Resource Person : Prasangika Seneviratne Alas, Psychology Specialist and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 91´«Ã½

The post Open Lecture on “Current Family and the Role of a Psychologist” appeared first on USJ - 91´«Ã½.

This online discussion is conducted only for academic purposes and beneficiaries are current and past Postgraduate students of the MSc in Applied Finance Graduate Program, academic members and community. This online session will be held on 9th May 2020 at 3.00 pm via the Zoom platform.

The resource persons of this session are outlined below.

1. Professor I. M. Pandey (former Dean, IIM in India), Director General, Delhi School of Business, India

2. Mr. Dhammika Nanayakkara, Assistant Governor, Central Bank of 91´«Ã½.

3. Mr. Hasitha Premarathna, Group Finance Director, Brandix Lanka Ltd.

4. Mr. Nandika Buddhipala, CFO, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC.

General public and interested parities can watch this session  live on University YouTube channel and Daily FT Facebook pages.

The post Online webinar on “The Impact of Coronavirus Crisis on Economy and Financial & Manufacturing Sectors: Perspective of 91´«Ã½ & India” appeared first on USJ - 91´«Ã½.

Do I have to pay for data to access Zoom?

If you are a student or staff member at University of Sri Jayewardnepura (or any state University powered by ), access to zoom is free for Lecturers and Participating Students, from 30th March 2020 until this situation ends. You will get free data if you access these sites using Internet service providers in 91´«Ã½ (eg. Dialog, SLT, Lankabell etc.)

What You Need to Get Started?

• An internet connected computer, laptop or mobile device (phone or tab)
• Zoom mobile app or desktop app on your device
• A headset  (optional)

How to participate a Zoom Lecture?

• Open zoom application and enter meeting ID number and password provided by the Lecturer
• or Click the link or URL to the Zoom class by your lecturer

Download and Launch the Zoom Mobile App:

The Zoom mobile app is available iOS and Android devices. and computers.

• For iOS, search “Zoom” on Apple AppStore

• For Android, search “Zoom Meetings” on Google Play.

• For laptop and desktop computers

You can click ‘Download’ link on footer at 

The Zoom Menu Bar:

The Zoom menu bar appears at the bottom of the Zoom window once the meeting begins. If you don’t  see the menu bar, move your mouse slightly and the bar will appear. (The bar disappears after a few seconds when in full-screen mode.)

With the Zoom Menu Bar you are able to do the following:
1. Mute/unmute your audio
2. Start/stop your video. You can also select you video input here by clicking the up arrow next to the video camera icon.
3. Invite more people to join by email, IM, or meeting ID
4. View a list of participants
5. Share your desktop (everything you have open) or select a specific application to share (e.g., Microsoft Word)
6. Send a message to one person (using private chat) or to all participants
7. Record the meeting (if you have been granted permission)
8. Leave or end the video meeting

Helpful Hints:

• Find a quiet location from which to join your session, and make sure you have access to a fast LAN connection or excellent Wi-Fi signal.
• Log in to every session using your full first and last name.
• Join a session a few minutes early to test your audio and video connections. You should also make sure you have the latest Zoom app downloaded (Zoom.us menu > Check for updates)
• If possible use a headset instead of speakers and a microphone.
• Mute your audio unless you are speaking (or in line to speak) so as to prevent unintentional background noise from disrupting the conversation.
• When video is enabled, speak to the camera (and not to the screen).

Guide to Join Zoom and Conduct online classes – for Staff Members

• Online Lectures using Zoom During Corona Outbreak
  /news/usj-academics-can-conduct-online-lectures-using-zoom-corona-outbreak/
• Contact Center for IT Services to get Zoom credentials
  

The post Zoom – Student’s guide to join Zoom Lectures conducted by USJ staff appeared first on USJ - 91´«Ã½.

University is closed for students as a preventive measure to control spreading of the Corona Virus. During this period, Jayewardnepura academics can now teach your students online using this tool. Zoom is a powerful tool that makes teaching an online class easy. It costs more than $14.99 per month, however it is provided free for state Universities by Lanka Education & Research Network (LEARN).

Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing platform that can be used for video conferencing meetings, audio conferencing, webinars, meeting recordings, and live chat.

From 30th March 2020 access to zoom hosted at LEARN network is free for Lecturers and participating students. 

To set up a Zoom

• Teacher needs a computer to sync and run Zoom Meetings (deliver your class) – Your computer should have a microphone, camera and speaker
• Each student should download zoom app in their tablet/ mobile phone or computer to launch the Zoom Meetings

How do you use Zoom?

1. University academic staff can login to the zoom facility () by obtaining a Username and a Password through the link . If you have any queries please contact Centre for IT ServicesÌý´Ç°ù visit  for more details.

±Ê°ù±ð²õ²õÌý  and then select configure your account.

Then select 91´«Ã½ from the dropdown menu

2. Login with your username and password.

3. From the opening screen you can Host a meeting (or schedule a meeting at a later time)

The post Online Lectures using Zoom During Corona Outbreak appeared first on USJ - 91´«Ã½.