GAGGLE.NET is a safe web based internet communication system for students. Because Gaggle is web based, students can access their accounts through any browser, from any internet connected computer. The Digital Locker is an online file storage system, similar to network drives. Users can store files on the Gaggle servers and can access them from anywhere. For example, students can upload a Word document at school and download the file at home to finish any homework assignments. There is no need for floppy disks and the risk of viruses is greatly reduced.
Messages with offensive language, questionable domains, banned file types or images are automatically rerouted to the student's administrator for review.
To create a Gaggle account fill out a form in the library and turn the form into one of the library techs.
To Access GAGGLE.NET
Signing into the System
Go to www.gaggle.net
Type in your User Name and Password
The first time you log on, your password is password
After logging in the first time you can change your password, click the ‘User options’ button which is located at the top of your screen. Type your new password in the password field and in the verify password field. Click the ‘Update’ button.
Click Login
Click Accept to agree to the terms of Gaggle.Net and PHS
On the left of the screen you will see two options.
Click on Check Mail to read messages.
Click on Compose to write a message.
Writing Mail
Type the address of the person you are writing to.
Type the subject of your email.
Click Browse to locate any files you want to attach.
Type your message.
Click Send.
Digital Lockers
The Digital Locker is an online file storage system, similar to a network drive. You can upload a Word document at school and download the file at home to finish any homework assignments. There is no need for floppy disks. The Digital Locker can function as an online homework portfolio. All files are checked for viruses when they are uploaded and again before they are downloaded from the servers.
Save your work in the U Drive.
Open your Gaggle.Net account.
Uploading Files
To access the Digital Locker, click the Digital Locker link from the Jump To menu.
The following steps describe how to upload a file to the Digital Locker.
1. Clicking Add File will bring up a browse window. Double
click on the desired file to upload the file into
the Digital Locker.
2. Files will automatically be uploaded with an access level
of Private. To change the file access, click on an
uploaded file and then select the
Change Access Level button. From the drop down menu select the new
access level for the file. A user may
also change the access level by clicking on the uploaded file and using
the mouse to left click under the
Access column. A drop down menu will appear for selection.
3. Users may also organize their files by adding folders. To
create a file folder, click on Add Folder and type
in the name of the new folder. When
finished, click enter. To add files into the folder, drag and drop files
into the folder using the mouse.
Files in the digital locker can be accessed at school or home for you work on or print.
To read a file in the digital locker, you must SAVE a copy of the file first.
*A School Administrator can view all files