Student Resources

Below are several downloadable resources to assist you in your Lesley courses. While the tools will vary from course to course, the items listed are the most commonly used technology tools by Lesley professors. If you have questions on what technology is being used for a course, please contact your professor directly.

For assistance with myLesley, including training and technical issues, please contact the myLesley support center at 1.888.mylesley (1.888.695.3753) or click on the "help" icon located at the top of the page in myLesley.

Any questions regarding content within a course should be directed to your instructor.

For assistance with your Lesley email or other online services, please contact University Technology at 617.349.8770, or visit their website at http://www.lesley.edu/ut/student.html.

For questions regarding your course schedule, please contact the registrar's office at 617.349.8740, or visit their website at http://www.lesley.edu/services/registrar/student.html.

For help and questions on accessing Library resources, please contact the Library at 617.349.8850, or visit their website at http://www.lesley.edu/library. You can also access Library services by clicking on the "my library" tab while logged on in myLesley.

Preparing for a Hybrid or Online Class

• Preparing for a Hybrid or Online Class [web link]
  This 15 minute presentation has been designed to help you prepare for success in web-based classes. To get the most from this presentation, you will need your speakers turned on. Please note that the presentation starts as soon as the link loads.

myLesley

• myLesley Quick Start Guide for Students [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide on some of the most commonly used tools in myLesley (note: tool use may vary from course to course, contact your professor for the specific features being used in each course).
• Creating a Student Homepage [pdf]
  Some courses may require you to use the homepage tool to create a profile of yourself for your classmates. This tutorial will take you through the steps to create and post your profile. To learn how to create a profile picture, view the "Creating a Profile Picture using Picnik" under the Web 2.0 Tools section below.
• myLesley 101 for Students
  A self-paced online course on the basics of myLesley, available at any time while logged on in myLesley. You can access the course in myLesley by clicking on the "my services" tab, and then clicking "myLesley 101 for Students."
   

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Web 2.0 Tools

• Wiki Quick Start Guide for Students [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide on setting up and using the PBworks wiki tool. For additional training on PBworks, please visit their website at http://pbworks.com/content/supportcenter.
• Blog Quick Start Guide for Students [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide on setting up and using the Blogger blog tool. For additional training on Blogger, please visit their website at http://www.google.com/support/blogger.
• Google Reader Quick Start Guide [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide on how to set up a Google Reader account and add blogs to your subscription list. For additional training on Google Reader, please visit their website at http://www.google.com/support/reader/.
• Elluminate Quick Start Guide for Participants [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide reviewing the basic steps to complete before participating in an Elluminate web conferencing session.
• Creating a Profile Picture using Picnik [pdf]
  Step-by-step instructions on how to create a profile picture using the free online photo-editing tool Picnik. For additional information on Picnik, please visit their website at http://www.picnik.com/.
• TeacherTube [pdf]
  Step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for a free account and upload videos to TeacherTube. For additional information on TeacherTube, please visit their website at http://www.teachertube.com/.
• Flip Video Camera Quick Start Guide [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide reviewing the Flip camera features and how to download videos to your computer. For additional information on using the Flip camera, please visit their website at http://www.theflip.com/support_home.shtml.
   

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Productivity Tools

• Saving Files to PDF
  Step-by-step instructions on how to save a Word document as a PDF file:
  PC: Saving Files as a PDF [pdf]
  Mac: Saving Files as a PDF [pdf]
• Atomic Learning [pdf]
  Atomic Learning provides short 1 to 3 minute video tutorials on over 110 of the most commonly used software applications. The Atomic Learning website can be accessed under the "my services" tab in myLesley, under the "Services Info Bulletin for Students" module.

 My Assessment Portfolio (MAP) Guides

• MAP Student Guide
  This site will provide you with the basics of getting started on your My Assessment Portfolio (MAP). This guide provides information on how to login and access MAP, how to begin building a portfolio, and help and tech support resources.
• Logging In and Getting Started [pdf]
  A quick start PDF guide on how to log into your MAP account and an overview of the different sections you will be using to building your portfolio.
• MAP Portfolio Interface Overview [pdf]
  A PDF quick start guide that reviews the interface and navigation of the MAP system.
• The Artifacts Library [pdf]
  A PDF quick start guide that describes the Artifacts Library and how you will be using it along side your portfolio.
• Editing Your Portfolio [pdf]
  A PDF quick start guide that describes how to create a new portfolio and add your content into it.
• Sharing and Downloading [pdf]
  A PDF quick start guide that reviews how to submit your finished portfolio for assessment, how to share it online, and how to download a copy to your computer.
   

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