NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY Tools for Student Success
Updated 7/20/14
IDENTIFICATION Photo ID Card In an effort to enhance safety & security all students are required to wear their ID card Benefits: • Borrow Library books • Access the Fitness Center • Present ID to enter buildings, events, and programs • Swipe your ID Card for quick processing in Student Services areas Lost ID Card Replacement: • $10.00 fee, payable at the Bursar’s Office in C-110 • Present paid receipt in the ID Office in C-101 to obtain a replacement
Tips: • ID Office Location C-101 • Phone Number 718-482-5554 • Office Hours Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. First and third Saturdays of each month 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Link: http://laguardia.edu/publicsafety/ID
IDENTIFICATION Campus Systems ID (EMPL ID) and Passwords My LaGuardia provides access to all LaGuardia web based applications Benefits: • Single sign-on access to eTools: LaGuardia Email ePortfolio eCareer Library LaGuardia VIP Tips: • Username: Firstname.Lastname • Password: Eight digit CUNYfirst (EMPL ID) and the last two digits of the year you were born Link: http://my.laguardia.edu
IDENTIFICATION CUNY Systems ID and Passwords: CUNY Portal Benefits: • Access to Blackboard Degree Audit e-MALL CUNY Alert Tips: • If you get locked out of CUNY Portal: Verify the username & password and wait two hours before next log-in attempt If you forgot your username or password, click the link for “Account and Password Reset” If all fails, send an email to
[email protected] Link: https://cuny.edu/portal
IDENTIFICATION CUNY Systems ID and Passwords Benefits: • Course registration • Review and pay your bill • Check for service indicators • View grades Tips: • Claim your CUNYfirst account • Password format 8 characters long 1 uppercase letter 1 numeric or special character • Visit the LaGuardia website for tutorials about using CUNYfirst and what to do if you are unable to log in Link: https://cuny.edu/cunyfirst
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION LaGuardia Website Navigation Organized content that is easy to find Benefits: • User-friendly site with clear and logical navigation • Connects current and prospective students with College resources Tips: • Use the search bar to quickly find what you are looking for Link: https://laguardia.edu
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION LaGuardia Mobile App Benefits: • Emergency contacts • Building maps • My LaGuardia access
Apple App Store
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Ask LaGuardia News & Events Course Catalog College Directory
Google Play Store
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Photo & Videos Library access Athletics information
Mobile Web
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION My LaGuardia Benefits: • Single sign-on access to LaGuardia and CUNY applications and tools • Explore Academic Profile Student Financial Services Student Services Career Planning Tips: • “Ask an Advisor” button connects you with an advisor for your major Link: https://my.laguardia.edu
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION CUNY Website Navigation Benefits: • Single sign-on access to CUNY applications and tools: Blackboard Degree Audit e-MALL CUNY Alert Tips: • Use Mozilla Firefox for the best experience with CUNY applications Links: https://cuny.edu
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION Public Search Engines Benefits: • Conduct research and find information Tips: • Google Scholar for research provides a simple way to search for scholarly literature all from one place. • Search across many disciplines and sources, including articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites Links: http://google.com http://scholar.google.com
LOOKING FOR HELP OR INFORMATION Social Networking Social Media is a part of LaGuardia’s communications Benefits: • Enhances student social engagement, student-to-student interactions, involvement with campus life, and cultivates a stronger campus community Tips: • Use a #hashtag(s) to facilitate discussions on Twitter and Facebook • More and more faculty are integrating social media into their classes Links:
http://facebook.com/LaGuardiaCC
@LaGuardiaCC
http://flickr.com/LaGuardiaCCollege
http://youtube.com/LaGuardiaCCollege
ADMINISTRATIVE WEB APPLICATIONS Office 365 Benefits: • Use Microsoft Outlook Web App or Microsoft Outlook to view and send emails from your LaGuardia email account • Access to OneDrive Content and Instant Messenger Tips: • Accessible from My LaGuardia • Install the email client on your Smartphone for easy access Link: http://laguardia.edu/office365
ADMINISTRATIVE WEB APPLICATIONS CUNYfirst: Registration and Bill Pay Benefits: • Search classes • View class availability • Register for or drop classes • View grades • Access unofficial transcript Tips: • Visit the LaGuardia website for: CUNYfirst Student Help CUNYfirst Training Guides for Students Help with claiming your Account, Step by Step instructions, and more. Link: http://laguardia.edu/cunyfirst
ADMINISTRATIVE WEB APPLICATIONS Degree Audit Web application that helps students track academic success and progress towards their degree Benefits: • Easy to understand check box format that displays requirements for your major • Acts as a self-advisement tool • GPA calculator • Option to download or print Tips: • Review your Degree Audit with an advisor as it may impact your financial aid eligibility • Visit the LaGuardia website for training materials and more information • Contact the Student Information Center (SIC) at
[email protected] for assistance • Accessible from My LaGuardia and CUNYfirst Link: http://laguardia.edu/degreeaudit
ACADEMIC WEB APPLICATIONS eCareer eCareer can help you learn more about yourself Benefits: • Select the right major • Learn about occupations • Make wise career decisions • Identify job opportunities Tips: • Username: firstname.lastname • Password: Eight digit CUNY EMPL ID + the last two digits of the year you were born Link: http://laguardia.edu/ecareer
ACADEMIC WEB APPLICATIONS Blackboard course management system A virtual learning environment and course management system that provides access to class content 24/7 Benefits: • View announcements from the course Professor • Access class lectures • View grades • All material is course related Link: http://laguardia.edu/blackboard
Tips: • Don't see a course on Blackboard? Your Instructor may not be using it Make sure you are registered for the course and have not been dropped Check for holds on CUNYfirst • Set LaGuardia as your College: Login to CUNY Portal > My Profile > Modify > "Fiorello H. LaGuardia Community College" > Save • Blackboard Learn app available (fee applies) • Visit the LaGuardia website for: Training materials Announcements, alerts and news Resources & guidelines
ACADEMIC WEB APPLICATIONS ePortfolio - Digication Web based portal for accessing your work, tracking your academic growth and planning your career Benefits: • Represent yourself and your education • Collect and save coursework • Showcase accomplishments • Create digital résumé to send to employers Tips: • ePortfolio tutorials available on the LaGuardia website Link: http://laguardia.edu/eportfolio
You will learn more about ePortfolio from your class professors, and in workshops offered by ePortfolio staff
ACADEMIC WEB APPLICATIONS Library Research The Library helps Students with academic writing and much more Benefits: • Find books, articles, videos, and CDs • MLA and APA citation style guides • Request books from other libraries Tips: • You can borrow iPads and laptops from the Library Media Center Link: http://laguardia.edu/library
COLLEGE ASSETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Open Computer Labs and Study Halls Open for academic use to students currently enrolled in classes Benefits: • Computer and internet access for research • Software applications on PC and Mac • Access to printing Tips: • Locations: B-333, E-101 • For Hours of Operation call: (718)482-6101/8725/5452 • To access the computers: Username: Live@LaGuardia username (minimum 20 characters including dot) Password: CUNYfirst ID (EMPL ID) and last two digits of the year you were born
Instructional Services and Media Distribution (ISMD) staff can assist with technical problems in the study halls, not the content of it such as advising or homework
COLLEGE ASSETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Academic Printing Live@LaG Print manages printing in computer labs and classrooms Benefits: • Live@LaG Print allows you to monitor how many pages are in each print job, and see the history of completed print jobs Tips: • Each student is provided with a balance of 400 pages per semester • Students can check their balance by visiting http://liveprint.laguardia.edu from a campus computer • Take advantage of Academic Printing in the Cyber Café Links: http://laguardia.edu/liveprint http://liveprint.laguardia.edu
COLLEGE ASSETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Departmental Computer Classrooms and Labs Smart classrooms are equipped to accommodate all students Benefits: • Tutoring and assistance is available in labs that are equipped with software to meet specific courses needs Tips: • Accounting Resource Lab B-320 • ESL Lab E-201 • Math Tutoring Lab MB-44 • Nursing Labs E358, E328 • Reading/Communication Skills Lab E-114 • Speech Centers C-249, C-220, C-222 • Television/ Video Studio M122 • Video and Multimedia Labs M122 & E301 • Writing Center B-200 • Smart classrooms have dedicated Tech Support (separate from IT)
COLLEGE ASSETS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Campus Wide WiFi Unrestricted access to the internet while on campus Student Internet Access Benefits: • WiFi is available throughout campus • Quick access to e-tools on the go Tips: • WiFi disconnects after 15 minutes of inactivity • Students can only access WiFi through one device at a time Link: https://it.laguardia.edu/WiFi_How-To.pdf Access the internet without logging in to WiFi by using computers in the Cyber Café Benefits: • Equipped with 22 computers, the Cyber Café is on the first floor of the C Building Tips: • Open Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Link: https://laguardia.edu/student-services/cyber-cafe
PC SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS College Computers Provides resource for academic research, studies & typing assignments Benefits: • B333 has 250 PCs and 14 Macs • The Library has 100 PCs and 6 Macs • Web browsers available: Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari Tips: • Know your CUNY EMPL ID for faster printing • Make sure to log-out from all personal accounts • Save work online to OneDrive or Office 365, or locally to a flash drive Link: https://laguardia.edu/ISMD/Technology/Computer-Labs/
PC SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS General Use Software Provide students with necessary software applications for academic success Benefits: • Students have access to the following software applications to complete their course work: Microsoft Office 2010: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint Tips: • Shortcuts CTRL+C CTRL+V CTRL+Z CTRL+S
Copy selected text Paste copied text Undo Save the document • All software is available on all PCs and web based Office 365 • Free Computer Workshops are available to students Link: http://laguardia.edu/workshops
PC SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS Specialized Use Software Provide students with access to classrooms equipped with Specialized Software Benefits: • Access to: Maplesoft, SPSS, Adobe CS6, QuickBooks Tips: • Adobe CS6 is available on Mac computers in the Library and B333 Study Hall • Besides accessing SPSS, Maple, and QuickBooks in B333 and Library, take advantage of Accounting and Math Lab in B320 Dreamweaver is a web development tool
SPSS is for statistical analysis
Photoshop is image editing software
Maplesoft analyzes, explores, visualizes, and solves mathematical problems
Flash is a vector image creator and animator Fireworks is a bitmap and vector graphics editor
QuickBooks manages payroll, inventory, sales and other needs of a small business
PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICE INTEGRATION Free Microsoft Software (DreamSpark) Provides students with access to Microsoft Software for learning and research-ware Benefits: • Math, Engineering & Computer Science majors can download free software for Operating Systems, Development, and Server tools Tips: • What is required to download and use DreamSpark? A PC with a Windows An Internet connection (broadband suggested) An Internet browser A Windows Live ID account Link: http://dreamspark.com
PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICE INTEGRATION CUNY e-MALL: Free and Discounted Software CUNY students can purchase software at significantly discounted prices Benefits: • Save up to 75% on software, including Microsoft Software MS '10 & '13 for PC MS '08 & '11 For Mac MS Windows 7 MS Windows 8 Tips: • Did you know that you can get Free McAfee Antivirus Enterprise for PC & MAC? • Free Maplesoft software download available • Must be CUNY Affiliated • Log in to CUNY Portal to access the e-MALL Link: http://cuny.edu/portal
PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICE INTEGRATION WiFi Configuration and Guidelines WiFi capable devices can access the internet anywhere on campus Benefits: • Connect to the internet via Laptop, netbook, tablet, iPad or smartphone Tips: • Easy to use WiFi How To guide available on the Information Technology homepage Link: http://laguardia.edu/it
PERSONAL DIGITAL DEVICE INTEGRATION Email Client and Auto Forward Email forwarding automatically sends emails from your LAGCC account to your personal account Benefits: • Use one unified e-mail to check messages • Set up your email client from your smartphone Tips: • How to forward an e-mail: In the Outlook Web App, click Settings > Options > Account > Connected accounts > Forwarding > enter alternate email Link: http://laguardia.edu/office365
NAVIGATING TECHNOLOGY Tools for Student Success
Updated 7/20/14
