IT Highlights for Instructors
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Resources to Explore
Get Software
Access UMD-licensed software available to you (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, VPN Client, and more)
See Tech Services and Solutions
Learn more about learning technology solutions for teaching.
Additional Resources to Help You Get Started
Defend Your Shell Security Awareness Training
Office of Faculty Affairs Startup Resources
Keep Teaching#4Maryland
ELMS-Canvas New Faculty Tutorial
UMD Accessibility Checklist
Subscribe to IT Service Alerts
Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
Campus Map
Quick Links for Research
Overview of Research Technology Services at UMD
Integrated Research Resources on Campus
Qualtrics Survey Tool User Manual
University of Maryland Data Classification Standards
Resources for Your Students
Orientation to ELMS for Students
Get a TurningPoint Clicker Account
Online Student Success Orientation
Quick Links for Teaching
UMEG (rosters and grades)
Testudo Schedule of Classes (where am I teaching?)
Classroom Configurations and Support
Learning Technology Design Services and Consultation
Faculty Development Programs and Consultation
Course Evaluations
Use Zoom to Connect In-Class and Remote Participants for Teaching and Learning
Upload Your Syllabus to Testudo (share course requirements with students)
Instructor Support and Engagement
Faculty Learning Communities
DIT Learning Technology Institute
Teaching and Learning Webinars
LinkedIn Learning
One Button Studios
Media Studio and Lightboard
IT Accessibility Hub
How Academic Technologies Support Teaching and Learning