FAQs - Index For CABT 161

Software Questions
Computer Student Account Questions
Printing Questions
Wireless Access & Laptop Questions
Homework & File Storage Questions
Keyboard Shortcuts
Blackboard Questions

Software Questions

I have a Mac, can I still take the class?

Yes! But, you will have some difficulty. Though HTML websites and graphics are platform neutral, the classroom computers are PCs. You will need to find your own software to use for working on graphics and for uploading files to the webpage server.

What software will we use in class?

Firefox or Internet Explorer Browsers -

Firefox Free Download | Explorer Free Download

Sea Monkey Composer - Free Download

Microsoft Office Picture Manager - MS Office Tool

Windows Photo Gallery

Windows Accessories - Paint & Notepad
(Mac = CorelPainter & PaintBrush 2.0.1 | TextEdit or Simple Text)

Core FTP - Free Download (Mac = CyberDuck 3.4)

Blog Site = Free Google Blogger Website Tool - Blogger

Blackboard Online Learning System - Blackboard

What other software might I want?

If you've never made a Web page, you will learn to do so using an authoring tool called Sea Monkey Composer. Later you may want to try a more advanced authoring tool like Mozilla's NVU, MS Frontpage, or Dreamweaver .

The following links are for free, trial use downloads:

• Dreamweaver http://www.macromedia.com/software/dreamweaver/download
• FrontPage http://www.microsoft.com/office/frontpage/prodinfo/trial.mspx
• Mozilla NVU
  http://www.nvu.com

Computer & Student Account Questions

How do I get an account?

Activate your account at the accounts computer at the CTC, Library, WTC, Scotts Valley, or anywhere on campus at lookup. From home go to https://student-accounts.cabrillo.edu.

Do I need my student ID number in order to activate my account ?

Yes, your student ID number can be found in WebAdvisor, on your registration papers, on your student ID card, or at admissions and records. If you don't have those options available, contact the CTC front desk.

Is the campus network, Hawknet (wireless), and Blackboard account the same?

Yes.

Can I access the Student or Faculty Network storage folders from off campus?

No, you must be on campus to get to your network storage folders.

More Questions? Click here for more CTC (Computer Technology Center) information on student folders, accounts, passwords and so on.

Printing Questions

Can I print on campus?

Yes, but we don't have a printer in our classroom

• Cost is 10¢ for bw; 50¢ for color. You must open a printing account at one of the 3 PayStation machines located in the CTC, the Library or at the Watsonville Center. (kinda like an ATM but no refunds or cash back) Your account opened at any one paystation works everywhere.

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Wireless Access Questions

Is there wireless access on campus?

Yes, in most areas. Hawknet is a free wireless internet service provided by Cabrillo College to its staff and students.

Can I use my Laptop?

Yes. When you open your browser you will prompted with a login screen to enter your Student Account username and password.

Does our 507 classroom have wireless access?

Yes; but you will need to have your student account to access the internet through our wireless router.

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Homework & File Storage Questions

Can I turn things in late?

Yes, but late work is 10 points off when more than a week late per the Due dates.

Can I access your website and Blackboard from off campus?

Yes! You can access them from anywhere in the world if you have an Internet connection.

Do I need my Student Account to open your class website?

No. It is not password protected. No login is needed. You just need to remember the URL address.

Where should I keep my Website and Graphics files so I can always have access to them from on or off campus?

You should backup them up in the following ways:

• * Blackboard Online Learning System -
  • My Files - store personal files
• * Flash Drive, CD or other portable device
• * Send them to yourself using web email (Gmail)
• * Save them on your home computer

• Ctrl C = Copy
• Ctrl V = Paste (Move)
• Ctrl X = Cut
• Ctrl Z = Undo
• Ctrl Y = Redo
• F1 = Help Menu

• Ctrl A = Select All
• Ctrl P = Print
• Ctrl B = Bold
• Ctrl I = Italic
• Ctrl U = Underline
• F7 = Spell Check

Blackboard Questions

Which Browsers and Operating Systems are supported by BlackBoard?

Blackboard doesn't support (run correctly) on all browsers and operating systems: some because they are too old, some too new or not yet popular enough. Click on these links: to see what browsers and operating systems are supported by Blackboard.

link1 | link 2

Is there help with BlackBoard?

Yes, there is Help Desk Support. The TLC’s Blackboard Help Desk is staffed Mon-Fri 8-5, Fri 9-3, and provides email and web support. It is staffed by student assistants who have taken classes using Bb. Student emails are answered the first weekend of the new term by Francine. A new TLC position was submitted to HR for classification study. It will include Blackboard admin duties not previously outlined in an LIA position.

Also, you can view "students tutorials" http://booboo.webct.com/student/ that explain Assessments, Assignments, Discussions, and other tools on Blackboard (aka WebCT).