Dr. Ted Frick - Orientation of IU Computing Environment - Week 2 - Journal Entry

Dr. Ted Frick - Orientation of IU Computing Environment - Week 2Dr. Ted Frick - Orientation of IU Computing Environment - Week 2Dr. Frick delivered an orientation of the IU computing environment.  One of Dr. Frick's roles at IU is Director of web services for School of Education. He hightlighted the following areas during his presentation:

• Calendars:  Events happening in School of Education and IST Department
  
• Search Education: Browse or Search the IU Web Site; Department of Ed spends time and effort to ensure well designed pages that are "search optimized" giving high success rates in finding what you want
  
• Important Web Addresses: Lists url's for key sites at IU, including the IU "Knowledge Base" and the IU Libraries
• UITS: University Information Technology department that adminsters IT for IU, including Help Desk.
  
• IU Webmail: IU's own mail client.  However, can use any other mail client, as well.
  
• Computer Labs and Technology Center: UITS labs around campus, as well as IST Lab.
• CFS:  Personal file storage option 100MB
  
• Web Publishing options:  Personal web pages - already have an account.  Also, have other web hosts available for students.  "Mentor" account (unlimited space).
• Telnet and FTP is disabled on most computers, but can download Secure Shell software from IU ware for free.
• Connecting to IU (when off campus): Virtual Private Network connection to get into secure resources - a download from IU ware - and is needed for distance student.
  
• Courses: Many workshop and self-study options Some are free, some are not. NETg is a good eLearning option (reduced fee for "bundle").  STEPS Classes (most are free)
• Libraries: Dr. Frick highlighed some important resources, including: IUCAT - Library Catalog; Databases - Books24x7 ITPro; Encyclopedia; Ingenta.
• Onstart: Presentation "cut out" on discussion of OneStart?
• IUWare Online: Reviewed various software offers available from the IUWare site.
• Hardware "deals" for IU students available, as well.
• Distribution Lists: Subscribe to them from IST web site.