Lynda.com is a massive library of first-rate online learning courses related to education, business, technology and more. You can watch a 30-second clip of a short how-to lesson, or a multi-part course taken at your own pace. We have a school subscription for all faculty and students.
1. Logging In
To login, go to http://www.lynda.com. Click on Log In in the top right corner.
In the next window, click on the Organization Portal link.
Then, enter the school website address in the box provided. It will connect with your school Google account. If you're in Chrome and logged in with your school email account, it will automatically authenticate you. If not, you will need to login in to Chrome with your school username and password and then Lynda will allow you access.
2. Finding What You Need
There are two methods: browsing or searching.
To browse, choose Browse the Library, and then explore any topic area of interest.
To search, enter your topic directly into the top menu search box.
You can also explore the Recommended section, as well as completing your profile to limit your interests to certain key areas.
3. Creating Playlists
You can add any courses or course segments (videos, etc.) to Custom Playlists that you create.
Click the + sign on courses or videos anywhere on the site to start adding to your playlist.
You can access your playlists under your name in the top right.
If you find some of the courses useful for your work at St. Andrew's, please let me know and share that information with others who might find it useful. A personal recommendation is powerful.