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Register for free webinar on the latest accessible technology tools
If you produce, influence or are responsible for video assets, join accessibility experts as they discuss the latest in video accessibility, particularly captioning and audio description, during a Zoom presentation, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.
Need technology help?
Email UW-IT at help@uw.edu for help with technology tools and services or call 206-221-5000.
Before you create a survey, know which survey tools are most accessible
Find out how accessible your surveys are before sending them out, including two that are widely recommended at the UW: Microsoft Forms, which supports UW Groups, and UW Google Forms, which does not.
Engage your students with Poll Everywhere
Present polls, knowledge checks, and other activities to engage and assess students using Poll Everywhere, a web and SMS text-messaging student response system.
Beware of tech support scams
They’re among the most insidious of scams — when someone claims to be from tech support and offers to help. Learn how to keep these bad actors at bay.
New IT Connect makes your searches a breeze!
Sometimes less is definitely more. That’s what scores of UW students, faculty and staff told website experts who redesigned IT Connect, the UW’s main web portal to technology at the University, over the past year.
Rev up your classes with Jupyter Notebook
UW-IT’s JupyterHub services allow faculty to bring the full power of cloud computing into the classroom.
UW-IT’s help desk moves to be closer to more customers
With 24×7 tech support via phone and email, UW-IT’s Service Center will offer in-person help by appointment starting Aug. 25 at its new location— the 4545 Building, kitty-corner to the Burke Museum.
Client applications on devices to comply with UW Office 365 authentication requirements
UPDATED: Some students, faculty and staff may not be able to access UW Office 365. And it may be because the client application is being blocked from accessing UW Office 365 due to its insecure authentication. To fix access, please review the list of known insecure client applications and likely actions you need to take.