Finding Resources for Faculty
Search ServiceNow to learn about university services in the service catalog and to find how-tos in the knowledge base.
Have you heard about a technology at the university, but aren’t sure where to find it or how to use it? Maybe someone has mentioned that you can get a faculty website. Or you want to ensure you are up to date in your Faculty Portfolio before your annual review.
Make the knowledge base your first stop: kb.arizona.edu. Enter your search terms and find what you’re looking for!
In the examples above, the knowledge articles are brief introductions that point to more complete information kept updated elsewhere. Other knowledge articles are the home for the most current service information and instructions. Here are more useful articles to know about as you prepare to teach:
- Pay One Price. Get information on te-textbook options for your students. This pointer article will introduce you to the available Pay One Price information resources.
- VCAT. If you are having your students use specialized software like ArcGIS, MATLAB or SPSS, it can be useful to have them all on the same version and platform. Virtual Computing Access Technology offers software through their browser, so the computer platform and hardware specifications are not an issue. Get the step-by-step instructions for linking to a VCAT application in Brightspace in the knowledge base.
- Top Hat. Do you need a web-based, interactive student response system to get rapid feedback on your students’ understanding of the material? Find out more about Top Hat, the UCATT resources for using it in your curriculum and the Instructional Technology Services support for installation.
- Personal device in classroom. Campus Technology Services also offers support with using your personal laptop or mobile device to present in centrally scheduled classrooms. Get started with the tips in this knowledge article.
Explore the knowledge base to find answers when you have questions about university technology!