To guide our students in accessing our various systems in the college. Including our VLE, eTracker, BKSB, Webmail, WIFI and support. This also covers our acceptable NETiquette.

1. Date: July 2009
e-Access
Student e-Induction

2. Student e-Induction
Content: by the end of this session you will :
1- ERIC – Virtual Learning Environment
- be aware of the services available on ERIC;
- able to access EFC’s Virtual Learning Environment - ERIC;
- able to login to ERIC
2- eTracker
- grasp what eTracker is about and who can access it
- able to log on eTracker
- be able to see personal progress against your goals & assess standards
- be able to plan your work – seeing your programme(s) in eTracker
3- BKSB
- be able to access BKSB externally and internally
- understand what BKSB is about
- Be able to use resources on BKSB
4- Webmail
- be able to access your College eMail account from anywhere at anytime
5- EFC Wi-Fi
- be able to use our College free Wi-Fi
6- General e-Information
- be aware of password change requirement
- Netiquette aware
- know how to get eSupport

3. Student e-Induction
Module 1: ERIC
Learn to access ERIC, the college Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

4. 1- E.R.I.C. / What is it?
What is ERIC?
ERIC stands for Electronic Resources In College, it is a
tool for teaching and learning and offers access to your
course material and activities as well as a broad range of
cross college services and information.
It is an interactive learning and teaching collaborative
platform that is accessible at anytime from anywhere.
This is where you will access your course
documents, briefs, handouts, online activities, etc… This is
also where you can submit your assignments and share
ideas, links, docs, comments and feedback with your peers
and teacher.

5. 1- ERIC / How to access it?
Accessing ERIC
from anywhere & at anytime:
http://eric.efc.ac.uk

6. 1- ERIC / How to access it?
If you forget the URL, you can Google it!
ERIC@efc

7. 1- ERIC / How to access it?
There is also a link to ERIC from
EFC’s website:
http://www.efc.ac.uk

8. 1- ERIC / Login
Enter your Username: Student ID Number
Enter your password: same as the network
(For security reasons, you will need to setup your password on
the network at EFC, prior to being able to access ERIC)
1
2
Click Login
3
Any Problem,
Please come to Room 345 or call ILT x7777
You can also contact Vikki Liogier
On t: 0208 502 8759 – e: vliogier@efc.ac.uk

9. 1- ERIC / Overview
This is
Your ERIC
Homepage

10. 1- ERIC / Overview
You can access Your Online Courses as
well as a number of Services and
Information from this page.

11. 1- ERIC / YOUR HOME
The
navigation
menu enables
you to access
EFC Services
The ICONS
menu enables
you to access
EFC Courses
This is YOUR
Course Overview
Showing you all your
enrolled courses as well
as Services visited
These are
YOUR
CONTROL
Blocks
My Places
Calendar
Navigation
My Private Files
Settings

12. 1- ERIC / YOUR HOME
Make sure you
Edit YOUR
Profile
and upload a
thumbnail to
personalise your
account

13. Student e-Induction
Module 2: eTracker
Learn to access eTracker, the college performance monitoring system.

14. 2- eTracker What is it?
What is eTracker?
EFC uses eTracker to track your progress and provide you with an ILP
(Individual Learning Plan).
eTracker is a web based application, which enables teachers to track your
performance against targets set.
It also has e-Tutorial functionality built in, to carry out target
setting, performance review and many other things related to your personal
learning plan.
eTracker provides you with an individual view so that you can interact with
and follow your own performance. It will enable you to take greater
ownership of your own learning,enabling you to plan your work better and
set your own targets.
All this can be done wherever you have an internet connection.

15. 2- eTracker / How to access it?
Accessing eTracker
from anywhere & at anytime:
http://etracker.efc.ac.uk

16. 2- eTracker / How to access it?
From ERIC, you can access eTracker by clicking
on My Performance in your “My Places” Block

17. 2- eTracker / How to login?

18. 2- eTracker – Who for?
Who can access it?
• EFC Students can access their own profile
• Staff at EFC
• Parent(s) and/or Carer(s) can also access a limited
view of the student they care for on eTracker.

19. 2- eTracker – Information
What is available on eTracker?
• Your profile and details
• Your teaching Team’s details ( Teachers, Pastoral Tutor, etc…)
• Prior achievement and MTG
• BKSB - Initial Assessment and Diagnostics
• Current performance
• Your attendance and punctuality
• Criteria and assessment view
• Subject Reviews
• Disciplinary and Cause For Concern
• Targets and action plan
• Learning Support needs
• Personal Notes

20. 2- eTracker – Information

21. 2- eTracker – Student Guide
More information on what can be found on eTracker and how to use
it, please check our eTracker Student Guide
Direct link to
Student Guide
on ERIC
Direct link to
Student Guide
on eTracker

22. Student e-Induction
Module 3: BKSB
Learn to access the Functional Skills platform

23. 3- BKSB / How to access it?
ERIC’s Homepage
You can access BKSB through ERIC
using the LINKS menu
BKSB
Diagnostic
Tests and
Functional
Skills support
resources

24. 3- BKSB / How to access it?
There is also a link to BKSB from
EFC’s website:
http://www.efc.ac.uk

25. 3- BKSB / How to access it?
Accessing BKSB Student Portal
from anywhere & at anytime:
http://bksbv3.efc.ac.uk/bksb_portal/

26. 3- BKSB / Login
Enter your REFERENCE: Student ID Number
Enter your FIRST NAME AND LAST NAME
1
2
Select your
Group
e.g. YR111212900/FO1V1
BTEC Diploma in Health and
Any Problem,
Either come to Room 345 or call ILT x7777
You can also contact our Functional Skills
Coordinator - Clare Cook - Room 126
t: 0208 502 8645 – e: ccook@efc.ac.uk
Click to log in
3
4

27. 3- BKSB / What is it?
BKSB is an online resource that includes in depth assessments
and a range of materials to help you improve your skills in
English, Maths and ICT.
When you take a diagnostic test in BKSB it will produce an individual
learning plan where you can see what you are good at and what you
need to work on in terms of these skills.
The BKSB ILP will direct you to a range of online resources, some
interactive, that you can use independently, or as guided by your
lecturers, to help you improve your skills in these areas.
The results of what you do in BKSB will show in E-Tracker.
BKSB materials help prepare you to take the nationally recognised
Functional skills qualification at the level appropriate to your course.
Tests and assessments happen throughout the year. Your teacher will
advise you of the details.

28. Student e-Induction
Module 4: webmail
Learn to access your college eMail with webmail

29. 4 - webmail / How to access it?
Accessing your EFC eMail
from anywhere & at anytime:
https://webmail.efc.ac.uk/owa

30. 4- webmail / How to access it?
There is also a link to webmail from
EFC’s website:
http://www.efc.ac.uk

31. 4- webmail / How to log on?
Enter efc + your Username: efcStudent ID Number
Enter your password: same as the network
(For security reasons, you will need to setup your password on
the network at EFC, prior to being able to access webmail)
2
3 Click Log On4
Select whether you are
working from a private
or shared
1

32. Student e-Induction
Module 5: EFC Wi-Fi
Learn to access EFC Free, the college free Wi-Fi
Limited to the Street, Refectory, Reception and LRC Areas

33. 5- Wi-Fi Access
EFC Wi-Fi is identified on
your device as:
EFC-FREE
Once connected your device
browser will redirect to the
following page:

34. 5- Wi-Fi Access
EFC-FREE
Username & Password
CHANGE MONTHLY.
Where can I find the log on details?
• Moodle homepage
• EFC flat screens.
A list is also below:
efcjanuary - resolution
efcfebruary - valentine
efcmarch - flowers
efcapril - chocolate
efcmay - maypole
efcjune - solstice
efcjuly - barbecue
efcaugust - sunscreen
efcseptember - harvest
efcoctober - pumpkin
efcnovember - firework
efcdecember - christmas

35. Student e-Induction
Module 6: e-Information
Find out about change of password
requirements, NETiquette, acceptable use policy and where to find
eSupport

36. Student e-Induction
IMPORTANT
Students’ password change every 6 weeks.
This will affect your ability to access Moodle, eTracker and webmail.
Make sure you change your network password
prior to a holiday as you will NOT be able to do so
outside of the college.

37. EFC NETiquette
What is NETiquette?
Netiquette is mainly referring to behaviour while using Internet facilities such as individual Web
sites, emails, newsgroups, message boards, chat rooms or Web communities. Netiquette requires
that people post constructive and relevant messages on places like Usenet newsgroups.
Some examples of netiquette are listed below,
• Not using someone else's name and pretending to be them.
• Not posting or distributing material that is deemed illegal.
• Not using abusive or threatening language.
• Not posting racist remarks regarding peoples sex, race or gender.
• Not spamming message boards or chat rooms with useless or repeated messages.
• Not trying to obtain or use someone else's password.
• Not trying to obtain personal information about someone.
At EFC, we strongly believe that EVERYONE should feel
respected, safe and encouraged to learn.
Please before using EFC online facilities do make sure you read our ACCEPTABLE USE
POLICY. A copy is available on ERIC e-ACCESS page. Thank you.

38. Student e-Induction
e-SUPPORT
Any queries about student cards, webmail, hardware, software or any IT
/ Wi-Fi network access, please come to the ILT Room 365
or call 020 8508 8311 x7777 – e: helpdesk@efc.ac.uk
For any queries regarding BKSB, please contact Clare Cook, Room 126
t: 0208 502 8645 – e: ccook@efc.ac.uk
For any queries regarding ERIC and eTracker, please contact
Vikki Liogier, Room 366
t: 0208 502 8759 – e: vliogier@efc.ac.uk

39. e-Induction – Presentation
You will find a copy of this presentation
on ERIC’s e-Access page under the
SUPPORT menu
Direct link: http://eric.efc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1792

40. Conclusion
You now know how to access:
ERIC, eTracker, BKSB, Webmail & EFC free Wi-Fi.
We hope you have found our
student e-Induction practical and valuable.
At EFC we believe in supporting learning and
teaching from anywhere at any time!
If you have any queries or need further
guidance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The ILT & eLearning Team @ EFC