The Basics
TECHNOLOGYSigning InLog-In / NetID / WISCard
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Home InternetBroadband Provider OutagesCheck internet outages in your area: SEE OUTAGES |
Phone and ContactsLOOK UP FP&M PHONE NUMBERSYour “virtual Roladex.” Look up FP&M phone numbers and lists using the Telecom Portal.
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Supplies for Work-from-HomeNeed Supplies while Telecommuting? 1. Shop at Staples online. 2. Send item detail to your supervisor with your home address and department UDDS. 3. Supervisors are to email Kathy Bear with the requested items. See Your Employee Resource Center FAQ for quick reference. |
Organizational Support Resources
TOOLS TO STAY CONNECTED
Video Conferencing, Meetings, & ChatMeet with coworkers using audio and video apps (MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx) to collaborate remotely, using any of the following methods:
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WebEx (Cisco Webex)Webex Meetings allows online meetings with anyone. Watch and attend meetings and presentations, collaborate with remote participants on team projects, and share documents.
Good for: audio or video meetings with anyone, even if they do not have Webex meetings or if calling by phone. Use via: The Cisco Webex Meetings app on your computer or smartphone, or via web browser. – Webex Resources –Getting Started w/Webex Meetings: Training, FAQ (UW IT) Set Up WebEx: Installing Cisco Webex (UW IT) Log in to Webex: Log In Online to Webex Meeting (UW-specific site) Webex Knowledge Base (UW IT): Solutions to common issues
Set Up WebEx Meeting (Outlook) Webex Meeting: Trouble with Audio Introducing WebEx course (LinkedIn Learning) WebEx Training Center (LinkedIn Learning) WebEx TeamsWebEx Teams provides persistent chat and collaboration rooms, screen sharing and whiteboarding, on-demand video or audio meetings, meeting scheduling and file sharing.
Good for: Webex Teams may be a good option if you have a specific communication structure in mind for a large project or group of people, or if you’ve grown out of a space that you’ve created. Use via: The Cisco Webex Teams app on your computer or smartphone, or via web browser. Webex Teams – Getting Started (UW IT) – training, FAQ Webex Teams Courses (LinkedIn Learning) What’s the difference between WebEx Meetings and WebEx Teams? See complete list of features for both versions of WebEx. Compare All Video ConferencingSee this Knowledge Base comparison of the above and other various video Conferencing Systems available to employees at UW-Madison: |
FILE STORAGE & COLLABORATIONShare files and collaborate remotely using any of the following methods: Google DriveCreate and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms and drawings. Collaborate in real-time with your team. Go to your UW Google Drive. See All Google Apps | See UW-Madison G-Suite Box.comA place to store, access, and collaborate on your files using your UW-Madison Box.com cloud file storage. Keep track of multiple versions of your documents automatically and ensure your files are stored and transferred securely. See Box (UW IT)|See Box.com Knowledge Base (UW System) |
TRAINING FOR REMOTE WORKMS Teams Quick Start GuideLooking for one tool to stay connected? MS Teams is a one-stop-shop for chat, video meetings, file sharing, app integration.
Tips to Stay Connected, Productive and Sane While Working Remotely“Be more patient, be more generous and be more open ” says one telecommuting and leadership expert. READ ARTICLE Excel Essential Training in LinkedInThis 2 hour class can be watched in 10 minute chapters. MS Teams + Productivity Apps = Powerful Virtual CollaborationAccess productivity apps like Trello (project organization and collaboration) and Mural (brainstorming and organizing – sticky note style!) right in MS Teams using your wisc.edu login. |