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Using your Server Folder:

 

What do I have access to on the Server?
You’ll have access to your department folder. You’ll have access to your classes' folders. You’ll also have access to any folder that is publicly shared.
How do I get to my folders?
Once you logon to the server all accessible folders will appear to you in the list “see image below”
What are Department and Class folders?
Department Folders Every Department/Grade Level has its folder on the Server, Inside this folder there are individual Staff folders that only the assigned individual name has access to. There is also a Department Shared folder that the entire Department has access to and is able to share information with each other through it. Class Folders Every Teacher has a class folder for work with his students that only the teacher and the students have access to. ‘Must be requested by teachers’ There are different types of class folders. Standard: A standard class folder consists of one main class folder and two subfolders The Main class folder is what appears to you on the Server The two subfolders are: Hand-In Folder that students can hand in there assessments projects or what ever you require from them ‘Students can only drag files into this folder’ Hand-Out Folder that you place any material that you would like students to View ‘Students can open and copy the files in this folder but can not delete them Special: A special folder consists of one main folder and individual student subfolders: The Main class folder is what appears to you on the Server Individual student subfolders. Can only be accessed by the specified student and their teacher. You can also choose to have any of the following added to your subfolders: Hand-In Hand-Out Subfolders with the same privileges as above A Class Shared subfolder that all students and their teacher have full control and access to Both or just the individual student subfolders
What else can I or can’t I do on the server?
You can backup important files and folders to your divisional folders on the server, it’s recommended to backup at least once a week. You can’t backup personal movies, pictures or music. You can copy files and folders back and forth off the server by dragging the requested file or folder to and from the Server. You shouldn’t open files directly from the server, you need to copy the file onto your local machine and work on the file locally. You should always save your work locally close the file and then drag/Copy it to your required folder on the server. You can mount more than one folder at the same time. You can copy files and folders from one mounted folder to another. You can’t access anyone else’s personal folders.

 

 

 

 

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