Critical Digital Tools and You
The main point of "critical digital tools" is simple: When you're part of any organization, like Whitman College, it's your job to know...
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David Sprunger
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What are Critical Digital Tools, really?
At the heart of it all, Critical Digital Tools (CDTs) are basically those special apps and platforms that organizations rely on. But if...
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David Sprunger
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Learning Critical Digital Tools
Discovering the Critical Digital Tools (CDTs)your organization utilizes, understanding the social norms associated with their use, and...
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David Sprunger
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Getting Help with Critical Digital Tools
Identifying your organization's CDTs is only the first step; knowing how to use them effectively can be a whole different challenge....
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David Sprunger
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Whitman's Systems
Information Technology (IT) systems for college students encompass a range of technologies and services that support their educational...
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David Sprunger
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Privacy and Security
This video illustrates how simple it can be for a hacker to gain access to your data. This section will focus on helping you document...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Modules
In the realm of academia, miscommunication stands as a leading source of conflicts between professors and students. Therefore, it is...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Notifications
Canvas email notifications are a mixed bag for me. On one hand, they can be quite infuriating, but on the other, they've been a lifesaver...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Dashboard
When you initially log into Canvas, I assure you, it can be as overwhelming as any new website. It's a barrage of colors, images, and...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Grades
Grades can be both a student's ally and adversary in the world of college education. We yearn to know them, to catch a glimpse of how...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Email Inbox
If you were to inquire with any upperclassmen about the Canvas Email feature, there's a good chance they either have no idea it exists or...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Discussions
I have a strong aversion to discussion boards, and if you haven't experienced it already, you're likely to share my sentiment very soon....
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Calendar
Whether or not your professor actually utilizes the Canvas calendar can be quite a coin toss; however, if they do, it's arguably one of...
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Charlotte Elliott
Thoughts on Canvas: Assignments and Submissions
For many classes, Canvas serves as the primary tool for submitting and reviewing assignments. In relevant courses, you will find an...
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