Academic Technology Resources for Teaching Fellows (TFs)

Academic Technology's Calendly

Sign up for a 30 or 60 minute online or in-person training or consultation with Academic Technology for HGSE's academic technology tools. We can also assist with accessibility concerns and remediation.

Canvas Instructor Guides

The Canvas Instructor Guide has hundreds of articles that address questions that might come up while utilizing Canvas as part of a teaching team.

Tech Tool Suite

HGSE's suite of academic technology tools.

Digital Accessibility Services Website

Digital Accessibility Services (DAS), part of Harvard University Information Technology, supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources.

Digital Accessibility Foundations Training

This course covers an overview of the basic concepts and practices of accessibility, including assistive technology, web content and design, and Harvard's policies. 

Digital Accessibility Content Creators Training

This course is for anyone who develops, edits, or publishes digital content at Harvard, even if it's not your main job responsibility. The material will be applicable across digital platforms, such as websites, documents, and learning management systems.

Guide to Digital Accessibility at GSE

This guide aims to enhance the digital accessibility of courses. It is based on one developed by the SLATE (Strengthening Learning and Teaching Excellence) and EdTech departments at the Harvard Kennedy School. 

Calendly (limited seats)

Scheduling tool that integrates with Outlook. Please note: we have limited seats for Calendly, and access is only given to members of the GSE community who meet our requirements. TFs must be teaching two GSE courses in a given semester to qualify.

Canvas, Course Materials, and Digital Accessibility Training Video (1hr)

Asynchronous training video is aimed at TA/TFs but the content is relevant for all faculty and staff. (Approximately ~1hr in length.

Feedback Form

Submit suggestions or feedback on the HGSE Canvas environment and associated tools.