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Computer Accounts & Services for Courses

Course instructors can apply for various course-related services to facilitate their course needs.

  1. Policy
  2. Computer Accounts & Services: Application
  3. Computer Accounts & Services: Change of Contact

I. Policy

In using ITSC facilities and services, course account holders are responsible for adhering to university policies stated in

  1. Computer Network - Policies & Guidelines on Access and Usage
    http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/publications/userdoc/rgen002.html
  2. Providing and Administrating Shared Computers connected to Campus Network (applicable for student organizations that provide shared PCs for member or committee use): http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/about/sharedpc_policy.html

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II. Computer Accounts & Services - Application

Course instructors can apply for various computer accounts and ITSC services for course needs.

When the accounts are ready, a Computer Accounts Application Reply Slip will be sent to the instructor by postal mail. For specific services (like room booking), the course instructor will also be informed through ITSC Electronic HelpDesk about the application result.

Computer Accounts

Item

Account

Function

Application Method

1

Campus-wide E-mail System (CWEM)

Use e-mail.

 

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

2

ITSC PC LAN Services

Use PCs in User Areas.

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

3

iHome – CUHK Community Homepage Service

Host homepages and streaming media.

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

4

Online Directory

Provide easy-to-remember forwarding e-mail addresses like name@cuhk.edu.hk instead of z123456@mailserv.cuhk.edu.hk.

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

5

Newsgroups

Provide a discussion forum for the University staff and students.

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

6

CUHK Bulletin Board

Provide a web-based discussion forum for the University staff and students.

Submit ITSC Electronic HelpDesk Online Request Form

7

VPN/dial-up Access

Provide an access to the campus network over a VPN/dial-up connection.

Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

8 General Purpose UNIX Server (Logic) Provide a general-purpose UNIX server with data library service, software packages and Internet applications. Print and complete the Course Computer Account Application Form

Services

Item

Service

Function

Application Method

9

 

e-Survey

Create online surveys, another convenient option for groups to gather opinion and suggestions.

Login the eSurvey system using the course CWEM account

10

ITSC Training Rooms

Hold interactive computer-based classes.

Submit ITSC Electronic HelpDesk Online Request Form using the organizational CWEM account

11 Majordomo Mailing List Provide a mean to disseminate messages through e-mail. Print and complete the Majordomo Mailing List Application Form
12 Software Installation Provide software installation solution in ITSC computer system for course use. Print and complete the Software Installation in ITSC Computer System Request Form
13 WebCT Provide a course tool with features such as course contents publishing, course progress tracking, course calendar, forum, private mail, online quiz and chat room etc. Submit WebCT Online Application Form
14 CU Forum Provide a web-based discussion forum and a sharing of files, links and photos. Submit CU Forum Online Application Form
15 Moodle Provide a course tool that supports technologies such as podcast, blog, wiki etc. Submit Moodle Online Application Form

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III. Computer Accounts & Services: Change of Contact

Course account holders should

When the account is ready, a Computer Accounts Application Reply Slip will be sent to the instructor by postal mail.

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Need Help?
Please send your problems/requests to
http://helpdesk.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk