MySTL and GenYES : a brief introduction

MYSTL clubs are being piloted in three secondary technical schools in the 2009 school year. Students at SMTs Sepang, Tuanku Jaafar, and Kuala Lumpur will work with a faculty advisor to learn advanced technology, leadership, and mentoring skills. Using Generation YES's GenYES and TechYES programs, club members will then support their schools in the following four goals:

1. Help teachers and students learn how to use hardware, software and network applications
2. Certify all 4th form students as technology literate
3. Work with teachers to create lessons using technology
4. Maintain the technology infrastructure at the school

GenYES is the only student-centered research-based solution for school-wide technology integration. Students work with teachers to design technology-infused lessons and provide tech support. The resulting collaboration provides the students with project-based learning and the teachers with on-site, sustainable technology integration support.

Tips and Tricks : Keyboard shortcuts for Windows

Windows system key combinations

• F1: Help
• CTRL+ESC: Open Start menu
• ALT+TAB: Switch between open programs
• ALT+F4: Quit program
• SHIFT+DELETE: Delete item permanently
• Windows Logo+L: Lock the computer (without using CTRL+ALT+DELETE)

Windows program key combinations

• CTRL+C: Copy
• CTRL+X: Cut
• CTRL+V: Paste
• CTRL+Z: Undo
• CTRL+B: Bold
• CTRL+U: Underline
• CTRL+I: Italic

Mouse click/keyboard modifier combinations for shell objects

• SHIFT+right click: Displays a shortcut menu containing alternative commands
• SHIFT+double click: Runs the alternate default command (the second item on the menu)
• ALT+double click: Displays properties
• SHIFT+DELETE: Deletes an item immediately without placing it in the Recycle Bin

General keyboard-only commands

• F1: Starts Windows Help
• F10: Activates menu bar options
• SHIFT+F10 Opens a shortcut menu for the selected item (this is the same as right-clicking an object
• CTRL+ESC: Opens the Start menu (use the ARROW keys to select an item)
• CTRL+ESC or ESC: Selects the Start button (press TAB to select the taskbar, or press SHIFT+F10 for a context menu)
• CTRL+SHIFT+ESC: Opens Windows Task Manager
• ALT+DOWN ARROW: Opens a drop-down list box
• ALT+TAB: Switch to another running program (hold down the ALT key and then press the TAB key to view the task-switching window)
• SHIFT: Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert a CD-ROM to bypass the automatic-run feature
• ALT+SPACE: Displays the main window's System menu (from the System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the window)
• ALT+- (ALT+hyphen): Displays the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) child window's System menu (from the MDI child window's System menu, you can restore, move, resize, minimize, maximize, or close the child window)
• CTRL+TAB: Switch to the next child window of a Multiple Document Interface (MDI) program
• ALT+underlined letter in menu: Opens the menu
• ALT+F4: Closes the current window
• CTRL+F4: Closes the current Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window
• ALT+F6: Switch between multiple windows in the same program (for example, when the Notepad Find dialog box is displayed, ALT+F6 switches between the Find dialog box and the main Notepad window)

Shell objects and general folder/Windows Explorer shortcuts

For a selected object:

• F2: Rename object
• F3: Find all files
• CTRL+X: Cut
• CTRL+C: Copy
• CTRL+V: Paste
• SHIFT+DELETE: Delete selection immediately, without moving the item to the Recycle Bin
• ALT+ENTER: Open the properties for the selected object

To copy a file

Press and hold down the CTRL key while you drag the file to another folder.

To create a shortcut

Press and hold down CTRL+SHIFT while you drag a file to the desktop or a folder.

General folder/shortcut control

• F4: Selects the Go To A Different Folder box and moves down the entries in the box (if the toolbar is active in Windows Explorer)
• F5: Refreshes the current window.
• F6: Moves among panes in Windows Explorer
• CTRL+G: Opens the Go To Folder tool (in Windows 95 Windows Explorer only)
• CTRL+Z: Undo the last command
• CTRL+A: Select all the items in the current window
• BACKSPACE: Switch to the parent folder
• SHIFT+click+Close button: For folders, close the current folder plus all parent folders

Windows Explorer tree control

• Numeric Keypad *: Expands everything under the current selection
• Numeric Keypad +: Expands the current selection
• Numeric Keypad -: Collapses the current selection.
• RIGHT ARROW: Expands the current selection if it is not expanded, otherwise goes to the first child
• LEFT ARROW: Collapses the current selection if it is expanded, otherwise goes to the parent

Properties control

• CTRL+TAB/CTRL+SHIFT+TAB: Move through the property tabs

Accessibility shortcuts

• Press SHIFT five times: Toggles StickyKeys on and off
• Press down and hold the right SHIFT key for eight seconds: Toggles FilterKeys on and off
• Press down and hold the NUM LOCK key for five seconds: Toggles ToggleKeys on and off
• Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK: Toggles MouseKeys on and off
• Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN: Toggles high contrast on and off

Microsoft Natural Keyboard keys

• Windows Logo: Start menu
• Windows Logo+R: Run dialog box
• Windows Logo+M: Minimize all
• SHIFT+Windows Logo+M: Undo minimize all
• Windows Logo+F1: Help
• Windows Logo+E: Windows Explorer
• Windows Logo+F: Find files or folders
• Windows Logo+D: Minimizes all open windows and displays the desktop
• CTRL+Windows Logo+F: Find computer
• CTRL+Windows Logo+TAB: Moves focus from Start, to the Quick Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
• Windows Logo+TAB: Cycle through taskbar buttons
• Windows Logo+Break: System Properties dialog box
• Application key: Displays a shortcut menu for the selected item

Microsoft Natural Keyboard with IntelliType software installed

• Windows Logo+L: Log off Windows
• Windows Logo+P: Starts Print Manager
• Windows Logo+C: Opens Control Panel
• Windows Logo+V: Starts Clipboard
• Windows Logo+K: Opens Keyboard Properties dialog box
• Windows Logo+I: Opens Mouse Properties dialog box
• Windows Logo+A: Starts Accessibility Options (if installed)
• Windows Logo+SPACEBAR: Displays the list of Microsoft IntelliType shortcut keys
• Windows Logo+S: Toggles CAPS LOCK on and off

Dialog box keyboard commands

• TAB: Move to the next control in the dialog box
• SHIFT+TAB: Move to the previous control in the dialog box
• SPACEBAR: If the current control is a button, this clicks the button. If the current control is a check box, this toggles the check box. If the current control is an option, this selects the option.
• ENTER: Equivalent to clicking the selected button (the button with the outline)
• ESC: Equivalent to clicking the Cancel button
• ALT+underlined letter in dialog box item: Move to the corresponding item

APPLIES TO

• Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 Standard
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
• Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows 95
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Starter
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Green Computing : RoHS

Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) is a law in the European Union that bans the use of six toxic materials in the manufacturing of components of electronic and electrical equipment. Under the RoHS directive equipment must have less than 0.1% (or 1 000 parts per million) concentration of Lead, Mercury, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ether. The directive applies by weight of homogenous material, which means that if any part of the device fails to comply with RoHS, the entire device fails. Currently, RoHS applies to eight categories of devices, large and small househol device, IT equipment, Telecommunication equipment, consumer equipment, lighting equipment, electronic and electric tools, toys and sport equipment and automatic dispensers. Medical devices, and monitoring and control instruments are exempt from RoHS as of now, but are expected to comply to it in the future. A lot of large manufacturers include big name like AMD, Apple's iPods, Dell and HP home computers and servers, and Motorola's RAZR phones.

Peraturan Pengunaan Makmal Komputer

1. penggunaan makmal ini adalah untuk semua guru dan pelajar.

2. waktu penggunaan adalah mengikut waktu persekolahan berdasarkan tempahan dibawah kawalan guru yang bertanggungjawab.

3. sila rekodkan penggunaan makmal komputer ke dalam log yang disediakan.

4. segala peraturan di makmal komputer adalah untuk kegunaaan di dalam makmal sahaja.

5. sebarang penyalahgunaan komputer akan dikenakan tindakan tatatertib.

6. jaga ketenteraman makmal. jangan membuat bising dan mengganggu kawan.

7. jaga kebersihan makmal sebelum meninggalkannya.

8. dilarang 'install' sebarang perisian aplikasi ke dalam komputer, kecuali atas arahan guru, sila minta pandangan daripada penyelaras IT.

9. jangan sambung apa-apa peralatan tambahan kepada komputer melainkan dengan kebenaran daripada pengetua atau penyelaras IT.

10. jangan ubahsuai "setting" dalam komputer kecuali ada kebenaran daripada penyelaras IT.

11. jangan bawa keluar sebarang peralatanatau perkakas dari makmal komputer kecuali ada kebenaran daripada pengetua.

12. disket mesti diimbas(scan) terlebih dahulu dalam PC yang dikhaskan sebelum digunapakai.

13. pengguna dinasihatkan supaya menyimpan data-data mereka di dalam cakera(disket atau cd) sendiri.

14. pastikan semua komputer kecuali "teacher" dan "teacher 01" ditutup "teacher 01" sebelum meninggalkan makmal.

15. sila pastikan pintu makmal sentiasa ditutup.

16. jangan memasuki bilik kerja guru, bilik server, dan bilik perbincangan kecuali ada kebenaran daripada pengetua atau penyelaras IT.

17. sebarang masalah terutama yang berkaitan dengan komputer hendaklah dilaporkan segera kepada penyelaras ICT.

18. bagi pengguna yang tekrakhir hendaklah memastikan semua suis, dan alat penghawa dingin dimatikan.

19. sila patuhi segala peraturan untuk keselesaan dan keselamatan anda.

Kemudahan ICT di SMTTJ

Sekolah Menengah Teknik Tuanku Ja'afar mempunyai pelbagai kemudahan ICT antaranya :

1. Makmal ICT



2. Pusat Akses



3. Internet juga dapat di akses di sekitar sekolah dengan adanya rangkaian jalur lebar tanpa wayar(wireless)

Makmal komputer 1 & 2 - 42 buah komputer
Makmal komputer 3 - 40 komputer
Makmal komputer 4 - 30 komputer

ICT dan Hala Tuju Negara

Kerajaan Malaysia meletakkan ICT sebagai salah satu program utama dalam setiap rancangan pembangunan lima tahunnya. Ini disebabkan dalam era teknologi maklumat ini, ekonomi sesebuah negara bergantung pada pengetahuan rakyatnya. Penggunaan ICT secara strategik penting bagi meningkatkan produktiviti dan daya saing negara. Keupayaan Ict dipertingkatkan bagi merapatkan jurang digital dan memperluaskan penggunaan transaksi dalam talian. Dalam Rangcangan Malaysia Kesembilan, kerajaan memberikan lapan tumpuan pembangunan ICT.

1. Mengukuhkan kedudukan Malaysia sebagai hab ICT dan multimedai global.

2. Meluaskan rangkaian komunikasi bagi memastikan akses kepada perkhidmatan dan maklumat yang lebih setara.

3. Menggiatkan usaha merapatkan jurang digital.

4. Membangunkan bandar siber sedia ada serta mempromosikan pusat siber yang baru dan aplikasi multimedia MSC.

5. Merangsang sumber pertumbuhan baru dalam sektor ICT termasuk bio-informatif, gabungan bioteknologi dan ICT.

6. Membangunkan tenaga kerja mahir dalam bidang ICT.

7. Mempercepatkan budaya e-pembelajaran.

8. Mempertingkatkan keselamatan maklumat.

Tips for Virus Detection and Prevention

Here are some tips for preventing your PC from virus attacks :

• Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source.
• Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Confirm that your contact really sent an attachment.
• Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected.
• Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any to them. These types of email are considered spam - unsolicited, intrusive messages that clog up the inboxes and networks.
• Do not download any files from strangers.
• Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Ensure that the source is a legitimate and reputable one. Verify that an anti-virus program checks the files on the download site.
• Update your anti-virus software regularly. McAfee security software like McAfee Total Protection update automatically and continuously via the Internet.
• Back up your files on a regular basis. If a virus destroys your files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy. You should store your backup copy in a separate location from your work files, one that is preferably not on your computer.
• When in doubt, always err on the side of caution and do not open, download, or execute any files or email attachments. Not executing is the more important of these caveats. Check with your product vendors for updates for your operating system, web browser, and email. One example is the security site section of Microsoft located at http://www.microsoft.com/security.