Using Computers in Education

Mercury/MyPage Set-up
1. Log onto any computer at IUS.
2. Go to https://itaccounts.iu.edu/ and click on "Manage my IU computing accounts."
3. Select "create more accounts" from the menu on the left.
4. Find "Mercury/Mypage" and select it.
5. Select "Create Account" at the bottom of the screen.

Congratulations, you have just created your Mercury/Mypage account. It may take up to 24 hours for the account to become active.

Your Mypage address will be:

http://mypage.iu.edu/~your IUS username

How To Access Your Mercury/Mypage Account Within Dreamweaver CS5

View this pictorial tutorial for an explanation. I will demonstrate how to transfer files to your Mercury/Mypage account in class. This technique will work whether you are using DreamWeaver at IUS or at home.

How To Access Your Mercury/Mypage Account From Home without DreamWeaver CS5

View this pictorial tutorial for an explanation of how to use WinSCP to manage your Mercury/Mypage account files from home.

Other Resources

Discussion PowerPoints
This list is composed of the topics discussed during this course.

~ Accessing Mercury/Mypage Account Using WinSCP
~ Accessing Mercury/Mypage Account Using DreamWeaver
~ Beyond PowerPoint (Other Ways to Use a Classroom Projector)
~ Copyright and Fair Use
~ Digital Storytelling
~ Using Inspiration
~ PowerPoint-lessness
~ Technology and the Curriculum
~ Technology and Multiple Intelligences
~ Website Design
~ What is a WebQuest?