IT Services provides a WordPress Multisite instance that is available
to all students, faculty, and staff. All users with valid OCAD U
credentials have access to this service automatically.
GETTING STARTED:
Go to: http://blog.ocad.ca [http://blog.ocad.ca] - this is the main
landing blog for this service where information may be posted
regarding update...
A browser cache keeps some site data on your computer which allows
sites to load faster. Clearing the browser cache can help fix common
issues in loading and displaying websites.
CHROME
* In the browser toolbar, click the MORE ⋮ icon.
* Select MORE TOOLS and then select CLEAR BROWSING DATA. The
Settings tab opens.
* In the Time Range dropdown, ...
WEBSPACE - WEB SERVER
All students and faculty members have access to OCAD Webspace
(webspace.ocad.ca) in order to facilitate curriculum. This server is a
tool for educational uses only and usage is bound by OCAD's Acceptable
Use (AUP) and Web Technology Policies. This service is monitored
regularly for usage inconsistent with OCAD's published policy
d...
OCAD U IT SERVICES MAINTENANCE WINDOW
FRIDAYS 7:30 AM TO 9:00 AM
This brief weekly time slots helps IT Services ensure that OCAD U
servers are patched, secure, stable and up to date with predictable
and minimal down time.
For more information on what IT Services supports, please visit the
OCAD U IT Service Catalog
[http://www.ocadu.ca/services/it/s...
WHAT IS ZOOM
Zoom [https://zoom.us/] is a modern enterprise communications
solution, with a secure, easy platform for video and audio
conferencing, messaging, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room
systems.
USES OF ZOOM
Using video, audio and screen sharing, via laptop, mobile or telephone
with Zoom you can:
* Academic Guest(s) join clas...
Virtual Backgrounds is a helpful feature to further engage your
colleagues or create an unified presence within your virtual meeting
or webinar.
NOTE
Using Virtual Backgrounds will have an impact on your computer system
and may affect the overall meeting experience.
File size restrictions:
* Background image, there is no size restriction when ad...
ZOOM HOW TO SCHEDULING A MEETING
TIP: All Zoom attendees must have latest version of Zoom client, app
or web browser installed to participate. Please notify your attendees
in advance.
Tip: To avoid unwanted guests
-Never share your meeting details (ID and password) on a public forum
or social media
-Always use meeting password
-Do not use your pers...
ZOOM: JOINING A MEETING
TIPS:
* MAKE SURE ZOOM IS UP TO DATE: Always update when prompted and
update frequently
* PRACTICE GOOD ONLINE MEETING ETIQUETTE: Follow the host
instructions, do not speak over others, use a private chat window to
not disrupt flow of the meeting
* DON'T LET TECHNOLOGY GET IN THE AWAY OF PARTICIPATING: Check your
audio ...
