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Technology Support & Resources for New Faculty, Instructors, & GTAs

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The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) offers help to new faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants/associates in support of their teaching. Make sure all your new folks check out the Just for Faculty section on the Are You New website to learn about our services.

Highlights of the Available Teaching Technologies and Services:

  • Online@UT (Canvas)
  • LiveOnline@UT (Zoom)
  • Exam Scanning and Scoring Services (Akindi)
  • Personal Response Systems (Echo360 PointSolutions)
  • Technology-Enhanced Classrooms (Cynap presentation system, Zoom & Panopto lecture capture)
  • Training (Live, virtual training, and online training guides)
  • Teaching Tools (Webcasting, digital media services, and many online productivity tools)

How to Request Help

For help with technology in the classroom, Canvas or Zoom related questions, or any of our other instructional services, contact the OIT HelpDesk online or by phone at 865-974-9900.

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Onboard your new employees by having them visit OIT’s Are You New—Faculty & Staff website.

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