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Student Software Tutorials
Available on the Web!
Software Made Simple’s tutorials cover:
◊ Windows 95/NT4
◊ Word 97
◊ Excel 97
◊ Access 97
These tutorials are available only
from campus workstations and
labs and can help students learn the basics and
beyond of these software applications for
academic tasks. View them at:
The newsletter for IPFW computer users
Com puting & Data Processing Novem ber 1998
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OASIS Premiers: Stage One of Three
The Registrar’s Office, funded in part by the Lilly
Retention Initiatives Grant, has developed Online
Access to Student Information Systems (OASIS), a
secure Web-based interface for students to access
during business hours. As the project moves into its
second stage, which is slated for January, faculty will
have access to information about their classes and the
academic records of students enrolled in their classes.
The third stage will allow students to drop/add, and
faculty will be able to view student registration and
provide credit override.
Web Wise
On October 1st, 10 MB of Web space per student
became available for all students and official student
organizations. Over 150 students have already
activated their Web space accounts, and many more are
expected. You can see two IPFW student organizations
sites by going to:
www.student.ipfw.edu/~spe
www.student.ipfw.edu/~sab
Documentation for Web space and working with
HomeSite and Netscape Page Composer (two Web
editing applications available in the labs) is available in
the labs or linked on the Web at:
http://www.ipfw.edu/cdp/students/web.html
Scanners in Labs
Image scanning is now available in all IPFW OpenAccess Computing Labs, so students can scan photos
and more to incorporate into their researched papers,
Web pages, and
other university
work. Scanners
have instructions
posted at the
station, though
students may
need to learn a
graphics program,
like Paint Shop
Pro, if they wish to
edit the images
they scan.
www.student.ipfw.edu/docs/webguide/home.htm
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Steve Carr “simul-surfs” during the PBS teleconfer-
On October 22nd, IPFW participated in a live,
"virtual" discussion focusing on the creation of learnercentered environments. Via satellite, three college and
university presidents and the telecommunication director
of the
Western Governor's University presented strategic
planning considerations on making learning institutions
more "learner centered." The discussion focused on:
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Creating facilities that integrate the learning process
with the rest of a person's life,
Developing adaptable programs that anticipate the
future,
Helping organizations and people assess learning
needs and construct educational solutions, and
Creating synergistic educational experiences.
The event was well attended by a cross section of our
instructional community. Those interested but unable to
attend may borrow a VHS recording of the program from
Helmke Library's circulation desk. The program also has
a web site with excellent examples of innovative campus
initiatives:
http://www.pbs.org/als/scup/
The program was produced by the Society for
College and University Planning and distributed through
the PBS Adult Learning Service with support from the
University of Delaware. Local support was provided by
the Office of Academic Affairs, LRC, and Continuing
Education with funding from C&DP Services. Special
thanks to Steve Carr, Communication, for "simul-surfing"
to various web sites as they were mentioned. Their
involvement is greatly appreciated.
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DOS/Windows 3.1 to be Discontinued
As mentioned in earlier InfoShare issues and on
C&DP’s Web site, the dual boot environment in the
Open-Access Computing Lab in KT217 will be
removed January 4th, 1999. Instructors and students
dependent on DOS/Windows 3.1 applications that
don’t run in Windows 95 should plan on alternatives
before the start of the spring semester. If you need
help with this transition, please contact Bill Baden,
Coordinator of Academic Computing, at 6202. Note:
this change does not affect employee workstations.
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These courses are available free to faculty and staff at IPFW; you
may register through the Help Desk at 6030. Registration is
required. Please note that strong Windows 95/98 skills (like using
the mouse, understanding file management, familiarity with
common elements of Windows applications, etc.) are essential for
learning Windows applications.
Windows 95
/98
Corel WordPerfect License Expiring
On December 1st, Indiana University’s license
agreement with Corel WordPerfect will expire.
Indiana University, while still in negotiations with
Corel WordPerfect, has not yet reached an
agreement to continue the current contract. The
installation option from the network IMENU will be
removed, and only what is currently installed on
workstations will be legal. When a new version of
WordPerfect is released, Indiana University
campuses will not be licensed for it. For those who
are interested in switching to Microsoft Word 97,
there are C&DP Services Short Courses available.
Windows 95/98: The operating system behind
the applications—this class, (or an equivalent skill
level), is strongly recommended as a prerequisite
to other courses.
Part I: 11/9/98
Part II: 11/16/98
9:30-11:30 a.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Introduction to HTML: Learn the code behind
Web pages.
Changing Windows 95 Network Passwords
If your password has expired, get a temporary
password from the Help Desk by going to KT 204K
in person with a picture ID. Use the temporary
password as your old password while following the
steps below. If your password has not expired,
follow these steps using your current password at
the old password prompt.
1. Click on the Start button in the lower left corner of
the screen
2. Select Programs and then the MS-DOS Prompt
option
3. At the DOS prompt, enter Setpass
4. At the Old Password prompt, enter your old (or
temporary) password
5. At the New Password prompt, enter a new
password
6. You will be asked to re-enter the new password
The system should respond with password
change successful. If it does not, there should
be a message of explanation. If the new password
was mistyped and the first and second entries didn’t
match, follow step 4 again.
When choosing a new password, use the following
guidelines:
◊ Use a mixture of numbers and mixed-case
letters
◊ Use at least six characters
◊ Use a seemingly random selection of letters and
numbers
◊ Choose a password that you will remember
Part I: 11/3/98
11/23/98
Part II: 11/17/98
11/24/98
1:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
1:30-3:30 p.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Microsoft
Office
Excel: The Basics. Learn how to use this powerful
spreadsheet application.
Part I: 11/13/98
Part II: 11/20/98
9:30-11:30 a.m.
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Word: For WordPerfect Converts. Learn to
create and edit documents quickly and efficiently.
Part I: 11/5/98
11/10/98
Part II: 11/18/98
2:00-4:00 p.m.
2:00-4:00 p.m.
10:00-12:00 p.m.
PowerPoint: Build striking and professional
multimedia presentations.
Part I: 11/4/98
11/5/98
Part II: 11/11/98
10:00-11:30 a.m.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
10:00-11:30 a.m.