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In the event that routine work or academic functions are disrupted due to prolonged campus or building closures, you may find it necessary to work or teach a class from off campus. We provide a variety of services to connect you with colleagues and students remotely so that work and learning can continue uninterrupted. Students should visit our learning remotely page for more information.
In preparation, you should make sure you have tested your access to the following equipment at home:
Be prepared! It's best to know these options will work for you before you actually need them. Test access to your equipment and resources at home before the need arises and contact us at support.uwyo.edu or call us at 766-4357, option 1, if you have any questions or issues.
If you do not have equipment at home that meets these standards, please consult with your supervisor.
You are encouraged to set up Duo Two Factor Authentication on more than one phone in case you don't have your mobile phone with you or are not at your office phone. You can use the Manage Devices feature to add, remove, or change the devices that Duo can use to verify who you are.
When you are logging in, you can choose which line Duo will send the authentication request to (via smart phone app, SMS text message, or phone call depending on what you chose). You can also use your Duo app to generate a two factor code.
Please note that some UWyo and cloud resources, such as WyoCourses, WyoRecords, Office 365, and OneDrive don't require the use of VPN.
Services that do require the use of VPN include: accessing warehouse folder, connecting remotely to a campus computer (Windows or Mac), and access Teton HPC cluster.
UW’s Pulse Secure VPN creates a “tunnel” between your computer and the campus network that identifies you as a member of the UW community when you are not connected directly to the campus network, allowing you access to restricted networked resources. If you need to access resources that require connecting to VPN, please see our instructions for installing Pulse Secure on your computer.
When you save your files in OneDrive, you can always access the latest version of your files no matter where you're located as long as you're connected to the internet.
Skype for Business combines modern online meeting technology with chat and the ability to share desktop views.
Microsoft Teams is a chat and collaboration platform where all conversations, video and audio meetings, files, and notes can be accessed by team members in one place.
Even when you are away from the office, there are several options for accessing your calls and voicemail.
Your voicemails will delivered by email and you will receive an email with an attached sound file whenever someone leaves a voicemail on your line.
Make sure that you can connect to the Advanced Research Computing Center from your laptop or home computer. You can request help from ARCC staff through these steps.
If your course doesn't already use a course shell in WyoCourses, we have a number of quick start guides for instructors on how to use many of the features in WyoCourses. If you need assistance with WyoCourses, please see these resources and view WyoCourses services.
You can email your students through WyoRecords.
The following videos are available to help you:
Visit the ECTL Instruction and Design Technology to:
Zoom provides a robust platform with features that allow you to replicate the classroom experience including screen sharing, whiteboards, breakout rooms, and sharing videos with sound. Log in to Zoom to automatically create your account. Faculty and staff automatically receive fully licensed accounts. Once logged in, download the Zoom on your home computer to access the full benefits of Zoom. If you would like to have cloud storage of Zoom recordings, please request that storage.
As directed in previous UW communications, students eligible to receive disability accommodations should continue to receive these for the duration of the current situation. Click to view information regarding extended exam time, readers/scribes, interpreters/transcribers, note taking, and attendande/deadlines.
Plan for continuity of learning In the case of absenteeism/sick leave or temporary school closures, support continued access to quality education. This can include:
To help schools prepare for the possibility of completely remote classes, VidGrid has compiled a list of preparedness tutorials for instructors to start using video in their courses.
Recording or uploading lectures:
Recording an announcement for class:
Ensure accessible content for students:
Adding videos into my course content (LMS specific)
View student engagement on videos:
Having students record videos:
Engage students with formative assessments:
Tips for Using Canvas During a School Closure
Canvas was built from the start to support online learning, and the platform is designed to automatically scale to support a large number of concurrent users. In preparation for potential school closures, we’ve pulled together a list of recommendations for educators that may help. Step-by-Step guidance for maintaining connection in the classroom is provided here.
If your institution is preparing to close or has closed, here are some tips to help transition to an online learning environment:
Canvas was built to help improve teaching and learning in all kinds of situations - the classroom, blended learning environments, and for fully online courses all around the world. If you have questions about how to transition to an online learning environment reach out to your CSM or reference some of the additional tips and ideas from our community.
Zoom Advice and Best Practices
Holding a Class Online and Recording It
Zoom provides a robust platform with features that allow you to replicate the classroom experience including screen sharing, whiteboards, breakout rooms, and sharing videos with sound. Log in to Zoom to automatically create your account. Faculty and staff automatically receive fully licensed accounts. Once logged in, download the Zoom on your home computer to access the full benefits of Zoom. If you would like to have cloud storage of Zoom recordings, please request that storage.
ECTL suggests using Honorlock or Respondus Monitor. View an overview video about these options.
Honorlock Resources:
Respondus Resouces and Tips:
In the event that routine academic functions are disrupted due to prolonged campus or building closures, it may be necessary to attend classes online. We provide a variety of services to connect you with faculty and fellow students remotely so that learning can continue uninterrupted. Faculty and staff should view our working & teaching remotely page for more information.
In preparation, you should make sure you have tested your access to the following equipment:
Be prepared! It’s best to know these options will work for you before you actually need them. Test access to your equipment and resources before the need arises and and contact us at support.uwyo.edu or call us at 766-4357, option 1, if you have any questions or issues.
Remember to check your UW email regularly, at least once a day and preferably more. Professors are likely to send announcements that way as well as through WyoCourses.
Log in to WyoCourses to see the latest announcements, posts, and assignments for your courses. Click here for help on the features in WyoCourses.
Zoom provides a robust platform for online collaboration, meetings, and classes. Log in to Zoom to automatically create your account. Once logged in, download the Zoom client on your home computer to access the full benefits of Zoom.
When you save your files in OneDrive, you can always access the latest version of your files no matter where you're located as long as you're connected to the internet.
You can install Microsoft Office at no charge on your computer through your UW account.
Use the UW remote lab to access additional software (please see the Remote column in the table).
As directed in previous UW communications, students eligible to receive disability accommodations should continue to receive these for the duration of the current situation. Click to view information regarding extended exam time, readers/scribes, interpreters/transcribers, note taking, and attendande/deadlines. Contact Disability Support Services to learn more about the services and support they provide to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at the University of Wyoming.
Charter’s COVID-19 response includes free Spectrum Broadband WiFi access to students’ homes for 60 days in homes that do not have existing Spectrum service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
The following are offering discounts or free access for a limited time:
Home Network Services:
Cellular Data Services:
You can also use the below tool to help find Internet Providers in your area:
https://decisiondata.org/internet-providers-by-zip-code-plus-tv/
UW Extension WiFi Parking Lot availability - The UW Extension office has identified locations across the state where students can use WiFi from the parkinglot.
Providing accommodation for DSS students in alternate learning environments
As directed in previous UW communications, students eligible to receive disability accommodations should continue to receive these for the duration of the current situation. Some things to consider around this:
Additional questions or concerns regarding DSS accommodations; please contact udss@uwyo.edu or (307) 766-3073.
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