The University supports a variety of online tools that will help maintain academic continuity in your classes. The first and foremost method to maintain contact with your students, and continue your classes is the use of our Learning Management System Brightspace. Within our LMS you can email students, upload files, record lectures, and even conduct virtual classes.

Below you will find a list of resources and best practices for utilizing these tools, as well as contact information for further technology help should you need it.

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FACULTY TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORS
 

 

Wifi

Step by step instructions for connecting your computer or phone to the University's WiFi network.

connect a smart device

Step by step instructions for connecting smart devices (gaming consoles, televisions, other devices) to the University's WiFi network.

Change your Password

See our instructions here for changing your single sign-on password at the University.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Learn how to activate the University's multi-factor authentication requirement for G-Suite/Gmail.

My Sewanee - The University's Internal Homepage

Instructions for using the University's internal links page for current employees.

Banner Admin

Our administrative portal with links to Banner self-service, Argos reporting, Chrome River Expenses, and more.

Barnes & Noble Adoption and Insights Portal

A portal to easily manage and adopt course materials.

Brightspace: Our Learning Management System

Learn more about the University's Learning Management System Brightspace.

Classrooms

Technology information, seating capacity, and pictures of University teaching spaces.

Clearing Browser Cache

Instructions for clearing your Internet browser's cache and cookies.

Course Planning Calendars

Download course planning calendars and attendance sheets with breaks and adjustment days reflected.

Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Complete the University's required Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Brightspace.

F180 Faculty Reporting

Use our F180 Faculty Reporting platform to update your research, scholarship, and teaching as well as complete your required annual activity report.

Google Workspace Request

Need a google shared drive, group, or site? Request a service using this form.

Hardware

Specifications on University-provided computer hardware for faculty and staff.

Hybrid Classrooms

Learn more about the University's new classroom systems CYNAP.

 

IT Equipment Request

Need additional IT equipment? Use this form to make a request outside of the University's standard 5 year acquisition and replacement cycle.

Panopto

Learn more about the University's supported class recording software here. 

Printers

Instructions for installing your campus/office printer on a University device.

Software and Applications

Our list of supported and available software for University faculty.

Software Request

Need software? Make a request through our IT department using this form.

Virtual Whiteboarding

Some recommend tools for using virtual whiteboards within online classes.

Zoom

Learn more about the University's supported videoconferencing platform Zoom.