Hours of operation
8am-8pm Mon-Thur,
8am-7pm Fri
Closed weekends, holidays
The Learning Commons is staffed by students.
Contact Options:CallCome InE-mailFacebookChat from our webpageSkype
(Contact info available on handout.)
Computer HelpHelp with software/hardware - troubleshooting and tutoringLearning Commons Website has resources for tech/learning information
FB/Twitter
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on tech news, fun news, tech tips
Equipment Check-outComing up later!
Smartroom ReservationsGroup/Individual study rooms
4 rooms, 1-10 people
Flat-screen TV with laptop
hook-up
DVD/VHS player
Call, email, drop by to make a reservation
What’s available for checkout:
ComputersMacsPCs- Tablets & Netbooks
Cameras – 3 models
Camcorders – 3 models
NEW Audio Recorder
Projectors
Accessories- Headphones, Cables, Tripods
FREE but must have Tiger Card
Check Out for 3 days1. If the third day falls on weekend then it is due back on the next day TLC is open2. Can recheck equipment if there is no reservation on it
You can RESERVE an item ahead of time
LATE FEE - $5/hour, $30/day ($25 before 5pm)
Are you a Mac or a PC? Why? Have you tried both?
Have you ever used a camcorder?
Have you ever taken pictures for an assignment?
Can you imagine any situation where you might need an audio recorder for an assignment?
WE CAN HELP YOU!Student Discounts - FHSU Software Center
tutorial on Learning Commons websitewww.fhsu.edu/ctc/helpdesk/software-center
we can help you install, use it
Computer troubleshooting
Installing and using software for class
Computer maintenance and protection
Software tutoring – just ask!
Online tutorials & screencasts on our website
Never download antivirus that just appears on your computer!
Always download from a trusted site like download.com
AVG Free or $$ Edition
Avira antivirus
Superantispyware
Malware Bytes
Keep updated versions of anti-virus/anti-malware on a jump drive, just in case!
(Available on 5 Ways to Speed up your PC handout.)
How often do you use your computer?
Do you like using your computer? Or do you dread having to learn new software or systems?
Have you ever had a major computer malfunction? What did you do?
What software would you like to know how to use better?
Have you ever gotten a virus on your computer? How did you deal with it?
http://www.fhsu.edu/library/tlc/
Quick Tour of site:
HOME – Technology Showcase, Facebook/Twitter feed, Delicious Links
HELP page – contacts, help links, chat
tutorials – by task, by tool, Atomic Learning
online resources – links to great stuff on the web
equipment – see what we have, specs & quantities
laptop purchase – info on laptops/netbooks/tablets, student discounts
Make sure you fill out the questionnaireThis is the proof that you attended this workshop. No questionnaire, no credit.
Take our handouts:Learning Commons
5 Ways to Speed up Your PC
THANKS FOR COMING HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!