The Download: August 2021
August 2021
Special faculty-focused edition, featuring news about NYU Brightspace, NYU IT-licensed software, password recovery, NYU Wi-Fi, and NYU Zoom Classrooms.
Faculty Tech Guide: Fall Semester Tips
NYU IT is here with the tech resources needed for you and your students to succeed. The Faculty Tech Guide has info on essential NYU services such as Brightspace, Zoom, Google Apps, cybersecurity, and more.
Spotlight on NYU Brightspace
NYU Brightspace: Get Tutorials and Guides about Our Learning Management System
The moment we've been preparing for is here! NYU Brightspace is now the University's official course management system, replacing NYU Classes. Read tips, tutorials, and more.
Don’t Wait! Create Your Courses in NYU Brightspace Today
If you haven't already, now is the time to create your fall 2021 course site, review your course material, and begin building your course site. Be ready to go on the first day of class!
Coming Soon: Ally Accessibility Tool for NYU Brightspace
Ally will improve course content accessibility by providing guidance for instructors and offering students alternative content formats to meet their needs. Learn more about it and other current and upcoming Brightspace integrations.
Back On Campus?
NYU Wi-Fi: Accepting Security Certificate
If it's been a while since you connected to NYU Wi-Fi, you'll probably be prompted to accept a security certificate. Please do. It's part of keeping you and NYU secure. Learn more about NYU Wi-Fi, including instructions and troubleshooting tips.
Teaching in an NYU Zoom Classroom
While most NYU instructors and students will be back on campus, not everyone will be able to attend in person. If you're teaching a hybrid course, get info and tutorials for NYU Zoom Classrooms.