ITSC Digest

Issue 31, Dec 20 2002. Maintenance Schedule from Jan 2003 to Dec 2003 Most central computer systems need to be shut down regularly for maintenance work so that they are always kept in good condition to serve a large number of users. Details of the maintenance schedule from Jan 2003 to Dec 2003 have been sent to all departments and various college laboratories for circulation and posting. You can also view and download a copy of the maintenance schedule at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/announce WebCT CE Online Training Programme for Teaching Staff WebCT CE will replace the current WebCT SE version in July 2003. If you have missed the "New version of WebCT in CU" seminar, we highly recommend that you join the online programme "Learn WebCT CE 3.8 Online (Elementary)" to get familiar with the new interface. This training course uses the WebCT CE platform to cover the basic functions of WebCT CE including Use Syllabus to show the structure of your course Use Course Contents to deliver your course Use Assignments to give exercises to your students Use Tests/Quizzes to trigger your students' review Use Forum to enhance the collaboration between students Use Mail to communicate with your students Use Useful Links to enrich your course Use My Grades to let students know their scores Use Calendar to remind your students of important dates After each lesson, there is a self-test quiz for you to review what you have learnt and to guide you to the correct answers. Please register for "Learn WebCT CE 3.8 Online (Elementary)" at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/training now! Certificate Course in Information Technology Essentials (2003) for Staff Members The Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) is going to conduct the "Certificate Course in Information Technology Essentials" for staff of the University in January 2003. Composed of six modules, viz. (a) the Internet and its applications, (b) Web-based teaching, (c) the smart card and its applications, (d) enterprise computing, (e) document management, and (f) information security, the Course is part of a training initiative to help develop the IT competence of administrative and support staff. Featuring both face-to-face sessions and Web-based tutorials, the Course will be delivered by experienced Computer Officers of ITSC. Application is open to all administrative and support staff on a first come, first served basis. The fee of the Course is $500 and course participants will be awarded a certificate after passing an assessment examination at the completion of the Course. With a validity period of two years, the certificate will be recognized by the University as equivalent to passing the IT test for EO/EA promotion assessment. For detailed information and enrolment, please refer to the ITSC Training Page at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/training/ . Printing Facilities Upgraded in User Areas In December, we upgraded both software and hardware to enhance printing services. This will save not only paper, but also your time waiting for your output. You can now use Fineprint for managing your print jobs in User Areas. Fineprint supports lots of functions like multi-pages printing, assembles printouts from different applications, and scales pages. Its editing capacity further allows you to combine pages and remove any blank pages. The User Area at Pi Chiu Building has also recently been equipped with a high-speed network printer, Lexmark T620. It allows printing at 30 pages per minute and provides a double-side printing option. Please visit http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/compenv/userarea/output/print.html for more information about printing services. Computer Services During Christmas Holiday (Dec 24, 2002 - Dec 26, 2002) Consultation Room, Room 131A of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed Consultation Hotline Service, 2609 8845 Operating Hours: Closed Information Counter, G/F of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed User Area and Training Rooms, 1/F of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily User Area, Room 103 of Wong Foo Yuan Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed During this period, other computer systems and network services will continue operating as normal. Computer Services During New Year Holidays (Dec 31, 2002 - Jan 1, 2003) Consultation Room, Room 131A of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed Consultation Hotline Service, 2609 8845 Operating Hours: Closed Information Counter, G/F of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed User Area and Training Rooms, 1/F of Pi Chiu Bldg. Opening Hours: Open 24 hours daily User Area, Room 103 of Wong Foo Yuan Bldg. Opening Hours: Closed During this period, other computer systems and network services will continue operating as normal.

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