Office of Information Technology

New Student And Employees

New Students

We have compiled a list of the most common topics that students ask about when they come to Florida Tech.

• Introduction to your TRACKS account
• Find out how to activate your TRACKS account and what you can use it for
• Complete your online check-in using Panther Pass
• Introduction to the Panther Access Web System (PAWS)
• Need help trying to find your classes? View the interactive map here
• Learn how to set up your new Email account and when it will be issued
• Learn about Canvas, our Online Learning Management System for Melbourne and Extended Studies students
• Get recommendations on hardware, student discounts, and review our computer specifications
• Find out how to get your device on the Internet.
• Find out about what you should know about DMCA violations by illegally sharing files over the network.

New Employees

We have compiled a list of the most common topics that employees ask about when they come to Florida Tech.

• Introduction to your new TRACKS account and  what you can use it for
• Introduction to the Panther Access Web System (PAWS)
• Find out how to get your Panther ID Card and what you can use it for
• Get recommendations on computer discounts, and review our computer specifications
• Learn about freeware and the available software discounts
• Find out how to get your computer on the internet through our network

New Faculty

Much of the information for new employees above also applies to faculty.  The links below are training resources for Florida Tech instructors.

• IT Orientation and Training for New Faculty
• Learn how to teach in Multimedia Classrooms (projector/screen control, etc.)
• Canvas and Related Online Teaching Tools 
  • Finding Courses you're Assigned to Teach
  • Creating and Posting your Syllabus (Template and Best-Practice Tips)
  • Publishing your Course
  • Apps that Work with Canvas (TurnItIn, EvaluationKit, etc)