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Information Technology at Hofstra University School of Law

Information Technology at Hofstra University School of Law. A Hands on Session Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Information Systems. Information Technology at Hofstra Law School (The Jeopardy Categories). Location of Department Open Computer Hours Wireless Network My Hofstra Portal Account

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Information Technology at Hofstra University School of Law

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  1. Information Technology atHofstra University School of Law A Hands on Session Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Information Systems

  2. Information Technology at Hofstra Law School (The Jeopardy Categories) • Location of Department • Open Computer Hours • Wireless Network • My Hofstra Portal Account • Technology Web Page • Computer Labs/ Printing • Exams on Computer • Using Laptops in the Classroom

  3. Location of Info Systems Department • Room 223 – Law School • Five Full Time Employees • Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Information Systems • Andrew Wilson, Director of Information Systems • Mary Giacomazza, Computer Coordinator • Michael Wagner, Webmaster • Vacant Assistant Director position • Also have student aide support covering the help desk and labs

  4. Information Systems Department Continued • Tech support number is (516) 463-4192 • E-mail Address – lawhelp@hofstra.edu • Hours • Mon. – Thurs. 9:00 A.M – 8:00 P.M. • Fri. 9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M. • Student Computer Support Limited to Open Computer Hours or By Appointment Only (listed on web site)

  5. Open Computer Hours and Appointments • Period of Time where office is available for student computer software support only • Wireless Network Setup • Anti Virus Software and Ad Aware installation • Microsoft Office support/troubleshooting • Exam Software Re-Installation* • General computer questions • Hours Will Be E-mailed to Students and posted on technology site • Appointments can be made walk in or by email or by phone

  6. Wireless Network • Covers ENTIRE Law School and Joan Axinn Hall (Career Services and Clinic) • Uses 802.11G Technology • Connect to HUNET not HUGUEST • Wireless Security System – • Requires Hofstra username and password first time to login and authenticate • CSA and McAfee – Hands on Time • Printing to network printers via IPrint

  7. My Hofstra Portal Account • http://My.hofstra.edu • Password is 701 ID number (which you must change on first login – password must be 8 characters and include a number AND a special character such as #,@,!). • Email, Online System, IPrint, network files • Access to Software via Support Tab • McAfee Antivirus • Office 2007 My Hofstra Portal • Microsoft Office 2007 for PC and Microsoft 2008 for Apple

  8. My Hofstra Portal - IPrint • IPrint allows you to print for your Windows laptop to network printer in first floor 24 hour lab or outside the 24 hour lab in the library. • IPrint Supports Windows XP and Vista but no support for Apple • If not using IPrint, you can use network labs to print • Workaround for Apple Users - Boot camp

  9. Portal Email • Hofstra Pride Gmail System • 2 GB disk space • Can setup your Gmail Email for Outlook – • http://law.hofstra.edu/technology/guides • Can Forward email to other email accounts • Students Automatically Subscribed to Email Listserv • Full Time 1L students - Class 2011 listserv • PT Day- Evening Students – Class 2011 listserv & Pt Class 2012 Listserv • Full Time Transfer Students – Class2010 listserv • All departments use class listservs • You MUST check your e-mail daily!!!!!!!!

  10. My Hofstra Portal Continued • Access Class Schedule via Hofstra Online, Grades • Access to Financial Aid and Personal Information • Targeted Announcements for Law Students

  11. Backing Up • Absolutely critical • Ftp.hofstra.edu • For FTP software go to download.com and download coreftplite • http://law.hofstra.edu/technology/guides • USB keys • Use GMail Account – 2 GB disk space

  12. More My Hofstra Portal Account Info • More My Hofstra Resources… • Access to My files..however we recommend.. • ftp.hofstra.edu – Coreftp • http:://www.hofstra.edu/technology/software • 100 MB Disk Space for Files/Web Pages • Access to Law Library Resources • Customize Portal with Personal Links

  13. Technology Page • law.hofstra.edu/it • Computer Purchase Recommendations • Discounts with Lenovo and Apple • Computer Tips • law.hofstra.edu/technology/guides • Instruction guides on setting up Gmail for outlook, My Portal, IPrint, Windows Updates • Printing account form • Web Page Guides • law.hofstra.edu/technology/software • Coreftp and Ad Aware links • Links to Software Upgrade Sites

  14. Other Important Web Sites • http://law.hofstra.edu • Current Students • Class Assignments • Booklists • Access to Portal • News and Events • Calendar http://calendar.hofstra.edu

  15. Taking Your Final Exams on Computer • Automatically signed up to take exams on computer – can opt out (will be notified on that) • Hofstra Law School was one of the first schools in the country to offer exams on computer using secure exam software. • Over 85% of the entire law school student body took exams on computer in Spring 2007. • Version available for Windows and Apple

  16. Exam Software Training • Mandatory Exam Software Training Classes – Will be Announced Via E-mail of locations and times. • Classes are During Dean’s Hours and late evening sessions as well • If you do not show up to the class, you will not be allowed to take your exam on computer • Poll

  17. Computer Labs/Printing • Two computer labs Library • First Floor 24 Hour Lab • Card swipe access • 18 computers • Network Printers (including IPrint Printer), Standalone Lexis & Westlaw Printers • Lower Level Library Lab • 18 computers • Network Printer, Standalone Lexis/Westlaw printers • Scanners in each Lab • DO NOT INSTALL SOFTWARE ON LAB COMPUTERS

  18. Computer Labs/Printing (cont.) • Student Labs covered by Student aides, • Documentation in Labs – Wireless, IPrint • Printing - Pay for Print system • *800 free pages per semester (Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions) • Does NOT include free Lexis and Westlaw standalone printing (you’ll get training on both in the first semester) • After 800 pages run out, you must recredit account using credit form (online at technology guides site) – Memorial Hall

  19. Laptops in the Classroom and Law Library • AC Outlets available at every seat in all the largest classrooms (rooms 308,238,230,205,206 and just about every seat in the Deane Law Library) • Many faculty will limit use of wireless and even laptops in their classes – listed on syllabus or will be announced first day of class.

  20. Email Advice /Computer Policy • Email Advice • CHECK YOUR SPAM FILTER – Listserv messages often go there. • Make Sure to Sign Your E-mails • Do Not Use All Caps • If you forward your email and setup a new account, make sure the forwarding goes there too! • University Computer Policy • http://www.hofstra.edu/StudentServ/CC/SCS/SCS_Policy.cfm • Must Abide by that Policy – We enforce it here!

  21. One Last Thing.. • Thank you for your time and welcome aboard!!

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