Office 365 Has Replaced
Office 2021 in the Classrooms |
Microsoft Office 365 has replaced Microsoft Office 2021 on classroom computers in order to provide a more robust and reliable experience for faculty.
What You Will Do Differently
Follow these instructions to launch a Microsoft program in Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) on the classroom computers.
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When you open your program of choice, you will be prompted to login to your Office 365 account. If you don’t have an account, follow the steps below to create one.
- Login with your Microsoft account to use all the functions in the software on the classroom computers.
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(Note: You do not have to login in order to run a PowerPoint presentation. However, your access will be read-only. No editing or saving features are available in Office 365 without logging in.)
Office 365 Account Creation
Every faculty member can create a free Office 365 account under the UAH license. If you don’t already have an account, we encourage you to create one! This will unlock the full capabilities of Office 365 to you in the classroom. Once you log onto your account on a classroom computer, it will store that login in your profile.
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Classroom Computers Have Now Been Updated to Windows 11! |
In May, when Spring semester ended, all classroom computers were reimaged and updated to Windows 11 to maintain performance and provide better security.
What does that mean to you?
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Next Scheduled Panopto Video Archiving Event |
In early August, there will be another archiving event. Everything created in Fall 2022 and not moved to a protected course will be archived. Want to use your videos in Fall 2023 or beyond? Email us at helpdesk@uah.edu, and we will be happy to assist you.
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If you would like to reuse content from a previous semester or master course you may import that content into your fall Canvas course.
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If you plan to import content from a course that previously used Zoom, please watch this video tutorial BEFORE importing your course content.
- If you would like to cross-list (merge) your courses, please contact Canvas Support for assistance.
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If you plan to reuse videos from Fall 2022, move the videos from that course folder in Panopto to your new course folder before August 1st. Need guidance? Email us at helpdesk@uah.edu!
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Visit your fall classroom(s) before the first day of class to familiarize yourself with the equipment. Turn on the system and do a dry run. Notice something amiss? Report the issue to helpdesk@uah.edu so that we can help address it before the new semester begins.
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Canvas support is available 24/7 via the Help link on the Canvas global navigation menu. Choose from the Email (Report a problem), Phone, or Chat options.
Panopto Support is available 24/7 by calling 855.765.2341. -
For help with other technologies, please contact the OIT Help Desk (256.824.3333; helpdesk@uah.edu).
If you are the instructor of record in Banner for a fall course(s), you should see that course(s) in Canvas now. If you do not, check with your department to make sure you are listed as the instructor. If you still have issues, email helpdesk@uah.edu to get assistance.
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Requesting Software For Your Classroom Computers |
Any software installed on classroom computers in the instructor podiums must go through an External Tool (LTI) approval process that includes a cybersecurity and legal review.
To start the process, complete this form and you will be emailed further instructions.
Note: This process will take ~3–6 months to complete depending on vendor responsiveness. Also, very little freeware will meet the criteria needed to be installed.
Software used on a personal device in the classroom does not have to be reviewed.
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