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== Types of Computer Lab Problems ==
 
== Types of Computer Lab Problems ==
  
Here are some examples that would represent a computer lab problem:
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'''Here are some examples that would represent a computer lab problem:'''
  
 
:* Discovering a hardware problem upon entry to lab
 
:* Discovering a hardware problem upon entry to lab
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::* Computer system running VERY slow
 
::* Computer system running VERY slow
  
 
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'''There are other reasons to contact AVIT regarding the Computer Lab:'''
There are other reasons to contact AVIT regarding the Computer Lab:
 
  
 
:* Provide Feedback regarding effectiveness of Computer Lab
 
:* Provide Feedback regarding effectiveness of Computer Lab
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== Reason for Reporting Computer Lab Problems ==
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== It is Important to Report Computer Lab Problems ==
  
 
It is important to contact the AVIT department whenever there is a problem encountered in the Westminster Computer Lab.
 
It is important to contact the AVIT department whenever there is a problem encountered in the Westminster Computer Lab.
  
For example, if there is a hardware problem, failure to report the problem just delays the problem being fixed, and becomes someone else's problem...
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For example, if there is a hardware problem, '''failure to report the problem just delays the problem being fixed, and becomes someone else's problem...'''
  
  
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Please do <u>NOT</u> inform an individual, since the AVIT facilitator is best suited in notifying the best volunteers/professions to solve the problem in a <u>timely</u> and <u>cost-effective</u> manner.
 
Please do <u>NOT</u> inform an individual, since the AVIT facilitator is best suited in notifying the best volunteers/professions to solve the problem in a <u>timely</u> and <u>cost-effective</u> manner.
  
There are a number of methods to contact AVIT:
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'''There are a number of methods to contact AVIT:'''
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==== Online Form (Recommended) ====
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This is considered to be the easiest method to send a report to the AVIT facilitator:
  
==== Paper-based Method ====
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:* Online Form: [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/westminster/computerGuide_form.html http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/westminster/computerGuide_form.html]
  
AVIT Computer Service Forms are available in the computer lab (located in a folder on the bulletin board). A pen should be clipped onto the folder to help complete the form.
 
Simply, fill out an AVIT Computer Form, and hand the form to the church HUB.
 
  
 
==== E-mail Method ====
 
==== E-mail Method ====
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In the e-mail message, please provide as much informaiton regarding the computer lab problem. You can use the Computer Lab Service Form as a guide to help you create the e-mail message.
 
In the e-mail message, please provide as much informaiton regarding the computer lab problem. You can use the Computer Lab Service Form as a guide to help you create the e-mail message.
  
:* '''E-mail AVIT Facilitator:''' [mailto:diverse@sympatico.ca diverse@sympatico.ca]
 
 
:* '''E-mail church HUB:''' [mailto:LSmith@westminsterorangeville.ca LSmith@westminsterorangeville.ca]
 
:* '''E-mail church HUB:''' [mailto:LSmith@westminsterorangeville.ca LSmith@westminsterorangeville.ca]
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==== Hardcopy Method ====
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AVIT Computer Service Forms are available in the computer lab (located in a folder on the bulletin board). A pen should be clipped onto the folder to help complete the form.
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Simply, fill out an AVIT Computer Form, and hand the form to the church HUB.
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Here is a link to the AVIT form (in hardcopy form): [  [http://matrix.senecac.on.ca/~murray.saul/westminster/computer_service_form.pdf pdf]  ]

Latest revision as of 10:54, 16 September 2011

Types of Computer Lab Problems

Here are some examples that would represent a computer lab problem:

  • Discovering a hardware problem upon entry to lab
  • Discovering a messy lab upon entry to lab
  • Encountering a problem during lab session including:
  • Keyboard / Mouse not operating
  • Data Display bulb warning (or not operating)
  • Workstation not booting up
  • Workstation monitor not working
  • Workstation CPU not working
  • User not able to log into workstation
  • Application crashes during session
  • Cannot connect to the Internet
  • Computer system running VERY slow

There are other reasons to contact AVIT regarding the Computer Lab:

  • Provide Feedback regarding effectiveness of Computer Lab
  • Inquire regarding additional software (note: open-source software only allowed in Computer Lab)
  • Provide suggestions to improve the Computer Lab


It is Important to Report Computer Lab Problems

It is important to contact the AVIT department whenever there is a problem encountered in the Westminster Computer Lab.

For example, if there is a hardware problem, failure to report the problem just delays the problem being fixed, and becomes someone else's problem...


Procedure For Reporting a Computer Lab Problem

If you discover a problem in the Computer Lab, you should inform the AVIT department.
Please do NOT inform an individual, since the AVIT facilitator is best suited in notifying the best volunteers/professions to solve the problem in a timely and cost-effective manner.

There are a number of methods to contact AVIT:


Online Form (Recommended)

This is considered to be the easiest method to send a report to the AVIT facilitator:


E-mail Method

You can either contact the AVIT facilitator directly by e-mail, or contact the church HUB, which in turn, will contact the AVIT faciliator.A In the e-mail message, please provide as much informaiton regarding the computer lab problem. You can use the Computer Lab Service Form as a guide to help you create the e-mail message.


Hardcopy Method

AVIT Computer Service Forms are available in the computer lab (located in a folder on the bulletin board). A pen should be clipped onto the folder to help complete the form. Simply, fill out an AVIT Computer Form, and hand the form to the church HUB.

Here is a link to the AVIT form (in hardcopy form): [ pdf ]