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R. Craig Collins > BCIS 1301/COSC 1301/ITSC 1309 > Lab 3

Lab 3 © R. Craig Collins, 2005/9

General Lab Directions
Note: There is not enough time in lecture to cover all the material; read your book BEFORE you begin the lab
Note: Typically labs will require you to invest some time in the lab, outside of class lecture hours

•Check with your Instructor for due dates

Create a folder called lab3

Complete:
• Part One: Apply Your Knowledge, p. WD 63 (file required, right click and choose Save As here)
• Part Two: Apply Your Knowledge, p. WD 133 (file required, right click and choose Save As here)
• Part Three: Apply Your Knowledge, p. WD 205 (file required, right click and choose Save As here)

Using (My) Computer, browse to the lab folder, but do not open it.
Right click this folder, choose Send To and then select Compressed (Zipped) Folder
Rename the zip to yourname-labx.zip where x represents the lab, such as yourname-lab1.zip

Problems? Zip the entire folder and attach to an email:
       •Send the mail to your instructor, cc yourself
       •The subject line should include your name, your class, your section, and what you are submitting
       •Make sure you attach the zipped file

SUBMITTING THE LAB

Log into Desire2Learn, choose this class, choose Dropbox, and select correct Lab.
Browse to yourname-labx.zip and upload it. (Scroll down to see detailed instructions)

• Using D2L dropbox • Using D2L Quizzes • Logon to D2L

To submit by Temple College Desire2Learn:
       •Log into D2L, scroll to the bottom, and choose the correct course
       •When the Course Home Page appears, click on the Dropbox link.
              •You may click on Discussions, Dropbox, or Quizzes below, for more info

        D2L navigation

Dropbox directions

1. Choose the class for which you want to drop off an assignment.
2. Find the Dropbox tool, click on it.
3. Choose the appropriate Dropbox folder, click on it.
4. Choose [Add a File], then choose [Browse]; you may need to choose (My) Computer first
5. Find the file that you would like to upload and click open, then choose [Upload]
6. Type in a short description or comment about the file, if you like.
7. Select [Add] for any additional files that may be pertinent, and repeat
8. After your files have been selected, click [Submit]. (To upload and submit you will always click at least twice)
9. Some files may take a long time to upload (especially if there are graphics in the file).
Did my file get through?
1. Go to the Dropbox tool
2. Click the number under Submissions
3. All of the assignments that have been submitted will be listed.