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Information Technologies and the University

Information Technologies and the University. Making the Most of Our Abundant Resources. Online Resources. Course information Calendar of events Official University Publications University directories Research data. Compelling trends.

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Information Technologies and the University

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  1. Information Technologies and the University Making the Most of Our Abundant Resources

  2. Online Resources • Course information • Calendar of events • Official University Publications • University directories • Research data

  3. Compelling trends • All classrooms, residence halls, and offices are connected to the Internet • 99% of students have their own computer

  4. We’ve been serious about getting technology into the curriculum. University of Delaware Information Technologies Compelling trends • All faculty and staff use e-mail to communicate • All students, faculty, and staff have web space

  5. Compelling trends • A majority of UD faculty use technology to enhance learning • Over 29,500 students seats in MyCourses (WebCT) enhanced courses last fall

  6. Compelling trends Personal Response Systems (“Clickers”)

  7. Active Engagementenhanced by modern technology • Online discussions • Collaborative web space • Simulations • Games • Video

  8. Compelling trends • University business is conducted by web forms

  9. http://www.udel.edu/help/

  10. Technology Solutions Center • Connectivity • Pre-purchase consulting • Virus Cleaning

  11. http://www.udel.edu/present/

  12. Campus Information Technology Associates (CITAs) • Integrate technology into departmental work • Work collaboratively with IT • Your first point of contact, if available

  13. Learning Resources http://www.udel.edu/learn/

  14. http://www.present.udel.edu/calendar/

  15. Responsible Computing • Review Staff Manual • Acknowledge policy • Protect personal non-public information (PNPI)

  16. Security • Virus protection • Spyware • Critical updates for *all* software

  17. Getting Started with IT Follow the checklist for New Faculty/staff • Set up your Voice Mail with passcode • Get your PIN from your HR Liaison • Activate UDelNet ID account • Check all necessary software and hardware http://www.udel.edu/help/newstaffcheck.html

  18. More on Getting Started • Activate UDelNet Account • Choose a UDelNet ID • Set a password and protect it • Webmail: http://mail.udel.edu • Check all necessary software and hardware • UDeploy for UD licensed software • McAfee virus protection

  19. Help Center User Services The PRESENT Technology Solutions Center University Media Services First place to call for answers: 831-6000, http://www.udel.edu/help Applying technology to teaching & learning, office use, research, student connections, and sites Supporting classroom technology, streaming video, multimedia loans Information Technologies

  20. Welcome to the University of Delaware’s Electronic Campus!

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