When you access a CWRL computer in a classroom or a lab, two different server volumes appear on your computer desktop: the Teacher and the Transfer volumes. (See Lab Admin for directions on how to access these volumes remotely).

Teacher volume: this volume houses the projects you complete for your class. Some teacher folders store class handouts while others are electronic drop-boxes for submitting assignments. Whenever you log onto a Mac computer in the lab, you will be asked whether or not you'd like to open your teacher folder. If you say "yes," follow the prompts given by the computer. If you say "no," you can always access the teacher folder later by going to "all applications" and then to "teacher open." The PCs automatically open the proper teacher volume when you log on. From there, your instructor will direct you to where you should save or open particular assignments. When you access the teacher folder, please respect the privacy of other students by only accessing files and directories to which you have been directed by your instructor. NEVER delete or move a file which is not yours unless you have been instructed to do so. Also keep in mind that your instructor may have set access restrictions and passwords for your class folder--ask about these in class. You should always keep a backup copy of all of the assignments you turn in for class. Click here to find out how to access the teacher folder from a remote location.

Public_Html: Many instructors have opted to create a public_html folder inside of their teacher folders. Documents published in this folder appear on the World Wide Web

Transfer volume: this volume is a temporary storehouse of files you wish to transfer from one CWRL computer to another. For example, if you wished to transfer a document you worked on in an FAC classroom and wanted to print it out at the Parlin 6 computer lab later that day, you could save it to the Transfer volume so that it is accessible in both places. Similarly, if you have a Mac file and need to access it on a PC, you can save it to and open it from the Transfer volume on either platform (learn more about Mac and PC compatibility). Remember that this volume is intended for same-day transfer of files, and as such, the transfer volume is emptied on a weekly basis. Please note that the transfer volume is deleted once a week.