Technology to help you do your best
Welcome to The University of Tampa! As an incoming student embarking on a new academic journey with a UTampa course (e.g., 101, 102, 103, or 104), your academic acheivements will be greatly influenced by your familiarity with SpartanLearn (powered by Canvas), Microsoft O365 and your engagement with KnowBe4 Security Awareness. There resources are pivotal to your success, and students can find essential links for each below.
Questions? Submit a Service Desk ticket.
Call: (813) 253-6293
Text: (813) 730-5030
Email: servicedesk@ut.edu
SpartanLearn (powered by Canvas) is a web-based learning management system designed to enhance course delivery. You will be able to find more information about your courses in it, such as syllabi, assignments, discussion boards, grades, and more.
- Access the SpartanLearn (powered by Canvas) icon via MyUTampa
Training Opportunities
- Sign up to participate in a SpartanLearn for Students (powered by Canvas) training through the Advanced Digital Literacy Center (ADLC) calendar
- Complete the Canvas Student Training found in the Help menu of SpartanLearn to earn badges.
SpartanLearn (powered by Canvas) Resources
As incoming students, UTampa 101 and 102, 103 (Transfer students), or 104 (Veteran students) must attend Microsoft sessions to enhance digital literacy using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Below are some tips to get started.
- Register through the ADLC event calendar.
- Important! Access the cloud-based Microsoft O365 through MyUTampa. Follow these instructions to access the online Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- After each training session, your exams are based on the cloud-based Microsoft O365 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Students are allowed two attempts on each quiz.
- A recent version of Windows (Windows 10 or 11 is recommended) with the latest system updates and at least 8 GB of RAM
- Need a laptop? Check one out at the front desk of the Macdonald-Kelce Library or use a Campus Computer Lab to complete the training and your assessments.
- Access the sample files for the Word and PowerPoint sessions through This Dropbox link. Ensure that you are logged into MyUTampa first. Then, use your Spartans email address in the “work email” section to gain entry to the files.
Before Joining the Word, Excel and PowerPoint Training:
- Audio: If attendees are joining the audio conference individually, we strongly recommend using a computer headset or a phone with a wired headset to avoid running low on battery power during class.
- Second Monitor: Each attendee (or the group as a whole) should ideally have a second screen to watch the instructor’s screen and work on their screen simultaneously. There are a few possible ways to achieve this. One of those ways is to visit the Advanced Digital Literacy Center (ADLC).
- Visit the ADLC: The UT team will set up the audio and display the session on a screen, so you do not need a second monitor.
- Use the KnowBe4 Security Awareness icon, available in MyUTampa.
- Complete three (3) mandatory courses designed to enhance your security awareness knowledge and safe computing practices. The courses are:
- Acceptable User Policy
- 10 Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams
- Social Media
