop in usage at this site, we are unable to take any class bookings in advance. Please speak to Mike Eden for bookings in Broadway iPoint on Ext 3031. Harty iPoint (Located in MH616) - Due to the high volume of drop in usage at this site, we are unable to take any class bookings in advance. Please speak to Mike Eden for bookings in MH550 or MH552 on Ext
POINTS & LIBRARY
Did you know…?
Need books from Broadway Library but have no time to get there? If you know what titles you need, we can bring them to Evolve iPoint for you. Ask a member of iPoint staff for help today.
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COMPUTING
New books Over the summer the library has updated the computer section. A large selection of new books will be appearing on the shelves over the next few weeks. Click the images to find whether they’re available to borrow now.
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Journals These journals are available for you to borrow from the library. You can borrow 2 copies for a week. Click on the images to find out which copies we have in stock.
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ONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING & MOTOR VEHICLE
LEARNING RESOURCES British Standards Need easy access to British Standards? We subscribe to a large number of electronic versions that you can view at home or in college. Set up an Athens account today to access the full collection.
CIS Also available on Athens: CIS. This resource gives you access to building regulations, construction standards and Architect’s Journal. These books are now available in Broadway Library or in iPoint @Harty. Click the covers to find out if you can borrow them now:
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FOUNDATION STUDIES
New home for English Language books! The English Language books in the library have moved. They are now kept under the windows at the far end of the library. We also have language packs with CDs and a wide range of Easy Reader books for you to borrow.
6 Coming Soon!...Coming Soon!...Coming Soon!...Coming Soon!... New English Language Packs will be available soon. Look out for these titles on the shelves:
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LEARNING RESOURCES BBC Skillswise
BBC Skillswise is a free-to-access website for adult numeracy and literacy tutors and students. It contains printable worksheets and factsheets and online games, videos and quizzes that can be used in class or by students at home. They also cover Entry 3 and Level 1 of the Skills for Life numeracy and literacy core curricula.
OUNDATION STUDIES
English and maths sections.
A new job skills section to show how English and maths are used in the workplace.
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Links for basic IT skills.
Online learning games and quizzes.
New search engine to help find resources.
Click here to go straight to the Skillswise site.
SPORTS STUDIES
New books These books are now in Broadway Library. Click on the images to see if they’re available to borrow:
8 E-books You can also access these books online through Athens:
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PORTS STUDIES
There are several useful resources on Athens. Check out these books on ebrary: General Onefile has some articles on anxiety and performance jitters
Circuit Training To help you plan your exercise routines try these useful websites: Circuit Training Workouts Click the logos below to go straight to the websites:
This book is available in the library. Click on the cover to find if it’s available to borrow. A message from the Learning Resources Sport team: We hope you find this section helpful and informative. If there are any areas you are keen to research, please let us know. We are here to help and guide. Chris and Suzy
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HAIR AND BEAUTY
New books in the library. These titles are newly available in the library. Click on the pictures to find out if you can borrow them now:
10 We now have additional copies of these books. Click to find out if we have any available to borrow.
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AIR AND BEAUTY
LEARNING RESOURCES Hairdressing Training is a popular site full of video guides, quizzes and much more. Take a look, just click on the logo.
11 These magazines are available to borrow from Broadway Library. Click on the pictures to find out which issues we have. Or click on the logos to read articles online.
ART, DESIGN
Fashion We have a good selection of Fashion Illustration books in Broadway Library but did you know there are also some titles available on ebrary? To find these books on ebrary, type “fashion illustration” into the search box
ebrary is available through Athens. To use this resource, you’ll need an Athens account. Ask a member of staff in the library or iPoints to set one up today.
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You can also find electronic journals on General Onefile and international newspapers on Infotrac. Journals/Magazines We have a great range of journals and magazines at Broadway Library. You can read the latest issue in the library and borrow two of the older copies for two weeks. Here’s a selection- click the covers to see which issues we have.
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LEARNING RESOURCES Musical Theatre Need information on singing techniques? The library has copies of each of the following books. Click on the pictures to find out whether they’re available to borrow now.
ND PERFORMING ARTS
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...COMING SOON...COMING SOON...COMING SOON… The library has ordered these DVDs to support the Performing Arts courses. They’ll be available soon and you’ll be able to borrow them for a week at a time.
TRAVEL & TOURISM
Finding the right job in Travel and Tourism - check out these books:
Look in Which? Travel magazine available monthly from the library for useful suggestions
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Click on any of the pictures and go to the library catalogue to check what’s in stock now. Up-to-date books on all major European destinations are also in the library:
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USINESS RETAIL & CATERING
New Books We have bought a couple of new books this month that may be useful for the course that you are studying. These include “Economics: A Very Short Introduction”, “Law for Business Students” and “Professional Cookery” at various levels. To have a look at the other new books that we have bought this month check the library catalogue here.
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BBC Food Recipes Thousands of food recipes
Seasonal Recipes
Watch the chefs making the recipe
Recipes for specific dietary needs
PUBLIC SERVICES
HND Public Services Register for Athens today to access lots of useful information online. We’ve found the following ebooks on Dawsonera and ebrary. Click the covers to be taken to the Athens log-in page:
These books are available in Broadway Library:
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Try books at these numbers: Government Decision Making: 324.40941 Global Environment: 333.7 Sociology: 301 Psychology: 150 Public Sector Finance: 352.48 Useful Websites These websites may be of interest to you. Click the logos to go straight to the sites:
Click here to view a BBC video on fire and rescue.
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ARE & EARLY YEARS
LEARNING RESOURCES Early Years We have a selection of books to support your child care course in the library for all levels. Click the pictures to check whether they’re available to borrow now.
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There are also several child care titles available as e-books on Athens through ebrary. Type your keywords into the “Simple Search” box at the top of the ebrary page. This will bring up a list of relevant books which you can read online in college or at home. Ask a member of Learning Resources staff in the library or iPoints for more details.
KEY CONTACTS
The Teams If you have any suggestions for inclusion in the next edition of Update please contact the relevant team on 01384 363353 or 363374. Computing Engineering, Construction & Motor Vehicle Foundation Studies and ESOL Sports Studies Hair and Beauty Arts Care & Early Years Public Services Business & Retail and Catering
Dena and Suresh Dena Beth and Lee Chris and Suzy Chris and Amy Beth and Tracey Beth , Sue and Janet Beth, Janet and Sue Dena and Jon
Editor
Beth
Key Contacts Information: Learning Resources Co-ordinator: Richard Gibbons 01384 363374 richard.gibbons@dudleycol.ac.uk
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Broadway Library: 01384 363353 Broadway iPoint: 01384 363374 Evolve iPoint: 01384 363661 E-Learning Team (Bobby Burchill and Simon Hill): 01384 363583 or 01384 363160 Timetabling for BW iPoint: 01384 363031
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