- Set up of the CCNY email account:
You are advised to use your CCNY account for communication with students via email. Please review the E-mail Guidelines for more information, to activate your account, and to reset your password (Access your email). You are not allowed to forward your CCNY email to your personal email.
- Learn why and how to access Blackboard
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- Know about the CUNY Technology Services:
Blackboard, CUNYfirst, DegreeWorks, CUNYAlert, Library, Office 365 for Education, Office ProPlus, Dropbox, CUNY Academic Commons, Cloud Virtual Desktop, Gartner, CUNYfirst MyInfo, eMall, McAfee, Maplesoft.
- Update your computer:
These are the most important areas you need to keep up to date or check on your computer regularly to keep your system free from viruses and Internet threats:- Anti-Virus software (virus definitions)
- Check for Windows Updates (Microsoft publishes updates every Tuesday)
- Check for Apple iOS Updates
- Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- Check and update Plug-Ins (most common Plug-Ins: Adobe Reader, Flash, Shockwave, Quicktime, Java)
- Browsers, e.g. Mozilla Firefox (Help -> About ... Checks automatically for Updates) or Internet Explorer
- Update Java (Java SE Downloads)
- Adobe Reader: Help -> Check for Updates ...
- Check Adobe Flash for latest version
- Fraudulent Websites (Domain Name System (DNS) Redirects)
- Free virus scan applications:
- Backup your data (flash, hard drive, etc.) at least weekly:
The best way to backup your system depends on your use, needs, and system. These articles will help you to choose the best solution: - Internet Safety
- Do not download anything or click on any link unless you know the source!
- General:
CUNY Information Security
CCNY Information Security Office
Be Safe on the Internet by WikiHow
Multimedia Center Resources - Email:
Do not open attachments from senders you do not know. Do not click on links in emails from a sender you do not recognize.
- Know how to use a flash drive (e.g. ejecting)
- Be aware of the Copyright Laws because they also apply to online content:
- (C)opyright @ CUNY
- US Copyright Law
- Copyright Consideror by Jim Lengel - this tool helps you to think through your copyright questions
- US Copyright Law - Fair Use
- Linking Rights by Brad Templeton - Article about linking to other websites
- 10 Big Myths about copyright explained by Brad Templeton
- Technology and Teaching Resources:
- Instructional Technology
- Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning by the U.S. Department of Education
- An Introduction to Technology Integration by edutopia
- Good Citizenship in School of Education Smart Classrooms:
- Do not save content on the SmartBoard computer.
- User name and password are your email credentials.
- Make sure you TURN OFF the LCD projector, computer and other equipment. After you turn off the LCD projector the fan will stay on until the bulb is cooled down.
- Report damaged instructional resources (computer, SmartBoard, tables, chairs, etc.) to the Dean's office.
- Remove all trash.
- Lock the room behind you.
- Access to locked School of Education rooms:
contact Security North Academic Center, Room 4/201, Office of Technology North Academic Center, Room 3/227A or the Learning & Technology Resource Center North Academic Center, Room 3/226. - Unlocking computer cabinets:
contact Office of Technology North Academic Center, Room 3/227A or the Learning & Technology Resource Center North Academic Center, Room 3/226.
