Office of Information Technology
Information for Faculty and Researchers
Course Setup Checklist
Course Setup Checklist
- Upload your syllabus and request your Canvas site on CourseTools
- Prepare your Canvas site with resources from Digital Learning & Design
- Request or reactivate Library Course Reserves
- Teaching in a new classroom? Email media_services@brown.edu to set up an orientation.
Academic / Teaching Resources
The Digital Learning & Design team provides individualized guidance on the use of instructional technology in support of student learning. Email dld@brown.edu or sign up for a consultation.
Request course tools for online course management, communications, active learning, and student class engagement (i.e. Canvas, Slack, Google Apps for Education, etc.)
The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning is a dedicated hub for enhancing teaching practices and fostering innovative learning experiences across the Brown community. Digital Learning & Design is part of the Sheridan Center and is dedicated to helping instructors develop their digital course experiences.
More information on the Center’s offerings can be found on the University Events calendar and on their pages for Programs and Services.
- Interested in creating media for your course? - Email dld@brown.edu to discuss your project idea.
- Zoom for Teaching and Learning - Enable remote meetings that can be scheduled and managed through Canvas
- Panopto - Self-Capture from any computer or use Lecture Capture in equipped rooms
- Digitization of Course Materials - Convert personal slide collections, photos, videos, audio cassettes, and more.
- BAI Multimedia Labs - Experimental spaces equipped with emerging technology to support creative digital work and inspire a community of makers.
- Classroom Media Technology Support - Support for the use of installed A/V media technology in the classroom.
Want to make your course experience more accessible and inclusive? DLD has resources to help.
- Wireless: Use Brown's secure "Brown" network for your privacy and safety! It requires a quick one-time setup process - visit http://wifi.brown.edu to connect for the first time.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN): Connecting from off-campus? VPN lets you connect securely and access Brown resources. For instructions, see http://brown.edu/go/vpn. We also have a guide to working remotely.
- Google's Apps for Education service offers Email, Calendar, Documents, Groups, Sites, and more
- Access email at http://gmail.brown.edu
- Set up mobile devices for email
Featured Services
Brown's learning management system
Course tool request system for Faculty
Automatic recording in equipped rooms
Make books and media available on electronic reserves.
High-speed network for researchers at Brown
Let us help you use technology in your instruction.