FSUSD August 2011 Ed Tech

Every user has a username and a password. In FSUSD, you have to log in using your Novell username and password (min. 8 characters). Your login authenticates you. It provides security. Only you have access to your district resources: Documents Mail Calendar Contacts Software programs File storage Resources on Gracie

FSUSD uses Google’s Gmail for Your GroupWise , calendar and contacts (address book) have all been migrated to Gmail. Your address is Novell username is also your Gmail username However, your passwords may or may not be the same. You will have to synchronize them. To get your easily from anywhere Login to

Synchronizing passwords is part of tech survival. When in district, you are required to login with your Novell username and password We have developed a utility for you to sync your passwords between Novell and Gmail. (The “s” in indicates “secure”) Enter your current Novell username and password Enter your new password Re-enter your new password See the next slides for visuals…

You get a geeky message confirming the change. Both of your passwords have been reset! Novell and Gmail logins are now identical Login to Gmail:

Switch application to:

Once you are logged into your Google Apps account, simply switch from Mail to Sites.

Login to your Google Apps account if not yet open: (mail), or (sites) Smart phones (mobile) If you have a smart phone, you can also get your Gmail delivered to your phone. Google has instructions for various smart phones. Go to Sites (help). On left side, click on Learn More > Mobile Users See the next slide