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New NetAcad Platform Support

At the end of August 2024 to new NetAcad platform came online. This blog message lists some of the issues that instructors are encountering. Last update: 29 October 2024

Tip - Platform Orientation for Educators 
When working with a new software environment, it's beneficial to read the *** manual. For the new NetAcad platform, it's crucial to explore the video guide.

Platform Orientation Video for Instructors => managing the new platform: hyperlink (login required)

Issue 1 - Link existing Webex account to your NetAcad account
Instructors who were already using Webex before August 2024 should link their Webex Account to the NetAcad account. For some reason this is not an automatic process. This hyperlink shows the steps how to perform the linking of the two accounts.

Issue 2 - Class with invitation only
The Invitation Only option will allow only learners with class invitation to enroll. Your class enrollment page will still be public, but non-invited email addresses are prevented from joining the class. The instructor needs to define which students will get access by using a CSV file. After giving access to students, you can check the the Manage Leaners page. 

Issue 3 - Self-Paced Class
In a self-paced class the instructor has no possibilities to manage assignments or course content. If possible, as an instructor use the instructed-led approach. Nevertheless there exist courses that only work self-paced.

Issue 4 - Class Completed

If an instructor just marked as completed students within the gradebook (it is not required by all courses), the course itself should still appear in the students' homepage. If the instructor flagged the course as completed, students should see it in the "completed" course tab (instead of the default "in progress" tab)

Issue 5 - Packet Tracer Login
There is currently an issue logging into Cisco Packet Tracer using the NetAcad login button. Please have users click on the Skills for All login button to access Cisco Packet Tracer. The new version of Packet Tracer later this year will eliminate this issue.

More info -- Students cannot launch PT, even with Skills-for-All login
Hello again! OK, I think I've figured out the issue. The PT login button for Networking Academy apparently loads the wrong URL, or the URL it is loading is being redirected to the Legacy Netacad main page. If the student logs in using their Legacy Netacad login, they are presented with their course dashboard and no message goes back to PT. When the student closes the browser, they are back at the PT login screen.

This is different than what happens with the Skills-for-All button. When the student clicks the Skills-for-All button, it takes them to https://auth.netacad.com/auth/realms/skillsforall/protocol/openid-connect/auth?client_id=02159bbb62514124&openid=&response_type=code&state=R0gnhDio and gives them a login box. If they login, a tab opens in their default browser that says "You have successfully logged in to Cisco Packet Tracer. You may close this tab. Definitely different behavior.

Issue 6 - The Edge browser is reported to have problems in the new environment (login "Remember Me", playing animations, ...)
Edge is a supported browser, so please create support cases for the issues you've encountered so that we can address them. That said Edge is one of the less popular of the supported browsers and not as fully broken in. In the meantime, I recommend using Chrome or FireFox (latest two software versions) for the best experience on the converged NetAcad.

Issue 7 - NDG Integration for Linux courses
Both instructors and students need a separate NDG Account and have to log into NDG. The process is explained when you create an NDG course.
Do not activate or enroll in exams from the NDG environment.
Read the presentation, URL: Download Linux Activation Issues

Issue 8 - LTI Integration with other learning platforms
LTI is currently not available on the new NetAcad.com. The new NetAcad environment was built from the ground up and will be able to support LTI in the future.

More to follow ...

New NetAcad Environment

When working with a new software environment, it's beneficial to read the manual. For the new NetAcad platform, it's crucial to watch the video guides.

Key sessions to learn about the new NetAcad environment

• IPD Session: Top 5 Instructor Tasks
• IPD Session: Academy Management
• IPD Session: Are you ready?
• IPD Session: Creating and migrating course customizations

Actions and Reminders before convergence

Planned Downtime
Both NetAcad.com and SkillsForAll.com will be down for 72 hours from 8:00 pm PT on Thursday, August 22 through 8:00 pm PT on Sunday, August 25 (03:00 UTC on Friday, August 23 through 03:00 UTC on Monday, August 26).

Watch these key sessions to ensure you are prepared

• IPD Session: Top 5 Instructor Tasks
• IPD Session: Academy Management
• IPD Session: Are you ready?
• IPD Session: Creating and migrating course customizations

Changing passwords
Users who did not change their password between February 2024 and now will be required to change their password when they login to the new NetAcad.com.

Contact Role
On the new NetAcad.com, there will initially be only one Contact role per organization. Your Contact should be a person who deals with the day-to-day management of the program for your organization. At the end of October, we will release functionality allowing for a second Contact to be added.

New NetAcad Quick Start Guide for Instructors

Next generation teaching & learning experience

Topics

• Quick Navigation
• Legacy Classes
• Creating a new class
• Resources

URL: Download English - Quick Start Guide for Educators

NetAcad & SkillsForAll Convergence

In a very short time the two learning platforms Networking Academy and SkillsForAll will be converging. 

As a Cisco Academy you are responsible for your own transition. The hyperlinks given in this message will provide you all the details. In case of doubt, get in touch with BiASC.

Convergence Hub Hyperlink: http://cs.co/ConvergenceHub

Make sure that you are reviewing the Getting Started Guide under the “Are you ready to teach?” section. Also, double check the “Checklist: Actions to take prior to convergence”.

In Case You Missed It

Be sure to check out the below announcements.

• Special IPD sessions– August 12-16, 2024, join these special sessions to prepare for the new platform experience.
• CCNP End Of Life announced – Last day to create a course is July 31, 2025.

Actions to Take Prior to Convergence (August 22)

• Make sure that you and your students are logged into Packet Tracer prior to convergence and select the ‘Keep me logged in’ option if you plan on utilising Packet Tracer during the downtime.
• Create any courses needed for this year before convergence to ensure access to any customisations post convergence.
• Academy contacts should make sure their academy information is up to dateand all users updated. Remove people no longer associated with your organisation.
• Downloadany personal recognition from user profiles. Remind students to do the same.

Important Links

• Convergence Hub – http://cs.co/ConvergenceHub
• IPD Course Enrolment Link – http://cs.co/ipd24

 

NetAcad Program Updates - IPD Week - May 2024

Tuesday 28^th at 2pm CEST
We have many topics to cover, CCNA / CCNP minor updates, new CCST IT Support certification, All new offerings in AI and Sustainability and many more.
Register: https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/r7d077ed44a136d5e2b1689c68d4284ba

Journey to Convergence: Wednesday 29^th at 6pm CEST. All updates about convergence, actions to take, instructor resources. Don't miss this change to be inform, we are only 3 months away from Convergence!
Register:
https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/ra6c1b07ec00d32c40b5c5fa835d5afa7

Be Prepared! Hands-on Educator Experience Walk-through Part 2 30^th May at 5pm CEST. We continue to bring you the hands-on demo of the new platform. Join us to learn how you can leverage the Custom Content feature to enrich student's learning experience, and how to use Gradebook to monitor student progress.

Register:
https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/re90a238df71dc25d58074974e5398deb

You can also review the Part 1 recording: https://skillsforall.com/resources/video/ipd-be-prepared-hands-on-educator-experience-walk-through

And many technical sessions in English that ca be found in the IPD Week course! https://cs.co/ipdcourse24

Wednesday 29^th at 3pm CEST - IPD Dutch - Nederlandse Programma Updates
Register: https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/r51532ff1d28b5e04c0d1c34ba98850ed

Friday 31^st May at 3pm CEST - IPD French - Journey to Convergence
Register: https://netacad.webex.com/weblink/register/r106566d8f7c4071c775a3100c7f761dc

 

Uitnodiging – Brussels Smart City for Education - 8 maart 2017

Online Registratie: http://brussels.us15.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=648efecb575b5dc55e915edfc&id=e82965973d&e=f0c25fd676

 

Bericht van Bianca Debaets, Staatssecretaris voor Digitalisering

Geachte mevrouw, geachte heer,

Graag nodig ik u uit voor het event “Brussels Smart City for Education: leren en kennis delen in het digitale tijdperk”, dat past in een reeks evenementen geïnitieerd door het Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest rond het project Brussels Smart City.

Projects for students in Netspace

Teachers are able to add assignments for students within Netspace. You can require from the students to upload the results in various formats. Moreover, you can add a detailed rubric explaining how the work will be evaluated.

After uploading, teachers have the possibility to annotate remarks and to give feedback. A speedgrader assists you in the evaluation task.

Detailed information and tutorials about Assignments van be found here:

https://www.netacad.com/group/program/faqs-and-tutorials

Here is a good reference to learn more about rubrics and evaluation criteria for student projects:

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/

Networking Academy Backgrounds - Rich Learning Environments

Here is a presentation offering an overview and some backgrounds about the Networking Academy rich learning environmnet which has grown better and better over the years.

PPTX:  Download Netacad-Rich-Learning-Environment

PPT:   Download Netacad-Rich-Learning-Environment

PDF:  Download Netacad-Rich-Learning-Environment

 

Technology Evolution Goals

What does Technology Evolution Mean?

Engaging Classroom Learning Experience

Netspace Learning Environment

Academy Connection To Close on 30 June

On 30 June 2013 Academy Connection will close.  All instructors will be required to move to Cisco NetSpace. 

Don’t wait to the last minute to upgrade.  Join us on 3 April for an interactive virtual event to learn more about Cisco NetSpace and how to use it in your classroom.

Register by clicking here: https://cisco.webex.com/cisco/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=202560133

 

Change to Academy Connection Login Experience

Please note that on March 11, 2013 Cisco is changing the log in experience for Academy Connection. Starting Monday, March 11 when you click the Log In button on www.cisco.com/go/netacad  to access Academy Connection, you will automatically be redirected to the new login page for Cisco NetSpace at www.netacad.com, where you can log in to NetSpace or Academy Connection from one convenient location.    The following screenshot shows the link to log into Academy Connection that will appear in a yellow box at the top of the page on March 11: 

Cisco is redirecting all users to the NetSpace login page for several reasons:

• Users can now bookmark one site: www.netacad.com  
• A large number of users have already moved to NetSpace and more continue to upgrade at a rapid pace.
• The majority of student classes opened in the last two months have been opened in NetSpace.
• This change continues to provide easy access to any classes you are completing on Academy Connection before it closes on June 30, 2013.

Moving to NetSpace

We encourage you to join your peer Networking Academy instructors who are already teaching with NetSpace. Just log into Academy Connection and click the NetSpace banner on the instructor homepage to start the upgrade process. A few things to remember:  

• After upgrading to NetSpace, you can continue to use Academy Connection to access current classes.
• After you have upgraded, all new courses must be created in NetSpace.
• The latest start date instructors can use for new student classes in Academy Connection is April 1, 2013.
• All new student classes in Academy Connection must be created before April 1, 2013.
• All classes opened in Academy Connection must end by June 30, 2013.

If you have any questions, please contact your Academy Support Center or the NetAcad Global Support Desk for assistance.

NetSpaceTutorials

Here are some guides and tutorials about Cisco the Netacad leanring managemetn system Netspace

Guides

Instructor Quick Start Guide
Student Quick Start Guide
NetSpace and Academy Connection Feature Comparison

 
Tutorial Videos: Instructors

Navigating Cisco NetSpace

More
https://www.netacad.com/group/program/faqs-and-tutorials

Netspace in Production on 17 December

On the 17th December 2012 Netspace will in production.

All current classes reamin actiev in Academy Connection unti 30 June 2013.