Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:
Successfully log in to BLUEcloud and access BLUEcloud Course Lists.
Identify the benefits of using BLUEcloud Course Lists.
Learn about the different ways students and teachers can access a class list.
Create and manage class lists.
Find a class and mark it as a favorite.
Add the bookmarklet tool to your preferred browser.
Add resources to classes manually and with the bookmarklet tool.
Familiarize yourself with the structure of a class list.
Run reports for ongoing maintenance needs.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
BLUEcloud Course Lists is one part of a powerful suite of library automation tools that can be used individually or in conjunction with each other to effectively manage the school library. Are you interested in how you might best use the tools available to you? Check out INFOhio's Library Services Platform Comparison Flyer for a brief summary of BLUEcloud, WorkFlows, MobileStaff, and SymphonyWeb. View the comparison chart which includes the top features school librarians are looking for and how these tools can work together to maximize your library's potential.
In this class, you will work through several lessons on BLUEcloud Course Lists focusing on how to access, use, and integrate this new software into your library. Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
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Download exercise files from the Exercise Files tab or complete the exercises included in each section's "Applying What You Have Learned" lesson.
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Getting Started
BLUEcloud Course Lists Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about BLUEcloud Course Lists. 5 minutes
Welcome to the BLUEcloud Course Lists Class: Review the course objectives and course overview. 10 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the BLUEcloud Course Lists group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of this resource into the library and classroom. 5 minutes
How to Navigate BLUEcloud: Learn how to access and navigate BLUEcloud. 15 minutes
Accessing Course Lists
How to Access Course Lists for Library Staff: Learn how school library staff access BLUEcloud Course Lists. 15 minutes
Teacher and Student Access: Learn how teachers and students can access BLUEcloud Course Lists. 15 minutes
Adding Resources
Create a Class Catalog: Learn how to create a class catalog. 15 minutes
Locate a Class: Learn how to find a class, mark it as a favorite, and add the bookmarklet tool. 15 minutes
Add Resources to a Class: Learn how to add resources to a class. 5 minutes
Course List Maintenance
Reports for Maintenance: Learn how to track and maintain resources within classes with available reports. 10 minutes
Checking your Learning
Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 10 minutes
Contact Hours Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn two (2) contact hours. 5 minutes
If you need any help while you complete the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.
