Software, Applications, & AI

Guides for Bowdoin-provided and supported software, applications, and AI tools available to students, faculty, and staff.

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Adobe Creative Cloud

Install and use Adobe Creative Cloud apps available to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Get started with AI tools available at Bowdoin, including Copilot, LibreChat, Bowdoin Bot, and Zoom AI Companion.
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DocuSign

Send documents for electronic signature using DocuSign.
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General Software & Tools

Guides for additional Bowdoin-supported software tools including Notability, Jamf Self Service, and other campus applications.
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Microsoft 365

How-to guides and support articles for Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Bookings, and more.
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Panopto

Guides for recording, editing, and sharing video content using Panopto, Bowdoin's media hosting platform. Includes recording, media library management, and Canvas embedding.
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Operating Systems

Guides for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the operating systems on Bowdoin-issued computers and mobile devices, including macOS, Windows 11, iPadOS, and web browsers.
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Research & Academic Software

Support and installation guides for research and statistical software including MATLAB, SPSS, ArcGIS, NVivo, and more.
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Articles (3)

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.