DyKnow Resource Page


Campus DyKnow Expert

Michael Smith
Room 609
msmith@auburnschools.org

 


DyKnow Server Settings
(Click the 'Communication Settings' link on the Sign On screen)

Server Name or IP Address:  dyknow-server.acs.edu

 


Installing DyKnow on Your Home Computer

Prerequisites

*256 MB RAM

*Windows Vista, XP, XP Tablet PC Ed., or equivalent emulator

*Internet connection

  

1)       Go to www.dyknow.com/download, and click Download DyKnow Client.

2)       Complete the requested information, and proceed to download.

3)       When the dialog box appears, select Run.

4)       Download the Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework (free), if prompted.

5)       Accept the terms; click Next through the installer.

6)       Select Vision on the third screen.

7)       Select that you want to enter communication settings now. 

Server Name = dyknow-server.acs.edu

8)       Click Finish and Install.

 


DyKnow Notebook Writer

The DyKnow Notebook Writer lets you print content from other Windows applications into a DyKnow notebook. It is available as a free download from the DyKnow web site.

 


Instructor Resources

DyKnow Community Web Site

(A DyKnow users community web site for sharing information, tips, lessons, and notebooks.

DyKnow Cheat Sheet
(A Quick Guide outlining the critical steps for using DyKnow in the classroom)

Tips for Teachers
(A list of tips submitted by both DyKnow developers and teachers who use DyKnow)

DyKnow Vision FAQs
(A list of frequently asked questions submitted by DyKnow users—teachers and students—pertaining specifically to DyKnow Vision)

DyKnow Explorer FAQs
(A list of frequently asked questions submitted by DyKnow users—teachers and students—pertaining specifically to DyKnow Explorer)

For additional support select the Help menu within DyKnow, or download the DyKnow User Guide.

Should questions or concerns arise that these resources cannot address, you should contact your campus DyKnow expert.  In the event your campus DyKnow expert can’t be reached, DyKnow support can be contacted at support@dyknow.com or 1-888-8-DYKNOW.

 


Student Resources

Tips for Students
(A list of tips submitted by both DyKnow developers and students who use DyKnow)

The following short training videos are specifically geared towards student DyKnow users.  Simply go to a computer with speakers or headphones and select one of the following videos:

Getting Students Started
(A set of short videos showing how to accomplish common student tasks)

Get the Most from DyKnow Vision
(High level tips for taking, organizing, and studying notes with DyKnow)

 


Locating DyKnow Enabled Computers on Campus

DyKnow is installed in the following locations for your convenience:

7000 Building Computers (AJHS)

618 Lab (AJHS)