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A Hub for Online Computer Resources:

1. Lynda.com - http://lynda.uct.ac.za


Lynda.com is an online subscription library that teaches the latest software tools and skills through high-quality instructional videos taught by recognised industry experts. It is designed for all levels of learners and is available whenever you’re ready to learn. You can even view it on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, or other mobile device.

You may also click on this link to find a Lynda.com curated playlist for basic computer skills

2. Downloadable Manuals (PDF)

   Below is a list of more detailed Ms Office Manuals (PDF)

3. Microsoft IT Academy - http://itacademy.microsoft.com

The Microsoft IT Academy complements the self-training resources, such as Lynda.com. Microsoft IT Academy provides a range of Microsoft online training videos with built-in short quizzes to enhance learning. Drawing from the pool of modules that Microsoft IT Academy provides, a few digital literacy modules are made available below. These modules could help students acquire the digital competences required to thrive in the technology-based knowledge economies both, in education and the workplace. These modules include:

Module Name These modules provide students with an opportunity to develop skills on how to:
Productivity Programs Use Microsoft Office programs to carry out user-oriented tasks
The Internet, cloud services and the world wide web Find and share online information, and eventually create and publish web pages
Finding and evaluating resources on the web Find, evaluate and manage online information
Digital lifestyles Develop and engage with multimedia tools (such as digital photographs, audio and videos)
Social networking to connect with the world Engage with digital tools to effectively participate in academic and world wide digital networks
Computer Security and Privacy Use digital devices, applications and services to secure computer hardware, software and information

For detailed instructions on how to access these modules and redeem the access codes for each module, please visit the ICTS web page

 

4. Vula - vula.uct.ac.za

Vula is UCT’s official online learning system which houses websites for academic courses, student societies, study and research groups, faculty and departmental groups, as well as assorted projects and initiatives.
To choose a video to play, please click on playlist

 

5. MyUCT Email & Skydrive - www.myuct.ac.za

    MyUCT provides undergraduate and honours students with a free 10GB mailbox, 7GB online storage solution (Skydrive), instant messaging tools and much more!

 

 

6. ICTS - www.icts.uct.ac.za

     The IT Helpdesk service is not available to undergraduate students. Instead, first level support is provided by lab administrators.

7. Peoplesoft - www.studentsonline.uct.ac.za

8. Libraries

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