Setting up readings with Hypothesis allows you to host student discussions right on top of your course content (and grade them, too!). Add images, links, and videos into the margins of your content! To learn more,
Category: Tech Tip
What is Gradescope?
Gradescope is a program that faculty and instructors can use to assist them in grading homework, quizzes, and exams. This helpful tool is integrated with BlackBoard Learn and can be
Where I can find information on resources available to me as a faculty or staff member?
For those of you who are just starting this semester or would like a refresher, UA has a number of resources available to our faculty and staff. The Office of
What is the Safe Links program that OIT added to our email system?
Microsoft Safe Links was activated on all UA staff and faculty email accounts on Monday, November 30. It is a tool that scans incoming email, checking for malicious hyperlinks. As
Why won’t UA allow me to save all of my courses in Blackboard forever?
Unfortunately, due to limited space and expanded use, UA cannot keep all Blackboard courses saved in the system. Instead, the Center for Instructional Technology is enforcing a two-year retention policy
Are there iPad apps available to me through A&S?
eTech manages a selection of pre-purchased apps that can be loaned out to faculty and staff. GoodReader provides faculty and staff with access to UA share drives while Explain Everything
How can I manage all of the emails I get from UA?
If you find that your email inbox is getting too unwieldy, consider setting up rules to send your messages to designated folders! An easy way to do this is to
Why am I not getting emails?
If you find that you are not receiving emails that you are expecting, make sure to check your spam folder. OIT is regularly adjusting email settings in order to prevent
Can I use Zoom if my desktop does not have a webcam?
Dell desktops do not come with built-in cameras and microphones. However, there are still ways to use Zoom with these computers. You can purchase a webcam to use with the
Do I need to update my VPN client?
Yes, if you haven’t done so since March 2020. In March, OIT launched a new VPN (VPN2) to address the increase in traffic when so many faculty, staff, and students