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Faculty Tech Resources
Welcome (or welcome back)!
Whether in-person, hybrid, or remote, however you're delivering instruction we’ve rounded up the essential technology resources, links, and support you need.
Top 5 Checklist
- Logged into My Sac State (and your Faculty Center) with your Sac State (SacLink) account and authenticated with Duo?
- Connected to eduroam, the campus Wi-Fi?
- Opened and explored Canvas, Panopto, and your SacState Microsoft 365 tools like Outlook and OneDrive? (tip: always use M365 OneDrive to ensure your computer is backed up!)
- Downloaded the free Sac State Mobile app?
- Brushed up on cybersecurity? (it's phishing season year-round - learn how to spot and report scams)
Essentials for Fall 2023
Is your ENS Contact Information Current?
A new semester often brings other changes. Make sure we can always alert you in the event of an emergency by checking and/or updating your Emergency Notification System (ENS) contact information including phone numbers and email addresses.
Verify ENS Contact Information
Workstation Refresh
We continue to work with colleges and divisions to provide updated laptops, docking stations and monitors for campus staff and faculty.
Strategically moving away from fixed desktop computers in favor of a laptop standard helps ensure continuity in all circumstances.
For Your Students
- Student poster printing and other coursework printing is available through University Print or The Lab at the University Union.
- Point students to the Student Online Technology Resource (OTR) to help them navigate Canvas, Zoom, and other coursework tools.
Students also have their own specific resources - point them here!
SacLink Account & Security
Resources to manage your SacLink (Sac State) account, see password reset options, enroll in Duo multi-factor authentication, and learn about your Faculty Center on My Sac State:
Duo Housekeeping
Switch to Duo Mobile App
If you're still having your Duo authentication calls sent to a campus desk phone or mobile phone, switch to the easier option of the Duo mobile app. Most of us always have our mobile devices on us, which makes it possible to authenticate on the go.
Need to Add a New Device?
Do you have a new or updated device you'd like to use for Duo authentication? Follow these steps to add a new device:
Duo Flooding Scam
A new phishing scheme involves a scammer sending you a Duo push notification you didn't originate, which may mean your Sac State account has been compromised. Don't accept any unusual Duo pushes - and follow these tips to protect yourself from Duo flooding scams.
Report Phishing
Cyberattacks hit inboxes frequently - brush up on what to look for at our online phishing resources, and be sure to report anything suspicious using the PhishMe Reporter button in your Outlook menu.
Internet Connection Options
On campus, your devices should automatically recognize and connect to eduroam, our official campus internet. If you have new devices - or just new to being on campus - our campus wireless section covers device-specific connection instructions.
In addition to on-campus options, the campus closure necessitated additional options for supporting remote operations. Whether on-campus or working remotely, learn more about off-campus alternatives.
Campus Wireless & Remote Internet Options
Wi-Fi 6 & Expanded Campus Coverage
Thanks to a comprehensive Campus Network Infrastructure Upgrade Project last spring, the majority of campus buildings and hotspots are upgraded to Wi-Fi 6!
Pro tip: Depending on the age of your personal device(s) you bring to campus, you may need some driver updates to ensure your devices (laptops and mobile phones) can tap in.
Academic Technology Resources
The IRT Academic Technology Services (ATS) team is your go-to resource for using instructional technology, and offers drop-in virtual and scheduled one-on-one consultations in addition to helpful DIY resources through the Online Teaching Resources (OTR) guide.
- Learning instructional technology tools - in and out of the classroom
- Empowering you to use the technology supporting in-person, hybrid, and hyflex modalities
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
- Creating digitally accessible, inclusive course materials to support all learners
- Course material remediation support
- Collaborative faculty support programming and learning communities in partnership with the Center for Teaching and Learning
Accessible Instructional Materials
The Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) is a collaborative campus effort committed to making instructional materials accessible and effective for all learners.
Be proactive in your approach to supporting accessibility - use the built-in Ally tool in Canvas to check whether instructional materials you’ve uploaded are accessible.
- Accessibility tools in Canvas including Ally and Rich Content Editor
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Resource
- Course Materials Remediation Services
Discover resources, training opportunities, and support to help you create, remediate, and innovate an engaging, compliant, and inclusive standard for instructional materials for your students.
Software, Tools & Training
Are you new to (or need a refresher) on these essential tools? Attend an upcoming virtual training session or view recordings:
Acrobat Sign
Acrobat Sign Resources & Training
OnBase
And check out the growing OnBase forms library which includes helpful search and other functionalities (form description, who to contact) to make it easier to find Faculty/Staff OnBase forms.
Classroom Technology
Traditional, Hybrid, HyFlex - learn how to use the technology in University learning spaces. Check out DIY and consultation opportunities.
Teaching with Technology
What's new in the classrooms? Discover what campus learning spaces have to offer, and how to use it!
Want to test out classroom technology? Schedule a consultation with the IRT Learning Space Services (LSS) team, where you can practice with the tools within an on-campus training room.
Hybrid Meetings
New or need a refresher? This one-sheet shares best practices for each web conferencing tool.
While designed with campus staff and faculty attendees in mind, the "Hybrid Meetings: How To's for Hosting & Attending" flyer is also useful for your students, including helpful tips for structuring remote learning recordings to help optimize student access and engagement. Also visit the Zoom faculty resources for a deeper dive.
- Zoom - includes a Canvas integration
- Microsoft Teams
Get Support
Connect with your colleagues by joining the Educators Using Technology Microsoft Teams group or reach out for technical support:
Schedule a Consultation