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Education Commons

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Education Commons. Library. Computer labs. Technical Support. Online Learning. Education Commons. Media Services. Research Support. Workshops. Seminars. EC Information & Technology Services. http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec. EC Reception

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Education Commons

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  1. Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Education Commons

  2. Library Computer labs Technical Support Online Learning Education Commons Media Services Research Support Workshops Seminars EC Information & Technology Services http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec

  3. EC Reception Room 3-395 416-978-2760 Elevators EC Reception • General Q & A • User account administration • Workshop sign-up: • Virtual Library • Qualitative & Quantitative Data Management • Complete Your Thesis EC Reception http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec

  4. OISE Library The most specialized research collection in education in Canada and one of the largest in this field in the world. Study Area Circulation Services Event Space Reference Desk Reference Collection Computers & Online Catalogue Current Journals Journal Reading Area OISE Library, First Floor http://www.library.utoronto.ca/oise

  5. OISE Library Circulation Services First floor, Library entrance 416-978-1850 • Loans • Books and curriculum resources • Videos and computer software • Renewals • In person at the Circulation Desk • By phoning 416-971-2400 (touchtone) or 416-978-8450 (operator-assisted) • By going to http://www.library.utoronto.ca Services  Renew Books • Overdue materials • Lost materials • Requests/Holds • Course Readings OISE Library, Circulation Desk http://www.library.utoronto.ca/oise

  6. OISE Reference Services First floor or contact askeloise@oise.utoronto.ca 416-978-1860 • For help with… • Navigating the catalogue and information sources • Searching databases for scholarly materials • Library computers and printers • UTORids OISE Library, Reference Desk http://www.library.utoronto.ca/oise

  7. OISE Collections Our collection contains… • Extensive research materials – both in print and online • Over 2,000 journal titles • Complete holdings of the ERIC microfiche document series • Extensive multimedia resources – DVDs, etc. • Curriculum materials and textbooks (current & historical) • Specialized collections: • Children’s literature • Franco-Ontarian • Modern languages • Women’s education http://www. library.utoronto.ca/oise

  8. Online Resources at U of T Libraries • Article databases • Electronic Journals • Newspapers • Reference sources • E-books Go to: http://www.library.utoronto.ca/oise

  9. Intercampus / Interlibrary loans If an item is not available at the St. George Campus, you can request it from a library located at another U of T campus. Choose “request” while in the Library Catalogue. If an item is not available from the U of T Catalogue or article databases, you can request it from a library at another institution, via the RACER Service. To register for and utilize this service, please go to http://www.library.utoronto.ca/oise Services  Resource Sharing  Interlibrary Loans

  10. Academic Technology: Research Support Services • The Education Commons offers a suite of research support services and workshops providing start-to-finish support for the research process. Services include: • OISE Library Reference Services • Assistance with academic research or organization of references • Workshops on RefWorks; research drop-ins and Virtual Library course • APA Formatting and Thesis Services • One-on-one coaching and fee-for-service formatting, editing and proofreading services available • Research Design and Analysis Services • Help with planning, development of research methods, data collection and analysis, as well as coaching and training on use of statistical software applications For information on services and workshops, visit: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/Research_Services/index.html

  11. Student/Staff # UTORid Bar Code The University of Toronto TCard:Faculty/Staff/Student Academic Identification/Library Card • Identification for academic purposes • Library card • Needed for borrowing media equipment at OISE • Can function as a cash card for photocopying, computer printing, and snacks and beverages at select locations • Access to central athletic facilities, housing and career services OISE St. George St. Bloor St. ROBARTS To get your TCard, present a piece of ID and your student number at the TCard Office: Room 2054A, Robarts Library http://www.utoronto.ca/tcard

  12. UTORid: Computer Services “Key” Required for access to a number of U of T technologies Services accessed with UTORid: • Library electronic resources • Computers at the OISE Library • Computers at OISE Computer labs • Blackboard Portal • Wireless network • Free Antivirus software • Free webspace • UTORmail (E-mail, which you can forward) • UTORschedule (Calendar application) http://www.utorid.utoronto.ca

  13. How to get a UTORid Get Your T-Card: Room 2054A, Robarts Library Take Photo ID and your Student Number New Students – Activate your UTORid: Go to www.utorid.utoronto.ca Click “Activate” Enter your UTORid (found on your TCard) Enter your Secret Activation Key (from TCard office) Returning Students – Create your UTORid: Go to www.utorid.utoronto.ca Click “Create” Enter your Library number (found on your TCard) Enter your Student number (found on your TCard) For more information on UTORids at OISE, visit: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/UTORid/index.html

  14. Accessing Library Resources Off-Campus With the information from your TCard, enter: • your library bar code • your PIN (last 4 digits of your staff/student #) With the UTORid method, enter: • your UTORid • your password Student/Staff # Bar Code

  15. OISE Computer Labs 3rd floor Resources available to OISE affiliates ONLY • 170 computers (Mac and Windows) running MS office, research tools and curriculum software • Help with wireless and other connectivity issues • Media Services • Laser printing • 6 bookable labs • Drop-in area available 24/7 (except for building closures) Lab help desk Elevators http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/Booking_Facilities/Computer_Labs.html

  16. Login for OISE Computer Labs Enter: • your UTORid • your password UTORid

  17. UTORMail While at OISE, you are now required to use UTORMail (this replaces First Class/OISENet.) You can use Outlook 2007 or the web-based mail system: http://owa.utoronto.ca (note: there is greater functionality with the downloaded Outlook client) User name = utorarbor\your UTORID Password is the one selected when you activated your UTORID For information on migration, visit: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Home/Migration_Headquarters/Email_Migration/Students/index.html

  18. Blackboard Online Learning System The Blackboard suite is licensed by The University of Toronto and includes the Learning System, document management tools and the community portal, which serves as the gateway to various functions such as webmail, and student and academic online communities. Staff/Faculty member? With Blackboard you can put coursework online quickly, share information with students more easily and foster a supportive and collaborative learning community. To log in, go to portal.utoronto.ca and enter: • your UTORid • your password To get started with Blackboard, visit: http://portal.utoronto.ca

  19. Technical Support Client Care Portal / Help Desk For hardware and software support, OISENet e-mail accounts, computer lab printing accounts Phone 416-978-1802 Lab Help Desk Room 3-320 Mon-Thur: 8am - 9pm Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: Closed http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/Client_Care_(CCP)/index.html

  20. Technical Support Client Care Portal / Help Desk Email portal@oise.utoronto.ca Web Help Desk https://whd.oise.utoronto.ca/helpdesk/WebObjects/Helpdesk(For Faculty and staff only)

  21. Multimedia Services Room 3-320, 416-978-1802 media@oise.utoronto.ca http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/Equipment_Loan/index.html • Circulating Equipment: • Video Playback, Video Camcorders, Overhead Projectors, Slide, Data Projectors, Audio Cassette Transcribers, Portable PA Systems, Microphones, Portable Audio Decks • Production Facilities: • Non-Linear Editing Suites • Production Services: • Digital Audio, Recording, Mastering, Restoration, Photography and Imaging; • Video Production: Non-Linear Video Editing; • Audio Tape, Video Tape and CD/DVD Duplications; • Audio Tape and Video Tape Format Transfers; • Data Projection in OISE/UT Auditorium; • and much more……. 48 hours’ notice is required for equipment bookings http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec/Services/Media_Production/index.html

  22. Questions? Need Help? Interested in learning about technology? Call our Client Care Portal: 416-978-1802 E-mail us at: portal@oise.utoronto.ca http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ec

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