{"id":36,"date":"2019-07-01T06:40:15","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T06:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/med\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2023-08-21T13:56:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T20:56:15","slug":"support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edtechuvic.ca\/med\/support\/","title":{"rendered":"Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are a variety of supports available to you during your courses:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Instructor Help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We can be contacted via email, phone, audio\/video calls via Zoom, or you can make an appointment. Please do not hesitate to reach out! We also prefer live conversations (phone, audio\/video chats) over long emails. We are very approachable and are here to support you!\u00a0<u><\/u><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Computer Help Desk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/systems\/about\/academic\/helpdesk\/index.php\">help desk<\/a> is available to all UVic students for technical help.<u><br \/>\n<\/u>Summer Hours: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm (closed statutory holidays)<u><br \/>\n<\/u>Tel: 250-721-7687<u><br \/>\n<\/u>Email:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@uvic.ca\">helpdesk [at] uvic.ca<\/a> <u><br \/>\n<\/u>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/helpdesk.uvic.ca\">http:\/\/helpdesk.uvic.ca<\/a> <u><\/u><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Education Tech Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Perry Plewes and a co-op student are available for technical help.\u00a0 Their contact information is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Tel: 250-853-3986<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:felctech@uvic.ca\">felctech [at] uvic.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Room A322 MacLaurin<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/education\/resources\/digital-studios\/index.php\">https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/education\/resources\/digital-studios\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>UVic Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>McPherson Library Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30-9:00pm (closed statutory holidays)<br \/>\nResearch Help Desk Hours: Mon to Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (closed statutory holidays)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:askref@uvic.ca\">askref [at] uvic.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/index.php\">UVic Library Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/research\/ask\/index.php\">ASKUS<\/a>:<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/research\/ask\/textus.php\">Text a Librarian<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Talk to a Librarian: 250-721-8274<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Live Chat with a Librarian via \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/research\/ask\/index.php\">AskAway<\/a>\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.uvic.ca\/\">Education Resources<\/a> in UVic Libraries<\/li>\n<li>Education Librarian:<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/research\/librarians\/prussell\/index.php\">Pia Russell<\/a>, Reference Librarian for Education<br \/>\nPhone: 1-250-721-8259<br \/>\nE-mail: <a href=\"mailto:prussell@uvic.ca\">prussell [at] uvic.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.uvic.ca\/edtech\">Pia\u2019s Educational Technology Resource Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Extra Support for Online Learners<\/h3>\n<p>UVic Distance Learning and Research Infoline Office &#8211; specifically for distance education learners making library requests: 1-800-563-9494<\/p>\n<p>UVic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/locations\/home\/iline\/\">Library Services for Distance Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/locations\/home\/iline\/contact.php\">Distance Learning Contacts and How to Request Materials<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Personal Learning Network (PLN) on Social Media<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You have the option of seeking support from your growing personal learning network and the broader education and technology communities on social media. To do this, you may post an update using a relevant hashtag or individuals you seek support or insight from. You may also share the direct link to your specific blog post that you want to share to invite support and comments. You may also email\/text\/DM the blog post to peers, #tiegrad alumni, practicing teachers, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning Partner<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You are asked to identify one specific \u201clearning partner\u201d with whom you can work and field questions along the way. You are welcome to invite any #tiegrad alumni, practicing teachers, or other educational stakeholders to comment on your blog or provide help with your inquiries.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning Pod<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You will work together in a group of three or four to help one another with the learning process. On Fridays or other times outside of class, you will take turns showcasing your blog progress. 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