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ICT@Duncraig User Guide

!Contents

!!ICT at Duncraig! 3!

Setting Up The Device! 3!

Connecting the school Wi-Fi network! 3!

Proxy Server log on! 4!

Student Email Address! 5!

Online Storage! 5!

Online LMS (Learning Management System)! 6!

Back up ! 6!

ICT Work Flow! 6!

Internet usage! 9!

Cybersafety! 10!

ICT Support! 11!

Useful Links! 12!

Appendix! 13!

How to troubleshoot connection issues on a school owned Macbook! 13!

ICT Rules! 14!

Password Management! 14!

SEQTA for Students and Parents! 15!

Locations - Macbook Only! 20!

MACBOOK CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS! 21!

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ICT at Duncraig !ICT is used as a tool for learning which enables all students to have the opportunity to become competent, discriminating, creative and productive users of ICT. Students develop the knowledge, skills and capacity to select and use ICT to inquire, develop new understandings, create and communicate with others in order to participate effectively in society and achieve their academic goals. All students need to be able to operate, communicate, create, inquire, and recognise the ethical use of ICT in order to apply for jobs and to be a participating member of our community. !There will be a range of devices in use at Duncraig Senior High School in 2014: • Year 8 – A Parent funded Apple device with at least these specs - 10 inch screen, 10

hour battery life and running OSX 10.6 or above or IOS 6.2 or above OR Windows 8 device with at least these specs or above - 10 inch screen, 10 hour battery life and running version 8.1 or above.

• Year 9 – A school issued laptop or tablet. • Year 10 – A school issued laptop or tablet. • Year 11/12 – Access to school computer labs. Students may bring a device and connect

to the wireless if they complete a BYOD agreement.

!Setting Up The Device !Software/Apps installed – All devices must have these software/apps installed for the teaching and learning program at Duncraig SHS:

Note taking – e.g. Evernote or Onenote PDF markup - Preview or Adobe Reader Cloud storage – e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive or Copy Word processing – e.g. Pages or Word or Google Drive Spreadsheet – e.g. Numbers or Excel or Google Drive Presentation – e.g. Keynote or Powerpoint or Google Drive Image editing – e.g. iPhoto or Photo Gallery or Photoshop Video editing – e.g. iMovie or Movie Maker Web browser – e.g. Safari or Chrome or Firefox or Internet Explorer Online accounts (e.g. Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc) can be created privately or at school with the students education email account ([email protected]) !!

!Connecting the school Wi-Fi network!The school will issue students with a Username and Password for the local area network. The Username will be first.last name. Students will be able to log on to school computers and connect devices to our wireless with this Username and Password. The Password needs to be changed every term. You can change your password through the Education

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Department portal (http://portal.det.wa.edu.au) on your device or on a school windows computer. Details must then be updated in your devices applications such as email and proxy settings. See Password Management for tips on a secure password. !Note: When logging on to the wireless with a iPad or Windows 8 device add the domain “blue\” before the username. E.g. blue\john.smith27 !!Proxy Server log on!The school internet traffic is monitored through a proxy server to filter sites and manage data flow. These details will need to be added in the wireless settings. !Proxy setup for iPad!Settings/Wi Fi/ WIRELESS-2.4 or 5 > HTTP Proxy/ Auto !Proxy setup for Apple Laptop (Appendix locations for more information)!Choose Apple menu > Location, and then click school. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Network. Choose the network service you use from the list, Ethernet or AirPort for example. Click Advanced, and then click Proxies. Auto proxy discovery !Proxy setup for Windows 8!Open your browser: Firefox Go to TOOLS – OPTIONS – ADVANCED – NETWORK – SETTINGS In the Manual Proxy section enter 10.129.33.77 as the HTTP Proxy Enter 8080 as the Port setting Click OK to accept this change Click OK until you are back in the normal browser section and start browsing. Internet Explorer Go to TOOLS – Internet Options – Connections – LAN settings In the Proxy server section near the bottom tick “Use a proxy server …” then enter 10.129.33.77 in the Address box and 8080 in the Port box. Keep clicking OK until you are back at the browser screen. !Proxy Identification You will then be challenged by the proxy server. Enter your network credentials with blue\ in front of your username. iPad you will have to do this for HTTP and HTTPS. !!!!!Browse to google.com. Agree to the terms and conditions to continue.!!!!!!

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!Student Email Address!

Students can access an education account through the DoE portal. Go to http://portal.det.wa.edu.au and log on using school network details Username: first.lastname Password: xxxxxxxxxxxxx !Click on this icon when it appears on the portal page and you will be directed to an Office 365 email page. !The department is setting up a mobile version of this account. Until that time students can set up the mail app using a personal email account to submit work. Teachers will reply to the [email protected] address. For help setting up an account: • iPad go to http://www.apple.com/au/support/ipad/assistant/mail/#section_5 • OSX go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1277 • Windows 8 - http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/web-apps-help/set-up-your-office-365-or-

exchange-based-email-in-windows-8-mail-HA102834576.aspx !!

" ! " " " Online Storage!Students set up cloud storage account(s) using their education email account to help submit work to teachers. All work stored on the cloud must be backed up (See Backup) https://www.dropbox.com/help for more information. !Share file created on your device and stored in the Cloud eg Dropbox by email or link. !

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Online LMS (Learning Management System) SEQTA!DSHSs LMS is used to deliver content, information and for students to submit work for assessment. Students log in at https://sa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/ using their network credentials please see your teacher if you cannot log on. Parents can view content and information through their portal at https://pa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/ . Logon information will be posted out in Term One. See appendix for more information. !!THE DOC!Moodle is used to deliver some content to students and for students to submit work for assessment. Students log in at http://thedoc.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au please see your teacher if you cannot log on. Use of this site will be phased out in 2015. !

Back up Remember to save your work every week to a computer. There are a range of ways to back up your device choose the one that works for your device:!!• Hard drive - http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/how-to-tech/how-to-back-up-hard-

drive1.htm !• Cloud storage - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_storage!• iTunes: How to back up your iPad http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766!!

ICT Work Flow !

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DISTRIBUTION - Teachers will use a wide range of platforms to deliver educational content using IT in the Classroom. !These may include:!• SEQTA Coneqt - https://sa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/ (See appendix for more information) • The DOC - DSHSs official Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) Log on to the DOC Go to the class page and click on the resource to view it

" • Teachers may set up their own distribution system - Websites, Blogs and VLEs (eg

Edmondo) • Cloud storage - Dropbox, Google Drive, Office 365, Copy, etc. • Email information to students using the DET student email address - Email – Distribution

lists. • Electronic text books - e.g. Pearson, Mymaths, iBooks - created in iBooks Author . • Textbooks and text files in PDF can be downloaded to your devices. !

" " !COLLABORATION - Students use Evernote, Dropbox, Moodle, web2 tools like Padlet. and email through the browser. Education email accounts should be used to set up accounts.!!RESEARCH AND REVIEW - Browse the web using a browser Safari/IE/Firefox/Chrome.Note take with Evernote/Onenote as it makes it easy to remember things big and small from your everyday life using your computer, phone, tablet and the web. Students should create an account with their education email account.!!CREATE - Students use a range of installed and purchased apps to complete tasks, see software required above. The most important will be a word processor e.g. Word on Laptops or Windows 8 devices, Pages on an iPad or Pages/Word on an Apple laptop.!!SUBMIT - Upload images, links or files to The DOC, SEQTA, Turnitin or email directly to teachers.!!SUBMITTING WORK ONLINE through the DOC:!• Log on to the DOC!• Go to the class page!

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• Go to the Assignment!!

� !!Click on " !Add link, upload image or upload a file

" !!!SUBMITTING WORK ONLINE through SEQTA!• Log on to SEQTA!• Go to Assessments!• Go to Upcoming!• Add text, images, a link or upload a file

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� !!!!SUBMITTING WORK ONLINE through Turnitin!• Log on to Turnitin!• Go to your class page!• Go to the Assignment and submit your file!

� !!!!FEEDBACK !Teachers may print out work and write feedback or give electronic feedback via The DOC, SEQTA, Turnitin or email. SEQTA, Turnitin, Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader allow comments to be added and the document can be sent back to the student.!!

Internet usage Personal Computer Usage policy (Extract) !Internet access is expensive and has been provided to assist students' education. Students must use it only with permission, and not in any unauthorised way.

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Students will have a monthly limit and risk losing access if they go over that limit. Senior School students will be allocated 2Gb and Lower School students 1Gb. Certain subject areas may be granted additional access. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of individual students to ensure their behaviour does not contravene school rules or rules imposed by parents/guardians. The school is aware that definitions of "offensive" and "inappropriate" will vary considerably between cultures and individuals. The school is also aware that no security system is perfect and that there is always the possibility of inappropriate material, intentionally and unintentionally, being obtained and displayed. !Students must not deliberately enter or remain in any site that has any of the following content: • Nudity, obscene language or discussion intended to provoke a sexual response • Violence • Information about committing any crime • Information about making or using weapons, booby traps, dangerous practical jokes or

"revenge" activities !Students must: • Follow school guidelines and procedures when preparing materials for publication on the

web • Not use material from other websites unless they have permission from the person who

created the material. If unsure, they should check with their teacher • Not access any other material that their parents or guardians have forbidden them to

see. If students encounter any such site, they must immediately turn off the personal computer and notify a teacher. They should not show the site to their friends first. !

Cybersafety Staying safe online • Keep your profile set to private and check your settings regularly. • Don't share personal information, and protect yourself from strangers online. • Think about your personal safety before you 'check in' or use location based services. • Manage your digital reputation responsibly. • Respect others and look after each other online. Dealing with cyberbullying • Block the cyberbully. • Take a screenshot as evidence of the cyberbullying. • Report offensive material to your teacher or parent/guardian. • Talk to a friend or trusted adult. • For more help, call the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or contact the police (131 444 for

non-urgent matters or 000 for emergencies). !More information: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Teens.aspx http://www.cybersafekids.com.au/ http://www.cybersafety.communications.gov.au/helpandadvice !

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!!Hints and tips for parents, teens and

kids about operating safely in an online environment.

Download brochure http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Parents/Resources/~/media/Cybersmart/Parents/Documents/Parent%20Brochures/Guidetoonlinesafety_web.pdf !

ICT Support What do you do if your device does not work or you cannot connect to the school wireless? 1. Follow the help charts on the classroom wall for connectivity issues (See Appendix) 2. Teachers can unlock accounts and reset passwords 3. IT Mentors in each Learning Area can assist with software issues 4. IT support staff located in the Maths Building can assess physical damage and assist

with other issues such as software installation and re-imaging 5. For devices purchased through Winthrop lodge a warranty or insurance claim at the

library 6. For devices purchased elsewhere you need to return the device to the vendor if in

warranty

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!Online support !iPad - IOS - http://www.apple.com/au/support/ipad/essentials/ !Apple laptop - OSX - http://www.apple.com/au/support/osx/ !Windows 8 - http://support.microsoft.com/find-solutions/windows/windows-8/ !

Useful Links !• Apple User Guide http://www.apple.com/au/support/ipad/ • http://www.ipadsforeducation.vic.edu.au/ • http://www.techradar.com/au/news/software/operating-systems/50-windows-8-tips-tricks-

and-secrets-1028220 !!!!!!

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Appendix !How to troubleshoot connection issues on a school owned Macbook!!

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ICT Rules!

" !Password Management!!“Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months” – Clifford Stoll !To connect to our network, access email and manage your online accounts you will need usernames and passwords. This process will be with you for the rest of your life. It pays to create a secure password that you can remember. Here are some tips from thegeekstuff.com !“Following two rules are bare minimal that you should follow while creating a password. !Rule 1 – Password Length: Stick with passwords that are at least 8 characters in length. The more character in the passwords is better, as the time taken to crack the password by an attacker will be longer. 10 characters or longer are better. !Rule 2 – Password Complexity: Should contain at least one character from each of the following group. At least 4 characters in your passwords should be each one of the following. ! Lower case alphabets Upper case alphabets Numbers Special Characters

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!I call the above two rules combined as “8 4 Rule” (Eight Four Rule): ! 8 = 8 characters minimum length 4 = 1 lower case + 1 upper case + 1 number + 1 special character.” !More at: • http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2008/06/the-ultimate-guide-for-creating-strong-

passwords/ • http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows-vista/tips-for-creating-a-strong-

password • https://www.google.com.au/goodtoknow/online-safety/passwords/ !!SEQTA for Students and Parents!

A Student’s Guide to SEQTA “SEQTA” is your new online learning environment at Duncraig SHS. You have access to many features including course information and current homework. Other features are being developed for you and will be available soon.

1. “SEQTA” can be accessed from the following URLs. Students https://sa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/ Parents https://pa.duncraigshs.wa.edu.au/

2. You will be prompted with a sign in box that asks you for your Username and Password

Students: eg: Username Lillyanne.Smith Password ************ (as set by you) Parents: Letter with details is posted home.

3. Once you launch “SEQTA” you can try many of it’s features. The next

image shows an example of a “home” screen. It looks and operates much like a website. Select tabs from the Menu on the left hand side. ! !!!!!!!!!!

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Features to Explore: Try some of the following MENU selections. Your teachers will add content to them as the school year progresses.

!!!!!!!If you select a course from the MENU the next screen will display information on lessons, resources and work. An example is shown below. !!!!!!!!!!

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!!Locations - Macbook Only!The Location menu in Network preferences pane in System Preferences allows you to save and quickly switch between multiple internet configurations. This article explains how to use the locations menu to quickly change networking settings when moving from one location to another. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5289 ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MACBOOK CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS!

Part 1: MACBOOK SETUP PROCEDURE – Power up the computer

Step 1: WELCOME

Choose AUSTRALIA

Click on CONTINUE

Step 2: SELECT YOUR KEYBOARD

Choose AUSTRALIAN

Click on CONTINUE

Step 3: SELECT YOUR Wi-‐Fi NETWORK

Choose OTHER OPTIONS in the bo@om leB corner.

Choose MY COMPUTER DOES NOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET

Click on CONTINUE and CONTINUE again when it drops down.

Step 4: TRANSFER INFORMATION …

Choose DON’T TRANSFER …

Click on CONTINUE

Step 5: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Click on the AGREE bu@on and then AGREE again when it drops down.

Step 6: CREATE A COMPUTER ACCOUNT

Enter your name in the FULL NAME box.

Click in the ACCOUNT NAME box and it will fill in automaPcally.

Enter a PASSWORD for your MacBook, repeat exactly in verify field.

Leave the three boxes in the bo@om secPon Pcked.

MACBOOK -‐ This ACCOUNT NAME and PASSWORD are needed to logon to your MacBook and to make any changes to your MacBook. You must NEVER FORGET this name and password. A HINT may be useful.

Click on CONTINUE.

SETUP is now completed. You should see your desktop on the screen.

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Part 2: CONNECTING TO THE SCHOOL WIRELESS AND INTERNET SERVICES

Step 1: Click on the in the top leB corner of your screen (be paPent loading lots of info) and check you have an entry for LOCATION with opPons for SCHOOL and HOME. Whenever you are at SCHOOL make sure the LOCATION is set to SCHOOL.

Step 2: Click on the symbol in the top right of your screen and choose the wireless (WIRELESS-‐2.4 or WIRELESS-‐5) then log on with network credenPals -‐ firstname.lastname and password

Step 3: Click on the symbol again and OPEN NETWORK PREFERENCES (be paPent loading lots of info). Make sure SCHOOL is shown as the LOCATION.

Now click on ADVANCED in the lower right corner. Go across the top tabs to PROXY SETTINGS. UnPck the opPon for AUTOMATIC PROXY CONFIGURATION and instead Pck on WEB PROXY SERVER (hOp). Enter the following details:

Web Proxy Server: 10.129.33.77 8080

Tick the opPon for PROXY SERVER REQUIRES PASSWORD

Name: Blue\John.Smith2 (or whatever for your school logon account)

Password: xxxxxxxx (Remember, school passwords need a Capital leKer, number and liKle leKers up to about 8 in total to be valid)

Step 4: Tick and enter the same informaPon for the next entry, SECURE WEB PROXY (hGps).

Step 5: Remember to click OK and APPLY to save all of these entries then close the SYSTEM

PREFERENCES window so you are back to your desktop.

Step 6: Open your browser (Safari or Firefox). Close any password boxes that may pop up. In the

address line type h@p://www.google.com This is very important. DO NOT just type google.com, type exactly what is wri@en here on this page.

Step 7: If you have done this properly a page of RULES should appear. Scroll down to the bo@om of this page and click on ACCEPT. You should now get the google search page on your screen.

Happy browsing

Note -‐ You must know TWO usernames and passwords:

1. MACBOOK -‐ Username and password for the laptop – This does not change and allows you to modify the computer (SoYware and seZngs).

2. NETWORK -‐ Username and password for the school network – this needs to be updated once a term and allows you to access the network, department portal, school email and SEQTA learning management system. These are known as your “network creden^als”.

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