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Welcome to the new millennium! This guide is designed to help freshmen navigate computer labs and digital resources effectively and safely. Learn about logging into school networks, utilizing Turnitin.com for academic integrity, and managing files on your H: and P: drives. Remember the rules: no food or drink in labs, keep backpacks neat, and avoid non-school-related sites. Utilize USB drives wisely, back up your work, and create a logical file system. Make the most of your online experience while adhering to school policies!
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Freshmen Computer Orientation and You A Safety Guide for the New Millennium
Welcome to Legacy! • Computer labs • Login • Turnitin.com • Special sites
Computer Labs • 5 in school • 30 desktops in LMC • 10 laptops in LMC • All are hooked to printers
Rules to Highlight • All backpacks along the walls. • No food or drink in labs. • Do not download games, apps, programs. • Do not roll around the room on the chairs. • Visit appropriate, school-related sites.
H Drive • YOUR personal storage place • Accessible from all computers in school • Limited storage space (no huge movies!) • When you log on, this is a saving option
Teacher Side of Public (P Drive) • You can view documents • You cannot change those documents • You cannot save to that side
Student Side of Public (P Drive) • You can view documents • You can change those documents • You can save to that side • EVERYONE has access to stuff here.
Your USB Drives • Flash, thumb, jump drives • All are the same thing with different names! • Save most work to these • Back them up at home or on your H drive
File Responsibility • Make a file – save immediately. • Know WHERE you saved it. • Call it something logical. • Create a system for self about WHERE you save • Flash AND H: • Flash AND home
Lost Files • We have little ability to find things when you put them somewhere. • Can’t meld plastic (we’re working on it, though) • Those flash drives AREN’T perfect!
Logging In Username: Student number without leading zeroes (ex. 999999) Password: Leh birth month, birth day, birth year two digits(Leh040694) Example: Username: 1234567 Password: Leh060465
Turnitin.com • On-line paper collection site Main uses • Plagiarism checker • Peer Review • On-line grading
Make a Turnitin.com Account • Follow the directions from your teacher • Sign up for the right class! • Use the right number!
Other Things to Do Today • Join the class wiki. • Make a blog for yourself.