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[[File:McConnell_TeN_Screen.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The TeN Screen in the McConnell Lobby]]
[[File:McConnell_TeN_Screen.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The TeN Screen in the McConnell Lobby]]
'''''The Engineering Network (TeN)''''', is a "digital signage" system used to display content on TV screens located throughout the engineering buildings. The screens are located in the Trottier, Wong, Macdonald, McConnell and FDA buildings. They are used to advertise events, clubs, student positions, and anything else that provides value to engineering undergraduate students at McGill. The screens are managed by the [mailto:ten@mcgilleus.ca TeN Manager] who works in the [[IT Committee]], in the [[VP Communications]]' portfolio.
'''''The Engineering Network (TeN)''''', is a "digital signage" system used to display content on TV screens located throughout the engineering buildings. The screens are located in the Trottier, Wong, Macdonald, McConnell and FDA buildings. They are used to advertise events, clubs, student positions, and anything else that provides value to engineering undergraduate students at McGill. The screens are managed by the [mailto:ten@mcgilleus.ca TeN Manager] who works in the [[IT Committee]], in the [[VP Communications]]' portfolio.
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* The slide must have an aspect ratio of 16:9, ideal dimensions 1920x1080.
* The slide must have an aspect ratio of 16:9, ideal dimensions 1920x1080.
* The slide must be an image, i.e. .png .jpg filetypes. (''Please do not submit PowerPoints of PDFs'')
* The slide must be an image, i.e. .png .jpg filetypes. (''Please do not submit PowerPoints of PDFs'')
* The slide must not contain too much content.
* The slide must be relevant to engineering undergraduate students. [at the discretion of the TeN manager(s)]
* The start date and the end date must be specified. Slides can be displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
* The start date and the end date must be specified. Slides can be displayed for a maximum of 30 days.


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==TeN Slide Hall of FAME==
==TeN Slide Hall of FAME==
 
<center>
{|
<gallery mode="packed">
|-
Image:DPM-TeN.png|Simple design, large visible text, good alignment
| [[File:DPM-TeN.png|thumbnail|Simple design, large visible text, good alignment]] || [[File:Fall2017referrendum2.png|thumbnail|Good colour choices, well placed information]] || [[File:BOG-TEN.PNG|thumbnail|Most important information largest, not wasting people's time, little text, well spaced, good colour choice]]
Image:Fall2017referrendum2.png|Good color choices, well placed information
|-
Image:BOG-TEN.PNG|Most important information largest, not wasting people's time, little text, well spaced, good color choice
| [[File:MCC_-_TeN.png|thumbnail|Minimal text, slick appealing design]]
Image:MCC_-_TeN.png|Minimal text, slick, appealing design
|}
</gallery>
</center>


==Ten Slide Hall of SHAME==
==Ten Slide Hall of SHAME==


These are provided to show you examples of what to avoid in making your slide.
These are provided to show you examples of what to avoid in making your slide.
 
<center>
{|
<gallery mode="packed">
|-
Image:RAD-TEN.jpg|Wrong aspect ratio (should be 16x9), bad contrast, some pixelated graphics, poor color choice, etc
| [[File:RAD-TEN.jpg|thumbnail|Wrong aspect ratio (should be 16x9), bad contrast, some pixelated graphics, poor colour choice, etc.]] || [[File:Safety-week-TEN.png|thumbnail|Text indicating slide purpose too small, too many graphics]]
Image:Safety-week-TEN.png|Text indicating slide purpose too small, too many graphics
|}
Image:IT-Survey-Slide.jpg|The percentage is not centered and is on two lines, gradient poorly matches foreground colors, many font sizes, colors, underline unnecessary, no sort of alignment, no logo
</gallery>
</center>
=List of Screens=
;Currently Active
{{div col|cols=2}}
*McConnell hallway
*McConnell entrance
*Wong
*Trottier
*Rutherford
*MESC - near the office
*MESC - near McConnell entrance
{{div col end}}
<br>
;Under maintenance
{{div col|cols=2}}
*EUS Mall
*FDA
{{div col end}}
<br>
;No longer in use / Reclaimed
{{div col|cols=2}}
*SSMU
*McConnell Residence
*...
{{div col end}}


=History of TeN=
=History of TeN=
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During the wiki-workshop session of Feb 22nd, 2017, we discovered a bit of the founding of TeN. This picture is from the 2004 yearbook.
During the wiki-workshop session of Feb 22nd, 2017, we discovered a bit of the founding of TeN. This picture is from the 2004 yearbook.


[[File:HistoryOfTeN.jpg|thumbnail|left]]
[[File:HistoryOfTeN.jpg|thumbnail|right]]


{{quote|T.E.N. THE ENGINEERING NETWORK
T.E.N. THE ENGINEERING NETWORK
TeN, the story of the little network that became a superhero in a matter of six months.
TeN, the story of the little network that became a superhero in a matter of six months.
2004-05. a.k.a. “The year when it finally happened"
2004-05. a.k.a. “The year when it finally happened"
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Special thanks go Out to Dean Cruzeski, for being a true Supporter of this project. Without his help, this plan would never have been materialized.
Special thanks go Out to Dean Cruzeski, for being a true Supporter of this project. Without his help, this plan would never have been materialized.
A huge thank you, also, to the TeN Committee. You guys rock!!}}
A huge thank you, also, to the TeN Committee. You guys rock!!


[[Category:IT]]
[[Category:IT]]
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