Start a new remote session with the upper-left "Session" button or press Ctrl+Shift+N. If it's not already selected, press the "SSH" selection in the upper left. Under "Basic SSH settings", enter the host and port information recommended above, check the box for "Specify username", enter your Gettysburg username.
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Microsoft Teams
All full-time employees and part-time paid employees that have email accounts have access to Microsoft Teams. To access Teams and other O365 apps go to Microsoft Office and sign in using your Gettysburg College Credentials
Mapping a Network Drive and VPN
VPN access is available for certain employees who need to connect to the Gettysburg College network from an off-campus location. To see if you are eligible, and for connection and drive mapping instructions, contact the IT Helpdesk.
Java Development
Download and install the "Java SE 8u241" for your platform here. Note where this Java Development Kit (JDK) is installed on your system.
Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
Once you've set up a Windows SSH as described above, you'll also have a secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) session set up automatically with a graphical user interface (GUI) to the left of your SSH terminal window.
Videoconferencing
Gettysburg College currently recommends the use of Zoom for instructor, student, and class online interaction. Your professor can supply the meeting code for your access. Give yourself time to download and install the Zoom Client for Meetings software from the site before your first meeting.
Remote Control
Should you have an extreme scenario where you're having difficult installing and running this software, there are software tools for sharing your screen and allowing remote control of your computer. Only use this software with a trusted individual. The permission you grant is temporary and under your control.
Remote Text Editing
Sometimes, it's handy to directly edit a text file through a terminal window. Clif Presser has a CS Workstation Editing page for that. Like Clif, I prefer emacs as an editor. If you'd like to take the time to learn emacs, the Swiss army knife of Unix editors here are some resources:
Chromebook Help
Here are some links that should be helpful for working remotely with a Chromebook:
Show notes
In Episode 5 of Conversations Beneath the Cupola, podcast host, Gettysburg College President Robert W. Iuliano, is joined by three faculty members—Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. and Chair of the Faculty Council Jocelyn Swigger, Prof. of Biology Ryan Kerney, and VP of Information Technology and Prof. of Computer Science Rod Tosten.
Guests featured in this episode
Jocelyn Swigger, Sunderman Conservatory of Music Prof. and Chair of the Faculty Council.
Challenges
Like many colleges looking to communicate more effectively with students, Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA needed the tools to share course materials and school updates with students in an engaging way. The college also wanted to ensure any AV technology investment they made would be cost-effective longterm, while meeting the needs for both in-person and remote learning situations.
Solutions
Gettysburg College turned to Panasonic’s laser projectors to enhance their learning environments for students and professors. Throughout its classrooms, the team deployed
