FileVault

The iSchool has FileVault configured on all faculty, staff, and PhD student Mac computers. FileVault is an Apple full-disk encryption technology. Once FileVault is turned on, after a computer is restarted or shutdown, only FileVault-unlock-enabled users or a user with the FileVault Recovery Key can access the drive. Once FileVault is turned on, your UW NetID credentials will continue to allow you to sign into the computer; you should see no noticeable change in behavior.

If you are prompted for a FileVault Recovery Key, please contact the iSchool IT Help Desk.

More about FileVault can be found at the websites below:

Protect data on your Mac with FileVault

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileVault

How to install Apple applications via Self Service

How to install Apple applications via Self Service

Apple apps like GarageBand, iMovie, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages are available to install on iSchool owned Apple computers, from the iSchool managed Self Service application. Using the iSchool managed Self Service application does not require an Apple ID.

Detailed installation instructions are below.

1. Go to the Applications folder in Finder, double-click the application named Self Service

 

2. Sign in with your UW NetID credentials

 

3. Under Library, click Apple

 

4. Click Install for each application you would like to install

 

5. You will see an installation when the circling blue wheel appears, after a short time the application will be in the Finder Applications folder for use

 

6. Quit the Self Service application when you are finished

MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D printer

The iSchool has a MakerBot Replicator Z18 model 3D printer in Mary Gates Hall 440. It is available for use by iSchool students on a first-come, first-served basis.

General model-specific information and a getting-started-guide can be found on the MakerBot website:

https://www.makerbot.com/replicator-z18/

Please contact the iSchool IT Help Desk for replacement filament or help troubleshooting

Kubi

Kubi is a video conferencing tool. A Kubi robot is an iPad with a motorized tablet stand which will pivot and rotate. Using a Kubi robot allows the videoconferencing participant look around the meeting or classroom and interact in real-time with classmates or colleagues.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

The Online Learning Team provides streaming support for classes and events. If you would like to request this, please fill out the streaming support request form.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Google Drive

Google Drive is part of the UW Google Apps suite. Google Drive is a cloud-based storage area that can be used to store any kind of file. It can also be used for collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Catalyst

The Catalyst tools are a set of Web-based communication and collaboration applications designed for use in teaching, learning, research, and everyday work.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Google Hangouts

Google Hangouts a video conferencing tool that lets you connect live with up to ten people over mic and webcam. You can also share slides and documents.

Google Hangouts is linked to a user’s Google profile, and because UW uses Google Apps for Education, you can use your yournetid@uw.edu account to access Hangouts.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

The Online Learning Team provides streaming support for classes and events. If you would like to request this, please fill out the streaming support request form.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect is a highly capable tool for facilitating synchronous communication. You can share documents and screens, use video and audio, record meetings, etc.

It is recommended for use particularly in meetings that require a lot of features and flexibility, such as in hybrid synchronous class meetings and faculty meetings.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

The Online Learning Team provides streaming support for classes and events. If you would like to request this, please fill out the streaming support request form.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Zoom

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that provides both video conferencing and screen sharing capabilities. It is similar to Skype and Google Hangouts.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

The Online Learning Team provides streaming support for classes and events. If you would like to request this, please fill out the streaming support request form.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.

Quicktime

Quicktime can be used to record your computer screen, and is often used by instructors to record instructional videos for software.

The Online Learning Team maintains a guide for this tool, which is available on Canvas via the iSchool Online Learning Support site. You can access the guide here.

If you have any questions, you may reach out to the Online Learning Team by emailing olt@uw.edu.