Student Resources for Learning with Technology

Learning continues utilizing the latest classroom technology. The Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center has helpful tips on leveraging simple technologies to keep your class on schedule. A catalog of workshops is available to help students prepare for their courses and utilize different technologies to enhance learning with technology. To register for a workshop, visit the university event calendar.

All course materials, assignments and assessments are housed in Canvas. Live synchronous sessions can be facilitated in Microsoft Teams. Both a Canvas course shell and a Team is created for every course session offered at the University.

Communicate

Your professor can conduct class in real-time with Microsoft Teams.

Upload Materials

Post homework, documents, videos, and more to Canvas. Respond to discussion boards and even take tests and quizzes from home.

Create Materials

Create and collaborate with classmates in Office365 with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoints, OneDrive and more.

Advising

All tutoring support (peer tutoring, tutors in residence, and supplemental instruction) will be moved to ARC Online, accessible through Seton Hall Compass.

Registration

Before you register, obtain your 6-digit registration PIN from your adviser. You will not be able to register without your PIN.

Library

Remotely access library resources, e-books, and subject guides or speak with a librarian for your research needs.

Learning Remotely with Video Conferencing

Microsoft Teams

Faculty have the ability to create an interactive online classroom with Microsoft Teams. Teams supports group conversations, video conferencing, virtual breakout rooms and the ability to chat and share files. A team is automatically created for all courses. New to Microsoft Teams? View the Quick Guide (PDF)

In a Teams classroom, instructors can start a class session using the Microsoft Teams panel in the room. Students and guest speakers joining remotely can be seen and heard through the classroom's audiovisual equipment. Instructors can also join the meeting from their laptops to share presentations and other content with students in the room and those participating remotely. Students can share their screens through Teams as well, reducing the need for cables to connect to classroom technology. View a detailed description of the classroom technology.

In a Standard classroom, the instructor may schedule the recurring meeting in Teams. In the room, there is no Microsoft Teams computer panel, the instructor joins the Teams class on her/his laptop and shares the material to all remote participants screens simultaneously. In order to display in the physical room, the instructor connects to the projector/screen using Airmedia/Solstice (if available) or with an HDMI cable. Students are also able to share their screens/content with the entire class via Teams.

The Microsoft Teams software may be accessed via the web, desktop versions for Windows and Apple Macintosh platforms, as well as Apple and Android mobile devices. For the best experience, all students and faculty are encouraged to turn on the new Microsoft Teams Experience.

Lecture Recordings and Canvas Studio

Lecture recordings allow students to revisit course material, review important concepts and study at their own pace. Instructors may share recorded lectures, demonstrations and supplemental instructional videos through Canvas, making it easy to access course content outside of scheduled class time. Canvas Studio also allows students to create and share videos for course assignments and other learning activities. Available captions help make video content more accessible.

Upload your Materials

Posting to Canvas

After completing your assignments, log in to Canvas, access your course, and upload the assignment into the course.

Posting Videos

Your professor may post videos from LinkedIn Learning, YouTube, Vimeo, or other publicly-accessible video sharing sites to your course.

Discussion Board

Canvas Discussions allow students to engage with classmates and instructors outside of scheduled class time. Instructors may post discussion questions or prompts that encourage students to share ideas, reflect on course material and respond to their classmates' contributions. These discussions promote collaboration, critical thinking and active participation in course activities. Responses may be submitted in the form of text and/or video.

Taking Online Exams with Honorlock

Your instructor may use Honorlock to proctor online exams administered through Canvas. Honorlock is a Google Chrome browser extension that verifies student identity and monitors exam sessions to help maintain academic integrity. Students access their exams through Canvas and follow the prompts to launch Honorlock. Proctored exams must be completed on a compatible laptop or desktop computer using Google Chrome. Mobile devices and Chromebooks are not supported.

Instructions for using Honorlock

Create your Materials

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 provides students with access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications to create documents, complete assignments and collaborate with classmates in real time. Students also receive 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage to save, organize and access files from anywhere. Microsoft 365 applications come preinstalled on Seton Hall laptops, but students can also download them to personal computers or mobile devices and sign in using their Seton Hall credentials. Access Microsoft 365 online through Microsoft 365 or download the mobile applications for Android and iOS.

SPSS

SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a statistical analysis software application used to analyze data, conduct research and interpret results. Seton Hall students can access SPSS through the University's site license for instructional, academic and non-commercial research purposes.

Learn more about eligibility and how to request access.

SPSS Tutorials

Navigating SPSS (LinkedIn Learning Video)
SPSS Statistics Essential Training (LinkedIn Learning Course)

Mathematica

Mathematica is a computational software application that helps students solve mathematical problems, analyze data and visualize complex concepts. Students can use Mathematica for coursework, research and exploring topics in mathematics, science and engineering.

Learn how to access and install the software.

Mathematica Tutorials

Additional Resources

Tutoring for Students

All tutoring support (peer tutoring, tutors in residence, and supplemental instruction) will be moved to ARC Online, accessible through Seton Hall Compass. There will be no drop-in tutoring hours in the Academic Resource Center at this time.

For students to sign up for a tutoring appointment on Compass, follow the steps below:

Log in to PirateNet and open Compass
Select “Schedule an Appointment.”
Choose “Tutoring”
Select the “Academic Resource Center”
Select “Arc Tutoring” and click “Next”

Contact the ARC at [email protected] with any questions.

Advising for Students

All academic advising will be moved online. Please check with your academic advisor on how they wish to meet with you virtually. First-year students should continue to use Compass to schedule your advising appointment.

To sign up for an advising appointment on Compass, follow the steps below:

Log in to PirateNet and open Compass
Select “Schedule an Appointment.”
Choose “Academic Advising”
- For advising in Freshman Studies, select “Advising- Student Services” under Reason.
- For advising in another department, select Advising – Online” for both drop-down items.
Select your Advisor. If they are not listed, please email your advisor directly.

Contact the ARC at [email protected] with any questions.

Registration

Obtain your 6-digit registration PIN from your adviser. You will not be able to register without your PIN. If you don't know who your adviser is, contact the departmental office of your major. (Spring PINs begin with the number 1; Fall and Summer PINs begin with a '3'.)

How Do You Register?

Log in to PirateNet and click on the University Portal app.
Make sure you have a registration PIN and know the date and time you can register. To check for holds, locate the Prepare for Registration app, then click View Holds.
Next locate the Registration Tools card in University Portal, and click on "Look Up Classes" to find courses.
On the day you can register, sign in to University Portal to begin the registration process. Click on the Register for term link located on the Registration Tools card. Select the registration term and enter your new registration PIN as your Alternate PIN.

Tips for Online Learning

Here are tips to help you be successful while learning online.

Communicate regularly. Review your course syllabus for your instructor's preferred communication methods and the dates and times of any required or optional online meetings.
Check Canvas often for updates. Instructors are encouraged to use Canvas to keep you informed. Your instructors will contact you with information regarding scheduled tests and exams.
Take the time to put together the schedule and expectations for each of your classes next week. Check Canvas for updates to your syllabus.
Stay healthy by getting adequate rest, nutrition and exercise. Schedule time to take care of yourself.
Schedule specific times in your day to dedicate to studying or participating in your online class. Check with your instructor if you should be joining live Microsoft Teams meetings.
Contact your instructor for resources specific to your courses.

Looking for more Assistance?

If you experience technical issues and require assistance, please contact the Technology Service Desk at [email protected] or (973) 275-2222.