There are many tools available to you at UNC Greensboro, that sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming. Below we highlight some of the most frequently used tools in order to allow you to get better acquainted with them. Each tech tool will share with you’re a quick description of the tool, how to access it, as well as point you in the direction to receive more information about the tool.
If you have any questions regarding the tools listed below, please set up a
consultation with a member of the
Instructional Technology Support team.
Visit the Information Technology Services webpage,
Available Software at UNCG , to see a full-list of software available for use.
+ Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Cloud gives users access to a collection of software from Adobe systems that is used for digital photography, graphic design, video editing, and web development. Software from the creative cloud is downloaded and installed directly onto a local computer.
To learn more about the Adobe Creative Cloud and how to get the software, view the
ITS Adobe Creative Cloud @ UNCG webpage.
+ Box
Box is one of 3 cloud storage solutions available to us at UNC Greensboro. Everyone with a UNC Greensboro account (Faculty, Staff, Students) has unlimited storage available on Box. All UNC Greensboro users can access Box at
box.uncg.edu from any browser.
Box is available with a valid UNC Greensboro user account and can be installed on a maximum of 3 computers (Windows or Macs). There is no limit to the number of computers that can be used to access Box via a web browser.
To access Box, navigate to
http://box.uncg.edu and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
To learn more about Box, view the
ITS Box @ UNCG webpage.
+ Canvas
Canvas is the primary learning management system (LMS) for UNC Greensboro. It allows instructors and students to create and interact with educational and collaborative content beyond the traditional classroom.
Canvas is known for its user-friendly online environment and ability to easily connect instructors and students both in and out of the classroom. Canvas includes basic LMS functionality for managing enrollments, sharing documents, submitting assignments, and assigning grades, as well as personalized features for individual students.
To access Canvas, navigate to
http://canvas.uncg.edu and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
To learn more about Canvas, please contact your Instructional Technology Consultant.
+ Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
iSpartan is UNC Greensboro’s implementation of Google Apps for Education (GAFE). GAFE is a collection of web-based collaboration tools, including email, chat, calendaring, word processing, and spreadsheets. These tools work through a Web browser, without requiring users to buy or install software.
To access GAFE, navigate to
http://ispartan.uncg.edu and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
To learn more about GAFE view the
ITS iSpartan webpage.
+ MyCloud
MyCloud is a service that offers UNC Greensboro faculty, staff and students’ access to applications and virtual desktops over the internet. While you can use MyCloud to access applications in computer labs on campus and your office, you can also use it to access applications from your home or mobile devices, making distance learning and commuting more convenient.
To access MyCloud, navigate to
http://mycloud.uncg.edu and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
+ Office 365
Office 365 is the cloud-based Microsoft productivity suite that provides access to Office applications (like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote) and other productivity services. Information Technology Services (ITS) has made Office 365 available to all UNC Greensboro students, faculty and staff, which provides feature enhancements, cost-savings and convenience advantages for the UNC Greensboro community.
To access Office 365, navigate to
http://office365.uncg.edu and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
To learn more about Office 365 view the
ITS Office 365 @ UNCG webpage.
+ SoftChalk
SoftChalk can help you to introduce active learning opportunities and improve engagement. It can be used to create interactive elements, quizzes, modules, or an entire course housing a variety of media. This software is integrated with the Canvas Gradebook, meaning that when your students take a SoftChalk activity online, the grades can automatically be linked back to a Canvas course.
To learn more about SoftChalk view the
Using SoftChalk with your Canvas Course.
To use one of the multiple licenses purchased by the School of Education, please fill out the
request form.
+ Webex
Webex is Cisco’s online collaboration suite, a set of video-conferencing tools that are geared toward various online collaboration needs, such as synchronous online learning, online meetings, and webinars. All UNC Greensboro faculty, staff, and students have access to WebEx. Both internal and external UNC Greensboro users may attend WebEx sessions without needing to log into a WebEx account – login is only required to host (create) sessions.
Users of Webex are expected to adhere to
Policies at UNCG. Please especially review the
Acceptable Use of Computing and Electronic Resources Policy.
You can access Webex directly within a Canvas course, or by navigating to
http://webex.uncg.edu/ and use your UNC Greensboro credentials (username and password) to log in.
To learn more about Webex view the
ITS Webex articles.
At UNC Greensboro we have access to a wide variety of technology, both hardware and software, to use for instruction and daily operations. UNC Greensboro uses a type of contract called click wrap agreements, to show that UNC Greensboro agrees to terms and conditions prior to faculty, staff, and student using a product or service.
Visit the Office of General Counsel’s webpage to review the
list of approved and supported products and services available through click wrap agreements.
If you have any questions, please reach out to a member of the
Instructional Technology Support team.