Technology Resources for Teaching Remotely

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Last updated: Sept 22, 2021
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This page was created as a resource for Biola Faculty so that teaching, learning, and day-to-day work may continue from remote locations.

 How to get access to a computer for working remotely.

If you need to work remotely but do not have a laptop, please use the following Formstack form to assess what type of computer resources are available and appropriate for you to use. Please fill out this form before taking home a Biola desktop computer — not all desktop computers are configured for home use and they may not function properly off campus.

 How to report what technology equipment you've taken home.

If you have or will take home any technology equipment with asset tags, like desktop computers, monitors, or docks, please let us know by filling out our checkout form. It is critical that Biola be able to track what technology equipment has left campus.



Technology Resources for Teaching Remotely

ServiceRelated Resource
Tech Support
 How to Request Technical Support

Phone: 562.903.4740

Email:it.helpdesk@biola.edu

Tech Commons Helpdesk: Open

Remote Support Screen-sharing: By appointment

Tech Support Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed


Internet Options
 How to Improve or Get a Home Internet Connection

It’s more important than ever to have a stable, sufficiently fast internet connection while teaching, learning, and working remotely. IT has gathered resources on special internet offers and some tips for improving your existing home internet.

For more information, please see our Off-Campus Internet Connection page.

Canvas
 General Canvas Information
Canvas URL:https://canvas.biola.edu
Canvas Help:Faculty & TA Canvas Instructions
Training:Canvas Training Resources
Email & Collaboration Services 
 How to Use Gmail & Google Calendar
Google Email and CalendarHow to Use Google Services
File Sharing
 How to Share Files Online
File Sharing

Content Sharing Options

Phone
 How to Make or Receive Calls Remotely

This section describes how faculty and staff can use an application called Cisco Jabber to make and receive calls on a Biola extension. It also describes how to forward your calls.

Note: If you have Student Employees that need to make and receive calls for your department, please contact the IT Helpdesk by calling 562.903.4740 or by emailing it.helpdesk@biola.edu.

 Method 1: Use Cisco Jabber on a Biola Computer
StepWhat to doHow to do it
1Install Cisco Jabber on to your Biola computer.
2Log in to Cisco Jabber.Jabber Setup
3Review Cisco's Jabber Quick Start Guide for how to use it

Jabber Quick Start Guide.

 Method 2: Use Cisco Jabber on a Smart Phone
What to doHow to do it
Install Cisco Jabber on smart phone.
Review Cisco's Jabber Quick Start Guide for how to use it.

Jabber Quick Start Guide for iPhone & iPad

Jabber Quick Start Guide for Android

 Method 3: Forward All Calls to a Personal Phone
What to doHow to do it
Manually forward all calls to another phone number.Self Service Portal - Call Forwarding
Virtual Lab Access
 How to Access Virtual Computer Labs

If you teach a course in an IT-managed computer lab, you should have received an invitation to a virtual lab environment from Apporto. Most computer lab software will be supported in the Apporto Lab Services environment.

How to Log In to Apporto Virtual Lab

Software for Students
 How Students and Faculty Can Access Software

If you have a general request for how to access software for your students, please use our computer software request form. For access to Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, or a list of free software for download, see the directions below.


The following software is available to students and faculty to install on their personal computers:

Web-Conferencing Resources