Meeting Summary for Pat Paulson's Personal Meeting Room

WSU provided guidance to Ibrah on accessing a specific platform and using various features such as the course info widget and weekly assignment tracker. WSU also introduced a new chat bot developed based on AI, which searches through an open-source book as an alternative to traditional book reading. Technical issues with accessing the T drive on a Windows 11 system were addressed, with WSU suggesting laptop updates and manual drive mapping for those affected. Lastly, WSU informed that some assignments in the class were lengthy and related to the use of the packet tracer lab, which was no longer accessible.

WSU gave instructions on how students can customize their network usernames and websites, emphasizing the importance of not copying others' work. They also highlighted the increasing use of AI in various sectors and its potential to improve efficiency and save time. The speaker shared their personal positive experience with AI and encouraged others to familiarize themselves with this technology.

WSU led a discussion on the progress of various assignments and projects, including the setup of a website using Visual Studio, which was expected to be completed by the following week. There were also issues with accessing a T-drive and a new laptop, which WSU addressed by guiding the students through troubleshooting. WSU emphasized the importance of understanding basic digital skills for the class and becoming tech-savvy to help others with their queries. The students were then instructed to set up their monitors and access the 'formative 0 0' file on the website, as well as how to use the Onedrive folder and create a new folder within it.

WSU provided detailed instructions on how to create and manage file names and folders on OneDrive, emphasizing the importance of avoiding spaces in file names to prevent program issues. WSU also demonstrated how to use the Snipping Tool to take screenshots and save them in the correct folder. No questions were raised by Ibraahiim during the demonstration.

The speaker stressed the importance of careful network administration and the long-term consequences of system administrator choices. They shared a personal anecdote about issues caused by changes to network usernames. The speaker also discussed detailed instructions provided by WSU on ensuring the proper functioning of Onedrive on both local and cloud-based platforms. WSU emphasized the importance of verifying that files are saved and visible in both locations, and correctly setting up and using Onedrive for cloud storage. They also advised students to be mindful of their settings, given the terabyte of storage available on Onedrive.

WSU discussed the challenges and considerations of using cloud-based storage and local devices, particularly for students and network personnel. They highlighted potential issues such as storage charges post-graduation, frequent updates to the Onedrive interface, and differences in laptop capabilities, especially with Macs. The team also demonstrated how to create and manage files in the cloud, including creating a new folder on Onedrive, making a screenshot, and working with a 'constant dot js' file. They emphasized the importance of saving files with specific names for easy identification.

WSU discussed the importance of correctly connecting and troubleshooting issues with the Raspberry Pi and laptops. He emphasized the need to ensure the wired icon appears when connecting a USB cable to the Raspberry Pi, and if the wired icon doesn't appear, to turn off Wi-Fi to force a wired connection. He also highlighted the importance of correctly installing software on laptops, as many students have only installed applications on their phones and may encounter issues when trying to install software on their laptops. He also mentioned that he would start checking students' screens in the third week to ensure they had applied updates and had multiple monitors set up.

WSU provided a detailed walkthrough on how to navigate the control panel, specifically focusing on locating and utilizing the Pd Fill feature. WSU also discussed the process of creating PDF files, recommending the use of either method one or two, and emphasized the importance of setting the default printer to the PDF print driver. Lastly, WSU demonstrated how to save and access the screenshots on OneDrive, and suggested naming the file as 'Screenshots' or 'Formative 0 0 part one'.

WSU discussed updating the database URL and course syllabus, emphasizing the importance of not submitting the URL until it was properly set up. They mentioned past issues with the system and the need for regular changes. WSU also noted the need to complete tax paperwork and expressed frustration with having to restart the setup process.