Audio/Visual Request Form:email av@mr.mnscu.edu - please schedule rooms with Mary Gorman m.gorman@mr.mnscu.edu

Activate your StarID: http://starid.mnscu.edu/

Web Accounting/Budget: Click Here

Campus email account:

MRCTC uses GroupWise as our email server.  Every faculty and staff member has an account.  There are 2 ways to access your email: at your desk, using the GroupWise client or using GroupWise web access.

• Web Access: https://gwmail.mr.mnscu.edu/

• User name: first six letters of your last name followed by the first two letters of your first name. Please contact Tom Pratt for initial password information.

  • Example: Ben Johnson = johnsobe

Novell Network Account:

Your Novell account is used for access to the MRCTC network. All Mesabi Range students, faculty, and staff, have access to network storage. Faculty and staff use this account to log into their office computers.

Novell Login user name: first six letters of your last name followed by the first two letters of your first name. Please contact Tom Pratt for initial password information.

Every faculty and staff member has his/her own personal space on the files servers.  It is called the I:\ Drive.  The I:\ Drive and other shared drives, can be accessed from the computer at your desk, any computer on campus and off of our website, using NetStorage. If you need assistance logging on using your Novell Network Account, please contact Tom at 218-780-4829, Dan at 218-780-8063 or Jim at 218-780-3443. 

Accessing your files from home using NetStorage:

All files stored on your I: Drive, Mesabi Q Drive, or any other shared drives) can be accessed from any computer through a web browser. 

NetStorage login: please use the same user name and password as you do for your Novell login.

NetStorage  http://files.mr.mnscu.edu/NetStorage/

Desire2Learn: Online Course Development Resources

• Online course information and frequently asked questions

• Getting Started Online: http://vfc.project.mnscu.edu/

• http://www.d2l.project.mnscu.edu/

• If you would like assistance with D2L, please contact Tom at 218-780-4829.

efolio: Online Portfolio Tool http://efolio.project.mnscu.edu/

eFolio Minnesota -- begin building your efolio!

Online software training, support and integration resources to simplify technology use campus-wide.We have Atomic Learning tutorials available for you to view! http://www.atomiclearning.com/highed Call for a username and password today! 218-780-4829!

STARID: set up your MnSCU StarID -- https://starid.mnscu.edu/

Copyright and Intellectual Property:

• MnSCU Copyright http://www.copyright.mnscu.edu/

• MnSCU Intellectual Property http://intellectualproperty.mnscu.edu/

• MnSCU Copyright and Intellectual Property: http://www.mnscu.edu/board/policy/326.html

• Mesabi Range Library - Copyright

• University of Minnesota Libraries Copyright http://www.lib.umn.edu/copyright/

• The University of Maryland University College’s Copyright & Fair Use Site

  http://www.umuc.edu/library/copy.shtml

• Copyright Management Center, Purdue University http://www.copyright.iupui.edu/fairuse.htm

• Intellectual Property & Copyright Primer

  MnSCU's Web site on Intellectual Property and the Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials.

• MnSCU Policy 3.26: Intellectual Property

• Fair Use http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/resources/publications/code_for_media_literacy_education/

What You Need to Know about Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing or Downloading or sharing copyrighted material!  Find out more!

What is file sharing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_sharing

• http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/resnet/p2p.html

• http://www.oit.umd.edu/PlayFair/FAQs.html

• http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/policy/p2pshare.html

• http://security.vpit.txstate.edu/awareness/digital_copyright_p2p_filesharing/notice_to_students-p2p.html

• http://www.dartmouth.edu/copyright/peer2peer/

Course Design, Pedagogy and Assessment:

• The Center for Teaching and Learning MnSCU: http://www.ctl.mnscu.edu/iteach/online/index.html

• Pedagogy in Action: http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/search.html?q1=sercvocabs__72%3A2

• University of Minnesota Center for Teaching and Learning Resources: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/resources/index.html

• The Illinois Online Network's Online Education

  http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/index.asp

• Penn State University's Crafting Questions for Online Discussions

  http://tlt.its.psu.edu/suggestions/online_questions/

• The Critical Thinking Community http://www.criticalthinking.org

• Central Queensland University's Student Assessment in Higher Education sitehttp://clp.cqu.edu.au/index.htm

• http://eassessment.project.mnscu.edu/

• http://www.ion.illinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/instructorProfile.asp

• Online Course Development Resources: Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT)

• Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT)http://www.merlot.org

• Virginia Tech's Design Shop web pages

  http://www.edtech.vt.edu/edtech/id/index.html

• llinois Online Network's Instructional Design Resources

  http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/id/index.asp

D2L Resources:

http://www.uwec.edu/COB/idocs/news/upload/D2Lv10_NewFeatureGuide.pdf

http://www.uwosh.edu/d2lfaq/general/d2l-v10-preview-session

http://upgrade.learnuw.wisc.edu/what-s-new-in-this-version

http://www.uwlax.edu/its/ats/d2l/docs/v10/D2L_Updates_2012June29_instructors.pdf

http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/lts/help/10_Instructor_Help/learningenvironment/about_le.htm 

• Here is a video that walks through the major navigational changes, from an instructor point of view, and also gives a quick look at a few new features: http://youtu.be/P-bkvNte0Lc 

  And here is a transcript of the video:  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35763729/Transcript_D2L_v10_video_intro.doc

• https://minnesotaonlinesupport.org/app/custom/eacademy

• http://ctlstartingonline.project.mnscu.edu/

• http://ctlinstdesign.project.mnscu.edu/

• http://facultycourses.mnscu.edu/

Quick Start Guides:

• http://help.d2l.arizona.edu/instructors/help_guide

• http://www3.uwstout.edu/lit/lts/learn/d2l_documentation.cfm

  http://helpd2l.arizona.edu/help_guide

Spyware Removal Tools:

You can download free Spyware Removal Tools for personal use from the following websites:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ Download Ad-Aware Free
http://www.safer-networking.org/ Download SpyBot Search and Destroy 1.5.2
Please note the above links take you to third-party software vendors not associated with Mesabi Range Community and Technical College. The software is not supported by the MRCTC IT staff, please install at your own discretion.

Collaboration/Meeting and Web Conferencing Tools:

MnSCU WebEx (Audio/Video Conferencing)

• WebExUser Guides

• Request a WebEx MnSCU Account: Please contact Karen Bergmeier

  ITS Project Leader, Series25 & WebEx

  Email: karen.bergmeier@csu.mnscu.edu

  Phone: 651-201-1457

Web Conferencing Tools:

• DimDim http://www.dimdim.com/

• Twiddla http://www.twiddla.com/

• Vivu http://vivu.tv/vivuweb/

Blogs and Wikis:

• http://www.blogger.com/tour_start.g

• http://www.tltgroup.org/resources/blogs.htm#BlogToolsChart

Clickers: http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/productguidesmanuals/ 

• http://www.turningtechnologies.com/
• http://www.turningtechnologies.com/training-support/legacy-products-training
• http://www.turningtechnologies.com/training-support/legacy-products-training/tutorials
• http://www4.uwm.edu/ltc/srs/faculty/guides_manuals.cfm
• http://wic.library.upenn.edu/wicshops/clickers_tutorial.html

Mimio Classroom Technology:

• Self Guided Training:http://www.mimio.com/training/mimio_self_guided/index.asp

• Video tutorials- http://www.mimio.com/training/mimio_self_guided/video_tutorials.asp

• Guides- http://www.mimio.com/training/mimio_self_guided/overview_guides.asp

• Mimio Free Online Training Sessions:  http://www.mimio.com/training/mimio_quick_learn/web_mod1.asp

• Quick Learn Sessions FAQs- http://www.mimio.com/training/mimio_quick_learn/quick_ref_faq.asp

• Mimio Studio Download- http://www.mimio.com/downloads/mimio_studio_software/index.asp

Skype: http://www.skype.com/

• Skype Users Guide (website)

• Skype Sound Setup Guide (website)

• Skype Knowledge Base (website)

• Skype Support and Help (website)

ITV: http://www.neatedu.net/html/ (NorthEast Alliance for Telecommunications)

Conference Calls: Please contact the switchboard for directions on scheduling a conference call. Please complete the A/V request form to request a polycom for your meeting.

Instant Messaging:

Tools and Tutorials for faculty for Faculty and Staff:

• Convert PPT to Flash http://web.mnstate.edu/instrtech/SCModules/ispring/index.html or visit http://www.sctcc.edu/d2l-faculty-training

• Audacity (Sound Recording software)

• TurningPoint Clicker Technology

• TurnitIn (Plagiarism Prevention)

• Book Finder

• MynoteIT

• Ottobib

• Google Docs

• Tada List

• Meebo

• Wikipedia

• Google Reader

• Del.icio.us

• Microsoft Office Viewers and Converters

• Zamzar: Free online file conversion http://zamzar.com/

• Tutorial on "How to resize an image!" by James Falkofske

• Camtasia

• Captivate

• Free Blogging: https://www.blogger.com/

• Free Wiki: http://www.wikispaces.com/

• BlackBerry web site:

  • BlackBerry Technical Knowledge Center - includes a knowledge base, user documentation and other useful resources

  • BlackBerry Troubleshooting Tips

Hardware Discounts:

• Visit Dell Today: www.DELL.COM/MESABI.

• ATT Discount!! Get the Mesabi Range Community College employee & student discount...up to 15% off your monthly ATT bill. Contact Steph at 218-780-7983 Please mention company code 2697417.

What You Need to Know about Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing or Downloading or sharing copyrighted material!  Find out more!

What is file sharing: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_sharing

• http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/resnet/p2p.html

• http://www.oit.umd.edu/PlayFair/FAQs.html

• http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/policy/p2pshare.html

• http://security.vpit.txstate.edu/awareness/digital_copyright_p2p_filesharing/notice_to_students-p2p.html

• http://www.dartmouth.edu/copyright/peer2peer/

Office Ergonomics:

• Office ergonomics employee self evaluation forms

  • Office ergonomics checklist (pdf format*)

  • Computer workstation setup in HTML or PDF format*

  • Chair adjustments in HTML or PDF format*

  • Key office stretches in HTML or PDF format*

  • Ergo Systems Office Ergonomics Assessment  Short form   Long form

• State of Minnesota Ergonomics Website

• U.S. Department of Labor: Computer Workstations

• Please contact Human Resources to set up an appointment for an ergonomic assessment.

MNSCU Resources:

• MnSCU Systems Security Forms

• Request Security Permissions

• Security Administration Site

• System Reporting and Analytics

• Hyperion/Brio

• ISRS Helpdesk

• STARID

Email Spam Filtering Information

SPAM: We are using a new spam filtering state system and you should see less spam!

If you receive an email message with “Quarantine Notification” in the subject line, please open the email and click on the link that has been provided in the email. Please note that this link will open in a new browser window (you may need to allow access to view this page).  Once you open this link, you will be able to view information about the email that is being quarantined.

NOTE:   If this is the first time you have logged onto your Quarantine mailbox you should choose "Need your password?" and a message will be e-mailed to you which contains a URL for you to follow. Once you have that URL you will be taken to a page where you can specify your password for logging into the Quarantine web site.  You can choose to save your password in your browser.  This allows for easier and quicker access to the quarantine site.

* To view the email messages, click on the subject, and the email message will be displayed.
* Email messages can be deleted or sent to your inbox if you would like to view the message. These actions can be performed by marking the email messages with a check mark, and choosing the corresponding button listed above the email messages.
* If you choose for the message to be sent to your inbox, the message will arrive in your email within a few minutes.

You can also do the following with email that has not been blocked by the spam system:

GroupWise also allows you to take control of spam. To use the GroupWise spam filtering feature, please open GroupWise, right click on an email and click “Junk Mail” and select one of the following choices:

•Trust sender (put them on your trust list)
•Junk sender (put your junk email in a junk email folder - you can decide later what you want to delete)
•Blocked sender (this will block the email and not deliver it to your email account)

You can also select “Actions” on the GroupWise toolbar - select “Junk Mail” - select “Junk Email Handling” and see what you have blocked or to make changes to what you may have placed on your junk email list.