If routine academic functions are disrupted due to campus closures, it may be necessary to teach and learn remotely. There is a range of support and tools to help you connect, so that work and learning can continue uninterrupted.
MyAccess and the UCSF network
Some services and tools will require you to authenticate with your MyAccess credentials or to be on the UCSF network via VPN. Get an overview of remote work resources.
Best practices for audio and video
Provide quality audio
- Use headphones and a quality mic. As an example, Logitech has some good, inexpensive ones.
- Minimize background noise and know when and how to use mute.
Minimize video problems
- Use Zoom without VPN for the smoothest experience.
Learning tools for students
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
If posted within your online course:
- Log in to the CLE, and navigate to your course where you should see the video posted by the instructor
- If you need help, contact us
Your instructor may set up a CLE Forum for online discussions or shared information.
- Access the CLE
- If you need help, contact us
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
The UCSF Library offers a wealth of digital resources available 24/7 to the UCSF community. See help on getting full-text access remotely.
- Single search box for articles, books, and more
- Online journals
- Guide to ebooks and how to find them
- Databases for your research
- Image, video, and audio collections
- Archival digital collections and the Industry Documents Library
- Library recommended resources for selected subjects and research topics
Can’t find what you need? Use the interlibrary loan Request service to get electronic copies of journal articles and book chapters at no charge, or suggest an electronic title to be purchased by the Library.
We provide one-on-one hands-on tech support for your personally owned devices to help you connect and comply with current IT Security requirements.
UCSF Box is a cloud-based file collaboration tool.
Teaching tools for faculty
- Include preferred contact method in your syllabus
- Add contact information at the top of your CLE pages
- Reach out to your students proactively as your plans for teaching change
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
Media@UCSF is an online video hosting platform with screen and webcam recording features, integrated with the CLE. To use, log in to the CLE, and click on My Media from the navigation menu.
PowerPoint narrations can be saved as a video file and uploaded to the CLE.
MediaSite is a system for recording classroom-based presentations and sharing them on the CLE or internet.
- Recording links provided by course (or event) leaders
- What is class capture?
- Support
CLE Forum is an activity for online discussions or share information with students.
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
Zoom is a video conferencing platform with a shared display area, real-time video, voice, polls, and chat.
The CLE assignment activity allows instructors to collect work from students, review it, and provide feedback including grades.
The CLE Quiz activity is a robust online assessment tool that can be used for self-evaluations, tests, exams, mid-terms, and finals.
UCSF Box is a cloud-based file collaboration tool.
Getting more help
- Have more questions? Contact us
- See teaching resources from other UC campuses