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Instructions for faculty on uploading video and audio content to Panopto and embedding it in a Canvas course, including embedding via the Rich Content Editor, adding content as a Canvas Module item, and uploading directly through the Canvas-Panopto integration.

An orientation guide to Canvas, Bowdoin's Learning Management System (LMS), for faculty and staff. Covers the Dashboard, left-hand navigation menu, course building tools (Modules, Pages, Assignments, Files), publishing content, course settings, and how to get help or training.

Step-by-step instructions for faculty on enabling the Microsoft Teams integration in a Canvas course, including activating Microsoft Sync and adding the Teams link to the course navigation menu so students can access their class team directly from Canvas.

Instructions for faculty on setting up a Canvas assignment that collects Panopto video or audio submissions from students, and how to review and grade those submissions using SpeedGrader.

Step-by-step instructions for faculty on creating a Hypothesis-enabled annotation assignment in Canvas, including selecting the content source (URL, Canvas PDF, Google Drive, or OneDrive), configuring group settings, and previewing the finished assignment.

Overview of Padlet for instructors at Bowdoin, covering how to access Padlet using Bowdoin SSO, how students access Padlets through Canvas, and where to find Padlet training resources for classroom use.

Step-by-step instructions for faculty on scheduling a recurring Zoom meeting through the Canvas Zoom integration, so that all occurrences share the same meeting ID, link, and settings throughout the semester.

Explains what happens to Bowdoin IT accounts, email, files, and technology for faculty and staff who have been granted Emeriti status. Covers the new Emeriti email address, what can be moved from the original account, Microsoft 365 access, VPN, data, equipment, and ongoing IT support.

Azure course folders are cloud-based shared folders for Bowdoin courses, accessible from within an Azure Virtual Desktop or from any on-campus or VPN-connected computer. This article explains how to request an Azure course folder and how to connect to it.

An overview of the tools available at Bowdoin for scheduling faculty and staff office hours — including Microsoft Personal Bookings, Microsoft Bookings, Campus Groups Meeting Scheduler, and the Canvas Scheduler.

Instructions for configuring Zoom's waiting room settings to support virtual office hours or conversation hours, so individual student meetings stay private while others wait their turn.

Overview of Zoom at Bowdoin - what the platform is, who can use it, and how to request IT support or a tutorial.

Explains CrowdStrike Falcon, the antivirus and endpoint security solution installed on all Bowdoin-issued faculty and staff computers. Covers what CrowdStrike does, how it works, what data it collects, and what faculty and staff need to do (nothing — it runs automatically).

Explains CrowdStrike Falcon for Mobile, the security app installed on Bowdoin-issued faculty iPads. Covers what it does, how it protects the device, what data it collects, what to do when the app is first pushed to the device, and who it applies to.

Frequently asked questions about the Digital Excellence Commitment (DExC) program for Bowdoin faculty, lab instructors, and staff. Covers Windows and virtual lab support, software availability, student software installation, LinkedIn Learning access, IT support channels, and technology purchasing processes.