Technology at CALS
and N.C. State
Leigh Jay Hicks
Instructional Technologist
College Academic and Administrative
Technology (CAAT)
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Unity IDs and Passwords
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Unity File Space (AFS, Access, & Quota)
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E-mail and Webmail
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Posting Your Own Web Pages
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Computing Options
VI.
Printing
VII. Network Resources
VIII. Student Resources
IX.
Who’s Who in Campus Technology
I. Unity IDs and Passwords
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Allow access to email, registration & records, campus
computer labs, library resources/databases, file space,
Web space, etc.
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To strengthen the security of your new password, we
recommend that it:
– contain at least 8 characters, one capital letter, one
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lowercase letter, & one special character (not a letter or
numeral)
– not contain anything that people might associate with you,
such as your name, your name backwards, your initials,
friend's name, pet's name, birthdays or anniversaries.
– be easy for you to remember so that you won't be tempted
to write it down
– Example: 9.l0V3.0r9g1M9
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/your_unity_account/pass
word.html
II. Unity File Space (AFS, Access, & Quota)
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The university network uses the Andrew File
System (AFS)
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AFS allows you to create a file in one physical
space (library Unity lab), and then access and
edit/print that file in another networked location
on campus (Brooks lab)
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On Unity Windows workstations, you can access
your files by choosing “My Computer” and
selecting the virtual drive with your Unity user ID,
usually the K: drive
II. Unity File Space (AFS, Access, & Quota)
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Files may also be accessed through a SFTP
(secure file transfer protocol) program
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More information about Unity file space and
lockers can be obtained from the IT Essentials
Web site.
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/
managing_files/afs.html
II. Unity File Space (AFS, Access, & Quota)
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Each student is allotted 300mb of free network
file space to store files, email, and Web pages on
the university network
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Change your file space allocation between AFS file
space, email space, and Web space, online at:
https://sysnews.ncsu.edu/tools-bin/usmdbquota
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Users may request additional file space for a fee,
and these added file accounts are referred to as
“lockers”
III. E-mail and Webmail
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E-mail is stored on an IMAP server, which counts
toward your total 300mb of total file space
allowed
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Preferred way to access NC State e-mail is via the
Web… http://webmail.ncsu.edu/ (also called
Webmail and squirrel mail)
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To set up Eudora, Outlook, or other e-mail client
to read your NC State mail, apply the settings at:
http://www.ncsu.edu/resnet/pages/email_setup
/email_setup.php
IV. Posting Your Own Web Pages
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First, use the WWW Setup Tool to establish your
account. https://sysnews.ncsu.edu/toolsbin/www-setup
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Next, create your Web pages.
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Web files are then accessible online at…
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~your_unityID
Finally, transfer your pages to your new Web
directory using an FTP program. ftp.ncsu.edu
V. Computing Options - CALS
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14 labs, predominantly Windows, ~400 stations
Labs can be reserved for classes & are not always
open for individual use
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11-13 Polk Hall is the exception - open only for
student use 8am-5pm
List of labs, hours, & scheduling options online at:
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/computing/facilities/stu
dent_labs.html
Other college-specific labs.
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/connections_
labs/campus_computer_labs/campus_labs.html
V. Computing Options - Campus
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Unity computer labs are operated by the
Information Technology Division (ITD)
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Nine primary labs, six open 24 hours a day…
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/connections_
labs/unity_computer_labs/
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21 iMac kiosks are also spread around campus,
providing quick access to Webmail and event
schedules
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Software applications available…
http://www.eos.ncsu.edu/software/apps.html
V. Computing Options - Libraries
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Laptops are available to students for a 4-hour time
period. Laptops must remain inside the building.
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/laptoplending/borrow.html
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Reference computers for use when searching Db,
journals, catalog, etc.
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Unity lab on 2nd Floor of DH Hill & wireless access
throughout the building.
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Digital Media Lab provides assistance in creating and
converting all types of media to digital formats.
– Diverse mix of scanners allowing conversion of documents,
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slides, photographs, and microforms to digital format
Equipment for converting analog video to digital video, as
well as creating digital video clips
More information at:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/computing/
V. Computing Options - Wireless
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Locations with wireless access include:
http://www.ncstate.net/wireless/docs/map.html
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Your laptop or PDA/handheld must have a wireless card
compatible with the 802.11b wireless standard, and
your card must be configured to receive ncsu signals
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Configuration settings and further information are
online at:
– http://www.ncsu.edu/it/essentials/connections_labs/wir
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eless.html
http://www.ncstate.net/wireless/
After configured, open a browser and go to:
http://nomad.ncsu.edu/login.pl
V. Computing Options - Small Groups
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Students can reserve two “flyspaces” in Talley, for
use by small groups of 2-6 persons collaborating
on class projects
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rooms include two stationary computers w/
flatscreens, one wall-mounted panel tv, DVD-VCR
players, whiteboards, and open ports for your own
laptops
for more information, or to reserve your two-hour
block of time, visit: http://www.ncsu.edu/flyspace/
collaboratory meeting space also available in
library:
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for more information, or to reserve your two-hour
block of time, visit:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/studyrooms/collaboratory
VI. Printing - Campus Labs
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Students can print to laser printers in unity labs
for .06 per black/white page
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Print directly to lab printer after logging in with
Unity ID (system recognizes how much money
you have left in your print quota)
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Check how much you have in your print quota online at:
http://print.ncsu.edu/
VI. Printing - Posters
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CALS majors and non-majors enrolled in CALS
classes are eligible to print large color posters for
class projects, conference presentations, or
college-related displays
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Develop posters in Word, Powerpoint, or Photoshop
Make an appointment to print the completed file
Two free drafts and one free poster may be printed,
additional posters must be printed for a fee through
University Graphics
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Printers are located in 1400 Williams Hall, and the
Ricks Annex
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http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/computing/sop/classr
ooms/LF_Printer.html
VII. Network Resources
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Resources accessed via the Web with your Unity
ID and password
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PackTracks
Library Resources
Oracle Calendar
Online Course Info
VII. Network Resources: Oracle Calendar
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Networked calendar available to all faculty, staff, and
students at NC State (Expected rollout, fall semester
2006)
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Use to post personal appointments; others can request
appointments, which you can accept or reject
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Eventually, there will be “subscribable” calendars
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You can also hot sync your desktop client with a
handheld to move your calendar dates to/from a
PDA/handheld device
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http://brickyard.ncsu.edu/
Your calendar dates will reside on a remote server and
can be retrieved via a Web interface or a desktop client
VII. Network Resources: Online Course Info
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Some faculty use a system developed at NC State
to place course materials online: WolfWare
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access course syllabi & handouts,
post messages to discussion boards, and
submit assignments to your instructors
For more information…
http://wolfware.ncsu.edu/help/
VII. Network Resources: Online Course Info
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WebCT is a licensed system used to deliver course
materials and/or teach courses online
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access course syllabi and files
participate in discussions, and
upload assignments and work
additional features not found in WolfWare (selective
release, testing mechanism, chat/whiteboard tools)
For more information…
http://webct.ncsu.edu/ or http://vista.ncsu.edu
VII. Network Resources: Online Course Info
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WebAssign is another tool that may be used in
courses you take at NC State
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allows students to submit homework and
participate in tests and quizzes online
For more information…
http://webassign.ncsu.edu/
VIII. Student Resources
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CALS Student Computing Manual
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Covers the information in this presentation and
more...
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/cfprod/apps/calswebsite
/filelibrary/computing_manual.pdf
Knowledge Base
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Search previous help requests & resolutions online
http://help.ncsu.edu/
VIII. Student Resources
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CSC 200: Introduction to Computers and Their Uses
– Survey of basic principles of computer hardware,
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communications, operating systems, microcomputer
issues, security, impact on society, system development,
and use in organizations.
Hands-on use of software, including operating system
commands, word processing, spreadsheets, and database
managers.
Demonstration and application of current end-user
applications.
Free computer training – ITD
– ITTC Labs, DH Hill Library
– Learn to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Create a website;
Edit photos
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Coming soon: Using your unity account & basic computer security
– http://www.ncsu.edu/it/education/student_ed/
IX. Who’s Who in Campus Technology
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CAAT, College Academic and Administrative
Technology,
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CALS Lab Support,
PDA Initiative,
multimedia classrooms for instruction,
help desk: caat_help@ncsu.edu or 515-6777
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/index.cfm?showpage=2
ITD, Information Technology Division
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Unity ID’s for e-mail,
file space and Web space,
campus labs
http://www.ncsu.edu/it/
IX. Who’s Who in Campus Technology
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DELTA, Distance Education and Learning
Technology Applications
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support for online courses
faculty training and
classroom multimedia development through the
Learning Technology Service (LTS),
http://delta.ncsu.edu/
ComTech, Communication Technologies
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phone service,
wireless networks,
wiring infrastructure to buildings and campus
backbone,
http://comtech.ncsu.edu/
IX. Who’s Who in Campus Technology
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NC State Help Desk, Hillsborough Building
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2620 Hillsborough Street, Room 106
7am-6pm, Monday-Friday
help@ncsu.edu, 515-HELP
Questions?