{"id":10237,"date":"2023-08-16T11:07:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/?p=10237"},"modified":"2024-01-02T16:06:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:06:40","slug":"viu-learning-technologies-orientation-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2023\/08\/16\/viu-learning-technologies-orientation-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"VIU Learning Technologies Orientation for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We offer live webinars to introduce students to the learning technologies available at VIU, especially our online course platform VIULearn. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/events\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\">Go to our Events Calendar<\/a> to view the schedule and register for a live orientation webinar! Otherwise,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you unable to attend one of our live Student Technology Orientation webinars but still want to see what tools are available &amp; how to get support? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you already familiar with these tools but want to refresh your memory on your own time? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to worry &#8211; we recorded the orientation for you! You can watch it whenever is convenient &amp; as many times as you&#8217;d like. <strong>Please note: <\/strong>Current video is from 2022. It will be updated when a new orientation has been recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Student Orientation F22 - first recording\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=704158&#038;node=3280508&#038;a=1536164098&#038;autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you still have questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look below for responses to some common questions about VIU learning technologies, and to find links to related resources<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To attend a live webinar orientation<\/strong> (with opportunities to ask questions), <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/events\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">go to our Events Calendar<\/a> to choose a date<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does CIEL (The Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning) support?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We support VIU students with learning technologies, including <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>, <strong>VIUTube<\/strong>, <strong>VIUBlogs <\/strong>(WordPress) and <strong>Zoom<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>Contact CIEL by email (<a href=\"mailto:learnsupport@viu.ca\">LearnSupport@viu.ca<\/a>) or phone (1-250-740-6179) for support with these tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I access <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>, <strong>VIUTube<\/strong>, and <strong>VIUBlogs<\/strong>?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create your VIU Computer Account Password&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You use your <strong>VIU Computer Account<\/strong> password to login VIULearn, VIUTube, and VIUBlogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\/student-account\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\/student-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This page on the IT department&#8217;s website<\/a> has steps to guide you through creating your account. If you have any difficulty creating your account, contact the VIU IT Helpdesk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>by email at <a href=\"mailto:StudentTechHelp@viu.ca\">StudentTechHelp@viu.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>through the <strong>Student Tech Help Chat<\/strong> on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">IT website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or call <strong>1-250-740-6300<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 8:00AM &#8211; 4:30PM&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Login<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Go to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/learn.viu.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Click <strong>Go to VIULearn<\/strong> to access VIULearn or VIUTube \/ Click <strong>Go to VIUBlogs<\/strong> to access that tool <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your Student Number as your username &amp; your VIU Computer Account&nbsp;password to login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(VIUTube only) Once you are logged in to VIULearn, click <strong>VIUTube<\/strong> at the top of the page to access that tool<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video for a visual demonstration of logging in to <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Log in to VIULearn with Single Sign On\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=677206&#038;node=3196600&#038;a=13677493\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use this link to view the video in another tab: <a href=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=677206&amp;node=3196600&amp;a=13677493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=677206&amp;node=3196600&amp;a=13677493<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I prepare to use learning technologies at VIU?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register for the self-paced <strong>VIULearn Student Orientation 2023-2024<\/strong> course in VIULearn&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your instructors may use <strong>VIULearn <\/strong>for course content and activities. This orientation&nbsp;course is self-paced, and will show you how to navigate VIULearn to view content, adjust your settings, &amp; complete activities. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/viu-learning-technology-orientation-course\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\">Follow the steps on this&nbsp;page<\/a> to register for the <strong>VIULearn Student Orientation 2023-2024<\/strong> course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the Zoom application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your instructors may use <strong>Zoom<\/strong> for class meetings. For the best experience, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download#client_4meeting\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download#client_4meeting\" target=\"_blank\">download the application for your phone, computer and\/or tablet.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I access academic support or contact other support departments?&nbsp; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit VIU&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learningmatters.viu.ca\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/learningmatters.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Learning Matters<\/a> site to access learning resources, and to find contact information for other support areas at VIU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I see information about VIU policies instead of my courses when I login to VIULearn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in Spring 2021, you will see a terms and conditions page when you login to VIULearn for the first time, or whenever terms and conditions are updated. Terms and Conditions were updated Summer 2023 so you may see this page even if you are a returning student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must accept the terms and conditions to access your My Home page &amp; your VIULearn courses. Once you accept them, you will not see this page again until the policies change or a new semester has started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this video for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed wp-block-embed-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"New Terms and Conditions in VIULearn\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=665031&#038;node=3183573&#038;a=621210563\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use this link to watch the video in another tab: <a href=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=665031&amp;node=3183573&amp;a=621210563\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=665031&amp;node=3183573&amp;a=621210563\">https:\/\/viu.video.yuja.com\/V\/Video?v=665031&amp;node=3183573&amp;a=621210563<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to VIULearn Quizzes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VIULearn Quizzes have new default behaviours this fall. Watch out for these differences, especially if you are a returning student:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quizzes with an enforced time limit now auto-submit at the end of the allowed time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Timer and Pop-up Reminders to help you track your time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can view quiz instructions from inside the quiz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful links &amp; resources:\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact <strong>CIEL <\/strong>for support with <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>, <strong>VIUTube<\/strong>, and <strong>VIUBlogs<\/strong>. <br>Open Monday-Friday <strong>9am-4pm<\/strong> barring stat holidays &amp; other university closure dates.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:learnsupport@viu.ca\">LearnSupport@viu.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 250-740-6179<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toll-free phone: 1-888-920-2221 extension 6179<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/student-support-page\" target=\"_blank\">CIEL Student Support Resources<\/a> for <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>, <strong>VIUTube<\/strong>, and <strong>VIUBlogs<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the <strong>IT department<\/strong> for support with <strong>other VIU technologies<\/strong>.<br>Open Monday-Friday <strong>8am-4:30pm<\/strong> barring stat holidays &amp; other university closure dates.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:StudentTechHelp@viu.ca\">StudentTechHelp@viu.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 250-740-6300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Tech Help Chat: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">on their website<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\/help\/create-student-account\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/technology.viu.ca\/help\/create-student-account\" target=\"_blank\">Create\/reset your student computer account password<\/a> <br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Access <strong>VIULearn<\/strong>, <strong>VIUTube<\/strong>, and <strong>VIUBlogs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download\" target=\"_blank\">Download the <strong>Zoom <\/strong>app<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zoom <\/strong>support pages<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Direct link to <strong>VIUBlogs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We offer live webinars to introduce students to the learning technologies available at VIU, especially our online course platform VIULearn. Go to our Events Calendar to view the schedule and register for a live orientation webinar! Otherwise, Not to worry &#8211; we recorded the orientation for you! 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