Technology Resources
This is a small set of resources related to online learning and technology in general. If you have any suggestions for additional resources, contact the Learning Technologies Team.
Software and Hardware for Students
Microsoft Office 365 for Students: access and download Windows 10, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and other Microsoft Office applications for your personal computers.
Software for UW (UWare): access and download various software for free or low cost.
Microsoft Imagine: access software that are available for iSchool courses.
ComputerVet: help with software problems on personal computers.
iSchool IT Equipment Checkout: checkout laptops, tablets, and other technology equipment (iSchool students, faculty, and staff only)
UW Student Tech Loan: checkout laptops, tablets, and other technology equipment (all UW students)
Capstone Server Request Form: request a server for capstone projects (iSchool students only)
Free and Fee-based Virtual Courses and Workshops
UW iSchool Student Technology Orientation (coming soon)
UW-IT Learning Technologies Workshop: UW Information Technology provides free workshops for all UW students. The workshops themselves are held on campus, but the website also provides step-by-step tutorials and information.
Lynda.com: Online software training videos are available for a monthly subscription fee. You can also gain full access to Lynda.com tutorials for free by logging in with your Seattle Public Library account number and PIN.
Ed2Go: Online courses on many tech subjects.
Technology Tips and Web-based Resources
General Web/Database Tutorials
You may find these sites helpful if you would like to learn more about technologies and techniques discussed in this course, such as FTP, HTML, web development, etc.:
W3 Schools: CSS, HTML, SQL, and XML Tutorials (among others).
Freecodecamp.com: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, databases, and more! Learn to code and improve your coding skills while helping nonprofits.