UW-Parkside
March 2021
Innovations in Learning
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Helpful Tips for Video Recording
Are you in an online or hybrid course that requires the use of video? If you'll be recording video content throughout the semester, and whether you use your cell phone or laptop to record, make sure you check out these tips to improve recording quality from the comfort of your home!

Learn about setting up your lighting, camera, and audio quality in this KnowledgeBase document.
Campus Technology Services Tech Bar
The Tech Bar offers convenient, walk-up technology services – located on the main campus concourse, just across from the library, in Wyllie L101.

Services available at the Tech Bar include:
  • Technology experts to answer questions and troubleshoot issues with computers, tablets and smartphones
  • Assistance with account lockouts
  • Assistance with password resets
  • Wi-Fi connection assistance
  • Software install assistance (Office 365, SPSS, VDI)
  • Equipment checkout
  • Pick up/drop off equipment
  • Laptops, hotspots, headsets, webcams, video cameras, adapters, etc.
  • Desktop support appointments (some issues require an appointment)

Contact the Tech Bar by phone at (262) 595-2444 or by email at servicedesk@uwp.edu.

Spring Semester Hours:
  • Monday-Thursday: 7:45am to 8:00pm
  • Friday: 7:45am to 4:30pm
Download the Canvas Student App
Did you know that there is a Canvas mobile app for students? Download Canvas Student on your mobile device to access your courses wherever you are!

You can keep track of your course calendars, submit assignments, take quizzes, and more all from the palm of your hand! (Though we don't necessarily recommend the quiz part due to potential errors.) This is a great way to track your Canvas notifications such as when a new grade gets posted or when your instructor makes an announcement.

Just search for “Canvas Student” in Google Play or App Store!
Parkside Academic Resource Center Hours
The Parkside Academic Resource Center is now open both in person and online for the spring semester.

You can get in-person tutoring on a variety of subjects. Below are the subjects and dates & times face-to-face tutoring is available:
  • Academic Success - Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm, Thursday 12-2pm
  • Math - Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-2pm
  • Writing - Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm, Friday 9am-2pm
  • Chemistry - Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm
  • Anatomy & Physiology - Tuesday 5pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm

For tutoring on other subjects, you can schedule an appointment for an online or in-person session. You can also get tutoring support using NetTutor, which is available on the Canvas navigation bar.

Utilize the Student Success Guides to learn effective test taking strategies, how to discover your learning style, effective note taking strategies, and so much more to help you ace your spring courses!
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