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
For users of this service, please note that when you attempt to
login with your SFTP client on/after MARCH 19,2021, you will be
prompted to accept new SSH HOST KEYS by your SFTP client. YOU MUST
ACCEPT/ALLOW THE UPDATE OF THE SSH HOST KEYS WHEN PROMPTED OR YOU WILL
NOT BE ABLE TO CONNECT.
All students and faculty members have ...
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.
WHY USE ZOOM?
When Teams meeting cannot accommodate the user or meeting needs, Zoom
is ideal for:
* External Guest(s) if they are not...
Virtual Backgrounds is a helpful feature to engage with your
colleagues, limit visual distractions, or create an unified presence
to identify speakers within your 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...
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: Avoid unwanted guests
* Never share your meeting details (Meeting ID and passcode) on a
public forum or social media
* Always use a meeting password (set by default)
* Do not use your perso...
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 ...
