LibGuides: Teaching staff guide: Welcome

About this guide

This guide will help to locate resources for teaching staff

Use the page tabs above to find relevant online and library resources.

On the shelves - will help you find resources in the library
eResources - access to eJournals, eBooks and online videos
A-Z databases - access to relevant databases
Web resources - a collection of relevant websites and other web resources
Copyright - covers copyright information for staff and students
Referencing - covers bibliographies and referencing using different styles
Topics - cover Foundation skills and Flipped classroom
Equipment - provides information on 3D printing & scanning, HP Sprout Pro, Swivl and Time lapse cameras

Guide editor: Dagmar Deussing - NS Libraries - Phone: 9942 0100

Get help or provide feedback! Contact us - we are happy to assist.

New ESOL journal now available!

Language issues: the ESOL journal by NATECLA
Publication Date: 2004 to present

Language Issues is a journal for language teaching professionals. It explores the area between academic research and classroom practice, discussing teaching, training, management and research into ESOL and community languages.

PressReader

PressReader
Our PressReader subscription connects you to thousands of newspapers and magazines in their original format. Start reading 6000+ publications from 120+ countries in 60+ languages or get the app and download your favourite publications to read later. Contact library staff for help.

The monthly
Photoshop creative
Techlife
PC&tech authority

Log in to PressReader and search for the titles above. You can download them to the PressReader app on your device/s and they will stay there until you delete them.

Featured topic: moving to Windows 10, Office 2016 and Office 365

Lynda.com
Contains over 6,000 high quality online courses teaching creative, business and software skills. The courses are available in all levels from beginners to advanced.

Featured eBooks

Blended learning
Using virtual worlds in educational settings
Mastering Adobe Captivate 2017
You can download this eBook permanently.
Copyright in the classroom: a practical guide

More eBooks are available via the eResources tab or by searching the library catalogue.

Getting started with eResources and Library content

Library request form
Library resources request form to support eLearning projects

Quick links to Northern Sydney staff resources and services

Adobe Connect Pro
Adobe Connect Pro is TAFE NSW’s web conferencing and virtual classroom environment.
EBS
Educational Business Systems
Moodle - NS Higher Ed
Provides access to learning and assessment resources for higher education students of Northern Sydney TAFE.
NS BKSB - Basic Key Skills Builder
Online assessment tool that provides an overview of your learning strengths and determines your learning style, English and Math levels. See your Learner Support and Study Centre administrator for access and help.
NS eLearning Capability SharePoint
The NS eLearning team provides staff with advice, training and resources in elearning to assist in meeting the expectations and needs of our customers.

NS Image Collection
This staff only collection includes images purchased or taken by the Northern Sydney TAFE. The collection is new and small in number but growing weekly. You’ll also find some historical images of NS Campuses. All images provided comply with copyright requirements. Contact your library for further information.

Staff Portal
A gateway that provides secure access to TAFE NSW applications and a range of services for staff. Login with your TAFE username and password.
Staff Webmail
Staff only - add your TAFE user ID and password.
Studespace (Sakai)
Studespace provides access to learning and assessment resources for students of Northern Sydney TAFE.
TAFE NSW Intranet
Workplace by Facebook
Internal Social Networking tool

A current TAFE username and password is required to access the eLearning resources.

Other useful subject guides

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