Values Statement for Tutorial and Lab Classes PDF

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Values Statement for Tutorial and Lab Classes...

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Values statement - DRAFT ONLY We want you to make the most of your online small group classes as part of your study and learning - and it's important that we all share the same objectives and values in working together in this way, particularly in the online environment. Small group classes are a valuable learning opportunity as they are where you practice the material for yourself and with others. Attending classes leads to higher academic attainment, a stronger sense of belonging, and more friendships and success in your studies. Some House Rules are: • • • •

see and hear each other (screens & mics on); respect each other; ensure everyone understands before progressing; and take turns with writing.

House Rules

Active participation

It’s really important to participate. If your device does not have a microphone, then you can buy one quite cheaply. It’s best to have a quiet place to work when zooming into classes. If you are worried about your English skills, talk to your tutor – professional support is available.

Writing on a device

Like everyone else you are expected to write solutions and explain problems in our classes – it’s the best way to learn. Try some of our suggested writing solutions to find one that suits you for writing mathematics online.

Show your face

Showing your face and seeing other’s faces greatly enriches your communication and rapport with others, and their communication with you. You can use a zoom background if you wish! If you have no device with a webcam, you can buy a plugin USB webcam quite cheaply.

Don’t worry – everyone makes mistakes. Making mistakes is a What if I make a mistake great way to learn! Your tutor and peers will be there to help in the class? you.

Your Subject Coordinator will set preparation expectations, and these vary between subjects. Preparation

If you miss a class, of course you should try to catch up and go to a consultation. Let your tutor know if you have to miss a class.

Computer labs

Computer lab classes - how to access software In many subjects with lab classes, learning to use the associated software is an integral part of the course and an important component skill. Labs are particularly important in Statistics, Data Science and Operations Research. Computing skills in these fields are nowadays an essential career skill. Lab classes in Semester 2 will either run fully online or start online and convert at some point to face-to-face (F2F) if circumstances permit. Which type of class you are in will be clear from your timetable. Whilst operating fully online, we strongly recommend that you download software to your own device when possible, and also learn how to access it via at least one of the online alternatives as a backup.

Matlab options 1. Download Matlab R2020a to Mac or Windows - instructions hereLinks to an external site. 2. MATLAB R2020a is available via MATLAB Online which runs in your browser - instructions here. 3. MATLAB R2018b and R2019b are available via myUniApps APPS service. 4. MATLAB R2019b is available through direct remote login (DRL) to the Maths/Stats Lab computers via myUniApps DESKTOPS service. 5. MATLAB R2019b is available by logging onto https://matlab.ms.unimelb.edu.auLinks to an external site. with your University username and password. If no session is running click on "Plus" and

LXDE, then launch from Start menu>Programming. Note Lab Materials drive is available with subject files.

myUniApps APPS service myUniApps APPS service lets you access software in the cloud on University servers. Your device displays the usual application window, which you can interact with, type commands and produce output as normal, but the software runs on the server. The recommended way to access myUniApps is to download the Citrix Workspace client, but myUniApps can also be accessed via any modern web browser without installing any software, simply click 'Use light version' on the welcome screen.

myUniApps DESKTOPS service myUniApps DESKTOPS service offers direct remote login (DRL) to a computer in the Maths & Stats computer labs in the Peter Hall Building. DRL is equivalent to sitting in front of the physical machine - you are using its CPU and memory, can open the Lab Materials drive to access subject files and can access all the software needed for semester 2 subjects. You can use DRL at any time - not just your lab class times (as long as spare machines are available). Machines will be set to log off after a period of inactivity to keep machines free for active users.

Face to Face Labs If and when some classes convert to F2F, all F2F classes will take place in the Wilson lab, which will be cleaned thoroughly three times a day to accommodate this usage. Sanitiser will be available at the entrance and must be used by all attendees. Alcohol wipes will also be provided and should be used to clean keyboard and mouse before and after individual sessions. The other labs will remain physically closed for hygiene reasons. If and when F2F classes start, the 26 odd-numbered machines in Wilson Lab will be reserved for F2F student logins and will not be accessible via remote login (this includes the instructor machine). Signage on the even numbered machines will indicate they are NOT available for F2F use. This will ensure that F2F users are appropriately spaced out in the lab and always have machines available to them....