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1. Information Technologyfor GVSUstudents An introduction to IT resources at Grand Valley State University Vince St. Germain
2. Computing and technology Support Helpdesk 010 Mary IdemaPew, Allendale (Atrium Level) Phone: 616-331-2101 Toll Free: 855-435-7488 --- (855 helpgvu) E-mail: helpdesk@gvsu.edu The Helpdesk provides assistance to Faculty, Staff and Students. Walk-In Hours: Winter Semester Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday Noon – 8:00 PM Follow Us @ GVSUithelpdesk www.gvsu.edu/it
3. Websites and Resources IT Department Website: www.gvsu.edu/it Computer Lab Hours: www.gvsu.edu/it/labs Blackboard Help:www.gvsu.edu/it/learn IT Helpdesk Telephone Number: (616)-331-2101 www.gvsu.edu/it
4. Student Logins and Passwords Network Login Example: Username:jonesma Password: test12ab Blackboard Student Email (Gmail) 500 MB of Network storage mystudentdata.gvsu.edu Web page space Wireless access Banner Example: G-Number: G00114444 Pin: 1a34b56 Pin length is 6 - 10 Register for classes Pay bills Get class schedules Change Network, Email and Blackboard password mybanner.gvsu.edu www.gvsu.edu/it
5. University EmaiLhttp://mail.gvsu.edu To login use your GVSU network ID and Password Your email address will be: yourID@mail.gvsu.edu Check your University email regularly! www.gvsu.edu/it
6. your GVSU email Account You are responsible for making sure that you receive all University communications. The University sends all official email to your GVSU account. Blackboard sends all email to your GVSU account. Banner sends all email to your GVSU account. Not regularly checking your GVSU student email may result in your missing important information. www.gvsu.edu/it
7. GVSU EMAIL & Google Your email account provides access to a variety of Google Apps, including: Drive Docs Calendar YouTube Bookmarks www.gvsu.edu/it
8. myBlackboard Use your GVSU user ID and password to log-in to Blackboard myBlackboard’s web address: http://mybb.gvsu.edu or through the quick links section on the GVSU website www.gvsu.edu/it
9. myBlackboard (cont.) The recommended browser for Blackboard is the latest version of: Chrome Safari Firefox www.gvsu.edu/it
10. myBlackboard (cont.) Once you are logged into myBlackboard you can access your courses and organizations Click on Blackboard Help in the Help Links module www.gvsu.edu/it/learn www.gvsu.edu/it
11. Blackboard MobileANYWHERE, ANYTIME ACCESS Available in the App Stores $1.99 for a year or $5.99 lifetime Notification Grades Discussion Content Blogs Journals Mobile Tests (objective only) www.gvsu.edu/it
12. Collaboration Tools Download free tools for collaboration: BbIM: Instant messaging program ooVoo: Desktop audio/video conferencing Text chat with other in your classes Attend office hours Virtual group work Audio calling Video calling Application sharing Help Desks such as the Writing Center www.gvsu.edu/it
13. OTHER Resources Microsoft Select Agreement: http://gvsu.onthehub.com Computer Purchases: www.gvsu.edu/it/personal-computer-purchases--138.htm Emergency Notification System:www.gvsu.edu/emergencycontact www.gvsu.edu/it
14. Please do not leave today without knowing your user name and password We have assistance set up for you in the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall You will need this information for Email, Library Access, Blackboard, Network Storage Drive If you do not know your password you will need to have your G-Number, when you come to Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall Thank you! www.gvsu.edu/it