Software, Apps, & AI

College provided and/or supported software and AI tools.

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Software & Apps

Information and support articles about software for faculty, students and staff.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information about available tools available or integrations with AI

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Download and Install Autodesk Software with an Educational License

Students and faculty can download and install Autodesk products through the Autodesk Education Community by creating an account and verifying their educational status with the necessary documents. Once verified, users can select their desired software, download it, and then follow the installation process, with support available for any potential issues during installation.

Log In to Canvas and Find Your Courses at Bowdoin

Canvas is Bowdoin College's learning management system used for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, viewing grades, and communicating with instructors. Students, faculty, and staff can log in using their Bowdoin credentials through a web browser or the Canvas mobile app; support is available through Bowdoin IT for issues like missing courses or login problems.

Record a Class or Meeting Using Panopto Express

This knowledge base article provides simple instructions for recording a meeting or class using Panopto Express in a classroom equipped with a PTZ camera connected to an instructor computer. It covers the environment required and detailed steps to log in and save recordings using either Microsoft Edge or Chrome browsers.

Switch to Workday for registration, grades, and advising

Polaris has been retired and replaced by Workday for Bowdoin academic and administrative tasks such as registration, grades, class rosters, advising, and personal information, with prior records now available in Workday.