If you do use File Cabinet for E-Reserves or Course Copy for your Course Resources page this will break the links to the E-Reserve texts and your students will not be able to access them. You must email reserves@slc.edu to advise Reserve staff which readings you will be using for your new course, or use the online form (http://pages.slc.edu/~library/dbforms/ts/reserves/form/) to submit new requests.
I want accent marks but don’t need another language keyboard/Using the International Keyboard on OSX…
Keyboard viewer in Office 2004 in 10.4.x…
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Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
Note: This guide applies ONLY to the following:
You may also view the full manual in PDF form.
Topics: faculty, faculty websites, learn, staff, student
Prepared by: Brenda Grell; Instructional Technologist, ext. 2595
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Week One: Retouching Tools – going in order of least control to most control for retouching your image.
Select Aligned to allow your source point to follow you as you move around the image. Without Aligned checked, you can use the same source point and move around the image with quick individual clicks of the mouse.
More…
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, learn, staff, student, workshop
Using the Windows XP firewall can help keep hackers, viruses, and worms from gaining access to your computer. The firewall works by simply denying access to your computer from requests coming from outside computers. It will not protect you from Internet traffic that you initiate from your computer.
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and this principle applies to works of all authors and publishers in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgment, the right to privacy, and the right to determine the form, manner, and terms of publication and distribution.
As a general policy we do not deny students access to the course areas once the term of the class is over. So, for instance, they could go back and look at the syllabus for a course they were in last year.
When students drop a year long course there isn’t currently a way to take a student off the class list (and therefore out of the Email Class, Attendance, Gradebook, etc. pages) for just the spring semester without forcibly denying them access to all course materials from then on, which is contrary to the normal mode of operation. Therefore if you have students in your course who fall into this category you must simply uncheck their names in the Email Course page before sending out the email.
The Registrar’s office, Information Technology, and Academic Computing are currently working on an alternative solution, but this will not be available for Spring 2010.
In contrast, if a student has dropped the course during the add/drop period (not at the semester) and still appears in it, please contact us.
The SLC Library subscribes to many full text databases, providing access to more than 10,600 periodicals. A complete alphabetical listing of the Library’s online periodical subscriptions may be viewed here.
Most articles in research databases have been assigned dynamic URLs. If you attempt to bookmark a dynamic URL or include a link to it in your syllabus, chances are it will be a dead link the next time you try to access it.
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Interested in this workshop but missed it the first time around? Email us!
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
Below are basic and advanced scanning instructions. Basic scans can be done in the Library Lab; for advanced scanning, go to the Heimbold Digital Media Lab.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
We’ve just added a new feature to the Home page of MySLC for faculty called My Courses. This makes it easy to navigate to any of your courses – past, present, or future – without having to do a search under the Academics tab.
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This portlet appears on the Readings and Handouts page. It is for use by the library reserves staff only. If you would like documents scanned for your class and placed in this portlet on electronic reserve, please read more about E-Reserves on the library website.
Early Childhood Center
French
German
Human Genetics
Italian
Japanese
Modern Languages
Russian
Science
Science, Technology, & Society
Spanish
Theatre
Topics: faculty, faculty websites, learn, staff, student
Click on the Apple icon at the top left corner of your screen.
Select “About this Mac.”
A window will open. Directly beneath the large Apple image, the text will read “version” plus a number (ex: 10.5.5). The first two numbers tell you which operating system you have, either 10.4 or 10.5.
After opening Word, click on “Word” at the top of your screen. This will open a drop-down menu; click on “About Word,” which will open a small window with all the program information. At the top of the window in bold it will say “Microsoft Word” plus the year.
Mac 10.4 and 10.5 are the only Mac operating systems the SLC Help Desk support.
No, you only have to change the settings in your computer.
For Macs, the Keyboard Viewer is a helpful program designed to show you the placement of characters on your keyboard. See “How to Use Keyboard Viewer.”
SLC does not yet support Microsoft 2008, and so cannot procure or troubleshoot Word 2008 for you. But it is important to remember that students, teachers, and staff members receive a significant discount on Microsoft software.
Orange keys represent accent marks that are used for multiple letters. When a key is orange, this means you will have to first press the key to create the accent mark, and then type the letter you need to be accented.
No, the keyboard viewer is just designed to show you where the keys and accents are located; it does not affect your ability to type accented letters.
Return to the International and Language Specific Keyboard Guide
Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
Technology and the environment. What can you do to help greenify SLC, your home, and your community?
“Climate change is an important environmental issue. The broad consensus of established scientific experts is that warming can be attributed to human activities. Significant steps are needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Intel
Enabling a specific language keyboard: French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.
Using the quotation mark and apostrophe keys with the International Keyboard…
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Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
Prepared by: Sean X. Luo – Help Desk Specialist, ext. 2460
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
A more detailed handout including screenshots can be downloaded here
A blank spreadsheet with fake data that you can manipulate already created can be downloaded here
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Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
There are two separate email systems at SLC.
Students use Gryphon Mail by going to gm.slc.edu. (You can also use a mail client application; see Google’s Help Center.)
Faculty and staff use SLC Webmail by going to mail.slc.edu. (You can also use a mail client application; see Email Client Configuration.)
Students and faculty have access to the Pages server for website development. Accounts on Pages are created and deleted according to our regular network account creation/deletion policies (http://pages.slc.edu/~support/?s=computer+accounts).
Topics: faculty, faculty websites, learn, student, websites
Handout Created by Brenda Grell, Instructional Technologist.
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format. For more info on Photoshop, check out the Real World Guide to Photoshop.
The software mentioned in this handout is available in the Heimbold Digital Media Lab.
Updated 6/2009
How this handout is broken down: definition of terms and step-by-step processes for each concept. Open up an image in Photoshop and practice each technique.
These are three interchangeable ways of creating a grayscale copy of your image with digital masking tape to cover up the portions you do not want visible and then reusing the grayscale copy for further editing.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, learn, student, workshop
Malware is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system, without the owner’s consent. This includes viruses, worms, scripts, and other “infections” your computer might be suffering from.
First, make sure you have installed antivirus software. Current students, faculty, and staff, SLC provides Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows and for OS X.
Learn more about viruses.
Stay up to date automatically by enabling automatic updates for XP, Vista, and OS X (Software Update). This will help keep your machine free of viruses and malware.
Windows users, make sure your firewall is enabled.
Protect yourself against other forms of malware. We recommend Spybot and Ad-Aware for all Windows operating systems.
Be cautious online. Do not click OK in every window. Many pop-ups look like legitimate warnings. Learn to spot a virus hoax.
Note: Academic Computing and Help Desk do not endorse any of the companies listed below. This article is provided for informational purposes only; we do not provide support for non-SLC web services, domain names, or hosting.
Each person’s needs on the web are different, so we recommend you take a look through each of the sections below to find the right fit for your needs and budget.
Larger flat images or anything 3-D or otherwise hard to scan must be photographed. You can take a picture with a film (analog) camera and then scan the resulting negative, slide, or print (see Scanning). But with sub-professional scanning equipment (like we have here in the DML) as well as imperfections in the process of exposing and developing film, you are likely to achieve better digital results by taking the photo with a digital camera.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
The ‘Add a Page’ option is located on the left-hand navigation bar and marked by a large green plus sign.
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Interested in this workshop but missed it the first time around? Email us!
Right click “My Computer.” The icon is generally located on the Desktop.
Select “Properties.”
Under the “General” tab, look under “System” and it will tell you which operating system is running on the computer.
After opening Word, click on “Help” at the top of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu; click on “About Microsoft Office Word,” which will open a small window with all the program information. Towards the top of the window will be displayed “Microsoft Word” plus the year.
Yes. Windows XP and Vista are the only PC operating systems the SLC Help Desk support.
No, you only have to change the settings in your computer.
Click on the following link for an image of how the international keyboard is laid out on XP and Vista:
http://www.datacal.com/products/us-international-layout.htm
SLC does not yet support Microsoft 2008, and so cannot procure or troubleshoot Word 2008 for you. But it is important to note that students, teachers, and staff members receive a significant discount on Microsoft software.
The most basic word processing commands (bold, underline, and italicize) can be turned on with the Alt keys as well as the Control key; in some Internet programs the text formatting tools will be turned on instead of the accent marks. There is another key that allows you to accent ‘i’ and ‘u’ without using the Alt key. It is the key directly to the left of the Return key; see your keyboard layout.
The PC does not have Russian readily available to users. However, it is simple to download the Russian language keyboard onto your computer. Click on the following link for directions:
http://pages.slc.edu/~support/article/configuring-windows-xp-keyboards-for-russian/
Details regarding this will be posted soon.
Return to the International and Language Specific Keyboard Guide
Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
The new Fall lineup of Academic Computing’s FREE workshops are here!
Whether it is art- and design- related software, classroom and lab technology, or new technology, these workshops are open to current SLC students, faculty, and staff. Unless otherwise noted in the workshop description, there are no prerequisites.
Workshops are limited in space so please RSVP to workshop@slc.edu with the date/time/workshop and your email address.
Subscribe to ACD’s Workshop Calendar with iCal, Outlook, or your Gryphon Mail Calendar by right clicking on the links below and copying each link location. Then paste the link in your iCal, Outlook, or Gryphon Calendar. Click here to find out how to subscribe using your Gryphon Calendar.
Subscribe to ACD’s Workshop Calender:
We are on Facebook too! Join our Academic Computing Facebook group at www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21151869169
Missed a workshop? Many handouts from Academic Computing workshops are now online. Check them out below to review what you learned or see what you missed.
Adding a Custom Role on MySLC allows you to add people to your class that may not be a regular student. This would include such roles as audits, research assistants, guests etc.
When the term ends, the links under My Courses will disappear. However, you can still access the course areas by using the search function on the Academics tab (or the My Courses portlet on your home page). Click on the Academics tab at the top of your screen and you will see the main Academics page. At the top in the middle of the page you will see the Course Search portlet.
H: Drive access is now available from off campus and via the SLC wireless network using FTP.
These instructions can also be used to connect and upload files to your Pages web space. If you are uploading web files make sure that you either set public_html as the path or move all of your files into the public_html folder; this is the only folder that your files will be accessible on the web from. Your web address will then be http://pages.slc.edu/~jdoe, where jdoe is your network username.
Jump to specific instructions for: Mac OS X | Windows
Enter the following information into your FTP client (e.g. SmartFTP, WS_FTP, CyberDuck) to access your H: drive or web space from off campus or from the wireless network on campus:
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, student
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Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
Sophos Anti-Virus is free to install for current students, faculty, and staff. These instructions apply only to Mac OS X.
There are three ways to navigate to your courses.
During the school year
Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Summer Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
During the school year
Mon-Thu: 9am-11pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Summer Hours
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Open when the library is open.
Your data is not secure if it only exists in one place. Hard drives, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, etc., will all fail eventually. To ensure the safety of your data, you must back up.
Backing up is simple: make a copy of the file(s) on another medium. If you store documents on your computer hard drive, copy them to a USB flash drive or burn a CD or DVD on a regular basis. Important school documents should be copied to your network drive.
If you back up monthly, you will never lose more than one month’s work. Critical work should be backed up at least daily!
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, recommendations, staff, student
The WebBoard system has been completely discontinued since December, 2008.
You may be looking for information on the Discussion board for faculty and/or students.
For any additional questions, please contact Emily Sharp at esharp@slc.edu or x2464.
The following instructions describe how to set-up international and specific language keyboards for typing in and using accents and characters of a non-English language.
WindowsSet-up InstructionsInternational (XP) Specific ConcernsKeyboard Layout ImagesInternational Frequently Asked Questions |
Mac OS XSet-up InstructionsFrench, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (10.4 & 10.5) Specific ConcernsKeyboard Layout ImagesHow to use the keyboard viewer French – Available now! Frequently Asked Questions |
Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
Portlets are customizable frames that you can put things into. You can use portlets to organize a collection of separate concepts or files. A portlet is recognizable by the following three characteristics:
Download a PDF version of the Heimbold Digital Media Lab Manual.
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, printing, student
Forums allow students and faculty to discuss texts and other topics outside of class. To get to the Discussion, click on “Discussion” in the left navigation bar.
More…
Missed the MySLC/Learning Management System presentation at the February 5, 2008 faculty meeting, didn’t pick up the handout, or new to MySLC? Download it here (PDF).
Digital files are just data. By cracking them open and taking a look at the raw data, we can manipulate it directly to creatively mess with images, video, etc.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, learn, student, workshop
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Topics: email, faculty, languages, learn, lms, myslc, staff, student
The Help Desk and Academic Computing are located in the lower level of the Library.
If you’re having computer trouble, contact the Help Desk! Call 914-395-2460, email hd@slc.edu, or fill out the online form here. Faculty, students and staff are all welcome.
Help Desk hours: Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday 9-5 (Summer, M-F 9-5).
For advice, planning, budgeting, classroom and departmental technology consultations, contact Academic Computing! Call 914-395-2460 or email Gary directly.
Academic Computing hours: Monday-Friday 9-5.
For workshops and training information, email workshops@slc.edu.
Topics: contact, email, faculty, fix, help desk, learn, staff, student
Location: Library Lower Level
Unless your class is scheduled in an electronic classroom by the Registrar, please contact the Office of College Events at x2411, or email College Events to schedule the Electronic classrooms. Please include dates, times, and any technical requirements.
Topics: classrooms, faculty, learn, student
Located in Heimbold 209, the Digital Media Lab is your resource for digital art. Whether you are working with images, animation, video, sound, 3D modeling and animation, or scanning and printing, we have the facilities and support to help you get it done.
While priority is given to art classwork, the Digital Media Lab is open to the entire academic community.
The Lab has 12 workstations. The Classroom (209A) has 15 student stations and a teacher station.
For more details on what we have to offer, see our equipment list and printer information.
See also: lab hours, digital photo basics, scanning.
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, printing, staff, student
There are two tools that will allow you to do this, the File Cabinet and Course Copy. If you have E-Reserves you want to move over, please take a look at the article on transferring E-Reserves first.
Refresh this page to see other pictures.
Sha Fagan x2471
Director
sha (at) slc (dot) edu
| Help Desk | Academic Computing |
|---|---|
 Jesus M. Ayala x2458 Help Desk Manager jayala (at) sarahlawrence (dot) edu |
 Gary Ploski x2464 Assistant Director gploski (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Charlie Kohles x2458 Help Desk Student Supervisor ckohles (at) slc (dot) edu |
 Emily Sharp x2464 Project Manager for Web Support |
 Lillian Ho x2458 Help Desk Classroom Support Specialist lho (at) sarahlawrence (dot) edu |
|
 Jon Hanford x2595 Help Desk Lab Support Specialist jhanford (at) sarahlawrence (dot) edu |
As of June 1, 2007, Sarah Lawrence will no longer provide Dial-up access to the college community. Here is a list of companies to consider when looking for an internet service provider. Expect to pay anywhere from $10 to $56 per month.
Topics: faculty, help desk, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Prepared by: Brenda Grell; Instructional Technologist, ext. 2595
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
The software mentioned in this handout is available in the Heimbold Digital Media Lab.
Updated 10/2009
How this handout is broken down: terms and step-by-step processes for each concept. Practice each technique with your own images.
First launch Photoshop CS4 and open up an image one of these two ways:
Check out all of the other tools such as the Hand, Zoom, and Rotate View tools in the Control Panel. Also, there is the Arrange documents and Screen Modes buttons you can use to customize your layout.
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, learn, staff, student, workshop
Academic Computing and Help Desk are pleased to offer educational discounts on Dell and Apple equipment and various software to members of the SLC community. Review the Acceptable Use Policy and then use the links below to purchase desktop and notebook computers, software, and peripherals.
http://www.slc.edu/dell
http://tinyurl.com/slclenovo
http://www.slc.edu/apple
http://govconnection.com/sarahlawrence
* You will need to create a govconnection account to browse their catalog.
http://www.journeyed.com
Topics: discounts, faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
Sarah Lawrence College provides computer resources to students, faculty, and staff for academic purposes and for their use on college business. The College has established standards and policies for the acceptable use of these resources and expects users to be familiar with and honor them.
There are several printers available in the Digital Media Lab:
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, printing, staff, student
Individuals using college-owned computing equipment can expect the college to take reasonable steps to ensure the security and integrity of information kept in or on, or transmitted by, that equipment. At the same time, the college reserves the right to protect the integrity of its computing enterprise. The privacy rights of individuals using college-owned equipment, therefore, have some limits. In particular, the college claims the following rights:
In this workshop we familiarize ourselves with some features and uses of a few web sites.
The Course Syllabus portlet provides space to post a syllabus. You should create a separate element for each section or unit of the syllabus.
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
These features are not currently enabled by default. If you have an interest in using any of them or questions about what they can accomplish, please contact Academic Computing for instructions and/or a tutorial.
“Sarah Lawrence extends loans to employees for the purchase of computer equipment and peripherals. Employees may borrow up to $2000 once every five (5) years during their employment with the college. Repayment is through payroll deduction and may be over a period of no more than 24 consecutive months or two academic years (for employees paid over 10 months), interest free. Borrowers must show proof of purchase and must repay the loan in full immediately if employment is terminated. Detailed information, payroll deduction forms and repayment notes are available in the Controller’s office.” — Human Resources
Topics: discounts, faculty, learn, recommendations, staff, student
A quick note: This guide is constantly evolving. Be aware of slight differences between some screenshots provided and the current look of MySLC. Please contact Academic Computing for any questions that arise out of these discrepancies.
In this guide, you will learn:
my.slc.edu is a password-protected area called a campus portal. Here, a wealth of information can be accessed. For example:
For students
For faculty
For staff
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Hold the mouse over any button to see a description. The three main areas of iMovie ‘08 are, in the upper left, the Event Library, which tracks when you import video; in the upper right, the preview pane displays the video you’re working with; and on the bottom, the Project Library, which tracks different “cuts” you’re working on. More…
Topics: digital media lab, faculty, learn, student, workshop
SLC’s wireless network is available in most of the locations on campus where classes are taught. See the FAQ.
Network cards must comply with the standards 802.11b or 802.11g to obtain wireless access. Wireless cards must be registered before accessing the SLC wireless network.
Non-SLC based wireless networks are NOT allowed on campus.
For more information, see Wireless FAQ.
Topics: faculty, fix, learn, policies, staff, student, wireless
The College adheres to an absolute policy that cash gifts, tips, and gratuities are not permitted for work performed in the normal course of one’s job on campus.
Laptop and projector loans are managed by the Audio Visual Department (914.395.2378). The Audio Visual Department is located on the lower level of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) via the Reisinger Auditorium entrance.
This is the hierarchy set up by default for any course in the MySLC LMS.
Sarah Lawrence College Library and Academic Computing
Working in partnership with the faculty and the administration, the Library and Academic Computing seek to provide leadership in matters relating to information services. The Library and Academic Computing are charged with supporting the mission of Sarah Lawrence College and with fostering information literacy at the College by providing reference, bibliographic instruction, and consultations. The Library and Academic Computing are responsible for advising on new library technologies.
The Library and Academic Computing endeavor to make their resources available to students, faculty, and staff of the College in every reasonable manner possible. In addition, they are committed to extending the College’s access to resources through cooperative and consortial agreements. Care is taken to ensure that the Library and Academic Computing provide a hospitable environment for study so that no student should feel discouraged or reluctant to seek assistance.
Updated: February 24, 2006
The Handouts portlet allows you to store files online for students to download. You can upload and store files of any type – Word documents, PDFs, images, even sound or short video files.
Sarah Lawrence College’s Academic Network provides access to the Internet and other online resources. If you do not own a computer, you may use PCs, Macs, and printers located in the library and Heimbold Visual Arts Center. Use of the SLC network and SLC computers are governed by the Acceptable Use Policy.
To access the SLC network, you will need a SLC network account. Incoming students will be provided network credentials during the summer prior to orientation or at orientation. Usernames and passwords will not be changed in an arbitrary manner at any time by SLC staff. Under no circumstances will network credentials or email addresses be provided over the phone.
Topics: backup, faculty, h drive, learn, network storage, policies, student
Topics: faculty, fix, learn, policies, staff, student, wireless
Your network or H: drive (a.k.a. home directory) is a mapped drive on SLC3, which is one of the College’s servers. It behaves like a hard drive, allowing you to save files to it. On the wired (not wireless) campus network, the address for a person’s network drive is:
Topics: backup, faculty, fix, h drive, learn, network storage, staff, student
Help Desk does not repair non-SLC-owned computers. The following companies provide computer repair services. This list is provided as a courtesy only; we do not recommend any company, nor do we have any agreements or discounts. Refer to the ‘Legend‘ at the bottom for an explanation of the information listed.
Topics: faculty, fix, help desk, recommendations, staff, student
Before the newest version of Sophos Anti-Virus is installed, Sophos Remote Update must be uninstalled. The functions of this application are taken over by the new version of Sophos Anti-Virus. If a blue sun shaped icon appears in the system tray (next to the clock) then Sophos Remote Update is installed and the following steps must be followed:
Right now our policy is to maintain access to MySLC for students post-graduation, and access to courses after the term is over, which means they will be able to look back on materials from past courses. However, students will not be able to post new messages on the discussion board or have access to E-Reserve texts (for copyright reasons) after the semester ends.
To request use of an E-Classroom (including Heimbold 209A), please contact the Office of College Events at x2411, or email College Events. Include dates, times, and any technical requirements in the request.
Topics: classrooms, faculty, learn, student
SLC email (web mail) is available through any web browser. Go to mail.slc.edu. (Faculty and staff only; students use Gryphon Mail.)
Your password must be at least 6 characters in length and should include one numerical or special character. See Password Requirements.
POP3 – Incoming and Outgoing mail is limited to 10 MB (includes text and attachments).
Webmail – Incoming and Outgoing mail is limited to 2 MB (includes text and attachments).
See also Spam Filter.
Academic Computing and Help Desk very happily updated our aging website over the summer 2006. Our top priorities were: improved usability, content overhaul, and content management.
Has the world of Podcasts run ahead of you? What are they? How can you find them? Why do you want them?
Wikipedia defines a Podcast as: A Podcast is a series of electronic media files, such as audio or video, that are distributed periodically over the Internet by means of a Web feed. Podcasts are distinguished from other methods of distributing media because users can choose to subscribe to them, using software capable of reading feed syndication formats such as RSS or Atom, and thus can automatically receive new media files as they made available. A Podcast’s content can often also be accessed by direct download or streaming.
Sarah Lawrence College has two public computer labs. In the Library, there are 36 iMacs running Windows XP and OS X located in the lobby. The Digital Media Lab and classroom in the Heimbold Visual Art Center have 12 and 16 Macs, respectively.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access) and web browsers are installed on all public computers. You can get your email via the web. The Digital Media Lab has additional art software installed.
In addition to the public computer labs, SLC has a number of classrooms that will accommodate computer use while teaching. For more information on SLC computing facilities, click one of the following links:
Public Computer Labs
Library Lab
Heimbold Digital Media Lab
Teaching Facilities
Library Electronic Classrooms
Heimbold Digital Classroom
Other Classrooms
Topics: classrooms, digital media lab, faculty, heimbold, labs, learn, staff, student
To add content to a page, you need to be able to edit that page. To do so, click on “Edit Page” in the upper right-hand corner of the page and below the navigation tabs and breadcrumb navigation bar. This will take you to the Properties tab of the Customize Page window.
The Links portlet is used for posting web links.
Burning CDs in XP is easy to do: More…
The announcements portlet allows a faculty or staff member to make an announcement to the student body and/or students in their classes. The announcements portlet does not email the students (see Email Class) but rather displays the announcement in the announcement portlet anywhere that portlet appears when they are logged in to MySLC. In each announcements portlet on each different page each user will see all announcements targeted to them from any MySLC user.
In addition to the two electronic classrooms in the library, SLC has a number of rooms in which faculty members can use a computer as part of their teaching. Please contact us for advice on integrating technology into your teaching.
Below is a list of classrooms with computer projection capabilities. Some rooms allow for laptop hookups only, while others have laptop hookups and desktop computers (with wireless keyboards and mice).
Topics: classrooms, faculty, labs, learn, student
Before you install Sophos Anti-Virus, you must uninstall any other antivirus application on your computer, for example Norton, McAfee, AVG, etc. To uninstall one of these programs in preparation for installing Sophos, follow these directions:
Prepared by: Brenda Grell; Instructional Technologist, ext. 2595
This handout can also be downloaded in PDF format.
Some tips before you begin:
Visual Simplicity – Go easy with the text and get to the point. Too many visuals take attention away from the content of your presentation. More…
Reference staff are available to place links to relevant electronic databases, librarian-designed pathfinders, and RefWorks in this portlet. Contact your reference liaison for more information.
To keep your OS X computer up-to-date and free of malware, run Apple’s Software Update.
Viruses are programs that run on your computer without your consent and/or knowledge and which do undesirable things. Some infect or delete files, causing your computer to stop functioning or destroying years of work. Others send copies of themselves to everyone in your email address book. There are thousands of viruses with different behaviors.
Topics: antivirus, faculty, fix, learn, spam, staff, student
Please use this form to request assistance from or give feedback to the SLC Help Desk.
We import the new classes around June 15 of each year.
The 2008-2009 classes which are currently finalized have been imported into the LMS as of June 17, 2008.
If your course does not appear when searching, make sure you have correctly submitted it through the proper channels.
The public computer lab on the main level of the library has thirty one new iMacs with both Windows XP and OS X installed. Restart to switch operating system. They all have Web Design & Graphics, Math & Statistics, and Word Processing & General Computing capabilities split between the two operating systems.
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Buying a computer with the following specifications will protect you from obsolescence for three to five years. If your needs do not dramatically increase, you may be able to keep using your computer for even longer.
The most common question we are asked is: “Should I buy a Mac or a PC?” There is no clear-cut answer. The choice of PC vs. Mac is mostly a personal one; Windows Vista and Mac OS X are both stable, mature, and full-featured. Besides personal preference, however, there are a number of other factors to consider in your choice of computer. Read more about Macs vs. PCs.
Below are the suggested minimum specifications for new computer purchases.
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Sophos Anti-Virus is free to install for current students, faculty, and staff. These instructions apply only to Windows 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems.
Everyone has received email messages that warn about the “latest deadly computer virus” or that promise “prize money” for forwarding the message to friends. Such messages are hoaxes that seek to dupe unsuspecting computer users. Fortunately, such hoaxes are easy to identify.
Email hoaxes/scares often have some of the following characteristics:
