Notre Dame and the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) provide services that enable Notre Dame students, faculty and employees to learn, teach and work anywhere in the world.
A list of recommended options has been compiled and organized by your role at Notre Dame. For those who are away from campus, be sure to communicate with the people in your department, class, etc., to inform them of your status and how you will continue in your role until you return. For those on campus who need to communicate with colleagues and/or students away from campus, be sure to inform them about the resources available to them to keep them updated in their role until they return.
Email, chat, conferencing, web pages and other means of sharing information can enable all to learn, teach and/or work regardless of location.
Faculty and student resources are available here.
Employee resources are available here.
If you have any questions, please contact the OIT Help Desk at 574-631-8111, oithelp@nd.edu or chat online at: help.nd.edu.
Faculty & Students Section
Present Class Information
Zoom
Description: Meet with students, colleagues, and co-workers 1:1 or in groups. Share documents and presentations in real-time. Sessions can be recorded and shared with those who are absent at the time.
How/Where to Access: https://zoom.nd.edu/
Training/More Information: Visit https://zoom.nd.edu for links to training webinars, getting started guides, and more.
Click here for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Zoom.
Tips: For optimal performance—particularly in slow network environments—turn off video options if video is not required.
Sakai
Description: Use Sakai to share resources, collect assignments, administer tests and quizzes, and host online discussions with your class.
How/Where to Access: https://sakai.nd.edu
Training/More Information: https://oit.nd.edu/services/learning/
Panopto
Description: Panopto is an on-demand video platform available to faculty, staff, and students which for:
Creating video content to share with your class or your team, such as mini-lectures, software demonstrations, etc.
Distributing video, through Sakai or directly from Panopto
Recording class sessions in on-campus classrooms and place them in Sakai
How/Where to Access: https://panopto.nd.edu/
Training/More Information: https://oit.nd.edu/services/lecture-capture/
Click here for a complete list of knowledge articles on Panopto.
Faculty Interacting or Collaborating with Students
Sakai
Description: Use Sakai to share resources and host online discussions with your class.
How/Where to Access: https://sakai.nd.edu
Training/More Information: https://oit.nd.edu/services/learning/
Google Hangouts Chat
Description: Individual and group chat, including video, available on a web browser and via mobile devices
How/Where to Access: https://hangouts.google.com/
Training/More Information: Get started with Hangouts Chat
Zoom
Description: Meet with students, colleagues, and co-workers 1:1 or in groups. Share documents and presentations in real-time. Sessions can be recorded and shared with those who are absent at the time.
How/Where to Access: https://zoom.nd.edu/
Training/More Information: Visit https://zoom.nd.edu for links to training webinars, getting started guides, and more.
Click here for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Zoom.
Tips: For optimal performance—particularly in slow network environments—turn off video options if video is not required.
Students Interacting or Collaborating with Other Students
Google Hangouts Chat
Description: Individual and group chat, including video, available on a web browser and via mobile devices
How/Where to Access: https://hangouts.google.com/
Training/More Information: Get started with Hangouts Chat
Zoom
Description: Meet with students, colleagues, and co-workers 1:1 or in groups. Share documents and presentations in real-time. Sessions can be recorded and shared with those who are absent at the time.
How/Where to Access: https://zoom.nd.edu/
Training/More Information: Visit https://zoom.nd.edu for links to training webinars, getting started guides, and more.
Click here for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Zoom.
Tips: For optimal performance—particularly in slow network environments—turn off video options if video is not required.
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Description: Create and collaborate in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides anywhere in the world using just a web browser like Chrome or from mobile devices.
How/Where to Access: https://google.nd.edu https://docs.google.com/
Training/More Information:
Google Drive
Description: Network file storage for easy access from any network location. You can also store files created with other applications (e.g. Microsoft Office) in Google Drive.
How/Where to Access: https://drive.google.com/
Training/More Information: follow the instructions here for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Google Drive.
Employee Section
Employees Collaborate with Other Employees
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Description: Create and collaborate in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentation slides anywhere in the world using just a web browser like Chrome or from mobile devices.
How/Where to Access: https://google.nd.edu
Training/More Information:
Google Drive
Description: Network file storage for easy access from any network location
How/Where to Access: https://drive.google.com/
Training/More Information: https://vpnaccess.nd.edu/ for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Google Drive.
Zoom
Description: Meet with colleagues, and co-workers 1:1 or in groups. Share documents and presentations in real-time. Sessions can be recorded and shared with those who are absent at the time.
How/Where to Access: https://zoom.nd.edu/
Training/More Information: Visit https://zoom.nd.edu for links to training webinars, getting started guides, and more.
Click here for a comprehensive list of knowledge articles about Zoom.
Tips: For optimal performance—particularly in slow network environments—turn off video options if video is not required.
Forward Your Office Phone
Description: Forward your office phone to another number
How/Where to Access: While at your office phone, here.
Other Important Information
Cisco AnyConnect (VPN)
Description: Some IT services require a secure campus network connection. When working from a remote location, connect to the VPN (also known as Virtual Private Network) if you find a particular service is not accessible.
How/Where to Access:
- Employees: https://vpnaccess.nd.edu/
- Students:https://vpnaccess.nd.edu/go
Training/More Information: https://oit.nd.edu/services/network/#vpn