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Computer
Requirements Here are system recommendations for
those needing to connect to the Otterbein network
from off-campus locations. Distance learning students
should meet the Better column configuration. The Best
column reflects a typical high powered machine and
will be more than adequate for four or five years
of academic use. |
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Information for Distance Learners.
Hardware and software considerations for students who
are connecting to Otterbein's network for distance learning.
Also information for off-campus Blackboard users. |
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Activate
your network account. You should do this before
you do anything else. You can even do this before
you arrive on campus to purchase your student identification
card and parking decal. |
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Parking
Otterbein College campus parking passes are available
for part-time students that will be on campus on a regular
basis for a fee. You can purchase a sticker at the Security
Office located at 194 West Main Street. If you are a
student at a distance learning site, you will be given
a temporary parking permit if you are required to come
to campus for class. Visitors on campus park in visitor
lots. |
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Know Your User Names
and Passwords. There are five different computer
systems on campus and some of them use different User
Names and passwords. |
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Using Otterbein e-mail. Learn
how to read your Otterbein e-mail with your web browser.
Configure your e-mail program so that it can receive
your Otterbein e-mail. |
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Using the Computer Labs.
Discover the computer lab resources around campus. |
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Keeping Your
Computer Healthy - Practice Safe Hex! What you need
to do to keep your system running smoothly. |
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Online Storage. How to use
your Home folder and Web folder to your advantage. |
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Blackboard
is an on-line learning tool for coursework. Click here
to see FAQs, known issues and access a student user
guide. |
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Wireless Networking. Otterbein
has a wireless network. Learn how you can connect your
wireless laptop to the network. |
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Free
on-line training. Check out the free online training
resources. |
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Getting help. Overwhelmed with
computer technology? Don't know a CAT-5 from an IP address?
We're here to help. |
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Information
for Graduate Program and Traditional Nursing Students 
