For business continuity, refer to the Information Technology Working Remotely website for resources and best practices.
Information Technology will make reasonable efforts to support any equipment or connectivity issues experienced by employees working remotely. If you encounter issues connecting to Ithaca College resources, please contact our Service Desk for further support at 607-274-1000 or servicedesk@ithaca.edu.
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
- Access to a home computer, or laptop and charging cords
- Access to a webcam and microphone
- IT recommends following Apple's guidelines for cleaning your device(s)
- Faculty who would like to request hardware to support teaching/working from home can fill out a Technology Request Form
MOBILE DEVICE CONNECTIVITY
- Make sure you can access Canvas through a web browser or through the Canvas app on your mobile device
- Bookmark apps.ithaca.edu and Canvas on your web-browser
- Download and test mobile apps including Microsoft Office and Zoom
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
- Confirm you have reliable internet access from your remote location.
- Information Technology has established a connectivity troubleshooting and resource guide to provide you with resources, solution providers, and suggestions for acquiring and refining your home network connection.
RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Canvas and Zoom are the recommended primary tools for remote working and teaching
- Google Chrome is the recommended browser when using IC's supported Learning Technologies
- Visit the Information Technology website for additional resources on Working Remotely
Optional Software for Teaching and Learning
- Microsoft Office tools including Outlook for email and Teams for collaboration.
- Linkedin Learning includes 10,000+ on-demand courses for in-depth instruction and micro-learning