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Computer Basics
A Student Academic Learning Services Workshop
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Logging on to the Campus Network
To use any of the computers on the college campus, in the computer commons or in one of the
computer labs, you must log on to the campus network.
Start by turning on the computer and, when directed to do so, pressing the Control (Ctrl), Alt,
and Delete keys all at the same time.
Next you will be asked to type in your username and password. Your username is your student
number.
If you have never logged on to one of the computers on campus, the default password is
“durham”. You will be asked to change your password the first time you log in. Be sure to
choose a password that is memorable.
If you have been a student at Durham College in the past and/or do not remember your network
password, you will have to have it reset. This can be done at the IT Service Desk in the computer
commons (SW100 in the Gordon Willey building).
Printing
All students who attend Durham College, and have paid their IT fee, will receive
$30.00 in print credits on their student account each academic year. The break
down of the cost for prints is:
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Black & White prints - 3 cents per page
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Coloured prints - 30 cents per page
What if I run out of print credits?
Students who require additional print credits can purchase them at the campus bookstore. The
smallest amount you can purchase is 100 pages ($2.99). After purchasing additional print credits
at the bookstore, you must take the receipt to the IT service desk in the computer commons
(SW100 of the Gordon Willey building). The IT service desk will then add the new print credits
to your account.
Do unused print credits from one year carry forward to the next?
No. If you do not use them, they expire at the end of August. Be careful with how many
additional credits you buy (do not buy more than you need).
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How many print credits do I have left?
If you wish to verify how many print credits you have remaining, log in to a
Windows desktop on campus with your ID and password and double click the
'Print Balance' icon located on your desktop.
Why won’t my document print?
Save your money! If your document does not print, there are a few things you should check
before trying to print it again.
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Ask college staff if the print queue is “down”. If it is, the network will remember each
time you submitted your job for printing and you may print unneeded copies by mistake.
Ask to be notified when it’s “up” (this problem is usually fixed within 30 minutes).
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Check if the printer you are expecting your document from is displaying an error
message. Have someone from the college fix the error.
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Check if you have run out of print credits (see above).
The computer says my document printed but it’s not in the printer. Where
is it?
Save your money! If you do not see your document in the printer there are a few things you
should check before trying to print it again.
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Confirm the name of the printer you want to print to before printing a document.
o
When printing, choose the print option from a drop down menu instead of using a print icon. This
will cause a dialog box to open and display, in the Name: field, which printer will be used.
o
Check to see if the name in the Name: field is the same as the label on the printer. Choose the printer
you want to print to from the names available.
o
If the printer you want is not displayed, you can click on the Find Printer button and type in the name
of the one you want to use.
Some printers on campus are used by many students and are printing many documents,
one after another. If you have waited a few minutes before picking up your document
from the printer, other students may have set it aside when picking up their own. Look
at the printouts next to each printer to see if your document is there.
The IT Service Desk webpage below has additional information to help you with printing.
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http://servicedesk.durhamcollege.ca/Pages/Printing.aspx
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Using Your Own Laptop on the Campus Network
If you are using your own laptop to access the campus network, how you connect, log in, and
print will be different than what has been described in this handout. The IT Service desk has an
excellent online resource to help you do this. Download tip sheets from this website:
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http://servicedesk.durhamcollege.ca/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Click on the plus box
to expand the question and display the tip sheet links.
Wireless Connection
Your H: drive
Installing a printer
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Finding Textbooks & Creating Your Book List
Knowing what textbooks you need for your courses is an important part of ensuring a good start
to your academic term. The Bookstore at the college provides a great online tool to quickly figure
out what you need. Before you start, be sure to have your course codes handy. You can find
these by logging in to WebCT (refer to the WebCT handout for more information).
Step 1: Open the Bookstore’s Website
To get to the Bookstore’s website, simply type the following URL into your Internet browser:
http://dc-uoit.bookware3000.ca/splash.html
Step 2: Choose your Location
On the Bookstore’s main page, click on the
link to where you attend classes. The links
are on the bottom left of the screen, next to
the college logo.
Step 3: Choose the Service You Want (Textbooks)
Next, click on the link to Textbooks. The
link is located at the top of the page.
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Step 4: Choose your School of Study & Academic Term
The page will show you a list of Campuses
and Schools at the College. Click on the
school of study where you are currently
registered. The list will be on the left of the
screen
The next page will list current and future
academic terms. Click the term you are
currently registered for. The list will be on the
left of the screen.
Step 5: Choose Your Courses
There will be two boxes shown on the
screen. On the left is the list of available
courses in the term (organized
alphabetically by course code). On the
right is where the courses you select will
be displayed.
Select your courses from the list on the
left using the course codes you found in
WebCT as a guide. You only need to
click on the course once for it to be
added to the list on the right.
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Once you have selected your courses, click the Search button.
The page will display information on
all the textbooks required for your
courses.
Simply print the list directly from the
web browser to your local printer.
Notes:
The process can only manage six courses at a time. If you have more than six courses you will
have to repeat the procedure for your additional courses.
If money is a concern, you may want to wait until after the first class to purchase a book. If you
do buy your books ahead of time, be sure not to unwrap or use any book you have purchased
until you have attended your first lecture and confirmed that the book will be used in the course.
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MyCampus
What is MyCampus?
MyCampus is an Internet portal (a website) designed to keep you connected to important
information such as campus activities, class schedules, e-mail, final grades, job postings, message
boards, and most importantly, other students and faculty. You can think of MyCampus as the
virtual place you do all of the administrative things you need to do at the College or University.
Where is MyCampus?
MyCampus is available through the Durham College website. MyCampus is available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week from any Internet connection around the world. To access MyCampus
you must be connected to the Internet and navigate to the college website using an Internet
browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
How Do I Log in to MyCampus?
To begin, type the following URL in to the Address
bar of your browser and press Enter:
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus/
The new page displayed will be the login page to
MyCampus. Simply type your student number in the
Username: box and your password in the Password:
box and click the Login button.
If this is your first time logging in to MyCampus your
password will be your birthday, using numbers, in the
format MMDDYY. For example, if your birthday is
May 16th, 1971, your password would be 051671.
How Do I Use MyCampus?
The first page you see once you have logged in to MyCampus will show many options available
to you. The options (many of them) are organized using the tabs at the top of the page. An
explanation of all the options is beyond the scope of this handout. However, we will take a look
at some of the features you need to use frequently.
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My Campus Tab
The My Campus tab is the default tab when you first log in to MyCampus.
This will be one of the most visited web pages when using MyCampus.
Click the Administrative Services link to
access your personal (e.g. contact
information) or student information (e.g.
class schedule). This will take you to a new
page.
Click the Personal Information link to
input or update any of your personal
information used by the College.
Click the Student Information link to
access or request information about your
registration, grades, class schedules, and
more. Please see our additional handout for
detailed instructions on printing your class
schedule.
Click on the back to My Campus Tab link to return to the first page of
MyCampus.
Click on the Online Subject Outlines link
to access and download copies of your
course outlines. Detailed instructions are
available by clicking on the How to access
my Subject Outlines? link.
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Tutorials Tab
The Tutorials tab is an excellent place to learn all the ins and outs of
MyCampus and WebCT. Click on the Tutorials tab to access these
resources.
E-mail
Your MyCampus e-mail account is the official mode of communication
between you and the College. Like WebCT, it is a good idea to check this
account frequently for important information. To access your e-mail account,
simply click on the e-mail button in the top right corner of the MyCampus
webpage. A new window will appear.
Your MyCampus e-mail will be sorted into folders. Click on a
folder to show the messages inside. A list of the contents will be
displayed on the right side of the window
To read e-mail you have
received, click on any of the
message links. The contents
of the e-mail will be displayed
at the bottom right of the
window.
To reply to e-mail you have received, open the e-mail and click the Reply
button. A new window will open.
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Click inside the Enter
Message: box and type
your reply.
When you have finished your reply, simply click on the Send button.
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Finding & Printing Your Class Schedule
Having a printed copy of your weekly class schedule is a great tool for organizing your semester
and planning time for study.
Step 1: Log in to MyCampus
To begin, type the following URL in to the Address
bar of your browser and press Enter:
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/mycampus/
The new page displayed will be the login page to
MyCampus. Simply type your student number in the
Username: box and your password in the Password:
box and click the Login button.
If this is your first time logging in to MyCampus your
password will be your birthday, using numbers, in the
format MMDDYY. For example, if your birthday is
May 16th, 1971, your password would be 051671.
Step 2: Locate and Display your Schedule
The first page you come to will be
contain much information. Refer to the
MyCampus handout for the details of
how to use this page. For now, simply
click on the link to Administrative
Services. The link will be on the top
left part of the page.
The next page will display a list of
options. Click on the link to Student
Information. The link will be on the
left of the screen.
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You will again be shown a list of different options.
Click on the link to Registration. The link will be on
the left of the screen.
From the list of options displayed, click on the link to
Student Schedule by Day & Time. The link will be
on the left of the screen.
You must now type into the Go to
(MM/DD/YYYY): field, using numbers, the
date for when your classes are. The format is
MM/DD/YYYY. We recommend typing in
the date for the second week of classes so that
a complete week of school is displayed. The
Go to (MM/DD/YYYY): field will be on the
top left of the page.
Click the Submit button once you have typed
in the date information. Your weekly schedule
will be displayed in the web browser window
Step 3: Print Your Schedule
To print your schedule, simply click on the printer
icon. The print icon will be on the top right of the
page.
Your schedule will print to your local printer.
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WebCT
What is WebCT?
WebCT is an online tool that helps students to organize all the academic things they need to see
and do while attending the College. Through WebCT you will access course content, receive
instructions for assignments, communicate with your instructors and classmates, check your
grades, and more.
Where is WebCT?
WebCT is available through the Durham College website. To access WebCT you must be
connected to the Internet and navigate to the college website using an Internet browser (e.g.
Internet Explorer). Use the following steps to find and log in to WebCT.
How do I log in to WebCT?
To begin, type the following URL in to the Address
bar of your browser and press Enter:
http://www.durhamcollege.ca/connect/
The new page displayed will be the login page to
WebCT. Simply type your student number in the
Username: field and your password in the
Password: field and click the Login button.
If this is your first time logging in to WebCT your
password will be your birthday, using numbers, in the
format MMDDYY. For example, if your birthday is
May 16th, 1971, your password would be 051671.
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How Do I Access My Course Information?
The first page you see once you have logged in to WebCT will show many options available to
you. Generally, the information on the screen is grouped into three columns. The most important
information will be in the middle of the screen in a box titled “Course List”. This will be a list of
all the courses you have enrolled in.
Click on any of the courses in the list to access
the WebCT content of that course. Each course
will look different depending on what the
instructors choose to include when creating the
course. Generally, course tools will be on the left
of the screen and the course content will be on
the right.
To access a different course simply click on the My WebCT link at the
top right of the screen. This will return you to the main WebCT page.
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WebCT Course Tools
Within each WebCT course there are a number of tools to help you
access, navigate, review, and use the content provided by the
instructor. The number of course tools available depends on what the
instructor chooses to provide when they create the WebCT course.
Do not be surprised if the same tools are not available in each of your
courses. The tools will be on the left side of the screen.
Course Content
This tool is the only tool that will always be available to you in each of
your courses. Clicking on the Course Content tool will display the files
(Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) and folders your
instructor wants you to access. Much of the course content will be
made available to you through this tool. The Course Content tool will
be located on the left side of the screen. Click on the Course
Content link to activate this tool.
Assignments
The Assignments tool is used to keep track of assignments, retrieve
assignment descriptions and instructions, and submit completed
assignments in electronic format. This tool may or may not be used
during your course. The Assignments tool may be located on the left
side of the screen. Click on the Assignments link to activate this tool
Retrieving Assignments
Once you have clicked on the Assignments
tool, four tabs will be displayed in the content
area (right side) of the page.
The inbox is the default tab when you select
the assignments tool. The Inbox tab contains
new assignments or submissions returned to
you for editing.
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Step 1: Open the Assignment
Simply click on the assignment name to open
it. The content section of the page will change
to display detailed information about the
assignment and any resource files you must
download.
Step 2: Download Instructions and Resources (if any)
To download any attachments from the
assignment (instructions or resource files)
simply click on the file you wish to download.
Step 3: Save the Downloaded Files
WebCT will automatically start to download the file to your local computer.
You will be asked to either open or save the document, click on the Save
button. You must now choose a location to save your document.
at SCHOOL
If you are working on a
computer at the college click on the My
Computer option located on the left of
the window.
From the options on the right of the
window double click on the option with
your student number and (H:)
at HOME
If you are working on your
home computer you will want to click on the
My Documents option located on the left of
the window.
In the File Name: input field type in a name
for your document.
In the File Name: input field type in a
name for your document.
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Now click on the Save button. Your document has now been saved.
Complete the assignment following any instructions you have been
provided with.
Submitting Assignments
When you are ready to hand in your work follow the above instructions to log back in to
WebCT, click on the course, select the Assignments tool, and click on the assignment
name.
Type in some information about
the assignment in to the
Submission: field.
Next, you must attach your completed document to the
assignment. Click the Add Attachments button.
A new window will appear asking you what file you want to attach and
where it is located. Click the My Computer icon. Another new window
will appear.
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at HOME
If you are working on a
computer at the college
you will want to choose
the H: drive. To choose
the H: drive first click
on the My Computer option
From the options on the right of the
window double click on the option with
your student number and (H:)
If you are working on
your home computer you
will want to click on the
My Documents option
Click on the file you
want to attach from the
list of options on the
right of the window. Then click the Open
button
Click on the file you
want to attach from the
list of options on the
right of the window. Then click the Open
button.
WebCT will automatically attach the selected file to the assignment. To
complete the submission process, click the Submit button.
Chat
The Chat tool is an instant messaging tool that allows students to
communicate with the instructor and each other. This tool may or
may not be used in your course. The Chat tool may be located on
the left side of the screen. Click on the Chat link to activate this
tool.
Opening & Participating in a Chat
To participate in a chat simply click on one of the Chat Room
options on the right side of the screen.
A new window will open.
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The Chat field displays the
ongoing conversation.
Beneath the Chat field is where
you can type in your comments.
Click in the empty field and type
your comment. Then click on the
Send button to add your comment
to the conversation.
Discussion
The Discussion tool is used to organize and display online class
discussions. This tool may or may not be used in your course. The
Discussion tool may be located on the left side of the screen. Click
on the Discussions link to activate this tool.
Opening & Participating in a Discussion
To participate in a Discussion simply click on one of the
Discussion topics on the right side of the screen. Existing
comments in the discussion will be displayed on the right side of the
screen.
To add your comment to the discussion click on the Create
Message button. A new window will open.
Click in the Subject: field and type a
title for your response.
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Click in the Message: field and type
your response to the discussion topic.
When you are satisfied with your response click the Post button to add your
comment to the discussion.
Mail
The Mail tool is used to communicate privately with your instructor
or classmates. Unlike e-mail, you can only send/receive messages
to/from members of the class. This tool may or may not be used in
your course. The Mail tool may be located on the left side of the
screen. Click on the Mail link to activate this tool.
Much like your MyCampus e-mail your WebCT Mail will be sorted
in to folders. Click on a folder to show the messages inside.
To read mail you have received from
your instructor or classmates click on
any of the message links. A new window
will appear displaying the message.
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Replying to Mail
To reply to a message you have received simply open the message and click
the Reply button at the top of the message window. A new window will
open.
Click inside the Message:
field and type your reply.
When you have finished your reply simply click on the Send button.
Writing & Sending new Mail
To write new Mail to your instructor or classmate, start by clicking
on the Create Message button. A new window will appear.
Next you must choose who to send the Mail to. Click the Browse
for Recipients button. Another new window will appear listing some
of the members of your class.
From the Page: pull down menu at the bottom right of the window
select All then click the green arrow next to the menu. The entire
class will now be displayed in the list.
Click the box to the far left of the name of the person to
whom you are writing the Mail.
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Now click the Save button.
You will now see the name of the person
you selected added beneath the To: field.
Click in the Subject: field and type a title
for your Mail.
Click inside the Message: field and type
your Mail.
When you have finished your Mail simply click on the Send button.
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