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How to Use Element K (Web-Based Training)
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Summary: Learn how to access Element K, Web-based training for current UCSD staff and faculty.
Element K offers hundreds of free online courses available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for Macs and PCs. The instructions below are for current staff and faculty. Currently enrolled UCSD students, log in via TritonLink. |
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Make sure you're eligible to use Element K. |
- Only current UCSD faculty, staff, or students can use Element K. These instructions apply to UCSD staff and faculty.
- Alumni, applicants, and former employees are not eligible due to site licensing agreements.
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Turn off all pop-up blockers. |
- Courses appear in a pop-up window. Be sure to turn off all pop-up blockers, including those in your browser, browser toolbars (Yahoo, Google, etc.), and security software before launching a course.
- For information about how to turn off pop-up blockers, ask your local system administrator, or look in Help for your browser.
- If all else fails, to bypass pop-up blockers, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on a link or button.
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Log in. |
- Click a link to log into a particular section of Element K:
- If prompted, use your Single Sign-On username and password to log in. Contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-3187, if you need help.
- Click the Catalog to see a list of courses.
- Click the Quick Reference Guide link in the right sidebar of the welcome page for further instructions.
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Download any necessary software. |
- After signing in, you may be prompted to install the latest version of Flash or Shockwave the first time you launch a course.
- If problems occur while installing or updating Flash or Shockwave, contact your local system administrator.
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Get technical support, if needed. |
- If you need help with your browser, pop-ups, or installing software, contact your local system administrator.
- If you need help with Single Sign-On, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-3187.
- If you have problems while using Element K, click Help in the top toolbar, then Support Options. Then click on 24-hour customer support chat to get help from live tech support.
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Need an expert? Staff Education and Development, (858) 534-4890, is open weekdays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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