Technology Resources
General Technology Support
Department IT Support
Andrew Leinberger (he/him)
support@english.wisc.edu
Google Groups Class Email Lists
This Google Group can send an email to everyone enrolled in your course through the use of one email address. You can set up your class email list by going to MyUW, selecting the Faculty Center, and then selecting the “Class Roster” (icon on the left). Once in the Class Roster, you’ll see an email tab at the top. Click on the tab and then you’ll see a link to “enable” your classlist. Click and then follow the prompts.
Classroom AV Access
If you are teaching in a room with audio/visual technology, you will need an AV Passcode to log in to the computer in your room and use the projector. To get a passcode, you will need to complete a quick, 10-minute tutorial on the technology in the room found here: https://av.fpm.wisc.edu/av-passcodes-keys/.
Dorm Classroom Technology Contact
In most dormitory classrooms, you will not need an AV code to use the technology; however, sometimes the technology varies significantly by dorm. More specific access information for particular dorms can be found on our E100 Instructor Training Canvas site, in the Materials and Resources Module.
Specific to Witte: no need to log in using your NetID; simply click enter to log in. If you cannot log into the computer, try restarting it and hitting enter on the log-in screen.
If you have any issues, please contact Event Services (8:00 AM—4:00 PM) at (608) 262-3671.
English Department Copiers
Each instructor will be assigned an individual copy code by the department. You will provide the English department office admin the last four digits of your Wisc ID, which you can then use to make copies on the 7th floor of Helen C. White (copy room located right next to 7191).
On average, instructors should limit photocopying to the equivalent of 3 one-page handouts per week, including writing assignments. (A page can be double-sided.)
English Department Printers
To connect to the English Department printers on the 6th or 7th floors of Helen C. White, follow the below instructions. Please only use these printers minimally; use the copiers on the 7th floor to copy large quantities. You can download printer instructions here. For troubleshooting, please contact Andrew Leinberger (contact information above).
Note: For Mac users, Papercut will install all printers related to the UW system. To print from our 7th and 6th floor remote printers you will have to print only to “Release-B&W-Mobile [PAPERCUT-PRINT]Mobility”. Any other printer jobs will not show up in the release station if you print to them.
Technology Resources
- DoIT Help Desk: https://kb.wisc.edu/helpdesk/
- Printing for Students: https://it.wisc.edu/services/printing-for-students/
- Download Microsoft 365: https://it.wisc.edu/services/microsoft-365/
- Changing Display Name and Email Address: https://kb.wisc.edu/luwmad/page.php?id=66003#:~:text=To%20enter%20or%20change%20a,and%20modify%20your%20personal%20information.
- Equipment Rental: https://www.library.wisc.edu/equipment/
- Software Training for Students: https://it.wisc.edu/services/training/
- Accessing Microsoft Copilot: https://it.wisc.edu/services/m365-copilot-chat/
Canvas Resources
- Check the Intro to Canvas for Students
- Looking for a specific topic? Check the Canvas Guide
- Watch the Video Tutorials
Laptop Rentals
- Week-long laptop loans are available through various UW Madison libraries:
- College Library: https://www.library.wisc.edu/college/services-at-college/equipment/
- Steenbock Library: https://www.library.wisc.edu/steenbock/services-at-steenbock/computers/laptops/
- Semester-long laptop loans may be available through UW Madison DoIT: https://it.wisc.edu/services/computer-lending-program/