IT Essentials for Faculty
Notre Dame Network
Wireless: For the most reliable and secure WiFi experience, visit: eduroam.nd.edu
Wired: oit.nd.edu/services/network
Note: Some ND services are not accessible when connected to ND-guest.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
The VPN allows you to securely access Notre Dame IT services when you are off campus.
Gmail & Google Drive
Your ND Google account includes Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, and other Google apps.
Guides to these products: go.nd.edu/googleapps
Note: If you create a YouTube account with your Notre Dame Google account, those videos cannot be transferred to a personal account if you leave the University.
insideND Campus Portal
InsideND is the campus portal with links to most campus IT services.
Campus Workstation Program
Many faculty and instructors are eligible for a University-funded computer. Work with your departmental IT support staff to order the computer that best meets your needs.
oit.nd.edu/services/desktop-mobile-computing-support/
ND Mobile App
Get on-the-go access to campus information including maps, dining menus, news, video, sports highlights and more! The ND Mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices, and at m.nd.edu.
Teaching & Learning Resources
Canvas
Canvas is the online environment designed to facilitate teaching and learning at Notre Dame. The use of Canvas enables instructors to create and deliver course materials and learning activities to support academic collaborations. Go to go.nd.edu/canvasqrg for a quick reference guide.
Innovation Hub
The Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) Innovation Hub facilitates faculty and administrative requests to evaluate, research, and explore established and emerging technologies in consideration of appropriate University support and relevant oversight. We support your request for a new academic software or Canvas LTI integration by ensuring compatibility into Notre Dame’s technology ecosystem. We invite you to consult with us to learn more about the TLT Innovation Hub. We facilitate faculty incentive grants to pilot new technologies or integrations, and can assist, partner, and/or lead in the procurement of extramural funding to promote pedagogical innovation with technology and improve student success.
Gradescope
This online tool integrates with Canvas and saves time when grading assignments or exams. Whether it's paper-based, online or programming assignments, Gradescope digitizes the grading process so instructors can return feedback quickly and efficiently.
Classroom Technology
All Registrar-managed classrooms are equipped with a lectern that includes:
- One or more displays with an HDMI connector and various video adapters
- Desktop Computer with Dual Monitors
- Document camera
- PowerPoint remote with red laser pointer
- Touch panel control to switch sources, adjust audio, etc.
- Phone in the room to call technical support
- Larger classrooms are equipped with wireless microphones for voice amplification
You can also check out AV equipment for use in the classroom from the OIT Help Desk in 115 DeBartolo Hall.
oit.nd.edu/services/classroom-tech/
Software for Classroom Use
You may request to have licensed software installed in Registrar-managed classrooms and OIT-managed computer labs.
Teaching and Learning with Zoom
Zoom is the preferred Notre Dame audio, video, and web conferencing service, and is available at no cost. It can be used for teaching and recording classes as well as meeting with students and colleagues.
Lecture Capture with Panopto
Panopto is the university's enterprise-wide video content management system. It offers a secure portal to host and share video content, as well as easy-to-use software. Faculty can record, edit, share, or reuse videos in their courses.
Contact the TLT Team
The Teaching and Learning Technologies team facilitates innovation through expertise in teaching and learning with technology, learning management systems, academic software, emerging technology and media, learning spaces, and immersive technologies.
Teaching & Technology Support
Center for Research Computing (CRC)
The CRC provides faculty and researchers with high-performance computing environments, infrastructure, and application development to meet specific research needs.
Notre Dame Learning
ND Learning collaborates with instructors, departments, and colleges, to inspire, design, and deliver transformational learning experiences. ND learning | Kaneb Center and ND Learning Office of Digital Learning (ODL) provide research-based services, programs, and resources that support teaching and reflective practices at Notre Dame through workshops and collaborative consultations. In collaboration with instructors, departments, and colleges, we inspire, design, and deliver effective and engaging learning for all students through researched-based strategies, technologies, and modalities.
Navari Center for Digital Scholarship (CDS)
The Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (NFCDS) offers access to digital scholarship expertise, technologies, and technology-enriched collaborative spaces in support of the ND community's research and scholarship needs. One-on-one consultations, workshops, class/group visits, and specialty software and equipment (including our Legacy Technology Collection) are available in support of data use/management, digital editions, text mining, and 3D and virtual reality technologies.
Video & Audio Production Facilities
Notre Dame Studios works with many departments on campus to provide professional multimedia technology facilities and services. The ND Studios staff can provide what you need to record class material or other multimedia resources for additional class requirements.
Other Technology & Support Resources
Qualtrics Surveys
Qualtrics is a powerful online survey tool available at no cost to anyone associated with the University. Qualtrics functionality includes sophisticated data analysis, complex questions, multi-part/branching, simple workflow, complex distribution, and integrated reporting. Click the link below to activate your account.
Resources for Institutional Data
Access institution-wide data with dataND, the self-service web portal offering governed reports, datasets, and other data assets to assist you in decision making, analytics, and building your own reports and data visualizations.
Note: Before you access this data, you must first complete the required Responsible Data Use policy certification.
Technology Workshops
The OIT & ND Learning offers workshops to help faculty and instructors learn how to get the most out of a variety of technology applications and services.
Software Application Workshops: oit.nd.edu/services/training/
Teaching Technology: learning.nd.edu/events/
Computer Labs and Virtual Computer Labs
Many campus computer labs will continue to be available with some adjustments to the number of computers available based on physical distancing requirements.
In addition, the virtual computer lab gives faculty and students remote access to software applications typically used in a Notre Dame computer lab. The virtual computer lab is accessible from any computer (Chromebook, Macs, and Windows) using any current browser window. If you or your students prefer to install software directly on a computer, the OIT Software Downloads page contains a list of software applications available for downloading.
Work with your departmental IT support staff to get the latest version of any of the supported software applications.
Mobile Phone Plan Discounts
Notre Dame faculty and instructors are eligible for discounts with major cell phone providers.
oit.nd.edu/services/phone/mobile/
OIT Help Desk
Need assistance? The OIT Help Desk is available.
Help Desk Hours: oit.nd.edu/help-desk
Help with IT services & 24/7 access: go.nd.edu/gethelp
Chat with a Help Desk representative online at: servicenow.nd.edu
Phone or email: 574-631-8111; oithelp@nd.edu
Remember! The OIT will never ask for your password or other personal information in an email.