
Available Software for Faculty and Staff
The Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology (OTLT) and Information Technology (IT) offer many site-licensed software titles and services that faculty, staff, and students can use. This page will tell you which software is generally available, how to get started, and what to do for support.
NOTE: Some departments offer software to faculty, staff,and students independently so check with your department to see if they offer other options not found here. OTLT and IT rely on colleges and departments to share software titles that are frequently used by faculty, staff, and students in their areas. To request a place on this page or report software not listed here, contact software@uiwtx.edu
Available Software (Click a tile to learn more)
What is Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat is the complete all-in-one PDF and e-signature solution and offers secure, effortless productivity and collaboration. For full-time UIW employees, Adobe Acrobat serves as the most robust and comprehensive PDF tool, with features such as...
- Ability to edit and overhaul PDF files.
- Can convert PDFs to and from Word, PowerPoint, Excel, HTML, and picture graphic files.
- Add, manage, and request signatures on PDF files.
- Compress PDF documents to reduce file size, or merge multiple files into one PDF.
- Ability to secure and Lockdown PDFs through password protection, user assignment, or end-to-end encryption.
How to get Adobe Acrobat
To get the most out of the Adobe Acrobat, it's recommended to use either the desktop or mobile app as many features are unavailable in the web version.
Adobe Acrobat is installed on all UIW-issued faculty machines, but if you need to install the software on a personal device, follow the instructions for your platform below...
- Online (Web-browser)
- Desktop App (Windows and macOS)
- Mobile (iOS or Android)
Resources for Adobe Acrobat
- Start learning with the comprehensive Adobe Acrobat user guide, covering every topic imaginable.
- Commonly used resources...
- Be inspired and get answers to common product questions or issues by visiting the Adobe Acrobat community forums.
Accessibility
- View accessibility conformance reports for Adobe solutions.
- Visit Adobe's accessibility resource site to learn about features and options available in Adobe apps.
Support
- Have issues or questions regarding installation and licensing Adobe Acrobat?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Want a walkthrough or training on Adobe Acrobat?
- Contact a Software Specialist at software@uiwtx.edu
What is Adobe Creative Cloud?
Adobe Creative Cloud is a collection of desktop and mobile applications and services for designing print and online media, video editing, web development, photography, and more. It includes apps such as PhotoShop, Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and more to help you communicate your ideas, projects, research findings, and more in digitally compelling ways in any class and any discipline.
How to get Creative Cloud Apps
Adobe Creative Cloud apps are available to all UIW employees.
- For campus machines
- ACC is already installed on all lab and classroom computers. If you cannot find a specific application, please contact the UIW Help Desk.
- For UIW-issued devices
- Follow the instructions in this article to learn how to download and install Creative Cloud applications to your Windows or macOS device.
- If you receive an error, need admin credentials, or require general installation assistance, contact the UIW Help Desk.
- Follow the instructions in this article to learn how to download and install Creative Cloud applications to your Windows or macOS device.
Adobe Creative Cloud Resources
With a wide breadth of applications under the Creative Cloud umbrella, Adobe offers many quick, free, and convenient resources to get help.
- Visit the Adobe Help Center to search for answers and find help.
- Adobe community forums.
- Visit the Creative Cloud YouTube channel for helpful videos.
- Adobe provides video training and tutorials for many of its tools. Visit the links below to get started.
Accessibility
- View accessibility conformance reports for Adobe solutions.
- Visit Adobe's accessibility resource site to learn about features and options available in Adobe apps.
Support
- Installation, login, or access troubles?
- Contact the Help Desk or call (210) 829-2721
- Have product/feature questions or issues?
- Utilize Adobe's Community Support forums, as it's likely your question or issue has been experienced and documented.
What is Ally?
Ally is an accessibility tool within Canvas that provides alternative formats for course-takers to view and interact with, as well as informing the instructor on how to make their content more accessible friendly. through this functionality, Ally can improve the experience of every student and instructor by giving them the ability to tailor that experience to their specific needs and preferences.
How to get Ally
How to get Ally in your Canvas course
Ally is available, upon request, to instructors or course-facilitators with a Canvas course. To have Ally functionality turned on within your course, contact a Software Specialist at software@uiwtx.edu.
What does it look like and how can students find it?
Once turned on in your course, Ally functionality can be found throughout your Canvas course. Wherever you see the Ally icon in Canvas (pictured left), click, and select the file type needed, then download.
You can also submit other electronic files to the Ally File Transformer to convert your file into one of the alternative formats Ally offers.
Support
- Are your students having issues?
- Questions about using Ally in your course?
- Contact a Software Specialist for one-on-one assistance.
What is Camtasia?
Camtasia provides an all-in-one solution for screen capture, media annotation, and audio/video editing. Built for educators, Camtasia makes it simple to instantly record and create professional-looking videos on Windows or Mac.
How to get Camtasia
You are not required to make a TechSmith account upon activation or to use Camtasia, but may do so to access many of their online resources.
Camtasia Resources
- Camtasia tutorials -- Free, three to five-minute training videos, tutorials, and guides to get started.
- TechSmith community site -- Get help from experiences, troubleshooting tips, and insights from the TechSmith user community.
- TechSmith Academy -- A premium, free learning platform to help educators from all levels of mastery learn more about video creation.
- Learn about what's new in Camtasia's updates for 2022.
Accessibility
Camtasia has many built-in tools that allow instructors to inject accessibility considerations into their video materials.
Support
- Installation troubles?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Need training or one-on-one help?
- Contact a Software Specialist
- Need product support regarding a feature or issue?
What is Echo360?
Echo360 is a video platform that allows users to host and share media, schedule livestream's, or automatically record lectures with a full suite of tools. Whether you need to reach remote students for classroom overflow of remote learning, students will get an in-class experience including answering polls, asking questions, and engaging in-class discussions over livestream's or recorded lectures.
How to access Echo360
Currently, Echo360 is only available to the Health Profession Schools. Contact a Software Specialist if you're interested in Echo360 or would like to suggest use elsewhere.
Echo360 is available through a Canvas Integration. Students and instructors can click on the Echo360 option in the Canvas course menu to view class recordings or videos posted by an instructor.
How to Schedule a Capture
- Instructor uses the Lecture Capture Form to request capturing in a specific location for a class. This creates a ticket that goes to a dedicated scheduler for your site.
- You'll need to fill this form out for each class you plan on recording.
- The scheduler for your site schedules the capture and will reach out if there are any questions, comments, or issues.
- Done! After the scheduled times, the instructor's class recording will appear within the echo360 menu option in Canvas.
Echo360 Features and Resources
Scheduled Room Recordings with or without Live Streaming
- Scheduled recording is available in certain HPS campus rooms; contact the Help Desk or your local Technology Support Specialist for more information and to schedule training.
- Live streaming is available by request so remote learners wont miss out during your session.
- Complete the Lecture Capture Request Form to have your sessions scheduled to record automatically, meaning you do not have to do anything other than filling out the form to arrange for your lectures to be captured.
- For schedules that change often, a designated campus representative can be given scheduler access. Contact a Software Specialist for this inquiry.
Personal Laptop Recording: Download Universal Capture: Personal on your laptop. Recordings are created on an ad hoc basis and can be published to an Echo360 section or your library by default. Any combination of video, desktop, and audio can be recorded. Help Guide: Creating an Ad Hoc Capture.
Video Management: Enjoy your own library to store all your videos or request a group for collaborative efforts. Library videos can be shared with individual people, a course, and a group as well as using a public share link. You can use the Canvas rich content editor App option to embed a video on a Canvas Page like you would a YouTube video.
Student Engagement: Connect PowerPoint presentations to your videos, incorporate student response activities in your class presentations, promote note-taking, and use of the study guide features, or course discussions. Help Guides:
- Uploading Slides to a Presentation
- Adding Polling Questions to a Presentation
- Overview: Taking Notes and Using the Study Guide
- Overview: Participating in Class and Course Q&A
Analytics: Each course/section includes analytics about student engagement and classroom participation, including:
- Classes Data: Aggregated student participation and engagement data for each class in the course.
- Student Data: Aggregated participation and engagement data for each student across all classes in the course.
- Weighting: The Weighted Engagement score shown in the Student Analytic data is a calculation of student engagement based on metric weighting that you customize to make that figure meaningful to you.
- Engagement: Allows you to see a list of students who are lagging behind the other students in the course with respect to engaging with the materials. You may wish to follow up with these students. The Engagement tab also provides a consolidated list of Confused Flag locations marked by students in the course. Clicking each Confusion entry takes you to the classroom location where the flag was identified.
- LMS Gradebook: Allows you to export any one of four different student data metrics to your LMS Gradebook
Accessibility
Support
Learn more about using Echo360 through its Knowledge Base.
- Reach out to your local HPS Technology Support Specialist for more information or scheduling inquiries.
- Contact our Software Specialists to arrange training sessions or tutorials, or to discuss configuration errors.
What is Edpuzzle?
Edpuzzle is a way to create and use videos within courses to engage students. You can track students' comprehension and how many times they watch material and by using their voice narration and questions, instructors can add custom content. In addition to creating a video, instructors can use videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course, and more.
How to get Edpuzzle
- How to create and get started with an Edpuzzle account
- Already have an account but it's using a different email address? Here's how to perform that changeover.
Edpuzzle Resources
- Visit the Edpuzzle YouTube channel -- Find convenient, short, and free videos to get started.
- Get certified with Edpuzzle with these self-paced courses.
- Attend free Edpuzzle webinars.
- OTLT recommends the Edpuzzle and Canvas 101 webinar
- The Edpuzzle Blog provides an excellent place for ideas to use Edpuzzle in your course to inspire engagement.
- Read the Edpuzzle FAQ for more great information on using the platform.
Accessibility
Support
- Have product questions or issues regarding Edpuzzle?
- Want to receive training on how to use Edpuzzle?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
What is iProjection?
Epson iProjection is software that instructors can use to wirelessly connect a Windows, Chromebook, iOS, Android, or Mac device to a room's projector from anywhere in the room, allowing them to not be tied down to the podium or room's connection area. iProjection supports a split view, where up to 4 people can connect with a Windows, Mac, or mobile device and display their screens simultaneously on the projector.
Can I use iProjection? If so, where?
Epson iProjection can only be used in rooms where a compatible Epson projector is found. Look to see if your classroom is compatible with this room compatibility sheet.
How to get iProjection
iProjection can be downloaded to any Windows, Chromebook, Mac, iOS, or Android device.
- How to install iProjection for Windows.
- How to install iProjection for macOS.
- Installing other versions of iProjection...
iProjection Resources
- Video Guide
- Written Guides
Accessibility
Support
- Experiencing AV issues involving the projector or normal functionality?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Need one-on-one support on using the iProjection software?
What is ExamSoft?
ExamSoft issues Examplify, which is an assessment software that is currently only available to the Health Professions Schools. If you are not a member of one of the sites listed below, you will not be able to use or login to ExamSoft.
How to Login to your ExamSoft Portal
Instructors and exam-creators can login to their respective portals after their account has been created. Each site has their own administrator and if you are unsure who your site admin is, contact software@uiwtx.edu.
*Your ExamSoft login information is different than your Cardinal Apps login and will provided by your site's ExamSoft admin.
- ExamSoft portals by site
ExamSoft Resources for Instructors and Exam-creators
The resources below focus on instruction and help topics for instructors. To view resources relevant to exam-taking and student testing, find the ExamSoft tile in the Available Software for Students page.
- New Exam-maker or administrator? Start learning here.
- Browse through the exam-maker and admin help articles. Learn how to create exams, manage your portal, and more.
- On-demand ExamSoft Training Webinars.
- Browse how-to articles and other resources for your exam-takers.
- Need to guide students? Send them to the Available Software for Students page where the ExamSoft tile covers comprehensive processes for iPad, Windows and Mac, and ExamID and monitor.
Accessibility
- Read ExamSoft's accessibility statement and conformance report
- View ExamSoft's commitment to access and equity
- As an exam-taker, read about the various accessibility features and adjustments available to you during your exam
ExamSoft Support
- Experiencing issues with ExamSoft installation, upload errors, or exam configurations?
- Experiencing issues logging into the ExamSoft portal?
- Contact your local ExamSoft admin or Technical Support Specialist.
- Product questions or issues with ExamSoft and Canvas?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
What is Flip?
Flip, formally called Flipgrid, is a tool to create video discussions that can be integrated within Canvas. While you can use video submissions within Canvas discussions boards, Flip is specifically designed for an immersive, colorful, and collaborative video experience.
How to get started with Flip
Flip is available through Canvas as an added integration. Before you begin, learn about the features and limitations of the Canvas integrations.
- Create your Flip account
- Setup the Flip integration within your Canvas course
- You must follow this step for each course you plan to add Flip to.
- How to create Flip assignments within Canvas
Note: Students do not need to create a Flip account and will not need to traverse outside of Canvas for any Flip assignment. They will need to complete the assignment entirely from the assignment's page within Canvas.
Flip Resources
Canvas Integration
- Canvas integration FAQs
- Troubleshooting the Canvas integration for Flip
- How to uninstall the Canvas integration for Flip
Other Resources
- View the educator toolkit for Flip.
- Understand implementing Flip for remote learning.
- Looking for inspiration? -- See some best practices, tips, and ideas with using Flip.
- Discover the latest new features of Flip.
- Attend/find free events from Flip featuring inspirational guests
- Download the Flip app for mobile to view student submissions.
Accessibility
Support
- Need help understanding how to do something?
- Visit the Flip help center or reference their troubleshooting guide.
- Canvas integration troubles or questions?
- Contact a Software Specialist
What is JMP?
JMP statistical discovery software from SAS combines powerful statistics with dynamic graphics. Features include data acquisition, cleanup, visualization, and statistical modeling, as well as basic, what-if reliability analysis.
How to get JMP
Available to...
- All UIW personnel involved in research, teaching, and learning activities under the authority of UIW.
How to get...
JMP can be downloaded and installed on a personal computing device running Windows or macOS. To install JMP on site computers or computer labs, contact the Help Desk at (210) 832-2721. To install on a personal device, follow the instruction below...
- Head to the this repository, and select the "JMP for XXX" folder that represents your operating system.
- This link is only accessible to UIW personnel with an active UIW login.
- Download run the installer to complete setup.
- Upon first opening the app, JMP will ask you for a license file. Head back to the link from step 1 and select the "SID Files (License)" folder and download the license file for your operating system to activate the product.
Resources for JMP
- JMP Community Page.
- Primary resource for JMP software. Start or join a conversation to share tips and tricks with other JMP users. Read blog posts, download and share JMP add-ins, scripts, sample data and more.
- Start learning with the JMP Academy.
- Peruse JMP's knowledge base and FAQ page to find known problems, other user experiences, solutions and more.
- Prefer to watch content? Take a deep dive into the JMP Analytic Workflow with free on-demand and live courses and webinars.
Accessibility
Contact accessibility@sas.com to receive resources or guides related to accessibility features or concerns.
Support for JMP
- Installation or licensing issues?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Product issues or troubleshooting?
What is LinkedIn Learning?
LinkedIn Learning (formally Lynda.com) is an on-demand video learning platform to help you develop and enhance skills to attain professional and personal goals. With over 15,000 on-demand courses and pathways waiting, free access to LinkedIn Learning is provided to all active UIW faculty, staff, and students.
How to get LinkedIn Learning
- LinkedIn Learning can be accessed through the Cardinal Apps portal. Find or search for the 'LinkedIn Learning' tile to get started.
LinkedIn Learning Resources
Once you've logged into LinkedIn Learning for the first time using the first-time login guide, get started with the resources below!
- How to use LinkedIn Learning (pdf)
- Gaining skills with LinkedIn Learning (video course)
- How to link or embed LinkedIn Learning content outside of LinkedIn
- How to connect a personal LinkedIn Account to your Learning profile
- Linking a personal account can be done at any time and separated just as conveniently.
- View the guide below to use LinkedIn Learning with Canvas! Assign students specific videos or courses, track completion progress and provide a grade for completion.
Accessibility
LinkedIn audits their products—internally and through a third party—using assistive technology such as screen reading software (e.g., JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver and TalkBack).
Support
- Receiving an error when trying to access LinkedIn Learning?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Need one-on-one training or Canvas integration help?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
- Have product questions or issues?
What is Microsoft 365?
The Microsoft 365 suite is available at no cost to all UIW faculty, staff, and enrolled students and offers tools to help you stay connected, be productive, collaboratively work, and get things done!
How to get the Microsoft 365 Suite of Applications
The Microsoft 365 suite is available both online in an always-saving environment, on mobile devices, and on your desktop via a dedicated application.
Online (Web browser)
The entire Office suite can be accessed through Cardinal Apps, under the 'Office 365 Apps' tab. Please note, the online versions of Office products trade formatting and features for convenience. That means, these versions aren't as feature-filled as the desktop or mobile apps, so it's recommended to use those platforms if you are doing detailed work.
Desktop (Local app)
The Microsoft 365 suite of products comes pre-installed on all UIW-issued devices. The instructions below are meant for personally-owned devices.
Mobile (iOS or Android)
If you have a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, you may download all of the Microsoft applications to be productive on the go!
- All-in-one Office 365 application.
- This all-in-one option allows you to edit and share files from all parts of the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Download the Microsoft Word application for mobile.
- Download the Microsoft PowerPoint application for mobile.
- Download the Microsoft Excel application for mobile.
- Download the Microsoft OneNote application for mobile.
Resources for Microsoft Word
Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features, robust export options, and seamless auto-saving.
- Microsoft help and learning portal - a comprehensive space to learn everything about Word.
- Quickstart series of on-demand videos and written guides to get started with Word.
- Become an MS Word master with this comprehensive LinkedIn Training course, free to all UIW personnel.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the video. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterward.
Resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Easily create polished presentations that stand out and engage your audience.
- Microsoft help and learning portal - a comprehensive space to learn everything about PowerPoint.
- Quickstart series of on-demand videos and written guides to get started with PowerPoint.
- Become an MS PowerPoint master with this comprehensive LinkedIn Learning course, free to all UIW personnel.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the video. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterward.
Resources for Microsoft Excel
Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.
- Microsoft help and learning portal - a comprehensive space to learn everything about Excel.
- Quickstart series of on-demand videos and written guides to get started with Excel.
- Become an MS Excel master with this comprehensive LinkedIn Learning course, free to all UIW personnel.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the video. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterward.
Resources for OneNote
OneNote is a digital notebook that automatically saves and syncs your notes as you work. The Windows and Mac versions have a similar interface and perform much of the same tasks, but have different functionality and functions. If you are a Mac user, the Windows resources will still help in explaining how to use OneNote, but some settings might differ. Please, refer to the OneNote for Mac overview PDF below.
- Microsoft help and learning portal - a comprehensive space to learn everything about OneNote.
- How to create a notebook in OneNote.
- Take notes in OneNote.
- Share and stay organized in OneNote.
- Set up your mobile OneNote app.
- Learn more about OneNote.
- Become a master with this comprehensive LinkedIn Learning course, free to all UIW personnel.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the video. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterward.
Accessibility
Microsoft has an extensive library of resources dedicated to understanding accessible and inclusive elements of Microsoft services. Visit the resources below to learn about the accessibility features available to you in these products.
Support
- Trouble with installation, signing in, or receiving errors when using Office?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Looking for one-on-one or training on Office products?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
What is Microsoft Bookings?
Microsoft Bookings (aka Bookings) is an online scheduling tool that integrates with your other Office products and calendar. UIW personnel can use this application to provide their general availability to a 'Bookings Calendar' which allows students or colleagues (internally and externally) to book appointments based on the calendar. Check out the two-minute overview video below.
How to get Microsoft Bookings
Bookings can be found within the Cardinal Apps portal under the 'Office 365 Apps' tab. If you cannot find the app, try searching for it using the 'Search Apps' prompt at the top of the page.
Resources for Bookings
- How to define your service offerings.
- Add other users to a Bookings calendar.
- How to add days off, vacation hours, or unavailable times to a Bookings calendar.
- Add custom questions to your Booking inquiry.
- Frequently Asked Questions for Microsoft Bookings.
- Check out this comprehensive LinkedIn Training course on Bookings, free to all UIW personnel.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the video. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterwards.
Accessibility
Support for Bookings
- Can't find Bookings within Cardinal Apps?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Need product support or help getting starting?
- Contact a Software Specialist
What is Microsoft Forms
Microsoft forms is an online app that can be used to create surveys, quizzes and polls. It is available to faculty, staff and students in your Office 365 suite.
How to get Microsoft Forms
You can find Microsoft Forms in the Office 365 Apps tab in Cardinal Apps.
Microsoft Forms Resources
Explore Microsoft Forms in Microsoft Support
Accessibility
- Accessibility at Microsoft
- Microsoft Forms accessibility choices
- The Accessibility help and learning center at Microsoft
Support
- Can't find Forms within Cardinal Apps?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Need product support or help getting starting?
- Contact a Software Specialist
What is the Immersive Reader?
The Immersive Reader is a free accessibility tool that's available in many applications or services across UIW. It is a sophisticated learning tool, developed by Microsoft, that is used to improve reading and focus for learners.
Watch this brief introduction to the Immersive Reader produced by Microsoft.
How to find the Immersive Reader
Immersive Reader is available in most Microsoft apps including Word, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, and the Edge Browser. Most importantly, It is also built into Canvas. Download this helpful information sheet to learn where locate the Immersive Reader in all these apps.
Microsoft 365
Immersive Reader can be found in various Microsoft applications both online and via their desktop and mobile applications.
- Use Immersive Reader in Word.
- Use Immersive Reader in PowerPoint.
- Use Immersive Reader in OneNote.
- Use Immersive Reader in Outlook.
- Use Immersive Reader in Teams.
Canvas
Immersive Reader is also built into Canvas and can be found in all your course pages. View how you can activate the feature here.
Immersive Reader Resources
- Download the official instruction sheet (pdf) for a quick overview of features available in Immersive Reader.
- Visit the Microsoft Educator Center to explore the Research related to the Immersive Reader's many features.
- For a deep dive into the Immersive Reader, explore the "All about Immersive Reader" website at the Microsoft Educator Center.
Support
- For all support inquires or one-on-one training, contact a software@uiwtx.edu.
What is Microsoft OneDrive?
OneDrive offers secure cloud storage that allows all UIW faculty and staff to seamlessly collaborate and access files from anywhere wight an internet connection.
Benefits of using OneDrive with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite of tools
- Automatically save a backup copy of your files
- Access files from anywhere (Online, desktop, or mobile apps)
- Easily switch between different devices
- Share files with anyone, anywhere.
- UIW provides all users 5TB of storage space to be used freely
- 100GB Maximum single file size
How to get Microsoft OneDrive
Online (Web-browser)
Being the easiest to access and use, the web version of OneDrive allows users to upload and share files from any device running a web-browser with an internet connection.
- Head to Cardinal Apps and click on the ' OneDrive' tile found under the 'Office 365 apps' or the 'Popular apps' tab.
Desktop (Local app)
OneDrive comes pre-installed on all UIW-issued devices. If you'd like to use OneDrive locally on your personal computing device, follow the link below.
Mobile (iOS or Android)
Microsoft OneDrive Resources
- Microsoft help and learning portal - learn everything about OneDrive.
- Upload and save files and folders to OneDrive.
- Manage your files in OneDrive.
- Share a file in OneDrive or Office.
- Comprehensive OneDrive LinkedIn Training course, free to all UIW employees.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the two videos above. See the LinkedIn Learning tile on this page or head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterwards.
Accessibility
Support
- Have installation or configuration issues?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Looking for one-on-one or departmental training?
- Contact a Software Specialist
What is Microsoft Outlook?
Microsoft Outlook is the employee mail application that all UIW faculty and staff are assigned upon enrollment and serves as the center of the academic life at UIW. All employee @uiwtx.edu email addresses are Outlook addresses.
How to get Microsoft Outlook
Outlook can be accessed anywhere that allows for an Outlook.com email address to be added or viewed and is generally the same experience from any device.
Online (Web-browser)
- Head to Cardinal Apps
- Find and click on the 'Outlook'app, found under the 'Popular apps' or 'Office 365' tab.
Desktop (Local app)
Outlook is available as a part of the Microsoft 365 suite of applications that can be downloaded through your Cardinal Apps portal.
Mobile (iOS or Android)
Microsoft Outlook Resources
- Microsoft help and learning portal - Learn everything about Outlook.
- Outlook for Windows quick-start guide.
- Outlook for Mac quick-start guide.
- Outlook for iOS and Android quick-start guide.
- Outlook for the web (Web browser) quick-start guide.
- Comprehensive Microsoft Outlook for Windows LinkedIn Training course, free to all UIW employees.
- Comprehensive Outlook for Mac LinkedIn Training course, free to all UIW employees.
- A LinkedIn Learning account is required to view the two videos above. Head to Cardinal Apps and find the LinkedIn Learning app to create an account and come back to click the link afterward.
Accessibility
Support
- Installation issues or receiving an error when using Outlook?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Have questions on what's possible with Outlook?
- Want one-on-one training?
- Contact a Software Specialist
Stream (Classic) closure notice
The following information discusses the (New) Stream experience found in OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams. Microsoft is retiring the current iteration of Stream (called Classic Stream) within the coming year, so guides and resources regarding Classic Stream will no longer be discussed but can still be referenced on Microsoft's support site.
Want to learn about the change? Visit the Stream at UIW (New) webpage on the change.
What is the (New) Stream experience?
The (New) Microsoft Stream experience is a video player built-into the Microsoft ecosystem, commonly denoted by it's pink color schema and rich-feature set. All videos upload into a user's OneDrive or shared within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem will play in the (New) Stream video player.
How to use Microsoft Stream with video content
Simply upload a supported video file to your OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams site and your video will have all the benefits that Stream brings. Additionally, (New) Stream offers a recording tool that can record your screen, microphone, and desktop.
- How to upload a video to the (New) Stream video player
- How to record and create a video from the (New) Stream web app
Resources for Stream
Benefits of using (New) Stream
- Upload video or audio files to OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint just like any other file.
- Share videos with internal and external people.
- Embed videos
- Enable Comments on videos.
- Create chapters for video content
- Create an 'About Video' section with a Rich Content Editor.
- #tags can be added in the 'About Video' section on a video to allow users to search a shared folder, group site, or the (New) Stream web app for specific tagged content.
- Generate a transcript and closed captions for the video.
- Video playback speed is available on all videos.
- View analytics on all videos stored in OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Add custom thumbnails to videos.
- Enable 'Noise suppression' for a video to eliminate background noise in the audio.
- Create and share video playlists
Bummed about the lack of a trimming tool?
Accessibility
Support
- Having issues uploading or using Stream?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Have questions about the (New) Stream experience?
- Contact a Software Specialist at software@uiwtx.edu
- Looking to have your Stream (Classic) content migrated before January 1, 2024?
What is Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft Teams (aka Teams) is a workspace for real-time collaboration and communication, meetings, file and app sharing, and more. To learn all about Teams, its features, benefits, and what it can bring for your communicative efforts at UIW, visit the dedicated Teams at UIW page below!
Accessibility
Support
- Need help using Teams?
- Visit the Help and Learning portal for Microsoft Teams -- View articles and solutions to thousands of issues and experiences.
- Issues regarding installation, setup, or signing into Teams?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu
- Need one-on-one or a department training?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
- Not sure about recording meetings or students?
- Review UIW's Teleconferencing Recording and Privacy Policy.
What is Padlet?
Padlet is an easy to use website software tool for collaborating with others while allowing tutors and students to share ideas, information, and knowledge within the online boards you create.
How to get Padlet
- Contact a Software Specialist to request access to Padlet.
- After contact, you'll receive a unique username/password via email and will be able to login to the UIW Padlet portal.
- Get started by creating a Padlet assignment in Canvas
Padlet Resources
- Introduction to Padlet (Video).
- Visit Padlet's YouTube channel for visual walkthroughs of every part of Padlet
- Visit the Padlet Gallery - View some great examples and inspiration on how you can use Padlet in your learning space.
- Padlet video tutorial for Teachers.
- Learn how to teach with Padlet.
Accessibility
Support
- Need help accessing or logging into Padlet?
- Contact a Software Specialist
- Need technical help?
- Accessibility questions?
- Read Padlet's commitment to accessibility.
What is Poll Everywhere?
Poll Everywhere is a web-based audience response system that lets you embed and run interactive activities such as polls, questions, and competitions into presentations or the web. Users participate by visiting a fast mobile-friendly web page/app or by sending text messages, with polls updating in real-time. Activity types include...
- Word cloud
- Multiple choice questions
- Open-ended questions
- Clickable image questions
- Ranking questions
- Q&A
- Surveys
- Competitions
How to get Poll Everywhere
Get Started with a Presenter Account
- Contact a Software Specialist to request a presenter account
- Once a Software Specialist has approved your request, check your inbox for an invitation prompt and accept the invitation through the email message.
- Login with your UIW email address and you're ready to start creating activities.
- After the invitation is accepted, you may use the Poll Everywhere app within Cardinal Apps to access Poll Everywhere.
Poll Everywhere with PowerPoint
Follow the guides below to learn about presenting with Poll Everywhere. There are some requirements and steps to take before polls will work in PowerPoint.
- Presenting your activities with Poll Everywhere for macOS
- Presenting your activities with Poll Everywhere for Windows
Poll Everywhere with Mobile
(Optional) Download and install the Poll Everywhere Presenter application to manage and control polls from your mobile device in class.
Poll Everywhere Resources
- Instructor Guide: Get the most out of Poll Everywhere.
- Videos Guides: Introducing Poll Everywhere and how to use it.
- Teaching asynchronously? learn how to gather responses over a period of time by generating a response link to an activity.
- Keep up with new features and uses with Poll Everywhere's official blog.
- Want to use Poll Everywhere with your Canvas course?
Accessibility
Support
- Looking for access, training, or guidance on using Poll Everywhere?
- Contact a Software Specialist
- Product issues or questions?
- Visit their support center or their troubleshooting articles and guides
What is Qualtrics?
Balancing simplicity and professionalism, Qualtrics is a web-based survey tool to conduct survey research, evaluations, and other data-collection activities. With approximately 23 different question types, Qualtrics allows you to be flexible and get creative with your surveys.
How to get Qualtrics
- Qualtrics is a web-based application, meaning it can be accessed from anywhere with a web browser. It's available through Cardinal Apps within the 'UIW apps' or 'Apps' tabs.
- UIW's license allows for unlimited surveys, responses, and persistent email and phone support.
Qualtrics Resources
- Start here -- 'Qualtrics Basics' asynchronous course.
- View on-demand webinars, directly from Qualtrics.
- Read and review online Qualtrics help guides.
- Delve into their community site -- Learn about issues and solutions other Qualtrics users have experienced.
- Visit the "New features in Qualtrics" page to keep up with all the changes to the platform.
Accessibility
- Read Qualtrics' commitment to accessible products, as well as VPAT reports for each product.
- Read about accessibility options that can be built into surveys.
Support
- Need assistance with deploying surveys or have questions about legalities?
- Before sending anything out, please review UIW's policy for conducting surveys. Contact the Office of Institutional Research for any further inquires.
- Questions issues accessing or using Qualtrics?
- Please, contact Dr. Andrew Pagel or a Software Specialist.
- The Qualtrics Support Portal will allow you to login and contact Qualtrics support directly to open support cases that cannot be solved in-house. At the support portal, choose "Sign In with SSO" and the Organization ID is <uiwtxuw>
What is the Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator?
Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator (sometimes called Respondus 4.0 or R4EC) is a powerful software tool for converting existing quizzes and exams in common formats (Word documents, .csv, .txt, .rtf) to Canvas quizzes.
Please note that the Exam creator only works with Classic Quiz, at present. If you need to have a New Quiz, create a Classic Quiz, then use the migration tool in Quizzes to convert the Classic Quiz to New Quiz.
Why use Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator?
For faculty transferring quizzes from a non-Canvas format, Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator (sometimes called Respondus 4.0) is available to use. Respondus 4.0 is only available on Windows devices, but it allows instructors to create assessments entirely offline in familiar environments and import them into Canvas with ease.
How to get Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator
Respondus 4.0 is only available on Windows devices and there is no Mac version available. If you require admin credentials to install the program on your UIW-issued device, contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721.
- Download the Respondus Exam 4.0 Creator (PC Only)
- If you are asked for a username and password during install, you'll need to contact the UIW Help Desk to assist in the installation.
- Post-install, launch Respondus 4.0 and enter the following information exactly.
- Institution Name: University of the Incarnate Word
- Local Support: agott@uiwtx.edu
- Installation Password: The case-specific installation password can be found within this secure UIW-only link.
- When asked either to 'Continue' or 'Create Folder', click the 'Create Folder' button.
- When asked to "Choose LMS Personality" select Canvas from the drop-down menu to finish.
What are some resources for the Respondus 4.0 Exam Creator?
- Features overview of R4EC
- Comprehensive video tutorials on using R4EC
- Respondus Test Bank Network - Free resource for instructors to utilize test banks from authorized, published textbooks.
- Technical Requirements for Respondus 4.0 - Can your device run it?
What is the LockDown Browser?
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down a student's testing environment so that they are unable to navigate to other web pages or open other applications on the device they are taking the exam on.
Why Use Respondus LockDown Browser?
Although Respondus LockDown Browser does not fully protect against academic dishonesty on its own, it may be useful to you if you would like the following features during a Canvas Quiz:
- Prevention of access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops.
- Printing and screen capture functions are disabled.
- Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented.
- Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled.
- An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading.
- There's a built-in help function for a student to get immediate troubleshooting help during an exam, directly from Respondus.
How to use Respondus LockDown Browser in your Canvas course.
It's recommended for you and your students to practice with a quiz/exam worth zero points some time ahead of your first graded quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser. This is due to each student needing to download, install, and login to the LockDown Browser software.
How can students download the Respondus LockDown Browser?
The LockDown Browser can be downloaded directly on UIW's dedicated Respondus page, which you may copy and post within your course. Students will only need to download it once and more educational and helpful resources on using the program can be found on the Available Software for Students page.
Are there any resources for instructors?
- Instructor Resources for LockDown Browser
- Student Support for Respondus LockDown Browser
- If you'd like to attend a training webinar hosted by Respondus, you'll find dates and registration information at the Respondus webinar information site.
Accessibility
Respondus maintains a knowledge base article that provides the latest details on how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor work with various assistive technologies. If you have questions, please email accessibility@respondus.com
What is Respondus Monitor?
Respondus Monitor is a video-monitoring service that works alongside Respondus LockDown Browser. After a student takes an exam, instructors can review exam sessions to check for any suspect behavior, ensuring academic integrity to the fullest.
Tips and Tricks to using Respondus Monitor
- Make sure you learn about the program as there are some technicalities to using it -- here are some resources from the Respondus on using Monitor and getting familiar with it.
- There is a Help Center at the top of browser students can access if they are having difficulties during the quiz.
- Respondus Monitor video retention is not permanent, and do expire. They are removed based on the date they are recorded, not the date the course ends.
- Average video processing time is 12 hours, may take up to 48 hours.
How do I enable Respondus Monitor on a Canvas quiz?
This setting can be activated for any quiz where Respondus LockDown Browser is enabled and can also be set up to live proctor using web conferencing apps such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams (See the nest tile).
What is RingCentral?
RingCentral is the telephone management software that UIW uses for all phone lines. It provides a simple interface for users to customize their telephone and extension handling options on a granular level. Some notable features are:
- Receive and make calls from any device with an internet browser.
- Send and receive faxes.
- Send and receive text messages from your extension number.
- Look up any UIW extension and contact with a full company directory.
- Customize voicemail, call forwarding, and active hours settings.
This gives you the freedom to take your work extension anywhere with an internet connection! Check out the two-minute overview video below to see it in action...
How to get RingCentral
RingCentral is available to all UIW personnel who have a university-provided phone number or extension.
Online (Web-browser)
The online portal is the most limited option, and is generally meant for configuration features such as; Greeting and call screening, call handing, voicemail, caller ID, and setting available settings and rules.
- RingCentral can be accessed online by finding the 'RingCentral' app within Cardinal Apps.
Desktop (Local app)
RingCentral has a desktop application that's available for both Windows and macOS. This version shares nearly all features with the mobile version, so you are trading portability by using this version. Use this option if you want to handle calls outside your physical work phone, but don't want to use your personal smartphone.
- Download RingCentral for Desktop.
- When you launch the app after installation, choose the 'SSO' option at the login screen and enter your UIW email address.
- If you receive a prompt to enter credentials for installation, contact the UIW Help Desk.
Mobile (iOS or Android)
Arguably the best option here, installing the RingCentral application on a mobile device allows someone to take their calls anywhere with cell service or WiFi. All work calls are distinguished as a 'RingCentral' calls in your call log and the ring tone can be customized.
Resources for RingCentral
- RingCentral University - On-demand courses that provide an overview of the RingCentral application.
- Basics and features in the Mobile versions of RingCentral.
Accessibility
- Read RingCentral's accessibility statement
- RingCentral accessibility features and VPAT FAQ (PDF)
- Accessibility features in RingCentral
Support for RingCentral
- Need help using your extension or having a phone issue?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Want product help?
What is SoftChalk?
SoftChalk is a lesson-creation tool that allows educators to transform existing course materials into interactive and engaging e-learning content with minimal time, effort, and resources. Lessons can be exported as web pages for posting on the internet or exported for use in Canvas.
How to get SoftChalk
SoftChalk Resources
- Check out their dedicated YouTube channel with tutorials, explanations, other use-cases, experiences from other instructors, etc.
- Video tutorials for the Cloud version.
- Video tutorials for the Desktop Create app.
- Get online training fast with their instructor-led and self-paced learning opportunities.
- Attend scheduled webinars, directly from SoftChalk.
Accessibility
SoftChalk Resources
- Having issues creating an account?
- Contact a Software Specialist
- Have a product issue or question?
- Visit the SoftChalk support site to find community articles and solutions related to some common experiences.
What is SPSS Statistics?
The SPSS® Statistics package (originally SPSS - Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a powerful tool for information analysis. This application is used to make sense of large data sets and several other programs’ results can be imported into SPSS Statistics.
How to get SPSS Statistics
UIW has downloadable versions of SPSS available for faculty, staff, and students to use on a UIW-issued or personal device. The most current version is SPSS 29.* Use the linked instructions below to get started in downloading, licensing, and using SPSS today.
- How to download and install SPSS Statistics
- Alternatively, SPSS Statistics is also installed on the UIW vLab for everyone to use from any web browser.
*SPSS 27, 29, and 28 are the available versions to download directly. If you require an older version of SPSS (23-26) then contact a Software Specialist directly.
SPSS Statistics Resources
There are a bevy of resources that IBM offers to help you get the most out of any case you're using SPSS with!
- See what's new in SPSS 29.
- See what's included in SPSS 28.
- Take free and premium, self-paced courses from IBM on using the software.
- View and attend their on-demand 'tech-talks' where they explore the powerful features and capabilities of the software.
- Get started with their learning guide and blogs on data analytics with SPSS.
- Visit the IBM Data Science Community for worldwide discussions, files, solutions, and outreach!
Accessibility
- Read IBM's SPSS Statistics accessibility statement
- Keyboard Navigation help with SPSS Statistics
- Accessibility for blind or visually impaired users
- Special considerations when using SPSS Statistics
Support
- Installation or licensing issues?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at (210) 829-2721
- Product questions or issues?
- Schedule a one-on-one call with IBM professionals at no cost to get the answers you need directly from an expert.
What is SharePoint?
SharePoint is an online intranet platform for organizations or groups to store, secure, organize, share, and access documents and information from any device. It allows anyone at UIW to create a website for any purpose and share that space with specific people.
How to create a SharePoint site or access an existing one
SharePoint sites can be created and accessed online by finding the 'SharePoint' app within your Cardinal Apps dashboard. If you are already a part of a SharePoint site(s), you may find it on that page. If you want to create a new SharePoint site from scratch...
SharePoint also offers a robust mobile application to manage your site(s) and shared documents from anywhere.
Resources for SharePoint
Understanding how a SharePoint site can be beneficial to you or your group is the first step of the journey. View 10 popular reasons on why you should be using SharePoint with colleagues, departments, or organizations. To learn more about harnessing the capabilities of SharePoint and how to manage a site, view the resources below...
- Start by visiting the SharePoint Help and Learning center.
- Understanding sharing and permissions in a SharePoint site.
- Get a grasp on document management and site libraries.
- Spruce up your site by learning about editing and managing pages.
Accessibility
Support for SharePoint
- Trouble accessing SharePoint within your browser?
- Contact the UIW Help Desk at helpdesk@uiwtx.edu or (210) 829-2721
- Want a one-on-one or group demonstration or consultation?
- Contact a Software Specialist at software@uiwtx.edu
What is StudyMate?
StudyMate is Respondus software that has been integrated with our Learning Management System (LMS). It is used to create learning activities that engage the students in course materials using a variety of games, assessments, and study tools. Students can access StudyMate activities using computers, smartphones, and tablets by logging into Canvas.
How to get StudyMate
StudyMate can be added to your Canvas nav menu or within a course module. This will allow you to curate study materials for your students, or, allow your students to create their own libraries of study materials.
SudyMate Resources
- StudyMate features.
- StudyMate video tutorials and demonstrations.
- StudyMate User Guides.
- StudyMate FAQ.
Accessibility
Support
- Trouble adding StudyMate to Canvas?
- Contact a Software Specialist
What is Turnitin?
Turnitin is the top-rated plagiarism checker in academia. Turnitin accesses a vastly growing database of electronic writing collected from many digital and online sources all over the world. These sources include books, journals, websites, archived materials, and other students’ documents. Submitted documents are scanned for similarity to other sources, and correct citations, providing an originality report to the instructor that might lead to uncovering academic dishonesty.
Where to find Turnitin In Canvas
In Canvas, when creating an assignment that requires Online submission, once the "File Uploads" or "Text Entry" boxes are checked, the Plagiarism Review section will appear in your options. Choose Turnitin from the dropdown box. Choose the options you prefer. The "Index all submissions" box is checked by default. That means student documents will be added to Turnitin’s database.
The Plagiarism Draft Check assignment must have the "Index all submissions" box unchecked, so that multiple drafts may be submitted without being added to the database.
Turnitin Resources
Accessibility
Support
- Turnitin Instructor Help in Canvas
- Turnitin Student Help in Canvas
- This site will be very helpful to students as they navigate similarity reports and work to edit their documents.
- Turnitin status check - Check this site for outages or interruptions.
What is the Visible Body Web Suite?
Visible Body has a library of over 24,000 visual assets, including full male and female 3D gross anatomy models, microanatomy models, moving muscle action models, physiology animations, pathology visualizations, illustrations, and cadaver images paired with CT or MRI scans. This package contains the following applications within a single convenient portal, available at no cost to UIW personnel...
- Human Anatomy Atlas 2022+ | Web and Mobile App Versions
- Visible Biology | Web Only
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Muscle Premium – Muscle and Bone Anatomy, Injury, and Conditions | Web Only
- Physiology Animations | Web Only
How to access the Visible Body Web Suite
Optional: Human Anatomy Atlas 2022+ is the only web app that's also available to download as an offline, on-demand mobile application for iOS and Android devices. View this guide learn how to download the mobile app of Human Anatomy Atlas 2022+
Visible Body Resources
- Visible Body education site - Free anatomy learning content for students!
- Anatomy Learning site
- Biology Learning site
- YouTube Channel - Videos on learning, using and applying Visible Body applications.
- Lab Activities for instructors
Accessibility
- Learn what accessibility features and preferences are available in Visible Body: Human Anatomy Atlas.
- View Visible Body's Accessibility Conformance Report.
Support
- Need help logging in or creating a Visible Body account?
- Contact a Software Specialist.
- Running into issues with the apps?
- Your device/browser might not be compatible with either the online or mobile version of Visible Body, please refer to the System Requirements page to verify if your device can run Visible Body.
- Need more help with a specific app? Visit each application's respective help site below.
What is Wolfram Mathematica?
Mathematica is a highly sophisticated computational software package developed by Wolfram Research that covers the breadth and depth of technical computing.
How to get Mathematica
Where is Mathematica currently installed?
- All general labs and the vLab.
- Computer clusters. The license at The University of the Incarnate Word allows for parallel computing, both on dedicated research clusters and in ad-hoc, or distributed grid environments. For more details or to learn how to setup a computer cluster, please contact your Software Specialist or Stephanie Day at Wolfram Research
How to get Mathematica
Mathematica can be access through two methods; A site-based install, and a roaming install. The site-based install will only work if your device is connected to a UIW network, either by physically being on-site or by using a VPN. A roaming install must be requested and is only available to faculty, but can be used anywhere and offline. View the prompts below to learn how to get Mathematica
- Site-based (General use install)
- For installation of Mathematica please contact the UIW Help Desk.
- Roaming (For non-stationary faculty devices)
- Fill out this form to request a roaming (Non-tethered) license from Mathematica. Please note, that the license field is automatically filled out when the page opens.
Are you interested in putting Mathematica elsewhere? Please let your Software Specialist or Stephanie Day at Wolfram Research know.
Mathematica Resources
The first four tutorials are excellent for new users and can be assigned to students as homework to learn Mathematica outside of class time. Additionally, you may browse Wolfram's large collection of learning materials to learn more.
- Hands-on Start to Mathematica (videos)
Follow along in Mathematica as you watch this multi-part screencast that teaches you the basics—how to create your first notebook, calculations, visualizations, interactive examples, and more. - Hands-on Start to Wolfram Mathematica and Programming with the Wolfram Language (book)
Learn Mathematica at your own pace from authors with 50+ years of combined Mathematica experience—with hands-on examples, end-of-chapter exercises, and authors' tips that introduce you to the breadth of Mathematica with a focus on ease of use. - Mathematica and Wolfram Language Fast Introduction for Math Students (online book)
Use this tutorial to learn about solving math problems in the Wolfram Language—from basic arithmetic to integral calculus and beyond. - Mathematica and Wolfram Language Fast Introduction for Programmers (online book)
Use this tutorial to get up to speed with the foundations of the Wolfram Language so you'll be able to understand almost any Wolfram Language code and get started doing Wolfram Language programming yourself. - What's New in Mathematica 13
Provides a list of new functionality in Mathematica 13, and links to documentation and examples for these new features—including machine learning and neural networks, real-world systems, external and database operations as well as the Wolfram Knowledgeable... - How-To Topics
Access step-by-step instructions ranging from how to create animations to basic syntax information.
Teaching with Mathematica
Mathematica offers an interactive classroom experience that helps students explore and grasp concepts, plus gives faculty the tools they need to easily create supporting course materials, assignments, and presentations.
- Mathematica for Teaching and Education — Free video course
Learn how to make your classroom dynamic with interactive models, explore computation and visualization capabilities in Mathematica that make it useful for teaching practically any subject at any level, and get best-practice suggestions for course integration. - How To Create a Lecture Slideshow — Video tutorial
Learn how to create a sideshow for class that shows a mixture of graphics, calculations, and nicely formatted text, with live calculations or animations. - Wolfram Demonstrations Project
Download pre-built, open-code examples from a daily-growing collection of interactive visualizations, spanning a remarkable range of topics.
Research with Mathematica
Rather than requiring different toolkits for different jobs, Mathematica integrates the world's largest collection of algorithms, high-performance computing capabilities, and a powerful visualization engine in one coherent system, making it ideal for academic research in just about any discipline.
- Field-Specific Applications
Learn what areas of Mathematica are useful for specific fields - Wolfram Language Training Courses — Free video courses
Explore what's possible with the Wolfram Language, including programming fundamentals and concepts, built-in functions, symbolic expressions, and tips for better, faster coding.
Accessibility
Support
- Product issues or troubleshooting?
- Licensing questions?
- Contact a Software Specialist or Stephanie Day at Wolfram Research.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a communications platform that allows users to connect with video, audio, phone, and chat across UIW and beyond. UIW offers full Zoom video conferencing at no cost to all UIW faculty, staff, and students. To view a comprehensive overview of Zoom features and how to get access, visit the 'Zoom at UIW' page below.
Accessibility
To provide accessibility feedback, understand what features are available to you, report an issue, or request accessibility support you can email access@zoom.us
Support
- Questions or issues installing and logging into Zoom?
- Reach out to the Help Desk at (210) 829-2721 or helpdesk@uiwtx.edu.
- Product questions or curious about a feature?
- Start by heading to Zoom's support portal, as it hosts hundreds to thousands of articles on troubleshooting the platform.
- Contact a Software Specialist if you...
- ... are needing to host an event that will exceed 300 participants.
- ... are needing a Zoom webinar license for an event.
- ... desire instructor training, group, one-on-one, or virtual sessions.