New Instructor Technology Guide
The Division for Teaching Innovation & Program Strategy (TIPS) welcomes you to the University of Colorado Denver. In this guide, you will find information to help you get started with the various university technologies available to you.
Getting Connected
In order to get connected to your university accounts, you will need to know your university username. You should receive that information from your HR representative. For assistance with getting connected, you can contact the OIT Service Desk.
Teaching Technologies
CU Denver's Learning Management System (LMS) is Canvas. Whether your course is in-person, hybrid, or online you will have access to a Canvas course shell for that course. At a minimum, instructors are encouraged to use Canvas to post their syllabus, share course files, and record grades. However, you can also use Canvas for asynchronous discussions, assignment submission and feedback, and much more! There is also a ton of other tools integrated into Canvas to make your teaching easier. Check out all the academic technology tool guides.
Getting Help
TIPS
The Division for Teaching Innovation or Program Strategy is available for 1-on-1 consultations, workshops & events, training videos, and more. Visit us at ucdenver.edu/tips to learn more.
OIT
The Office of Information Technology specializes in providing support to faculty, staff, and students. Visit https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/office-of-information-technology for help with technology installation, password resets, classroom AV support, and more.
Canvas
You can access 24/7 Canvas Support (Chat, Email, and Phone) via the 'Help' button located in the left-hand navigation menu from within Canvas.
Classroom Technologies
Depending on which building you are teaching in, you may need to contact AHEC, your department, or OIT for assistance. Each room should have a sign with support information. Use the information in the room to contact support.
The CU Denver owned classrooms are being upgraded with new technology. To learn more about the project visit the Classroom Technology Audit Project website.
Are you looking to schedule space at CU Denver? Use the university's scheduling system, EMS to locate available rooms and book spaces. Or if you are looking for a more informal space, the 3rd Floor of the Learning Commons building is reserved just for faculty. Whether you need a space to take a meeting, want a quiet spot to grade papers, or just looking to relax, you are welcome on the third floor.
