Technology

Tools You Will Use

Last modified 11/20/2024

My Illinois State

The My.IllinoisState Web Portal is the online home for students and the go-to place for everything they need. Online services including email, class schedules, to-do list items, financial aid, grades, and course registration are all viewed and managed through this portal.

Canvas

Canvas is the online course system used at Illinois State University. Learning how to navigate and perform basic functions in Canvas will help you succeed in your classes. 

Many of your professors will use Canvas for class announcements, online discussions, electronic submission of assignments, tests, quizzes, and more. 

You can access your Canvas course sites by logging into My.IllinoisState.edu.

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is where you will find your Illinois State University email account along with access to your OneDrive to store your files and other Office apps.

Zoom

Zoom is a videoconferencing solution used at ISU to conduct meetings and teach class virtually. You will join Zoom meetings through your course Canvas site, or through individual invitations. More information on Zoom and how to activate your license may be found here: Zoom. 

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is available through the Office 365 portal, for download to your computer, or as an app for mobile devices. Some instructors may use Teams for class as well.

Teams provides easy ways to communicate and collaborate with classmates, friends and instructors virtually. There two primary ways to use Teams:

Chat – set up a chat with another ISU person or a group of ISU people, it’s as easy as adding the addresses to the chat window. You can even add files to a group chat that everyone can access and collaborate on. This is a great solution for group projects or class-related conversation with classmates.

Team – If you need a more permanent communication option, create a team. A team is either public or private, with member access controlled by the team’s owner(s). It includes threaded conversations, file storage and sharing, and separate channels for separate topics. This is a great solution for registered student organizations or committees. To request a team, complete the Get IT Help form.

ISU Emergency Alerts

You may sign up for ISU Emergency Alerts to receive notifications about emergencies on or near campus that threaten health and safety. You can choose to have ISU Emergency Alerts sent to your mobile phone as voice or text messages, and you can specify an alternate email address where you’d like notifications sent.

Tech Alerts

Tech Alerts keep you updated on all technical alerts and outages that happen on campus. You can visit alerts.illinoisstate.edu to see the latest tech alerts.

uPrint

uPrint Mobile Printing is the campus printing service that allows students to print from campus computer labs or from their personal devices while on campus. uPrint stations are located all around campus to pay and pick up your print job. All students receive a $6.00 print allowance to use at uPrint printers each academic year.

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