OIT Information for Students Located Here
For requests beyond the following topics, contact the Rider OIT Help Desk directly:
The following web-based video conferencing and online chat platforms are available for you to connect with your students and colleagues:
Rider’s Teaching and Learning Center includes the Academic Continuity During Disruption guide, to prepare instructors for conducting classes remotely, as well as how to organize course materials and communicate with students in the event in-person learning is impacted.
Keep your files securely in the cloud so that you can access them from remote locations with an internet connection. We suggest Google Drive, which can be used with Google File Stream to effectively work on files remotely. If you are working with FERPA- or HIPAA-protected data, choose an option that aligns with these regulations.
Collaboration platforms empower you to work with peers from different locations, and since your work is stored in the cloud you can access it from anywhere with an internet connection.
GSuite includes: Gmail, Calendar, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive
Jamboard is a collaborative whiteboard used to create and edit content with other users. Jamboard is a Google app that allows users to participate using sticky notes and basic drawing tools. Multiple people can contribute to the board at the same time from any location. You can find it on your app list when logged on to your Google account.
Many software programs you use at work can also be downloaded to your personal computer too:
All technology requests to allow remote work must be sent to your dean or division head. That will be collected and discussed with OIT senior leadership to ensure efforts remain organized.
The following training is available as a resource to help you better work from home: