- Background
With the current network problems, some staff and students may find it difficult to access NILE to engage in Collaborate sessions.
As a temporary measure during this time it is possible to setup an open Collaborate room which does not require any usernames or passwords to access. All those who click on the link will have presenter status (meaning they can share slides / audio and video). Normally the tutor will be the only presenter and students will be participants.
Naturally there may be problem distributing the links to students once generated and this may depend on the tutor being able to email students either within NILE or though links outside. The temporary links will not allow recordings or breakout rooms. These temporary rooms will expire at the end of the day on Friday 2nd April.
2. Guidance for those able to access NILE
If tutors still have access to NILE using the lower link to login:
Then they can follow the guidance on the Collaborate guide:
https://libguides.northampton.ac.uk/learntech/staff/nile-guides/collab-setup
Create a new Collaborate session by clicking “Create Session” – give this session a name.
Click on Guest access and then give the Guest role – Presenter
Click on “No end (open session)”
Click on Create and then click on the copy option to the right of the “Guest link”
The link that has been copied can now be used by everyone to access the session without any username / password or need to access NILE. They will just need to follow this link in their browser.
This temporary Collaborate room should be deleted once the network problems have been resolved.
3. Guidance for those unable to access NILE
For those unable to access NILE then please add your name to the shared document (link sent separately) to reserve a room. If all current rooms have been taken then please add your name to the bottom of the table and an open link will be generated for you. You can then use this link as an open classroom until the network problems have been resolved. Please follow the link sent separately to reserve / request an open room.
Note: The temporary links will not allow recordings or breakout rooms. These temporary rooms will expire at the end of the day on Friday 2nd April.
4. Informing students of the room you are using
Once you have obtained the address of a room then please follow the 2nd link which is included in your email to the form where you should enter your name, subject area and the room address that students should follow to gain access.
5. Further help
Staff needing further help should contact their Learning Technologist – https://libguides.northampton.ac.uk/learntech/staff/nile-help/who-is-my-learning-technologist
Pasted below for those unable to access Libguides:
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology (FAST)
| Subject Code | Field | Learning Technologist |
| 2DD | 2D Design | Cleo Cameron |
| 3DD | 3D Design | Cleo Cameron |
| ACT | Drama | Cleo Cameron |
| ART | Fine Art | Cleo Cameron |
| CSY | Computer Systems | Tim Guyett |
| DRA | Drama | Cleo Cameron |
| ENG | Engineering | Tim Guyett |
| ENV | Environmental Science | Tim Guyett |
| FSH | Fashion | Cleo Cameron |
| GEO | Geography | Tim Guyett |
| HIS | History | Belinda Green |
| JOU | Film Media and Communications | Cleo Cameron |
| LEA | Leather Technology | Tim Guyett |
| LIF | Lift Engineering | Tim Guyett |
| LIT | English | Belinda Green |
| MED | Film Media and Communications | Cleo Cameron |
| MUS | Music | Cleo Cameron |
| PHO | Fine Art | Cleo Cameron |
| SLS | Sport, Exercise and Life Science | Liane Robinson |
| SPM | Sport, Exercise and Life Science | Liane Robinson |
| SPO | Sport and Exercise | Liane Robinson |
Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)
| Subject Code | Field | Learning Technologist |
| ACC | Accounting and Finance | Al Holloway |
| BSO | Business Systems and Operations | Andy Stenhouse |
| BUS | International Strategy and Business | Al Holloway |
| CJS | Criminal Justice Services | Tim Guyett |
| CRI | Social Sciences | Tim Guyett |
| DEV | Economics, International Relations and Development | Andy Stenhouse |
| ECO | Economics, International Relations and Development | Andy Stenhouse |
| FIN | Accounting and Finance | Al Holloway |
| HRM | Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour | Andy Stenhouse |
| IRD | Economics, International Relations and Development | Andy Stenhouse |
| LAW | Law | Al Holloway |
| LEI | Events, Tourism and Hospitality | Andy Stenhouse |
| MKT | Marketing | Andy Stenhouse |
| STR | International Strategy and Business | Al Holloway |
Faculty of Health, Education and Society (FHES)
| Subject Code | Field | Learning Technologist |
| EDU | Education Studies | Belinda Green |
| EYS | Early Years | Belinda Green |
| ITT | Initial Teacher Training | Belinda Green |
| MID | Midwifery | Liane Robinson |
| NPR | Nursing | Richard Byles |
| NUR | Nursing | Richard Byles |
| OTH | Occupational Therapy | Richard Byles |
| PDT | Professional Development and Training | Belinda Green |
| PHY | Physiotherapy | Richard Byles |
| POD | Podiatry | Cleo Cameron |
| PSC | Paramedic Science | Cleo Cameron |
| PSY | Psychology | Tim Guyett |
| SEN | SEN and Inclusion | Belinda Green |
| SOC | Social Sciences | Tim Guyett |
| SWK | Social Work | Liane Robinson |
Foundation Study Framework (FSF)
| Subject Code | Field | Learning Technologist |
| FDN | Foundation Study Framework | Belinda Green |
Other Academic & Professional Services Departments
| Department | Learning Technologist |
| Academic Librarians | Tim Guyett |
| Academic Partnerships Office | Al Holloway |
| Apprenticeships | Richard Byles |
| Additional Student Support and Inclusion Services Team (ASSIST) | Al Holloway |
| Changemaker Hub | Andy Stenhouse |
| Educational Linguistics | Liane Robinson |
| Graduate School | Cleo Cameron |
| International Office | Liane Robinson |
| Placements Office | Liane Robinson |
| Research Support | Cleo Cameron |
| Staff Development | Tim Guyett |
| Student Information Desk | Liane Robinson |
| Student Services | Andy Stenhouse |
| Students’ Union | Richard Byles |
