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  1. Data backup: Why, where, and how

    This article reviews why, where, and how to  back up locally-stored files and data . Why back up? Backups are critical to ensuring you'll  never lose valuable files in the event of a device failure . They are also important if ...
  2. Moodle: Extensions, overrides, and accommodations

    Moodle Assignment , Lesson and Quiz activities have a  User  Overrides option that allows you to change settings for specific students to provide accommodations, extensions, or make-up opportunities .  Before you start ...
  3. Microsoft 365: Overview

    This article reviews Microsoft 365: what is it, how to use it, and where to access it. Note:  Use of Microsoft 365 apps falls under Bryn Mawr College’s Acceptable Use and Data Handling policies. What is Microsoft 365? Microsoft 365...
  4. Moodle: Add or change your photo

    By default, Moodle places an icon next to a user's name. Depending on the context, that icon can contain the first letter of a user's first name, the first letter of their first and last name, or the silhouette of a person. However, Moodle allow...
  5. Software for Personal Devices

    The following article applies to personal devices . For College devices, see College-provided software . Before you start , you will need access to the following: a Bryn Mawr College account a compute...
  6. Software Center: Install Programs

    This article reviews how to install software on  College devices . For personal devices, see Software for Personal Devices . Before You Start , you will need the following: a College computer internet access What is Software Cent...
  7. Moodle: Enroll or unenroll participants

      On a Moodle course page, there are different ways participants are enrolled and assigned roles. Some are automatic and others can be performed by course instructors. Before you start , you may need the following: an In...
  8. Zoom: Create meetings through Outlook

    Instead of scheduling meetings twice — once in Zoom and once in Outlook — use the Zoom add-in in Outlook/Microsoft365 to add Zoom links to your Outlook meetings. See also Zoom's articles on Scheduling meetings with the Outlook add-in and Tr...
  9. Moodle: Get a merged Moodle site for a multi-section course

    By default, Bionic creates a Moodle course for every section  of a multi-section academic course . If you plan to use the same content and activities in multiple sections , we can create a merged course shell that enrolls all students from th...
  10. Microsoft Office: Personal Devices

    The following article applies to personal devices . For Public/Lab computers, see Microsoft Office: Public/Lab Computers . Before You Start , you may need access to the following: a Bryn Mawr College account a personal laptop or des...