New Faculty
Welcome to Georgetown! Below are new faculty technology resources you need now to help you hit the ground running.
> Make sure you can log in to your GU Gmail (Google) account.
> Download and install Zoom on your computer and mobile device before you need to join a meeting.
> Make sure you can sign in to Zoom on your devices.
> Review your Zoom meeting settings (background, audio, video, etc.).
> Review how Zoom meeting controls work.
> Review how to join a Zoom meeting.
> Review how to schedule and host a Zoom meeting.
(Learning management system)
> Make sure you can log in to Canvas.
> Verify that your courses are listed.
> Make sure your students can access your Canvas course sites, course tools, and course content.
> Learn about other tools integrated into Canvas.
> Review UIS’s Canvas faculty resources.
GMS (Workday)
> Review your personal, financial, and employee record information.
> Make your employee benefits elections.
> Check the GU academic calendar for upcoming events.
> Set up Mobile GOCard on your iOS or Android device.
> Make sure you can access your classrooms, lab, or other assigned secured locations.
> Set up the SaxaNet secure GU WiFi network on your device(s) (when you’re on campus).
> Sign up for classroom technology training. (Note: Only available in August and the beginning of the fall semester).
> Review support hours for CETS (Classroom Educational Technology Services)
> Set up printing on your computer and mobile device (for when you’re on campus and need to print).