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Computing Services: Office of Information TechnologyPhone: 301-405-7700Fax: 301-405-0300 oit@umd.edu www.oit.umd.edu The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is part of a University of Maryland student's everyday academic and social life. OIT plans, develops, supports, and maintains computing, networking, and telecommunications services for the university community to enhance both day-to-day academic and business goals and to further the university's standard of excellence in education and research. Many faculty members have integrated technology into courses, both inside and outside of the classroom. Some professors use clickers to collect student feedback during class. Through ELMS (the university's Enterprise Learning Management System, powered by Blackboard Academic Suite) ( www.elms.umd.edu ), instructors can provide online course materials, collect assignments, and post grades electronically, and hold discussion sessions. The university's robust wireless network (one of the nation's largest for a university our size) gives students the ability to connect to the Internet from almost anywhere on campus. Computer labs across campus feature Windows and Macintosh environments and provide printing services and course-related software. The MyUM portal ( www.my.umd.edu ) gives students a one-stop gateway to numerous university resources, including e-mail, a personal calendar, and customizable RSS feeds, as well as everything offered through Testudo ( www.testudo.umd.edu ), which allows you to register for classes online, see your financial aid status, check your grades, and more. The OIT Student Help Desk ( www.helpdesk.umd.edu , 301.405.1400) provides answers to your IT questions and offers technical assistance. Discounts on computers, printers, software programs, and cellular devices and service are also available to University of Maryland students. Visit the Academic Computers for Terps (ACT) Web site ( www.act.umd.edu ) or the Terrapin Technology Store ( www.oit.umd.edu/techstore , 301.314.7000) for more information. |