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Getting Connected
For more information about the following services visit http://www.oswego.edu/cts/services/getting_connected.html.
First things first - activate your SUNY Oswego email account! This is needed to communicate with departments, students, and staff. It is also needed to utilize many of the services that CTS provides, including email, wireless computing, our online learning management system, and more. Activation is available online at http://www.oswego.edu/admin.
Reading your SUNY Oswego email - Once you have your account activated, you can read your SUNY Oswego email anytime, anywhere using our web-based mail reader called Communications Express available for use at http://www.oswego.edu/mail. If you would rather use an email client, there are a few different mail clients we recommend including Thunderbird and Outlook on the PC and Apple Mail on an Apple computer.
Internet Access - Get connected to the Internet through a variety of methods. Connect directly to the campus network through the data port in your office. Or, take your wireless equipped laptop to any of our wireless enabled spaces. There are a multitude of wireless enabled spaces in many of the academic buildings and Penfield Library. Our wireless computing web site lists exact locations. If you need to connect from home, access our dial-in modem pool.
While connecting to the Internet, please abide by our Computer and Network Acceptable Use Policy and practice good internet security. Please make sure that your computer has the latest antivirus software installed and latest updates applied. SUNY Oswego has a site license for the McAfee Antivirus software that is available for you to install on your office machines and home machines.
Phone calls - Work with your department to find out what options are available to you for calling plans and voice mail. If you need to make personal phone calls, you will need to set up a Personal Billing Number (PBN) through the Telecommunications office in Culkin Hall. Applications and voice mail instructions are available from our web site.
Instructional Resources
For more information about the following resources visit http://www.oswego.edu/cts/services/instructional.
Teaching with Technology - Technology enhanced classrooms that include projection are available in almost every academic building to aid in the teaching and learning process. You may be assigned to teach in one of these Advanced Technology Classrooms (ATC). If you need assistance using one of the ATCs, you may call x3534 to schedule an appointment with one of our technicians. If you are not teaching in any of our ATCs, check with your department to see if a media cart is available.
In addition, there are a number of instructional computer labs available which include an instructor podium, projector, and computer stations.
Managing Your Classes - Some classes may be taught fully online through the SUNY Learning Network (SLN) or some may have a web-enhanced component to a normal face-to-face class. The ANGEL learning management system is used for these courses. Beginning in the Fall 2007 semester, all SUNY Oswego courses will be loaded into the ANGEL learning management system. Training sessions for faculty on using ANGEL will be held throughout the fall semester. Check out the ANGEL web site at http://www.oswego.edu/academics/angelfor more information and to register for a training session.
If you prefer to put some of your class materials on your personal web page or would just like to create your own personal web site, use our web editing software called OUEducate. To get started and review our tutorial, visit http://www.oswego.edu/oueducate.
For the administrative part of managing your classes, our student information system called "Banner" provides access to your class schedules and class listings. The myoswego.oswego.edu website allows you to submit final student grades at the end of the semester. We can also assist with class evaluations and electronic scoring of tests.
Research - Use Penfield Library's online catalog to search for books and periodicals that may assist you with your job, teaching and research. The Library also has a wealth of online databases available for searching. Visit http://www.oswego.edu/library.
Posters and Scanners - Academic-related posters for presentations or conferences can be printed on our large format printer. This service requires a fee to cover the costs of ink and paper. Scanning of 35mm slides, 35mm negatives (color & black and white) and large format transparencies into digital images is also available. The scanner is attached to a PC that includes digital correction software that can "clean-up" any media that may have scratches or dust on it.
Help and Training
For more information about the following services visit http://www.oswego.edu/help
Technology Questions or Problems - The CTS Technology Support Center (Help Desk) offers phone and walk-in assistance for a variety of technology related problems including account issues, virus and spyware protection, software downloads, network, phone and cable television service. Visit (26 Lanigan), email (help@oswego.edu), chat live (www.oswego.edu/help), or talk (312.3456) with our staff.
Professional Development - CTS instructor led workshops are available to all faculty, staff and students at no charge. Typical workshops include Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Security, Web Publishing, etc. In addition, access to approximately 800 online training courses for professional development and/or use in classes is available with our Skillport online software. There are a range of information technology and business courses ranging from Microsoft Office and Windows XP to human resources, marketing, communication, customer service, and project management. CTS also works with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Technology (CELT) to offer additional Spring and Winter Breakout workshops.
Technology Services available to Students:
Visit our website for more detailed information: www.oswego.edu/cts
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