IT essentials

The following devices are available.

City: C Pen, Alpha Smart Keyboards (x2), Disability Support laptop (x1) with the following software:

• Book Wizard Reader - Book Wizard Reader is a program to read digital talking books.
• Dragon Naturally Speaking – Voice to text program.
• Talking Typer - Keyboard training program.
• ZoomText 10.1- Magnifier/reader screen reading program.

East: Disability Support PCs (x 2) with the following software:

• Book Wizard Reader - Book Wizard Reader is a program to read digital talking books.
• IBM ViaVoice v6 - Speech recognition software.
• JAWS v12 JAWS screen reader - Job Access With Speech.
• NeoSpeech - Text to speech software.
• Read and Write 8 Gold - Literacy support software
• Talking Typer - Keyboard training program
• ZoomText v10 - Magnifier/reader screen reading program.

Find out more about Disability Inclusion Support  

Read&Write is a FREE literacy support tool that offers help with tasks like reading text out loud, understanding unfamiliar words, researching assignments and proofing written work.  It is available to all students and staff at The Gordon.

Find out how to access and use Read & Write

If you bring your own device to campus, you can connect to The Gordon’s WiFi (eduroam) to access web based resources (e.g. Student Portal, Gordon Online, web-based email and general internet access) after authenticating with your current Gordon email address and password. You will not be able to access mapped individual drives via the wireless network on your own device.

Devices should be charged before bringing them to class. There are a limited number of points where mobile devices may be recharged within the Student Hub.

If you are considering using your own laptop, the recommendations below are provided as a guide to help you in deciding whether you need a general use laptop or high-performance laptop.  

If your course requires the use of specialist software (such as software used in Graphic Design, Information Technology, or Advanced Design and Building), it is strongly recommended that you review the specific requirements of the software you will be using, as they may require more powerful system to operate.

The use of mobile devices whilst at The Gordon must abide by the student code of conduct and must not violate laws, including (but not limited) laws and regulations related to;

• intellectual property rights or copyright (for example, taking photos of licenced material without the owners permission)
• invasion of privacy
• sexual harassment
• academic dishonesty (for example, accessing notes or receiving outside assistance to cheat during a test or examination. As per the Student Code of Conduct, Academic dishonesty may result in students having to resit an assessment or re-enrol in their course.

Teachers may restrict the use of mobile devices to specific purposes and may prohibit other uses during class time.  Use may be restricted or banned in certain situations for OHS or privacy reasons.   

Mobile devices must not be used to transfer files to the Gordon network that could contain viruses.

It is a student’s responsibility to use mobile devices in a classroom situation for learning purposes.   Phones should be turned to silent / vibrate when in a teaching environment to avoid distracting others.

Examples of possible allowed activities;

• accessing course relevant material or websites
• using a device camera/microphone to record instructions or prepare and store assessment material.
• in case of an emergency
• in extenuating work or personal circumstances. If you are expecting a call in this instance, you should notify their teacher prior to the commencement of the class. Mobile phones must be on silent (or vibrate); and students should leave the classroom immediately to accept or make such calls.

Examples of typical restricted activities;

• playing games or texting when not directly related to the learning activities

Students may use their mobile devices for personal use during break periods only. 

Computers are available for use at East Geelong and Geelong City Campus Libraries during library opening hours. There is no need to book, you can use any available computer. If there are none available, ask one of the friendly library staff who will usually be able to find one for you, or offer a laptop (for loan/use on campus) and other rooms that may be available for your use.

Computers are also available from Monday to Friday in the following locations:

Geelong City Campus

• Student Hub – H1.19 (behind Customer Service)
• Skills and Jobs Centre, H Building

East Geelong Campus

• H1.03 computer room 'i'

As a student, you will be provided with a Gordon Email address and you’ll receive Gordon communications to both this email and your personal email.
The email address is in the format of studentnumber@ gordontafe.edu.au and your Gordon password.

• If you prefer to just keep using your personal email address to avoid missing essential information, you should redirect your Gordon email to your preferred email address.

Print, copy and scan facilities are available at most campuses, except Colac. 

Costs apply for printing and copying. Scanning is free.

If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it via the eCentral login page.

You will need access to the email or mobile phone that is registered to your Gordon account.

1. Go to the eCentral login screen
2. Click on the link “Reset Password”
3. Enter your Student ID, then click “Retrieve Password”. If you have forgotten your Student ID, you will need to Retrieve your Student ID first.
4. You will receive an email and text with a link to reset your password. The link will be valid for 24 hours.

If you have forgotten your Student ID (student number), you can retrieve it via the eCentral login page.

You will need access to the email or mobile phone that is registered to your Gordon account.

1. Go to the eCentral login screen
2. Click on the link “Retrieve Student ID”
3. Enter your personal email address and click “Retrieve Student ID”
4. Your Student ID will be sent to you via email and SMS

All Gordon students can access WiFi on campus by connecting to our eduroam WiFi network.

Once connected to Gordon’s eduroam network, you will also be able to get WiFi when visit other participating institutions. You just need to use your Gordon login credentials (email address and password).

Connect to eduroam

How to connect to eduroam WiFi  

• Choose eduroam from the list of wifi network options on your device
• Enter your eduroam details:
  Gordon Students / Staff:
  • Enter your username in the following format YourStudentNumber@gordontafe.edu.au
  • Enter your Gordon password. Accept the certificate and approve changes if requested.
  
  ​Visitors from another eduroam institution
  • Enter your email address and password from your home institution.
• You should now be connected to the Internet.
• After you log in the first time your device will remember your credentials and automatically login to eduroam whenever you are on campus.

Guest access

If you are visiting campus and from another participating eduroam institutions. follow the instructions above to access the eduroam network.

Other visitors can obtain guest access to Gordon WiFi using these instructions which will create a temporary accounts that expire after 8 hours.

Having problems?

If you cannot connect to eduroam, please follow the Wi Fi connection guide below for your device.

Need more information or help?

Library staff are available to help during opening hours in person, by email or Live Chat.