IT@DU has prepared the following list of technology resources to help students, faculty 和 staff prepare to seamlessly continue their normal work from a distance. 这个工具包将帮助你:
- Telecommute or attend 会议 from home
- Prepare in advance for disruptions to campus operations (for example, a p和emic or extended severe weather)
- Organize course materials 和 communicate with students during both normal operations 和 large-scale disruptions
This toolkit is not a definitive list of technology resources, nor is it designed to address non-technical issues, such as attendance policies or pedagogical best practices. Specifically for faculty, the 教与学办公室 maintains a list of 资源 for Teaching from a Distance.
How to access University resources from home
Methods are available for accessing on campus materials from your personal laptop or home computer.
- To access resources on the DU Network like Banner, 共享网络驱动器, or to connect to your work computer remotely, you will need a virtual private network (VPN). 连接GlobalProtect VPN: PC | Mac
Please be advised that the University’s VPN is only needed for access to resources located on campus that have not been made available to the outside world through our firewalls. 网络文件共享, Remote Desktop (RDP) access to servers 和 workstations, 和 iBanner are all examples of when the VPN is required. 吱吱喳喳地叫, 一个驱动器, Canvas, 杜MediaSpace, 微软团队 和 o365 email are all examples of when the VPN is not required.
- To access your on-campus Windows PC, 使用远程桌面连接.
- To securely access 和 store files, use OneDrive or departmental shared folders 和 zephyr drive.
- 加强文件的安全审查 suggested data encryption options for staff 和 faculty.
- Antivirus should be installed on all computers. 阅读更多正规赌博十大平台排行 downloading 和 installing antivirus 在这里.
Comcast has developed a comprehensive COVID-19 response to keep individuals 和 families connected to the Internet, 包括:
- Internet Essentials Free to New Customers: Speeds will increase to 25 Mbps downstream 和 3 Mbps upstream for all new 和 existing customers. New families who connect will receive 60 days of Internet service for free. The Internet Essentials program is normally available to all 合资格的低收入家庭 在康卡斯特的服务区域收费9美元.95 /月.
- Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Free for Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers. For a map of Xfinity WiFi hotspots, visit www.这个公司也.com/wifi. 一旦在热点, select the “这个公司也wifi” network name in the list of available hotspots 和 then launch a browser to connect.
看看这些 常见问题 about Technology 资源 for Teaching 和 Working Off Campus for additional information.
资源 for online communication 和 collaboration
Useful for both emergency situations 和 general classroom 和 business activity, this list provides resources establishing lines of virtual communication 和 collaboration.
如何加密电子邮件
When sending emails from home that contain confidential information, encrypt emails by simply adding "杜机密" without quotes followed by any additional text in the subject line.
通过web访问电子邮件
If you have access to a web browser but you don’t have access to your own computer, 你仍然可以登录 Office365.comzuo.com 附上你的DU邮箱和密码.
Accessing email from a mobile device
Modern smart phones 和 cell-connected devices provide the best way to access email during emergencies. Cell networks are often buffered from the disruptions in power 和 are less susceptible to wind damage than cable, 电话和光纤网络. When the worst does happen, cellular services are some of the first systems to be restored.
Canvas includes a number of tools for instructors to use to communicate with 和 interact with students through a course site. Making content available in Canvas can be as simple as uploading documents to the Files area 或者直接将内容写入 画布页面. 学生 control how they receive communication from Canvas via their 通知偏好.
Canvas对连续性的承诺
- Scaling Online Learning when the Classroom Closes
- Instructure Disaster Recovery Plan 和 Procedures
- Our Commitment To You During Coronavirus
Additionally, the following Canvas tools are available in all courses.
公告
公告 can be used communicate with students about the logistics of your course. As soon as you have submitted an Announcement, Canvas takes care of notifying students according to their preferred Notification Preferences, 通过Facebook, Twitter, 短信, 或电子邮件. 学生 can also respond to your Announcement with comments 和 questions.
作业
作业 allow students to submit files, text, or URLs for grading.
收件箱/对话
The Inbox tool in Canvas serves as a course-specific email system. 要求学生使用这个工具, 你自己也要坚持使用它, if you want to keep all course-related communications gat在这里d in one place, separate from emails about other topics. It can be much easier to keep up with messages in the Messages tool than in your already overburdened email inbox.
讨论
Canvas provides an integrated system for focused 和 threaded discussions so that both instructors 和 students alike can start 和 contribute to as many discussion topics as desired. 讨论 are date stamped when created, 或者回复到, 和 can be enhanced with any rich media like video, 图片, 维基百科, 文件附件, 和 can be created as an assignment for grading purposes (which is then seamlessly integrated with the Canvas gradebook), or simply as a forum for topical 和 current events.
成绩/成绩簿
作业, 讨论, 和 小测验 can easily be graded in Canvas.
杜MediaSpace (powered by Kaltura)
Pre-recording lectures works for classes of any size. 您可以使用杜MediaSpace, which is integrated with the Canvas LMS, to record video lectures 和 seamlessly share them in your Canvas course.
*Please be aware that 杜MediaSpace requires a minimum internet b和width of 10 Mbps.
- Activate 杜MediaSpace in your Canvas course
- Record a video using 杜MediaSpace
- Add a 杜MediaSpace video to your Canvas course
小测验
You can use the Canvas 小测验 tool to create graded or ungraded quizzes 和 surveys. Canvas 小测验 allow you to create multiple question types (multiple choice, 文章, 真/假, 和更多).
变焦
While best for classes of 50 or fewer students, 变焦 can accommodate up to 300 participants for a live lecture easily. You can also share your screen, collaborate on a whiteboard, 和 have students break out into groups. 看看 变焦's Commitment to User Support 和 Business Continuity.
Using 变焦 within your Canvas course helps keep 变焦 trolls at bay. 这是如何.
*Please be aware that 变焦 requires a minimum internet b和width of 1.5 Mbps.
您的变焦会议 can also be recorded to your computer 和 上传至画布. This is helpful for students who are unable to get online to join a live session.
变焦虚拟等候室 is one of the best ways to protect your 变焦 virtual classroom by giving you control over who can join your class 和 when. The virtual Waiting Room can be enabled for every class (in your settings) or for individual classes at the scheduling level. Watch this brief video to learn how to enable Waiting Rooms 和 manage participants. 立即观看
Shared folder access needs to be explicitly requested by your immediate supervisor on your behalf by 提交请求.
如果你在正规赌博十大平台排行校园, you must be connected to Eduroam or ethernet (wired internet) to access the Zephyr 和 shared drives.
Connections outside of the DU network require a secure VPN connection.
Use Teams as a workspace for real-time collaboration 和 communication, 会议, 文件和应用程序共享, 和更多的.
In the event of a campus closure or planned telecommuting day, you can still utilize your office phone from home.
杜MediaSpace (Powered by Kaltura)
Pre-recording lectures works for classes of any size. 您可以使用杜MediaSpace, which is integrated with the Canvas LMS, to record video lectures 和 seamlessly share them in your Canvas course.
*Please be aware that 杜MediaSpace requires a minimum internet b和width of 10 Mbps.
- Activate 杜MediaSpace in your Canvas course
- Record a video using 杜MediaSpace
- Add a 杜MediaSpace video to your Canvas course
微软团队
Use Teams as a workspace for real-time collaboration 和 communication, 会议, 文件和应用程序共享, 和更多的.
变焦
Use 变焦 to participate in group video chat during online class sessions, 主机虚拟办公时间, 远程合作研究, share screens 和 host real-time video conversations, host live web broadcasts to thous和s of people worldwide 和 record to the cloud or computer for easy sharing. 看看 变焦's Commitment to User Support 和 Business Continuity.
*Please be aware that 变焦 requires a minimum internet b和width of 1.5 Mbps.
Save your files to OneDrive 和 access them from any device, anyw在这里. OneDrive also supports live document collaboration, comments, 和 real-time chat.
Yammer社区 are an internal social networking site w在这里 users can post updates for the entire community or specific groups. Yammer communities can be open to anyone at DU (public) or restricted to group members (private).
其他有用资料
- 联系 IT服务台 via phone or online support ticket.
- 看看这些 常见问题 about Technology 资源 for Teaching 和 Working Off Campus for additional information.
- 浏览 在线IT帮助指南 文章.
- 图书馆服务 & 支持:浏览 大学图书馆服务 和 LibAnswers 对于库的支持.
- 联系 教与学办公室 to talk about best practices for teaching online or in-person.
- 联系 残疾服务计划 office to ensure all your students with disabilities are accommodated by your technology choices.
- 看到 应急准备办公室 website for information about campus emergency planning 和 sign up for communications about university closures.
- The recommended internet speeds to support most remote teaching 和 learning applications is 25 Mbps.