The Academy uses an intranet system called MySchool for student registration and records. The system provides students and their teachers with efficient and extensive access to information concerning their studies, such as course schedules, grades, assignment due dates, course materials and announcements. Teachers are encouraged to acquaint themselves well with the system and to fully utilise its options for their own benefit and that of their students. Students should make a habit of regularly checking the website for new information.
It is possible to receive all information in English on MySchool. In order to change the language of MySchool select Persónuupplýsingar – Samskipti – Tungumál vefs – English.
Communication between teachers and students
Notifications to students can easily be placed on the intranet system. The system also allows teachers to send e-mail messages to students and students to send e-mails to other participants in a course. Online discussions can easily be carried out on the system as well.
New information
Lists are maintained where students and teachers can see all changes made to their courses.
Course timetables
Another feature of the system is a weekly timetable for each student. Information includes details of course work and lectures, teaching materials in connection with lectures and assignment due dates.
Course materials
The network system stores all digital materials relating to courses, such as digital slides, web links and all types of documents. Teachers have the option of creating home pages, assignments that are submitted online and web discussions linked to their courses. A convenient interface is conducive to the productive use of the system.
Course descriptions
Basic information about courses, such as course descriptions and learning outcomes, are available under this heading. Teachers can also include course plans giving more detailed information about individual lessons. This provides students with an overview of the coursework and the weight of various course requirements.
Assignments
Information regarding course assignments is collected under this heading. This is where students can find assignment guidelines from the teacher and where they can also submit completed assignments. Grades and feedback from the teacher are also placed here for student access. Everything concerning course assignments is kept in one location.
Curriculum Guide
The Academy’s curriculum guide can be accessed on the Academy website. Description and other information regarding a course appears within MySchool when users click on the name of individual courses under the heading “All courses” on the left-hand side of the screen.