Student Handbook 2017
Student Handbook for all LLA students who study an online, distance learning programme.
Student Handbook for all LLA students who study an online, distance learning programme.
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2. GETTING STARTED<br />
2.1 MINIMUM PC REQUIREMENTS<br />
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A computer capable of running Internet Explorer 5.0. We would recommend you use<br />
Open Source and run with Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers.<br />
A Windows operating system is preferable, 98/2000/NT/XP/Vista/Windows 7/8,<br />
however the open source versions of the case study enable users to use a Mac.<br />
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Some of the files in the download require Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat in order<br />
to run. If these packages are not currently installed on your system, you will need to<br />
install Adobe Acrobat Reader and Excel Viewer. These can be accessed from the left<br />
hand menu under ‘Downloads’. Click ‘downloads’, then follow the on screen<br />
instructions. For Mac users the Course files can also be downloaded and opened with<br />
“Open Office” – available as a free download.<br />
Recommended screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels<br />
2.2 RUNNING INSTRUCTIONS<br />
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If the case study is provided as a zip file, you will need to extract the files to a new<br />
folder called SCIL. You will create this folder as part of the process of extracting the<br />
files. When the files have been extracted, open the folder you have created, locate<br />
the file called ‘Index.html’ and double click on this file to run the case study<br />
Please read the initial welcome as it contains guidelines to help you find your way<br />
around the case study<br />
The Main Menu will be listed down the left hand side. Select the Instructions option from<br />
the Main Menu for a full explanation of all the various sections within SCIL.<br />
You can return to the welcome screen at any time by selecting Welcome from the Main<br />
Menu<br />
Follow the on screen instructions to move around the SCIL Programme and gather the<br />
information required to complete your task/s<br />
To exit the SCIL Programme, click on the browser close button (X)<br />
2.3 LEARNING MATERIALS<br />
Please note the learning materials for all units of the Programme are available to download.<br />
These are available in PDF format. To view these files you will need Adobe Acrobat or<br />
Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your system.<br />
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