[UFMS Digital] EaD e Sistemas de Informação da UFMS - Módulo 2 - Unidade 1

Introduction to Digital Technologies in EAD

Overview of Digital Technologies

• Professor Douglas Nantes Gberto introduces the topic of digital technologies and tools for distance education (EAD) at UFMS, focusing on academic control systems and online libraries.

• Digital technologies (TDS) are defined as tools that assist teachers in pedagogical practices, enhancing interaction with students and improving material quality.

• The organization and planning of courses depend on the teacher's decisions, with digital tools serving as supportive mechanisms to enhance course quality and promote autonomous learning.

Importance of Technology in Learning

• The integration of technology leads to higher-quality educational materials, allowing students to utilize resources not typically available in traditional teaching methods.

• Continuous technological transformations necessitate that educators stay updated with new tools to produce high-quality materials effectively.

Impact on Student Skills

Development of Competencies

• Students are encouraged to leverage available technologies in distance education to enhance their skills and competencies, which will benefit their future careers.

• Emphasis is placed on developing digital autonomy and fluency through the use of various educational tools.

Academic Systems at UFMS

Overview of Academic Control System

• The academic system serves as a student portal for tracking grades, attendance, and other essential information related to their studies.

• Students can issue documents like enrollment certificates or transcripts through the academic system; these documents may vary based on context.

Accessing Academic Information

• While grades can be monitored within the AVA platform, the official repository for grades and attendance is the academic system.

Navigating Ciscad: The Academic System

Introduction to Ciscad

• A practical demonstration begins with an introduction to Ciscad, UFMS's academic system. Users must authenticate themselves using specific credentials.

Key Features of Ciscad

• The initial page provides links for important actions such as enrollment guidance and access to the academic calendar.

• Students are reminded about renewal dates for enrollment each semester, emphasizing the importance of staying informed about deadlines.

Login and Navigation in the FMS System

Accessing Your Account

• Users can recover their login or password through the passaporte.fms website. If you already have your credentials, enter your passaporte FMS and password in the respective fields.

• An alternative authentication method is available using a government account (goovbr), which requires prior registration with your CPF.

Initial User Interface

• Upon successful login, users are greeted with a dashboard displaying a menu on the left side, including personal information like profile picture and RGA.

• The menu may be compressed; hovering over items reveals their names, or users can expand it by clicking on three horizontal lines in the upper blue bar.

Dashboard Features

• A notification envelope icon allows access to messages from professors via CCAD. Users can also switch profiles if they have multiple RGAs linked to different courses.

• The initial page shows progress metrics such as completed course hours and academic averages. These metrics may evolve over time as more data becomes available.

Data Management

• The "Dados Cadastrais" section allows users to update personal information like address and photo. Some data cannot be edited directly and require contacting Academic Secretariat for corrections.

• Editable fields include gender and age; however, sensitive information must be managed through official channels.

Questionnaires and Course Information

• Users can participate in university surveys through a dedicated questionnaire section, although no active questionnaires are currently available.

• The "Meus Horários" menu displays course schedules, indicating flexible study periods for EAD disciplines without fixed times.

Course Management Insights

• Each discipline's schedule includes start and end dates; students should manage their time effectively to avoid last-minute submissions.

• The "Minhas Disciplinas" section lists both current semester courses and those taken previously, organized by year and semester number for clarity.

Course Management Overview

Understanding Course Registration and Status

• The system allows students to expand previous semesters to view enrolled courses, including their current status (e.g., "M" for matriculated).

• Hovering over course statuses reveals meanings of abbreviations like "AP" for approved, and others indicating failure due to absence or grades.

• If a student faces difficulties in completing a course, they can re-enroll in future semesters; the goal is to complete the degree.

Accessing Course Information

• Students can access evaluation pages detailing assessment activities, required averages, attendance records, and course syllabi.

• Detailed views include names of instructors, planned assessments (e.g., four evaluations plus an optional exam), individual scores, and class averages.

• Attendance tracking is available alongside syllabus details such as course objectives and modules.

Document Management Features

• The system provides access to important documents like academic transcripts, enrollment declarations, and requests for re-enrollment.

• Documents can be previewed with a watermark or prepared for download/printing through the system interface.

Academic Requests Process

• Some documents may not be directly accessible; students must submit academic requests via the Prograde website using their credentials.

• Document availability may change based on university regulations; currently available documents are listed within the system.

Meal Consumption Tracking

• The menu includes a history of meals consumed at university dining facilities across various campuses.

• Students can track meal consumption by signing attendance at dining locations integrated with the CISCAD system.

Non-disciplinary Curricular Components

• CCND refers to non-disciplinary curricular components that contribute towards graduation requirements but are not traditional courses (e.g., complementary activities).

• Details about these components are found in each program's pedagogical project on the AGAD website. Participation in events may count towards these requirements.

How to Register Activities in CCND

Steps for Initiating CCND Registration

• Begin by clicking on "Iniciar CCND" and select the type of component you have completed, such as complementary activities.

• Provide details about your participation, including examples like attending a foreign language course or donating blood. You can attach relevant certificates.

• Describe your involvement in events, specifying whether you were an attendee or contributor. Attach your certificate in PDF format (max 10 MB).

Activity Validation Process

• After registering an activity, it will appear as a draft until validated by the course coordination team. If approved, it counts towards your non-disciplinary curricular load.

Accessing Academic History

• The academic history is available post-registration and differs from the document found under "Meus Documentos," offering a printable version of your academic record.

Enrollment Process Overview

• To renew enrollment each semester, access Ciscad during the registration period where guidance will be provided on completing the process.

Detailed Enrollment Steps

• The enrollment consists of four main steps: updating personal data, entering basic information, selecting courses, and reviewing selections.

• Ensure that all personal data is accurate before proceeding to select disciplines; confirm that information shared with MEC is true.

Course Selection Guidelines

• During course selection, mark only those subjects you wish to take. Do not check "I will only complete CCND" unless all disciplinary courses are finished.

Handling Withdrawal Requests

• If necessary to withdraw from a course, fill out the reason for withdrawal which will be reviewed by Academic Administration.

Academic Request Procedures

• For documents not directly available through CISCAD, utilize academic requests via links provided for further assistance.

Academic Requirements and Support Systems

Academic Requests and Historical Analysis

• Students need to resolve academic issues through the academic secretary by submitting an academic request form available on the Prograde website, requiring authentication with their FMS passport account.

• The historical analysis feature offers two options: semester-based or discipline-based views. Selecting semesterization displays courses taken each semester, including those for which credit transfer is requested.

• A visual identity system uses different colors to indicate course statuses: enrolled, not taken, and approved for credit transfer. This helps students easily assess their academic standing.

• Students can switch to a discipline view that organizes courses by subject rather than by semester, allowing for a more focused review of their progress.

• The list view categorizes courses into mandatory pending subjects, completed mandatory subjects (including exemptions), elective subjects, and non-disciplinary curricular components along with required workloads.

Communication and Technical Support

• Access to a message box is provided in the left menu; it shows unread messages and allows students to manage communication effectively.

• For difficulties with Ciscad (the academic system), help options are available through various menus. GEAD support primarily addresses academic inquiries while AGETIC provides technical assistance for system issues.

• If issues arise that require attention from the Pro-Reitoria de Graduação (Graduate Office), students can submit requests via contact forms on the Prograde site.

Important Dates and Technological Tools

• Renewal of enrollment information will be prominently displayed on the system's homepage during relevant periods. Staying updated with the academic calendar is crucial to avoid missing deadlines.

• Utilizing technology like Google Calendar can help students track important dates such as enrollment renewals by setting reminders based on information from the academic calendar.

Library System Overview

Introduction to Pérgamo Library System

• The session transitions into discussing the online library system known as Pérgamo, which facilitates access to books and study materials at UFMS, including articles and technical standards.

Features of Pérgamo

• Pérgamo serves both digital collections and physical inventory management across campus libraries. It enables students to search for resources efficiently within its extensive database.

• While EAD (Distance Education) students typically utilize digital resources, they also have access to physical libraries if located near one, allowing them to borrow printed materials just like traditional students.

This structured approach ensures clarity in understanding key aspects of academic processes and library systems at UFMS while providing direct references for further exploration of specific topics discussed in the transcript.

Introduction to the Pérgamo System

Overview of Library Resources

• The library at UFMS provides access to scientific resources and technical standards from BNT for both students and faculty.

• Users can access the library's website at biblioteca.br or bibliotecas.fms.br, where they will find various services including an online catalog.

Searching for Materials

• The online catalog allows users to perform simple searches using keywords, titles, or author names.

• A free search option is available for terms like "Educação à distância," which retrieves results across different materials in the collection.

Refining Search Results

• Users can switch their search criteria to focus specifically on titles containing the searched term, enhancing accuracy in finding relevant materials.

• The system displays material types below each title, indicating whether it’s a book or article and where it can be found within the library's digital collections.

Accessing Digital Libraries

Available Digital Libraries

• UFMS hosts three main digital libraries: BV Pearson, VX (focused on legal references), and Minha Biblioteca.

Accessing Books

• To read a book, users must click on a lock icon next to the title and enter their FMS account credentials. Instructions for password recovery are also provided.

Navigating Digital Content

Features of BV Pearson Library

• Once logged in, users see the book cover; they can navigate through chapters via a summary button or jump directly to specific pages by entering page numbers.

Interactive Tools

• Various tools are available such as zoom functions, page marking options, highlights and notes features that enhance user interaction with texts.

Study Aids and Accessibility Features

Creating Study Cards

• Users can create study cards for important notes or summaries from pages they find interesting during their reading sessions.

Text Marking Options

• The platform offers text highlighting tools that allow users to annotate texts effectively. An eraser tool is also available for removing annotations if needed.

Additional Functionalities

Reference Management

• Users have access to bibliographic references of materials directly from the platform.

Accessibility Support

• A text-to-speech feature is included in BV Pearson's reader interface, aiding visually impaired users by reading text aloud.

Online Distance Education Resources

Accessing Online Books

• The speaker demonstrates how to access an online book from their library, noting that the system may take a moment to load the content.

• The interface features a left-aligned table of contents, a search box at the top, accessibility options like zoom and night mode, and sharing capabilities for links.

• Key functionalities include text-to-speech (read aloud), printing options, and page markers located at the bottom left corner of the screen.

• Users can navigate directly to specific pages by entering page numbers in a designated box; this enhances user experience when searching for information.

• After viewing a book, users are encouraged to return to the main library tool (Pérgamo) for further searches to ensure they only see materials available through their institution.

Searching for Physical and Digital Materials

• When searching for books, users can filter results based on physical libraries or digital collections; selecting multiple libraries is also possible.

• For physical books, users can specify which library they want results from (e.g., Campo Grande or Corumbá).

• In digital searches, users can choose between different digital libraries such as BV Pearson or Velex; filtering ensures only relevant materials are displayed.

• Availability indicators include locked icons next to titles when not authenticated; once logged in, these locks open up access to resources.

• Users have additional filtering options by publication year and material type (e.g., with covers), enhancing search specificity.

Advanced Search Features

• The advanced search function allows users to input specific criteria such as title and other filters like collection type or publication year for more refined results.

• This feature supports multi-faceted searches by enabling combinations of various elements tailored to user needs.

Search Techniques and Resources in Academic Research

Overview of Search Results Presentation

• The results will be presented similarly, with options to apply additional filters on the left side. Users may have already utilized some filters during their initial advanced search.

Types of Databases for Different Materials

• For searching books, journals, or articles, users should always utilize the local database. For technical standards like ABNT or official journals, the "normas" option is recommended.

• Technical standards are accessed through a different database called "target de Ged Web." Accessing these standards may require registration on an external site.

Authentication and Access Requirements

• Some platforms may request user registration; for instance, "target de Ged Web" requires email authentication upon first access.

• Users can interact with an AI tool for questions but can also minimize it to navigate references manually.

Importance of Brazilian Norms in Academic Work

• Brazilian norms are essential for academic writing, particularly for bibliographic references. The menu provides guidance on referencing various materials.

Searching by Keywords and Identifiers

• Users can search using keywords rather than just standard numbers; searching by terms like "referências" yields relevant results.

• In institutional libraries, references are often searched using ISBN numbers as unique identifiers that ensure no duplicates exist.

Efficient Material Location Strategies

• By entering an ISBN number into the local database, users can quickly find related works without sifting through multiple entries.

• Using unique identifiers simplifies searches significantly compared to general keyword searches, making material retrieval more efficient.

Library and Information Systems at UFMS

Accessing Library Materials

• The materials available in the library of UFMS can be found through references provided in the AVA (Virtual Learning Environment). Users can search for these materials using the ISBN listed.

Key Information Systems

• Two primary information systems discussed are the online library and Ciscad, which students will use throughout their course duration. These systems facilitate access to academic resources and administrative tasks.

Course Registration Process

• Students must re-register each semester via Ciscad, selecting their courses for that term. This process is crucial for maintaining enrollment and is linked to the academic calendar.

Academic Calendar Insights

• The academic calendar, accessible on prograd.fms, provides important dates such as re-registration deadlines. This information is vital for students to manage their course selections effectively.

Conclusion of Video Session

• The session concludes with a mention of bibliographic references related to the video lesson, indicating that additional educational materials are being produced alongside this content.