ASU IT Resources

I've put together a number of links to resources that are either campus-based (where you can turn for help if I'm not available, or it's a question that falls outside my purview), or web-based. These resources are meant to help you find answers to some of your common questions, ranging from network and e-mail-related to simple web tutorials, &c.

If I've missed a topic or area that you find particularly troublesome, please let me know, and I will try to find a campus-based resource, where you may find further assistance.

ASURITE Questions

ASURITE Activation and Service - Go here to initiate your ASURITE account, add services to your account (i.e. set up personal webspace, add subscriptions to class roster, &c.)

University Technology Office - The first place to go when looking for information about information technology at ASU.

IT and Classroom Support

Classroom Support IT Website - Whether you are teaching in a mediated or computer classroom, or are in need of reserving such a room for a class, check this website first. You will find information about instructor training of classroom-based technologies (computers, projectors, VCRs, &c.), classroom reservations and zone-key access (VERY IMPORTANT), as well as a list of classrooms and their various levels of technological mediation (i.e. what equipment is available in each specific classroom). You can also see what equipment is available for checkout.

Computer Classroom Information - This page provides very useful information about the mediated classrooms throughout the Tempe campus, which are served by IT personnel. Check here first to see how each classroom is outfitted -- the pages lists hardware in the room (type of computers, any peripherals like scanners, printers, &c) as well as software installed on each workstation machine.

If you need to have a specific software application available for a class, which is not already present on the machines, you can fill out a Software Request Form, available on the Computing Sites & Classrooms Software site.

Web Development Resources

Course Enrollment Manager - The Course Enrollment Manager (CEM) is a tool you can use to request online course resources, such as a myASU/Blackboard course site, iTunes University content, or course-related wikis.

UTO Academic Technologies - The UTO Academic Technologies unit focuses on direct faculty and research support with developing and implementing education technology tools, products, and processes.

English Computing Support - this site from Bruce Matsunaga provides a set of useful online tutorials (web design, FTP, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, etc.)

WebMonkey: The Web Developer's Resource - For the more seasoned web designer. A handy toolbox of how-tos and quick reference.

Tutorials

ASUonline Faculty Support - Tutorials for the various functions available in Blackboard, a listing of available workshops, streaming audio and video presentations that focus on distance learning, and forms for requesting a new myASU course, among others.

Faculty Workshops

SILC Learning Support Services - Find out more about how our own Language Computing Lab can assist you with your teaching computing needs. Find out what's new and check out the new WIMBA application, it's quite amazing.

Antivirus

ASU Antivirus Software - campus licensed software for all ASU faculty, staff, and students. update new virus definitions at least once a month for ensured protection. This site provides information on new releases and updates to the ASU-supported anti-virus software. All subscribers to the email list will be notified of new software releases and updates to virus definitions and scan engine changes. This announcement service will also send notification about virus warnings and emergency patches.