Find & Maintain Hardware & Software for Instructors
With centrally-supported University hardware and software services, you can access and obtain support for hardware and software for free or at discounted prices.
All Services & Technologies
Computer and Device Purchasing
Purchase educationally discounted hardware or discounted cell phone plans. Note: If you are purchasing with personal funds, many vendors will offer a discount if you let them know that you are with the University of Minnesota.
Computer & Device Support & Maintenance
Request computer and device support including security patching, updates, and maintaining the general health of the devices.
Computer Labs, Learning Spaces, & Testing Centers
Use networked computers, professional software suites, and related equipment. Faculty and staff can reserve spaces for classes and University-sponsored events.
Printing
Print from your personal computer when you are connected to the WiFi networks, or use standard and large-format printers and scanners in our computer labs. Departments can request to have managed printers set up in their offices.
Software Purchasing & Licensing
Find and purchase software for work-related and personal use at no cost or discounted prices.
Software Distribution & Maintenance
Request software packaging and license management.
Do-It-Yourself Resources
User Stories
The benefits of student group work are well documented:
- working together toward shared goals is motivating,
- the ability to work effectively with peers is an important skill and
- negotiating...
Learn how nursing instructors enabled students to collect feedback about their own and others' contributions to group work.
Self-Help Guides
The Google Drive self-help guide provides how-to instructions for common tasks such as organizing and finding files and folders, sharing and working together on documents, and downloading and printing files.
The Google Drive self-help guide provides how-to instructions for common tasks such as organizing and finding files and folders, sharing and working together on documents, and downloading and printing files.
Essential information for setting up a desktop or smartphone client.
Many UMN web services and applications require your web browser's pop-up blocker to either be disabled or configured to allow umn.edu sites as an exception. This article will walk you through managing your web browser's pop-up blocker.
The University provides resources to keep your computers and data safe, tools to clean up spyware, and instructions on how to secure a personal computer before it becomes infected.
Get help designing and creating your online content.
Related Services & Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Work with academic technologists to understand the value of emerging technologies, highlight areas of innovation at the University, and provide evidence-based recommendations for advancing select technologies to University-wide usage.
Support for Teaching with Technology
Consult with staff who have expertise in instructional design and teaching strategies about ways to effectively incorporate technology into your teaching practice. This service is University funded so there is no charge to University faculty and staff.