- What is my Isidore username and password?
- How do I change my password?
- Where are my courses?
- How do Instructors add students/TAs/other Instructors to their sites?
- How do I remove users from my site?
- How do I remove course tabs for courses I don't want access to any more?
- Why can't students see my site?
- What software do I need to use Isidore?
- Which Internet browsers are supported in Isidore?
- What are the roles and associated permissions within Isidore?
- Can I add a guest to my Isidore site?
- Can I reorder the tools on the menubar?
- Can I rename the tools in my course?
- How do I add or remove a tool from my site?
- Is it possible to hide certain tools from my students?
- Can I change the icons next to the tool names in the menubar?
What is my Isidore username and password?
You will use your University of Dayton LDAP/Novell username and password to log into Isidore. If you don't know your username and password you should contact the UD Help Desk at (937) 229-3888. You can reset your password at http://address.udayton.edu if you've forgotten your password.
How do I change my password?
You can change or reset your password at http://address.udayton.edu.
Where are my courses?
Once you log into Isidore you will see your courses listed across the top of the page as tabs. Each course will have its own separate tab. You can rearrange the order of these tabs under 'Preferences' on the 'My Workspace' tab. If you don't see a course listed that you belong to you should contact the instructor. It usually takes 24-48 hours to be added into the course if you've added the class late.
How do Instructors add students/TAs/other Instructors to their sites?
Class rosters are added automatically to course sites. Instructors can add students/TAs/other instructors to their sites by clicking on the 'Site Info' tool and clicking on the 'Add Participants' link.
How do I remove users from my site?
Currently, instructors cannot delete students, but they can make them inactive within the 'Site Info' tool. Students will no longer have access to the course site if they are marked as inactive.
How do I remove course tabs for courses I don't want access to any more?
Click on the 'Preferences' link under your 'My Workspace' tab to remove course tabs from your view. On the 'Customize Tabs' page you can click on a course name in the right column and use the arrows to shift it into the left column. Any course in the left column will be hidden from your view.
Why can't students see my site?
Students can't access sites until approximately 2 days before the beginning of the semester and they lose access to course sites two weeks after a semester ends. Students that add a class late will be automatically added into the Isidore site within 24-48 hours. If you believe there is a problem with your students gaining access to your Isidore site you should contact the E-Learning lab at e-learning@notes.udayton.edu or 229-5039.
What software do I need to use Isidore?
For basic course access all that is required is an Internet connection and a current web browser that has Java/JavaScript enabled, and accepts cookies.
You can use a variety of software programs to create your course materials, ranging from Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to HTML editors. You can also include any content in your course that can be displayed using a Web browser (e.g. PDF files, audio and video clips, animations, and graphics).Which Internet browsers are supported in Isidore?
Currently, on Windows based PCs, Isidore performs best using Internet Explorer 7 (and is also stable with utilizing Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 2), or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and above. Opera and other browsers have not been tested and are not recommended for use with Isidore. For Mac users, Firefox 2.0 and above and Safari have been tested and are supported in Isidore.
What are the roles and associated permissions within Isidore?
There are three types of roles that a user might have within an Isidore class site. However, Instructors can change the default permissions for most tools on a course by course basis to retract or extend permissions to users.
Instructor
Typically the Instructor is the instructor of record for the course. However, Isidore courses can have multiple instructors associated with them. An instructor owns and administers the course site and the content of that course. They have full control in the site to add, remove, and change content as well as manage students.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants have the same permissions as students with the added ability to grade assignments and quizzes. TA's can also manage the WebCT gradebook.
Student
Students have the ability to view course content, take quizzes, submit assignments, send mail messages and participate in Forums, etc. Students can't add or change content in a course site.Can I add a guest to my Isidore site?
Instructors may request guest accounts for their Isidore sites. Often time's professors ask outside professionals to visit their class Isidore site to participate in forums or chat sessions. This is a great idea to add some real-world validity to class topics. Since these guests don't have UD LDAP accounts they need a 'manual' Isidore account created for them to gain access to the class site. To request a guest account, email the guest's full name and email address along with brief explanation and usage dates to e-learning@notes.udayton.edu.
Can I reorder the tools on the menubar?
Yes. You can reorder the tools under the Site Info -> Page Order section. Simply drag and drop the tools so they are in the order you desire. Once you are done be sure to click the 'Save' button at the bottom or top of the screen.
Can I rename the tools in my course?
Yes. You can rename the tools under the Site Info -> Page Order section. Click on the icon that looks like a piece of paper and pencil to the right of the tool you wish to rename. In the text box that appears, rename the tool as desired and click the green icon underneath. Once you are done be sure to click the 'Save' button at the bottom or top of the screen.
How do I add or remove a tool from my site?
It's very simple to remove a tool from your site. Navigate to the Site Info tool and click on the Edit Tools link at the top of the screen. Find the tool that you wish to remove from your site and uncheck the box next to it. Click the Continue button at the bottom of the screen and Finish on the next screen to complete the process.
Is it possible to hide certain tools from my students?
Yes. By default all tools, with the exception of Resources, are visible to the students by default. The instructor can hide tools from students very easily under the Site Info -> Page Order section by clicking on the light-bulb icon next to the tool name. If the light-bulb is yellow (On) it means the tool is viewable to the students. If the light-bulb is grey (Off) it means the tools is not viewable to the students.
Can I change the icons next to the tool names in the menubar?
No. The icons are system defaults and can't be changed by an instructor or on a course-by-course basis.