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...
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.
WHY USE ZOOM?
When Teams meeting cannot accommodate the user or meeting needs, Zoom
is ideal for:
* External Guest(s) if they are not...
How to check and update your Zoom client?
How do install Zoom Client or Desktop Outlook plugin?
How do I reset my password?
What are the system requirements for large meeting?
What is the difference in functionality between desktop client vs
Mobile app?
What features are lost when using a web client?
What is the difference between Licensed account and w...
KEEP ZOOM MEETINGS SECURE AND REDUCE THE ODDS OF UNWANTED GUESTS
Zoom's offers a number of security settings and features to help
reduce the possibility of unknown or unwelcome attendees joining your
meeting or webinar, because if someone sneaks in, they could listen,
capture screenshots, or disrupt the meeting with unwanted video or
audio.
KEEP YOUR...
ZOOM: JOINING A MEETINGÂ
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 ...
TIPS FOR RUNNING EFFECTIVE ONLINE MEETINGS
* Online meetings ≠real in-person meetings: The meeting needs to
be structured, as participants cannot all speak at once. Lead the
meeting, inviting questions at specific times, and use the Chat
feature to have participants request the floor.
* Use Mute and Unmute options for Video / Audio: when you don'...