{"id":7947,"date":"2021-08-13T16:51:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T23:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/?p=7947"},"modified":"2023-08-16T11:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:06:25","slug":"viu-learning-technology-orientations-for-students-view-anytime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/ciel\/2021\/08\/13\/viu-learning-technology-orientations-for-students-view-anytime\/","title":{"rendered":"VIU Learning Technology Orientations for Students &#8211; View anytime!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are running live webinars to introduce students to the learning technologies available at VIU while protecting the health and safety of everyone involved.<\/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 this spring 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.<\/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>VIUOnline Rooms<\/strong> (Zoom).&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> \/ <strong>Go to VIUTube<\/strong> \/ <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&nbsp;<\/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 2021-2022<\/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 href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/viu-learning-technology-orientation-course\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow the steps on this&nbsp;page<\/a> to register for the <strong>VIULearn Student Orientation 2021-2022<\/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>VIUOnline Rooms<\/strong> (powered by Zoom) for class meetings. For the best experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download#client_4meeting\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viu.zoom.us\/download#client_4meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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. <\/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\">Useful links &amp; resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/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>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\">Zoom support pages<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ciel.viu.ca\/pages\/student-support-page\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\">CIEL Student Support Resources<\/a><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/viuvideos.viu.ca\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viuvideos.viu.ca\" target=\"_blank\">Direct link to <strong>VIUTube<\/strong><\/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 are running live webinars to introduce students to the learning technologies available at VIU while protecting the health and safety of everyone involved. 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