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Teaching in Computer Laboratories

The following information is provided to assist staff who teach in the IT Services supported Computer Labs.

If there are any further questions, please contact the 17triplezero IT Service Desk on extension 17000, or log a call on the 17triplezero Service Portal.

How to login

Staff
Logging into the lab computers requires a username and password. All staff will be able to login to the labs once they have an active Uni-Id (internet proxy access).

Username:	abc123
Password:	xhgb2z

Students
Logging into the lab computers requires a username and password. Students use their student numbers,. A student's username is 'c' plus their student number. The initial password for a student is their Access Key (on their student card) followed by the day and month of their date of birth. The following is an example of a student's username and password.Student number c9912345 with access key abcd and D.O.B. of 9/3/80

Username:	c9912345
Password:	abcd0903

Logging into Macintosh Computers
Users login to the Macintosh computers the same way as they do on a PC in the labs.

Who to Contact if there is a Problem
If there is a problem in your lab, please contact the IT Service Desk. If it is not possible for staff at the IT Service Desk to solve your problem, they will refer it to appropriate staff for prompt attention.

PC Reset
If you are experiencing problems with the lab PCs - there are a couple of things you can try:

1. Try logging out and logging back in. (Make sure you save your work on removable storage before you log out).

2. Try shutting down the PC, then log back in. (Make sure you save your work on removable storage before you log out).

3. Contact the IT Service Desk.

WARNING: There is NO Temp drive in the labs. Once you log out any worked saved on the hard drive will be DELETED.

Please save your work to removable storage: USB Thumb Drives, CD, Email Attachment.

The Network & Printing
All PCs and MACs are networked for printing. The following table outlines the appropriate printer for each lab.

Labs	Printers	Colour Laser
CT Building 1st Floor	CT108, CT109, CT110	CT210
CT Building 2nd Floor	CT210, CT218	CT210
CT Building 3rd Floor	CT304, CT306, CT311, CT314	CT210
HA159A & HA159C	HA159B	HA159C
HC118	HC118	HA159C
UNH150	UNH150
AIC	AIC	AIC
L329	PrintCopy Room	AIC

Printing Costs
Printing is charged at 11c per physical page for black and white laser printing which defaults to double-sided. A user can choose to print on one side of the page by selecting the single sided option within the print properties section of the particular document.

Note the that cost per page is 11c for both double and single sided printing, this is IT Services' way of encouraging users to reduce paper usage.

Colour laser printers are available in both the CT building and Huxley library, the cost is 50c per page single sided. Photo quality paper is available from the Huxley Information Desk.

For more information on how to print, and adding credit to your printing account, go to the PrintCopy System page. If you find a printer is out of paper or is running low on toner please contact the IT Service Desk.

Students are required to add credit to their Studentcard at autoloaders which are available in CT210, Huxley, Auchmuty and Music Libraries. This credit can also be used for photocopying.

Needs of Students with Disabilities
If you have students with disabilities that have special needs you can contact either the Adaptive Technology Unit (17046) or the IT Service Desk on extension 17000.

The 'P' Drive
There is a secure network drive ('P') available for staff to place files for students to access. This is a read only drive where lecture notes and assignment and tutorial related files can be retrieved. The 'P' drive is also usable as a means for students to submit their assignments. If you wish to place something on the 'P' drive or are interested in the other possible uses of this drive, please contact the IT Service Desk on extension 17000.

Software Installed
There is a variety of software available in the Computer Laboratories, however if there is software you wish to have installed please complete a Laboratory Software Installation Application.

Contact the IT Service Desk on extension 17000 for any queries regarding software availability.

Please note that once Semester has started no additional software will be loaded.

Laboratory Bookings
IT Services computer laboratories bookings must be made via Faculty timetablers.

Orientation for Tutors
If you are new to teaching in the labs and want further instruction please make an appointment with the IT Service Desk on extension 17000. Where possible it is preferred that staff come in small groups for these arranged orientation sessions.

Other Users in your Lab when you are Teaching
Letting users that are not in your class into the lab is at your discretion. You may also tell people to leave if you feel they are disrupting your teaching environment. If a user does not agree with this they can contact the IT Service Desk.

Emergency Procedures
In case of an emergency, teachers are responsible for their class. Please ensure that you are aware of the location of emergency exits in the building in which you are teaching. If you hear the alarm or a staff member informs you that there is an emergency, please take your students out of the building via the nearest emergency exit and wait for further instructions from Fire Wardens.