Using gmail and other Google apps on your iPad, iPhone, iOS or Android device

Did you know that you can use your manhattan.edu account with most all Google apps for your iPad, iPhone, iOS, or Android device? Here's the trick......

1. Download your favorite Google app from the iTunes/Play Store.

2. Open the app. In this case, we will use the Gmail app.


3. When prompted for your Google email and password, enter only the EMAIL in the form of your JasperNet email address. (youraccount@manhattan.edu). There is no need to enter the password at this point. Click "login".


4. Once Google has validated your manhattan.edu email address, you will be forwarded to the JasperNet SingleSignOn screen. At this point, enter your JasperNet USERNAME and PASSWORD. (Not your full email address).



5. Voila!

The same steps will work whether you're setting up your new Android phone are adding a new app to your Android or iOS device that requires a Google account.  This will also work from a regular web browser.

VGA Cables and Remotes installed in Classrooms

We have completed installing remotes and VGA cables in all classes that have not yet been renovated.

We ask that these cables and remotes NOT be removed.

If you discover any missing remotes or cables, please notify Client Services at its@manhattan.edu.  If you require a VGA cable, please contact Client Services at its@manhattan.edu

IOS6 UPDATE: Fix for iPad and iPhone WIFI being deployed

ITS is in the process of deploying updates that correct WIFI issues on Apple iPhone 4S and iPad 3 devices that were upgraded to IOS6.  The September IOS6 update to these devices introduced an issue when connecting to certain WIFI networks.

All WIFI hotspots will be updated over the next few days.  Users may experience brief interruptions when using WIFI as each location is updated.

Announcing DegreeWorks

Degreeworks - New web-based tool helps students and advisors plot a course towards graduation.

Earlier today, Manhattan College announced the launch of DegreeWorks, a new web-based tool to help students better navigate curriculum requirements and progress towards degree completion. Completed and in-progress classes are shown along with the remaining requirements to satisfy the degree that you are working towards. In addition, advisors and students can use the “what if” feature to check what might be needed to add a minor or change degrees.

DegreeWorks is accessible to all students and can be accessed from the “Quick Links” menu on www.manhattan.edu A tutorial for DegreeWorks is available on the Registrar’s DegreeWorks page

Google Apps for Manhattan College How-To Website Debut

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce the debut of its Google Apps for Manhattan College How-To website:

https://sites.google.com/a/manhattan.edu/google-apps-how-to/

The intranet site, which incorporates training content and feeds from Google as well as content chosen for its relevancy to users as Manhattan College, was created using Google Sites.  Google Sites (part of the Google Apps for Education repertoire) is an online tool that allows you to create a simple or extensive web site. Sites brings together all of the other Google tools - letting you easily embed Google Docs, Calendar, Videos, and  more.

Our Announcement Feed (restricted to users at Manhattan College):

https://sites.google.com/a/manhattan.edu/google-apps-how-to/announcements/posts.xml

will keep users abreast of continuing enhancements to the apps.

Upgrades Coming to Non Renovated Classrooms

In an effort to improve usability and make things more convenient, Client Services will be placing a VGA cable and projector remote in every non renovated classroom on campus.  This way you will no longer have to bring these with you to your class or have to borrow them when you don't have them.  We expect to have all rooms done by the end of the semester.  Since we will not be able to do all rooms at the same time we ask that you please do not remove the VGA cable or remote from the classes that do get them first. 

Go Green Reduce Printing

Do you really need to print out that document?

In the age of e-readers and assignment submission in Moodle, is there a need to print that document? 

Next time you are about to click print, think twice.  Do you really need to print it?