The Division of Information Technology at Stevens has recently launched a digital backpack to ease the technical needs of students returning back for the spring semester. The digital backpack contains information about all the tools students have at hand and all the resources Stevens provides to them during their time here. Access to the digital backpack is fairly simple as its page can be found on the Stevens website at https://www.stevens.edu/tools/student-digital-backpack. The digital backpack can be very useful for students because it allows them to have access to a plethora of technologies that would aid their learning both on campus and more.
To unpack, the digital backpack is divided into three categories: Getting Started, Learning & Collaboration, and Resources. The Getting Started section is to help new ducks transition digitally to Stevens. It includes directions on how to set up the myStevens portal and the Stevens email. Additionally, it also highlights the Stevens Laptop Purchase Program which allows students to buy laptops and supporting accessories from Dell and Apple at a discounted price. The Learning & Collaboration section outlines some of the tools students will need in the classroom setting and how to use them. How to use Canvas, Zoom, and Microsoft 365 is all explained thoroughly. The Learning & Collaboration section also houses the Stevens software store from which students can download specific software as per their needs. The last section, Resources, provides extra guidance on other technical matters such as how to print on campus and information on how to install a free antivirus software or use LastPass password manager.
The digital backpack is a great resource for all students as it makes accessing IT-related information so much easier; therefore, students are surely due to visit the digital backpack several times on their journey at Stevens.
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