Technology Resources
webCentral
You will access on-line services at the University of Denver using webCentral. Your personal e-mail account, classroom tools such as Blackboard, registration services, My Web and a host of other DU services are accessible using webCentral. webCentral is accessible from any location at which you have connection to the Internet. It offers a secure log-in so that you can make secure transactions with the University. Your DU identification number and pass code are required to log-in to webCentral.
Individual computer account
Registered students will receive a letter detailing their individual e-mail address and Internet access. Students can access their individual email through webCentral or WebMail from the DU web site or can consolidate their e-mail by forwarding their DU e-mail to a different e-mail address. The DU e-mail account is available to current students of the University for personal and non-commercial activities only.
Please be aware that the Registrar's office and Student Financial offices send important and timely e-mails to students only at the DU e-mail account. Therefore, if you normally use another e-mail account, be sure to forward your DU e-mail into that account so that you will not miss important notifications from the University.
Morgridge College of Education computer labs
Computer labs are available for Morgridge College of Education students in both the Ammi Hyde Building, 2450 S. Vine Street, Room 214, and in the JMAC Building, 1901 E. Iliff (West end of building), Room 114.
The Ammi Hyde computer lab is equipped with 16 workstations, an instructor workstation, a laser printer, and a projector which is used when classes are taught in the Ammi Hyde lab. This lab is open for students as shown on the schedule posted on the lab. Hours vary but normally range from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. The Ammi Hyde lab is closed on weekends and holidays except for classes or exams which may be scheduled into the Ammi Hyde lab. Black and white scanning is available from the Ammi Hyde copy machine.
The JMAC computer lab is equipped with 10 workstations, and a public printer. Black and white scanning is available from the JMAC copy machine.
Software installed in computer labs
Microsoft Access, Excel, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word are on all lab computers in both buildings. In addition, SPSS, Mozilla, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Windows Media Player are installed in both labs along with many Morgridge College of Education course-specific software titles. Most CFSP software is located in the Ammi Hyde lab. QRM software is primarily in the JMAC lab. For questions about specific software titles, please call 303-871-2789 for information. Instructors requesting installation or purchase of a specific software title should also call to arrange for class-specific software to be purchased and installed.
Technology support and services
The technology coordinator is housed in the JMAC building and is available to provide technical help in the computer labs and classrooms Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Call 303-871-2789. A lab attendant is available to close the lab after hours and is in the JMAC lab on Saturday and Sundays within the hours posted for the JMAC lab. For assistance with technology at Ammi Hyde or JMAC, please call 303-871-2789.
Student laptops
For the student's personal computers, University Technology Services (UTS) can assist students via phone, e-mail, in person or online. UTS provides phone assistance by calling 303-871-4700 or walk in assistance at the Penrose Library help desk.
Student training
University Technology Services (UTS) offers various training and events to accommodate the specific needs of DU students. Their goal is to help students become familiar with various software applications, the University Internet, user login and e-mail use, and course resources such as Blackboard. Courses are available free of charge to all students who have a DU ID number. The DU Discoveries program provides setup assistance to entering students.
Computer and software purchases
Academic discounts are available for all DU students when purchasing a new computer from select retailers. The University has formed alliances with several computer manufacturers. Visit the Laptops and Learning Page on the DU Web site for more information.
DU students may also buy computer software at a substantial educational discount from the DU bookstore. Please visit the Bookstore web site or visit the Bookstore in the Driscoll Center for information about software titles and pricing.
Check-out program
The Morgridge College of Education provides cameras and transcription machines for students to use in order to complete requirements of various courses. This equipment is housed in the JMAC computer lab and can be checked out from the technology coordinator.
There are a limited number of laptop computers Morgridge College of Education students may check out for limited time periods. Laptop computers may be checked out for no longer than one week at a time. Because of the high number of students needing the cameras and transcription machines, check-out time is limited to one or two days at a time. Often students check out the cameras, do their recording, and return the camera within two or three hours time so that the equipment is available for other students.
In order to check out this equipment, your DU identification number, e-mail and phone number will be required.