Resources for Employees Working from Home

University-supported tools to help employees maintain collaborative efficiencies while off campus.

ITS has compiled the following list of tools to assist with communications, remote storage, and application sharing, should you find the need to maintain business continuity while working from home.

I want to access and share files:

(https://box.wlu.edu) cloud-based file storage workspace which enables people to collaborate and share information.

(https://myvi.wlu.edu): myVI provides a convenient way for students, staff, and faculty to access a Windows desktop environment, including Windows software and W&L network storage, from any device and from anywhere with an Internet connection.

If your remote access needs exceed myVI capabilities, please contact the ITS Information Desk at 540-458-4357 (HELP) or help@wlu.edu to ask whether the virtual private network would be more suitable.

I want to communicate with my colleagues:

YuJa lecture capture, available only in Canvas:

I want to communicate with my students:

  • Outlook email:
    Type the name of the course, using this format: COURSE_sectionWINTER2019-20@wlu.edu. For example, ECON100_01WINTER2019-20@wlu.edu or EALL399_02WINTER2019-20@wlu.edu

I want to have virtual office hours or a live video session with my students:

  • Zoom (http://wlu.zoom.us)
    • You can send a link to the session via email – a Zoom account isn’t required to attend a meeting
    • Zoom handout (.pdf; must log in to Box with your W&L credentials)
    • Additional Zoom Video Tutorials
    • Consider holding the Zoom session at the time your course usually meets
    • Contact the ITS Information Desk at help@wlu.edu or call 540.458.4357 (HELP) if you need a Zoom Pro account or need help with Zoom
  • Skype for Business

I want to have a class discussion online:

Canvas Discussions

I want to administer a quiz or test online:

Canvas Quizzes

I want to check out technology like head sets, microphones, and web cameras:

Additionally, Academic Technologies is available to assist with the creation of digital course content and assignments. Contact us!