Release 6.0
When Allocate+ moved to the new platform, it broke the feed that allowed you to import your timetable into your Google calendar.
Once we realised how important and useful you found this feed, we put our super clever tech team to work and we're happy to advise that they've fixed the feed.
To import your timetable, go to the News & feeds tile; select Calendar feeds; and follow the instructions.
Tuesday 28 February 2017
Monday 27 February 2017
M-Pass – your new ID card
Release 6.0
We’ve added a new M-Pass tile for Australian students.
M-Pass is your new student ID card, soon it will replace your old ID card.
Your M-Pass is linked to an online account, so you can use it to:
There will be a transition period between Jan - Mar 2017, when you'll need to carry two ID cards:
All Australian staff will also receive an M-Pass to replace their old staff ID card.
For staff, a link to your M-Pass account can be found on the Expenses and purchasing tile.
We’ve added a new M-Pass tile for Australian students.
M-Pass is your new student ID card, soon it will replace your old ID card.
Your M-Pass is linked to an online account, so you can use it to:
- add credit to pay for printing, copying and library fines (the library no longer accepts cash)
- identify yourself on campus and at exams
- borrow books etc. from the library
- access secure buildings.
There will be a transition period between Jan - Mar 2017, when you'll need to carry two ID cards:
- your current black/white ID card for building access
- and your new M-Pass for printing.
All Australian staff will also receive an M-Pass to replace their old staff ID card.
For staff, a link to your M-Pass account can be found on the Expenses and purchasing tile.
Thursday 23 February 2017
Removed the Lab printing tile
Release 6
We've removed the Lab printing tile for students.
From Tuesday, 21 February you'll have a new way of printing in the libraries and computer labs.
If you want to know how it works now, see how to print.
If you had print credit linked to your ID card, this will be transferred to your new M-Pass account, ready for you to use from Monday, 27 February.
We've removed the Lab printing tile for students.
From Tuesday, 21 February you'll have a new way of printing in the libraries and computer labs.
If you want to know how it works now, see how to print.
If you had print credit linked to your ID card, this will be transferred to your new M-Pass account, ready for you to use from Monday, 27 February.
myDevelopment – now available under the Research tile
Release 6.0
Graduate research students can now access myDevelopment. This is a replacement of GRAMS.
myDevelopment will assist graduate research students in managing their professional development activities and compulsory module in the Monash Doctoral Program and other graduate programs.
Graduate research students can now access myDevelopment. This is a replacement of GRAMS.
myDevelopment will assist graduate research students in managing their professional development activities and compulsory module in the Monash Doctoral Program and other graduate programs.
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Removed the timetable feed from Monash calendar feeds
Release 6.0
Students, you may have noticed that we’ve removed the calendar feed that allows you to import your class timetable into your Google calendar.
We had to remove this when Allocate+ moved to a new platform as the feed no longer worked.
We’re currently investigating how we can enable a calendar feed in Allocate+ and we’ll let you know as soon as this feature is available.
Students, you may have noticed that we’ve removed the calendar feed that allows you to import your class timetable into your Google calendar.
We had to remove this when Allocate+ moved to a new platform as the feed no longer worked.
We’re currently investigating how we can enable a calendar feed in Allocate+ and we’ll let you know as soon as this feature is available.
Monday 20 February 2017
Alerts tile added for commencing students
Release 6.0
We’ve activated an alert tile for Australian commencing students.
This will provide us with a new channel to deliver push notification - short, targeted, actionable messages instantly.
Students will see a new red ‘Alerts’ tile. When they receive a push notification, a number will appear on the tile or in the notification menu on their phone (if they’ve downloaded the app).
We’ll trial with this group for a few weeks then start to roll-out alerts to other cohorts.
We’ve activated an alert tile for Australian commencing students.
This will provide us with a new channel to deliver push notification - short, targeted, actionable messages instantly.
Students will see a new red ‘Alerts’ tile. When they receive a push notification, a number will appear on the tile or in the notification menu on their phone (if they’ve downloaded the app).
We’ll trial with this group for a few weeks then start to roll-out alerts to other cohorts.
New tiles for commencing students in Australia
Release 6.0
We’ve just released some tailored content to students commencing studies in Australia this semester.
The ‘Get started’ tile provides timely, highly relevant content to help students navigate their first semester. Using the Get stated website to guide us, we’ll provide weekly tips on what to expect and link to more information.
New students will also have access to a ‘Plan your Orientation’ tile leading up to and until the end of O-Week.
This forms part of our journey toward delivering more personalised content for our students and staff.
We’ve just released some tailored content to students commencing studies in Australia this semester.
The ‘Get started’ tile provides timely, highly relevant content to help students navigate their first semester. Using the Get stated website to guide us, we’ll provide weekly tips on what to expect and link to more information.
New students will also have access to a ‘Plan your Orientation’ tile leading up to and until the end of O-Week.
This forms part of our journey toward delivering more personalised content for our students and staff.
Thursday 16 February 2017
My units link removed
Release 6.0
Students may notice that the My units links has been removed from the My course tile. This is because all your unit information is now in Moodle.
If you’re looking for a bar coded coversheet, you should contact your faculty. They will be able to provide you with a direct link.
Students may notice that the My units links has been removed from the My course tile. This is because all your unit information is now in Moodle.
If you’re looking for a bar coded coversheet, you should contact your faculty. They will be able to provide you with a direct link.
Teaching commitments link removed
Release 6.0
Staff may notice that the Teaching commitments link has been
removed from the Teaching and learning tile. This is due to changes in our
authentication system and the migration of services from the legacy portal. You
won’t be able to update the teaching commitments page anymore. Instead, you
should enter all your data in the relevant Moodle unit.
Information stored in the old system will be temporarily
available. Contact the service desk for access.
Monday 13 February 2017
Google Drive for students
Release 6.0
After many requests, we've added a Google Drive tile to your student view.
We hope this will save you time and help you collaborate with other students on assignments.
After many requests, we've added a Google Drive tile to your student view.
We hope this will save you time and help you collaborate with other students on assignments.
Thursday 9 February 2017
New link on the HR tile
Release 6.0
We've added a new link to the HR tile for staff.
We've added a new link to the HR tile for staff.
- My HR resources
Bulk messaging for Australian staff - link change
Release 6.0
We've made a small change to the Bulk messaging link in the Service admin tools tile for staff.
This link now takes you to a page where you can select the type of bulk message you'd like to create or request:
We've made a small change to the Bulk messaging link in the Service admin tools tile for staff.
This link now takes you to a page where you can select the type of bulk message you'd like to create or request:
- Bulk email
- SMS
Wednesday 8 February 2017
My timetable just got better
Release 6.0
We’ve fully mobile enabled your My timetable data, enhancements include:
We’ve fully mobile enabled your My timetable data, enhancements include:
- Improved location names which link to interactive maps to help you find your venue
- Hourly updates to show any changes you make
- View only access when we close Allocate+ to sort preferences
- Your lecturer/tutor details
- A choice of calendar or agenda view.
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