Technology Information For CHSC Students @ CHEC
If you are a Coffs Harbour Senior College(CHSC) student studying at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus.
The Technology Service Desk provides support for various technologies and computer systems while also having a wide range of portable equipment available for loan, e.g. laptops, cameras, recorders and projectors at the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. Service Desk Opening Hours & Contacts
There are two main computer accounts you require to be able to login (they have SEPARATE usernames/passwords): CHEC Lab Login Account (1st login for on-campus lab computers + print/copy/scan + DOE Internet To Edge Portal) e.g. jsmith700 DOE Login Account (2nd login for Email/WiFi/Student Portal/Moodle & CHEC Labs) e.g. john.smithville1 Only your password is case sensitive If you previously attended a government school, this is the same If you attended a non-government school, you would need this to be reset by a staff memberAccounts/Access is strictly only for study purposes + only while you are currently enrolled (your account access will/can be automatically removed without warning based on this)
If you have forgotten your username or password CHEC Lab Login Account - please contact the CHEC Service Desk, see Service Desk Opening Hours & Contacts DOE Login Account Go to https://student.det.nsw.edu.au, click on Forgot your password? and follow the prompts Please contact the CHEC Service Desk, see Service Desk Opening Hours & Contacts See Head Teacher - TAS
To connect to campus-wide free WiFi; Connect to Staff & Student Wireless (DETNSW)
Sign In Step 1: Click anywhere on the screen Step 2: Type in your CHEC Lab Login Account details e.g. xxxxx700 Step 3: Click on the arrow button Step 4: Click on Search, type anything Step 5: Login with firstnamelastname@detnsw for username & password (same as Stile, Student Portal, Email) Troubleshooting
Sign Out
Log-off ensures that it has logged off correctly and you can login to another computer Make sure all programs/windows are closed Hold CTRL + ALT + DELETE on the keyboard Click on the Sign Out option Wait until the screen appears with the date & time before leaving the computer
If you can't browse the internet or your desktop icons missing and no U drive then the saved credentials need to be removed. Follow these steps; Click on the Start button type in Credential Manager Click on Windows Credentials Select the item that says proxy.wip.det.nsw.edu.au Click on Remove Click on Yes Sign Out Login and re-add the authenticate (see above)
To find out where the computers are located, what hours they are available , plus how to print/copy/scan and software installed, please visit; Computer Labs Which software is where for students?
Student Portal The Student Portal allows you to access your student email, eLearning resources and enrolment. https://student.det.nsw.edu.au Type your DOE Account details e.g. john.smithville1 Click on the Log In button Click on Agree to the Terms of Use Email From the Student Portal (https://student.det.nsw.edu.au), click on the Email link What is my email address? It is your DOE Login Account username followed by @education.nsw.gov.au e.g. john.smithville1@education.nsw.gov.au Stile Access your online classroom and learning materials. https://stileapp.com/login Sign in with Microsoft using your DOE email account, i.e. john.smithville1@education.nsw.gov.au This will then take you back to the DOE portal to enter your DOE username and password. Your teacher will provide extra class access codes. CHSC Student Portal If you go to https://portal.education.nsw.gov.au/ you can sign in to the College Student Portal using your DOE username and password. From here, you will have access to your College timetable, daily notices and reports when published.
You have access to multiple places to store your files and this is a summary of where you should; What Purpose Accessible Google Drive Your files are stored in the Cloud. Anywhere with an Internet connection U Drive This location is where you can save your files and login to any computer on-campus and see them, 1GB limit CHEC Lab Computer REMINDER: It’s your responsibility to make regular backups of all your files USB and External Hard Drives are only to be used as a backup location (second copy) or a temporary transfer method Access & Accounts are strictly only for study purposes + only while you are currently enrolled (your account access will/can be automatically removed without warning based on this)
For advice about BYOD, please visit CHSC BYOD - Bring Your Own Device Microsoft Office For Home (FREE) Enrolled DOE students can access free Microsoft Office for personal/home use on their personal devices (up to 5 devices tablets & laptops). Sign in to OneDrive https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-us/signin/ using your DOE email address You will be taken through the verification process you will be asked to provide your DOE username and password Then you will be able to download & install the Adobe Creative Cloud See Adobe Creative Cloud (google.com)
There is some equipment on-campus you can borrow to assist with your studies. Where & what equipment can I borrow?
Education NSW Key Links For Students: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-from-home/key-links-for-students
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