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Helpful information about IT tools and resources for Faculty, 2006-2007
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          <div class="lead">The Technology Support Center and Academic Technologies are your gateways to getting started. Primary resources for faculty needing technology help are listed below.
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==What's New in Curricular IT?==
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== Technology Support Center and Tech Help Desk ==
* New Teaching and Learning Tools - contact your [http://www.evergreen.edu/academiccomputing/liaisons.htm Academic Computing Liaison] to get started or for more information
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From Evergreen accounts to Microsoft Office to email, the Technology Support Center (TSC) is your contact for technical support and equipment requestsThe TSC can be reached
**'''''Blogs''''' - a personal journal that is frequently updated and intended for general public consumption. Blogs generally represent the personality of the author and allow others to post comments or critique.
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* (Summer 2026) Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (in-person Monday through Thursday)
**'''''Drupal''''' – a great tool for creating curricular web-pages and online web-sites where the emphasis is on community interactionDrupal is easy to use and allows you to focus on content rather than technology.
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* 360-867-6627 (if on campus, use extension 6627),
**'''''Wikis''''': Wikis are best when you’re focusing on group authoring of a piece of written work.  (e.g. books, papers, documentation)
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* via support request submitted at [https://help.evergreen.edu help.evergreen.edu]
**'''''Moodle''''' - Evergreen’s LMS (learning management system) similar to “Blackboard” that supports structured course-work with tools like assignments, quizzes, peer assessment, etc.  Moodle is easy to use and has many powerful features designed to augment the classroom experience.
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* or email at support@evergreen.edu.
* Other Teaching and Learning Tools
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**'''''Web Crossing''''': A tool for on-line discussions. This tool is older and many faculty may prefer the newer discussion forum features of Moodle or Drupal.
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**'''''Lyris Lists''''': Use this when you want your students to be able to email you and each other while maintaining the privacy of their email addresses.
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**'''''Program Files Spaces''''': protected data file storage for students and faculty (available off-campus as well as on).
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==Curricular Support Teams at Evergreen==
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The partial list below provides a snapshot of common areas of support and links to associated online help.
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:*'''[[Email_Help | Email]]''' - How to connect on campus or off, and associated account issues
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:*'''[[Login_Help | Evergreen Account]]''' - Need help logging in? Here are the basics.
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:*'''[[MyEvergreen_Help | My.evergreen.edu]]''' - Your gateway into program budgets, enrollment information and much more.
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:*'''If you are requesting a new or replacement work laptop''' - please fill out a [https://help.evergreen.edu support ticket]. (Faculty requesting a laptop are required to teach 8+ credits per quarter.)
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:*'''Desktop and Laptop Help''' - The help desk is available to help you with your Evergreen-owned desktop or laptop, including assistance with installing and troubleshooting software and hardware.
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:*'''Telephones''' - Same as above, the help desk is the place to call if you have questions or problems with your office phone.
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:*'''[[File_Space_Overview | Network file space]]''' - How to store and access your information on and off campus.
  
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== Academic Technologies ==
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Academic Technologies, located in the Computer Center, is your contact for technology in support of your class. We can help you find or develop the technology solution that best matches your curricular needs and provide workshops for your students.
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Some solutions are listed in the [[Curricular Technology Guide for Faculty]] with associated help resources, but if you have any questions that you can't find answers to, please submit a support ticket at [http://www.help.evergreen.edu/ help.evergreen.edu] and staff will connect with you as soon as possible.
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:*'''[[Curricular Support Overview]]''' - An overview of support provided by Academic Technologies.
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:*'''[[Curricular Technology Tools]]''' - Academic technology tools available to faculty for use in their teaching
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==How to Report Problems==
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 8 July 2026

The Technology Support Center and Academic Technologies are your gateways to getting started. Primary resources for faculty needing technology help are listed below.

Technology Support Center and Tech Help Desk

From Evergreen accounts to Microsoft Office to email, the Technology Support Center (TSC) is your contact for technical support and equipment requests. The TSC can be reached

  • (Summer 2026) Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (in-person Monday through Thursday)
  • 360-867-6627 (if on campus, use extension 6627),
  • via support request submitted at help.evergreen.edu
  • or email at support@evergreen.edu.


The partial list below provides a snapshot of common areas of support and links to associated online help.

  • Email - How to connect on campus or off, and associated account issues
  • Evergreen Account - Need help logging in? Here are the basics.
  • My.evergreen.edu - Your gateway into program budgets, enrollment information and much more.
  • If you are requesting a new or replacement work laptop - please fill out a support ticket. (Faculty requesting a laptop are required to teach 8+ credits per quarter.)
  • Desktop and Laptop Help - The help desk is available to help you with your Evergreen-owned desktop or laptop, including assistance with installing and troubleshooting software and hardware.
  • Telephones - Same as above, the help desk is the place to call if you have questions or problems with your office phone.
  • Network file space - How to store and access your information on and off campus.

Academic Technologies

Academic Technologies, located in the Computer Center, is your contact for technology in support of your class. We can help you find or develop the technology solution that best matches your curricular needs and provide workshops for your students. Some solutions are listed in the Curricular Technology Guide for Faculty with associated help resources, but if you have any questions that you can't find answers to, please submit a support ticket at help.evergreen.edu and staff will connect with you as soon as possible.