2015-2016
TECHNOLOGY
AT TEMPLE
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
• Over 450 smart classrooms feature built-in multimedia, internet and computing capabilites.
• Blackboard is used to manage course materials and assignments.
• TUcapture allows instructors to share recorded class lectures online.
• Clickers are mobile devices used by students to actively participate in class by answering questions,
and responding to surveys and opinion polls.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT & SECURITY
The Help Desk provides a wide range of technology and application support. Technical Support is
available 24/7 during the fall and spring semesters, and extended hours during summer sessions, at:
• The Help Desk, located in the TECH Center (Room 106)
• Online — Submit requests for help or chat online at cs.temple.edu
• Call: 215-204-8000
8 Learn more: cs.temple.edu/techsupport
Temple provides Symantec Endpoint Protection software that must be installed on all residence hall computers to
protect against viruses and spyware and ensure a secure network environment.
8 Learn how to obtain discounted antivirus software at: cs.temple.edu/antivirussoftware
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facebook.com/templecomputerservices
Twitter: @TempleTech
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TRENDING
TUportal
Students access many of these popular Temple
resources by logging into tuportal.temple.edu. The
portal is also home to the Next Steps channel, which
notifies students of tasks they need to perform, such
as registering for classes, paying bills and selecting
meal plans.
Tech Bits Technology news emailed to the university community that features announcements of new resources,
technology tips and much more!
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Microsoft Office 365 & OneDrive
Free download available for up to five Macs/PCs plus
five mobile devices and tablets.
8 cs.temple.edu/office365
WebEx
OWLbox
Lynda.com
Self-Service Banner
Free web conferencing to meet with classmates and
collaborate online.
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Access to over 3,500 instructional videos taught by
industry experts where students can learn how to
use the latest software and gain new skills.
8 lynda.temple.edu
TUmail & Google Apps
Stay in touch with email and chat, keep organized
with the calendar and tasks, create documents and
websites, and much more!
8 cs.temple.edu/googleapps
Shopper’s Guide
Take advantage of education discounts on
computers and software.
Students can submit print requests wirelessly and pick 8 cs.temple.edu/shoppersguide
up their documents at any Print on the Go station.
Computer Recycling Center
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Buy heavily discounted recycled/refurbished university
Print on the Go
TAP INTO OUR
RESOURCES
TUmobile
It’s all abouTU with the TUmobile app bringing
students their rosters, grades, access to Blackboard
Mobile, campus maps and much more.
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computers, printers and other electronic devices.
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50GB of free storage in the cloud for collaborating,
storing and sharing documents.
8 cs.temple.edu/owlbox
Go-to place for course registration, rosters, final
grades and much more.
8 tuportal.temple.edu
Get Connected
Temple provides wireless internet access in key
university locations and in residence halls.
8 cs.temple.edu/wireless
Diamond Dollars
Add funds to your Temple ID card to make purchases
on campus.
8 temple.edu/diamonddollars
Cherry & White Directory Find contact information for members of the
university community and personalize your
@temple.edu email address by creating an alias.
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Temple University Libraries
Conduct research online with access to thousands of
research materials, databases and eBooks.
8 tuportal.temple.edu
THE TECH CENTER
Located on Main Campus, Temple’s award-winning, state-of-the-art computer facility, is a major hub
providing students with a vibrant environment to study, socialize and collaborate while taking advantage
of premier technology including:
•600 PC and Mac workstations
•wireless loaner laptops and iPads
•wireless printing
•3D printing and scanning
•13 break-out rooms and two MediaScape
collaboration tables
•specialty labs for video editing, music and
graphic design
•quiet study rooms
•media studio for shooting video and recording audio
•three WhisperRoom booths suitable for recording
podcasts, vocal narrations and other individual
recording sessions
•internet lounge
•Starbucks
8 Learn more: techcenter.temple.edu
COMPUTERS ON CAMPUS
In addition to the TECH Center, Temple offers:
•school and college computer labs with general and specialized software
•accessibility tools, available on over 1,200 campus computers, providing adaptive technologies to students
with disabilities
•opportunity to borrow iPads, Kindles, DSLR Video Cameras, Digital Audio Recorders and more electronic
gear from Paley Library
8 For a list of computer labs, visit cs.temple.edu/computer-labs.