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==Step Available Printers==<table border="1 - Activate Your MyMCLA Account" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"> <tr> <td><b>Building</b></td> <td><b>Room</b></td> <td><b>Link for Windows </b></td> <td><b>Link For Mac OS X<br></b></td> </tr>
Employees will need their 'A' numbers to start the account creation process <tr align="center"> <td>Freel Library 1st Floor</td> <td>1st Floor Circulation</td> <td>[https://techhelp. This 'A' number is also known as the Banner ID number which can be obtained from the Human Resources officemcla. Phone: (413) 662-5596edu/pdf/Freel_1st_Floor_Circulation. Once this is obtained you can use this number to follow these steps for setup:exe Freel 1st Floor Circulation]</td> </tr>
*1. Go to http <tr align="center"> <td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td> <td>Freel Library 2nd Floor</td> <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/banner*2. Enter your ID in the "MCLA ID (A#):" field (Ensure you include the A)*3pdf/Freel-SecondFloor. Enter your birth date (MMDDYY format) in the "PIN" (If the DOB does not work, please call our administrative systems department at 413exe Freel-662-5295)*4. You will then be asked to set a new PIN of your choice.*5. Once your PIN has been setup, you will be logged in to the main menu.*6. Click the 'Claim Your MyMCLA Account' link.*7. Follow the account claim procedure, setting a password at the end which should be a combination of numbers as well as letters.SecondFloor]</td>*8. Confirm activation is complete by logging into http:/ </sso.mcla.edu with your newly setup MyMCLA account.tr>
You do not have to be on campus to activate your account. The MCLA ID and password is used for authentication purposes for services such as campus computer access, wireless network access and MCLA email. Get familiar with the user [[Policies and Forms | policies]] that you must agreed upon during this MCLA account activation. You can refer back to them on our [[Policies and Forms | policy page]].
==Step 2 - Set up Voice Mail==
*Set up your telephone and voice mail <tr align="center"> <td>Murdock Hall</td> <td>1st Floor Hallway</td> <td>[https://techhelp. Any requests relating to the MCLA telecom system should be directed to the Help Desk at 413mcla.edu/pdf/Murdock-662Lab-5276Hallway. exe Murdock_Lab_Hallway]</td> </tr>
*A guide has been provided to help you set up your <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation First Floor</td> <td>Room 120 - Student Write Up</td> <td>[[Voicemail_Setup|voicemail]https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-120-laser.exe CSI 120 Laser] located in the [[Telecommunications]] section.</td> </tr>
*By default, voicemail is sent directly to your college e-mail. If you would like to change this setting, please contact the Help Desk.
<tr align==Step 3 "center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation Second Floor</td> <td>Room 218 - Student Write Up</td> <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-218- Set up Your Computer==laser.exe CSI 218 Laser]</td> </tr>
*[[Computer Support Services | Computer Purchasing]] - Any new computer or computer related purchases for your department must go through [[Computer Support Services]]. [[Computer Support Services]] can be contacted by phone at (413)-662-5510.
*Computer Installs <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation Third Floor</td> <td>Room 316 - Computer hardware or software installs are coordinated through the Student Write Up</td> <td>[[MCLA Computer HelpDesk]]https://techhelp.mcla. Please contact the [[MCLA Computer HelpDesk | HelpDesk]] at (413)edu/pdf/CSI-662316-5276 for any requestslaser. exe CSI 316 Laser]</td> </tr>
*Setup connection to the <tr align="center"> <td>Center for Science and Innovation - Chemistry Third Floor</td> <td>Room 308 - Student Printer in Chemistry Suite</td> <td>[[Connecting_to_BlazerNet|BlazerNet]] Wireless Network– The wireless network is available in various buildings on campushttps://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/CSI-308-laser-stu. For instructions on how to configure your laptop to access the [[Connecting_to_BlazerNet|BlazerNet]exe CSI 308 Laser] wireless network see the[[Network | network section here]].</td> </tr>
<tr align==Step 4 "center"> <td>Venable Veteran Resource Center</td> <td>Venable Hall 309</td> <td>[https://techhelp.mcla.edu/pdf/Venable-VeteranResourceCenter- Getting Familiar with Technology== laser.exe Veteran Resource Center]</td> </tr>
Many answers to frequently asked questions about the computer resources available at MCLA can be found on on this site. The following is a brief list of the technology services available to you as an MCLA employee.
*[[Office 365 | MyMCLA Portal (Office 365)]] - MCLA has a single-sign on portal site that is integrated with Office 365. It is the gateway to email, calendaring, announcements and discussion areas. To access [[Office 365]] you must go through the account activation found on step one. The website to the portal is:
*https://portal.mcla.edu
*[[Student Information System | Banner]] (Faculty Only) – Banner allows access to the student record system through the web. This includes access to class rosters and also includes the ability to e-mail your whole class.
*[[Canvas]] (Faculty Only) – [[Canvas]] is an online course area available to faculty members. Course areas are set up by faculty request at the start of the semester. This request will also enroll students who have registered for the course. This is possible only if you have had Canvas training through the [[Academic Technology]] center, or if you've had prior experience with [[Canvas]].
*[[Technology Enhanced Facilities | Classroom Technology]] – To become familiar with classroom technology please visit the [[Technology Enhanced Facilities]] section.
==Step 5 - Using Technology in your Course (Faculty Only)==</table>
==Instructions For Windows== *Choose a printer from the list of available printers (above) and use the link located in the "Link for Windows" column.*You might be warned that the download contains an executable, click "Run" from the dialog box.*You will be prompted again warning you that the program's publisher cannot be verified. Just click "Run" again.*The MCLA [httpprinter installation tool will launch. Click 'Next' and the installation of the printer will proceed.*You will be prompted to set a username and password for the printer. Select 'Use specified user account" then enter '''mclaad\''' then your A number (example://wwwmclaad\a10001000) and password.mcla'''NOTE:''' Occasionally this window appears behind other windows.edu/About_MCLA/admin/academic-technology/index Academic Technology] Center is If after a resource few seconds it doesn't appear, minimize or close your other windows to provide faculty developmentlocate it.*Click “Ok”.*In a few seconds, consultationthe printer will be installed. If you would like to check to see that it is available, click the "Start" menu, and then click "Printers and collaborative partnerships to support Faxes". '''NOTE:''' The installation should not set the printer as the use of technology in teaching and research initiatives at MCLAdefault printer on your computer. Faculty members are encouraged You will have to meet with choose the [http://wwwappropriate printer each time you print.mcla Typically, this can be done by choosing the printer from a list as in this example from the Internet Explorer print dialog.edu ==Instructions For macOS Sierra/About_MCLAHigh Sierra/admin/academic-technology/index Academic Technology] departmentMojave==The printer installer linked above will not work properly with macOS Sierra. The For users of Sierra, manual instructions are available [[http://www.mcla.edu/About_MCLA/admin/academic-technology/index Academic TechnologyManual Printer Install on macOS Sierra|here]] department is located in Murdock Hall, second floor. They can also be reached by phone at 413-662-5397.
