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In This Issue >>>>>
May ’11
Gross Anatomy in HD
Lab Availability App
Remote Access to E-Mail
Windows7 & Office 2010
Wireless: Upgrades & Printing
My Graduation Plan
Reinventing Ritter Library
A Publication from the Department of Information Technology
by Donna Gutschmidt, Technical Writer
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We Have An App for That >>>>>
Gross Anatomy in HD?!
High Def Technology Prepares B-W Grads for Medical Careers
During the planning phases of the
newly-renovated Science complex,
Dr. Joe Yavornitzky was asked to
“dream big, but expect less.” He
If you are looking for an open seat in one of B-W’s
did just that… but his dream
campus computer labs, you don’t need to trek all
actually came true in the form of
over campus to find one. We have an app for that!
an enviable high-tech surgical lab.
Photograph by Jason Jones
The application, designed by I.T.’s Matt Hadgis, Tele
B-W, one of only a few colleges to offer their own camera and display. The HD
quickly has become a popular tool for B-W
students the opportunity to work on human technology allows them to view amazing
students. By simply clicking on a link in Bb or on
cadavers as undergraduates, has taken that details not visible to the naked eye.
the I.T. Web site, you can access real-time
benchmark to another level with the help of One of the other benefits of this technology
information displaying seat availability in twenty
technology. Telfer Hall, Room 329 is home includes the ability to share video of the lab
of the most popular computer labs on campus.
to Dr. Joe Yavornitzky’s “Gross Anatomy” demonstrations across multiple screens and
See what the buzz is all about by going to: lab, and is not for the faint-of-heart. specimens in the classroom. HD recordings
www.bw.edu/resources/infotech/lab_availability/. With the assistance of John DiGennaro and of the procedures and dissections can also be
partner Zenith Systems, the lab was produced as instructional videos and training
redesigned to include: three high-definition, materials. This summer, Dr. Yavornitzky
remote-operated Sony PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) plans to record quizzes and study guides for
cameras with high-quality lenses, four high- his students that can be accessed via Black-
def monitors, three surgical exam lights, and board. The answers will even be provided.
a server for the equipment on the B-W Pre-Med and Pre-Physical Therapy
classroom’s media cart. students are very fortunate to get a head start
Students can work individually or in groups on their careers thanks to B-W’s innovative
at three separate work stations, controlling teaching and learning environment.
their tech
The Debut of
Remote Access E-Mail Windows 7 &
Office 2010
Staying Connected via Electronic Device As summer begins, I.T. typically moves
into high-gear, making changes and
Mobile access now rules the world of technology thanks to the remote devices most of us carry. updates while the students enjoy their
Configuring your cell phone to retrieve your B-W Outlook Live e-mail is quick and easy! summer break. This year is no exception
with the rollout of a new operating system
.
Confused about how to connect your data and office productivity package.
plan cell phone to the B-W network? Have
The campus upgrade begins in the
no fear, it’s easier than you think! In a matter
computer labs. All Windows-based
of minutes, you will be up and running and
computers in the labs and on multimedia
able to stay in touch with e-mail from your
carts will be upgraded with both
professors or receive campus information.
installations. The exceptions will be: BW
To configure your cell phone, go to the East, Marting Lab (B19), CRI Lab
settings or account features menu. There, you (Malicky 1), and ALEKS Lab (MACS
should see an option to setup an e-mail 171) where existing hardware will not yet
account. You will need to choose the option support the upgrade. Faculty will also be
for either an “Exchange” or “Corporate Sync” offered the upgrade, so versioning issues
It is very important to make sure your WiFi is
account rather than a typical e-mail account. should not be a problem.
turned OFF or you will experience conflicts.
Afterwards, you will be prompted to enter the
following information: You can typically receive e-mail from
B-W Server Name: pod51000.outlook. com
multiple accounts on your phone, after going W/L Dorm Upgrades
through the setup for each. If you have other This summer, I.T. Network Services will
B-W Domain Name: bw.edu
personal accounts, such as Yahoo or G-Mail, be busy upgrading the remaining
B-W E-Mail address: you@mail.bw.edu choose those options during the setup process. residence halls with improved wireless
B-W Password: xxxxxxx
If you experience any unique problems or service. This includes moving some
B-W Username: your full e-mail address access points to improve service and
have difficulty with the process, please call
(ex: bsmart11@mail.bw.edu) the I.T. HelpDesk at 440-826-7000 and one of installing additional points. Students who
SSL Certificate: yes (check box) the technicians will be happy to assist. lived in areas with spotty or slow service
should experience a big improvement
when they return in the Fall. The new
access points will support 802.11n
In case you were wondering >>>>>
technology, as supported by new laptop
computers. Scheduled to be upgraded are:
Q: Is it true that I.T. now offers wireless printing
on campus for students? How does that work?
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Hamilton
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A: Yes, students can print remotely! Here’s how:
Yep, Still Here!
Running late for class? Forgot to print out your homework? No time to log in at the lab in order to
print? Fortunately, I.T. has a solution for that! You now have the ability to remotely send a print job
to most computer labs while on campus. There are a few things you’ll need to know. First, it will While most B-W students are on summer
take a few minutes to download the print drivers that will allow you to take advantage of this option, break, some are still taking classes. For
so you may want to do this at the beginning of the semester. Each lab printer has a different driver, so
determine which labs you will use and download the drivers for those. To locate the print drivers, go those, the I.T. HelpDesk staff is still on
to the HelpDesk tab in Bb. Under the heading “Computer Labs and Other Services” you will see a duty! Summer hours remain as they were
section for Printing in Computer Labs. Choose the “B-W Wireless Printing” link. You will find during the academic year: M-Th from
instructions for determining which operating system you are using. Then, simply choose the link to
the lab and download the driver. It is a one-time process and you’re all set! Please be aware that you 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Fridays from
only have a 2-hour window from when you queue the job to get to the lab and release it to print. 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. You can reach
the HelpDesk by telephone at: (440) 826-
7000 or by e-mail: helpdesk@bw.edu.
Emergency Text Messages
Making Your 4 Years Count >>>>>
My Graduation Plan = “Winning!”
This past year, B-W launched a Benefits Of The Plan
You now have the ability to map
new feature in WebExpress. “My
out your entire four-year program,
Graduation Plan” is an online tool
monitor your progress, and stay on
for students & advisors which will track. Your advisor has a better B-W utilizes an Emergency Text Messaging
assist in planning for graduation. planning tool for working with you System to notify students, faculty, and staff
and helping you understand and about urgent matters such as campus security
issues, weather advisories, or other safety
Technology in Action accomplish your program goals.
Ut concerns. This is for the benefit of all
My Graduation Plan is an add-on to B-W’s The College benefits by knowing how many
members of the campus community.
administrative software, Colleague. The sections of each course to schedule based on
product underwent extensive customization by how many students have added it to their plan. Students have the ability to opt-in or out of
members of the I.T. staff to develop a unique You can locate “My Graduation Plan” by receiving these messages during the
tool not available at most other colleges. Both going to WebExpress, where an entire section Electronic Check-In process each semester.
students and advisors have reacted positively. in the menu devoted to it. All current President Durst highly recommends that all
Following its kickoff this past year, advisors undergraduate students, with the exception of students opt-in and provide their personal
and students were offered training by the seniors, are required to use this online tool, cell phone number for potential emergency
Academic Advising Department. which replaces the former advising process. situations. If you have previously opted out,
you can rejoin by emailing the Manager of
What’s SkyDrive?
Telecommunications at: dmushat@bw.edu.
Big Changes are Happening Now >>>>>
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… No, it’s Sky
Drive… your own personal storage cloud!
One of the added perks of B-W’s Microsoft-
Reinventing Ritter Library
hosted “Outlook Live” student e-mail Libraries on college campuses are quickly transforming into centers for vibrancy and collaboration.
package is the vast storage capacity included
for your e-mail and personal files. Each Quietly operating behind the stacks, the hard-working staff at Ritter
student is lavished with a whopping 10GB of Library has been making strides to satisfy the ever-growing expectations
space for e-mail and an astounding 25GB of of techn of technology-thirsty students.
storage for files, photos and presentations. Library Director Pat Scanlan along
with John DiGennaro, Director of
To locate SkyDrive, simply open your B-W
Educational Technology, Distance
e-mail account by going to outlook.com. On
Learning & Information Services,
the top navigation bar, locate the drop-down
have been working diligently to
menu that says “More” and you will see
dev
develop and implement new technology tools aimed at assisting students
“SkyDrive” listed. Here you can create new
with mobile access, research, and information literacy competencies.
folders or use the existing folders to store
Ritter is one of the first libraries in northeast Ohio to begin delivering
your items. Use the menu just below your
services to patrons via mobile device. The numerous applications, as seen
name to create new items or add files. Next,
here (or at: http://libguides.bw.edu) will be online and ready to go when
select the destination folder you’d like to
students return in the Fall. Information will soon be accessible by
save to and either “drop” the documents into
telephone, text, e-mail, and even Twitter, in an attempt to provide students
the box or browse and select from files on
with even more comprehensive options. And coming soon for
your computer or network drive.
Blackberry, Android, or iPhone will be “Ritter Mobile” a boopsie™
Remember, as a best practice, your campus library app for access on-the-go. Recently, new Dell desktop computers
network H:drive is always your most reliable and 24” monitors were also installed at Ritter. It’s time to “re-discover
file storage location for schoolwork. Ritter.” Reference and circulation librarians are waiting to assist you!