Adjunct Technology Orientation & Online Help
ACCESSING YOUR FVTC ACCOUNT
Your FVTC Login / ID
You will use the nine-digit FVTC ID number you received in your welcome emails to access all of our systems, resources and technology here at FVTC.
- When signing in, you’ll typically use your FVTC ID NUMBER + @fvtc.edu
- For example: 123456789@fvtc.edu
If you do not know this number, please call the FVTC Helpdesk during normal operating hours: 920.735.5644
Your FVTC Password
Once you have your ID number, you’ll need to set the password for your account.
- Start here: www.fvtc.edu
- Then click Staff
NOTE: While not recommended, if you're on a mobile device, click on "Menu"
Then click on Staff - Then click Reset Password
- Here you’ll enter your FULL ID NUMBER + @fvtc.edu
NOTE: It will say “Enter your email address” which is why we ask you to enter the entire number + @fvtc.edu (e.g. 123456789@fvtc.edu) - You will be asked to verify your account with an email or personal phone number you provided on your initial job application.
- Enter the code you get texted, email, and called with.
- Set your Password and click on Finish
NOTE: Password requirements are 12 to 24 characters, and 3 out of 4 of the following criteria:
> Capital Letter
> Small Letter
> Number
> Symbol
Please note, if you do not have a number listed, or it says “Office Phone” you will need to call the FVTC Helpdesk during normal operating hours: 920.735.5644 to add in your correct info.
Using Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Many of our FVTC systems will use Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication to protect our data.
You should already have a cell phone on record when you created your password. You can have the system use that to text or call you to verify your information.
- Use can also this link to add or manage your Microsoft MFA Authentication Methods: MFA.fvtc.edu
- You can also download the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone here: aka.ms/getMicrosoftAuthenticator
CLICK HERE for a brief walkthrough video to install and setup the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone
If you need help with this, please call the FVTC Helpdesk during normal operating hours: 920.735.5644
Or visit our help site: Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (Microsoft MFA)
Setting up Duo (two-factor authentication)
While you already have the Microsoft MFA setup from the step above, PLEASE NOTE, if you will have to enter grades in your MyFVTC Account, you'll also need to set-up Duo for that access.
PLEASE NOTE! BEFORE YOU BEGIN: You will need to have a valid FVTC ID number and password.
Download the App
We highly recommend downloading the Duo app for the best user experience. It can be found in both iTunes and Google Play Stores.
The logo looks like this:
If you choose not to download the app, you would set up your cell phone as a landline.
Set up your Duo Account
Step 1: Go to staff.fvtc.edu and sign in with your FVTC ID number and password.
Step 2: Click on the Complete Duo Enrollment button.
Step 3: Click Start Setup to begin.
Step 4: Choose the device you would like to enroll, either as a mobile device or land line.
If you decided to use the APP (MOBILE DEVICE)
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If you decided to use a LANDLINE
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Duo Tips
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or the best experience, we highly recommend using a smart phone. However, it is not required.
- You can use landline phones, such as your FVTC desk phone, a personal home landline or cell phone. We recommend having multiple options.
- IF NONE OF THESE OPTIONS ARE CONVENIENT: You can request a hardware token (shown here), which will generate a unique code for your login attempts.
- Request one by calling the helpdesk: 920-735-5644.
How do I get in?
- Access your MyFVTC Account
- Append mode is used when there is no button to send a push or text box to enter a duo passcode.It uses this pattern when you enter your password: Your Password -- A Comma -- Then a command or codeSEND A PUSH TO THE DUOAPP ON YOUR PHONEUSE A CODE FROM YOURAPP OR YOUR TOKENHAVE DUO CALL YOURPRIMARY PHONE NUMBER
Example: MyPassword,push Example: MyPassword,123456 Example: MyPassword,phone1 Additional append mode information can be found on the official Duo Website here
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? helpdesk@fvtc.edu or 920.735.5644
Additional Duo information can be found at our main Duo Support site: https://kb.fvtc.edu/Duo
FVTC SYSTEMS YOU'LL USE
Your access to your FVTC Email Account
Your FVTC email account is the primary way you’ll communicate with students and staff.
- To access your email, start here: www.fvtc.edu
- Then click Staff
NOTE: While not recommended, if you're on a mobile device, click on "Menu"
Then click on Staff - Then click Email Login & Docs
- Then click on Login.
- Next you’ll enter you nine-digit FVTC ID number, + @fvtc.edu
- Enter your FVTC password.
- You’ll then be prompted to verify your account login. Your screen may look different depending on your access methods.
- Enter your code, answer your phone, or in the example below, enter the code texted to you and click Verify.
- Your initial login will take you to your Office 365 Dashboard.
- Click on the blue Outlook icon on the left side.
- Then you can access your full email inbox and click on New Message to compose a new message.
PLEASE NOTE!
- Your sign in is: FVTC ID Number + @fvtc.edu,
- Your email address, or alias is: Your first name + a dot + your last name + the last 4 numbers of your ID number + @fvtc.edu
- YOU CANNOT log in to your email with that alias. You must use your ID number
Example Email Address / Alias: jane.smith6789@fvtc.edu
Your Access to your Workday Account
Workday is where you can accept your Period Activity Pay, essentially your teaching contract. Sometimes you might hear our staff refer to this as your teaching agreement, AFTA, eTA or Additional Pay.
You'll also access Workday for Human Resource related items, such as your I-9 information, tax withholdings and your payslip.
Below are instructions for how to access your Teaching Agreement (also called "Activity Pay").
- Start here: www.fvtc.edu
- Then click Staff
NOTE: If you're on a mobile device, click on "Menu"
Then click on Staff - Click on Workday
- Next you’ll enter you nine-digit FVTC ID number, + @fvtc.edu
- Enter your FVTC password.
- You’ll then be prompted to verify your account login. Your screen may look different depending on your access methods.
- Enter your code, answer your phone, or in the example below, enter the code texted to you and click Verify.
- PLEASE NOTE! If you have already signed in and do the steps above you may NOT be prompted for a password or an MFA prompt since you have already signed in to our systems in a web browsing window.
- Please go to our Workday Project Site for more details on accepting your contract.
- Click on the Training Materials button.
- View the Information under Activity Pay, Courses & Classes folder.
NOTE: eAFTAs, eTAs and Teaching Agreements are now called Activity Pay!
Your Access to your Blackboard Account
Blackboard (Bb) is our primary online class resource for all of your classes, assignments, test and projects.
Our Blackboard Team, located in the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) is a great resource for all of your instructional and Blackboard related questions.
Find them at CIE@fvtc.edu for classroom tips and strategies, or contact the Bb team for specific question on Blackboard use at online@fvtc.edu
- To access Blackboard, start here www.fvtc.edu
- Click Staff
NOTE: If you're on a mobile device, click on "Menu"
Then click on Staff - Click on Blackboard
- Click on Student / Staff Login
- Next you’ll enter you nine-digit FVTC ID number, + @fvtc.edu
- Enter your FVTC password.
- You’ll then be prompted to verify your account login. Your screen may look different depending on your access methods.
- Enter your code, answer your phone, or in the example below, enter the code texted to you and click Verify.
- PLEASE NOTE! If you have already signed in and do the steps above you may NOT be prompted for a password or an MFA prompt since you have already signed in to our systems in a web browsing window.
- Your courses will appear in the top left corner as shown below.
- If you do not see any courses, please contact the Bb team at 920.735.4816 or online@fvtc.edu
Your Access to your MyFVTC Account
This system contains all of our student information, and will be the spot you enter your final grades for your class.
- To access MyFVTC Account, start here www.fvtc.edu
- Click Staff
NOTE: If you're on a mobile device, click on "Menu"
Then click on Staff - Click MyFVTC Account
- Sign in with your nine-digit FVTC ID Number + @fvtc.edu
- Enter your FVTC password.
- Duo should automatically send a push to the app on your phone
- Click on the Green check on your Duo app when it pops up.
- If you have issues accessing MyFVTC because you don’t get a push, and you get a “User ID and password is incorrect” error, Duo just might be timing out.
We’d recommend using Append mode if needed.
Use these instructions for more help: https://kb.fvtc.edu/DuoAppend - Click on Faculty Center
- Click on MySchedule to find your current class list.
- Click on the icons to the left of your course name for Class Rosters and Grade Rosters (final grades), which are underlined in purple below.
NOTE: The icon list is across the top, but the actual links are to the left of your course name - If you're not seeing your class or classes, you may have to verify you're on the right academic term.
Click on Change Term if the term listed is incorrect - PLEASE NOTE: The eTA button is no longer used.
Use the "Your Access to your Workday Account" link above this one for more information. - For additional details on using MyFVTC for grades can be found on the Adjunct Faculty Information & Resources Page inside of Blackboard (no login necessary)
Click on the Adjunct Faculty Guide to MyFVTC (PeopleSoft) PDF link.
OTHER TECH RELATED INFORMATION
Microsoft Office Products
Adjunct faculty are again eligible to download the full Microsoft Suite to a personal computer.
Feel free to click on the Download link below to begin the installation process, or scroll down for more details.
Download the Software Now
- Click on the download link above ( or here )
- Log in with your FVTC ID Number (including @fvtc.edu) and password
- Username: Your username for signing in to your Office 365 account is your nine-digit FVTC ID number followed by "@fvtc.edu"
(example: 123456789@fvtc.edu). - Password: Your password is the same password you use to log in to any of our FVTC systems.
- For questions about logging in, access or passwords, contact the Help Desk or call 920-735-5644.
- Username: Your username for signing in to your Office 365 account is your nine-digit FVTC ID number followed by "@fvtc.edu"
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Click the Install button on the page.
More information on this FVTC Benefit for Student and Staff
Who can install Office 365?
Eligible to Download and use:
- Program students who are currently admitted and taking classes toward a degree
- Management, Support Staff and all faculty (including adjunct)
Not currently eligible per Microsoft licensing:
- Single Course Takers, Contract Training Students, (also known as Personal/Professional Development (PPD) students.
Once a student graduates or is no longer taking classes, or staff employment has ended, they are no longer eligible for the program and the license will be removed.
Unlicensed users will still be able to access and print files, but will not be able to install new instances of Office 365 or be able to create, save, or edit files.
Please see Student Support | Microsoft 365 and Email Policies & Procedures for additional information regarding Microsoft Office 365 licensing.
Where can I install it?
Each eligible user can install Office 365 on up to 5 computers (Windows PC or Mac) and up to 5 mobile devices (Windows, Apple iPhone and iPad, android).
An internet connection is required every 30 days to verify you are still eligible for the program. Please see Microsoft for the latest system requirements: https://products.office.com/en-us/office-system-requirements
What if I have more questions?
Please contact the FVTC Helpdesk via email or by calling us at 920.735.5644.
What is Office 365 ProPlus?
Microsoft Office 365 is a full, installed Office experience including the latest system-specific versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Skype, and Access, available to students and staff for free.
Classroom Technology
Most of our classrooms come with the same types of technology in each. Here are a few tips:
- If you are using a classroom on campus, please sign into the computer with your nine-digit FVTC ID number and your FVTC password.
- All of our computers come equipped with all of the standard Microsoft Office Products, and Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.
- Our classrooms also contain projection and sound systems in each room.
- Most have a touch screen panel that turns on the system for you.
Those touch panels also allow you to control the sound in the room.
The instructions below will help you navigate the touch panel controls: (Also found at: https://kb.fvtc.edu/avsystem)
Starting the classroom
1. Locate the touch panel and tap the screen to see the system power page.
2. Tap the Turn System On button.
3. Wait for system to finish booting.
Selecting a source
1. Tap one of the available sources located on the left of the touch panel.
Note: The active source will appear different in color. Ex.. desktop is the selected source in the picture above.
Laptop is for VGA (analog) connections, for audio use the headphone jack with the VGA connection.
HDMI (Digital)
Adjust room volume
1. On the right hand side of the touch panel is an up arrow (volume up), down arrow (volume down).
2. Mute the sound with the Mute button
Projector Control
1. Tap Utility in the upper right hand corner of the touch panel.
2. This is where you can control the power on and off of the projector only.
3. Tap Image Mute. This will blackout the projector, but the projector is still powered on.
Shutdown the classroom
1. Tap Exit in the lower right hand corner to show the shutdown page.
2. Tap Shutdown Room Now.
Still Need Help?
During the school year, our FVTC Helpdesk is available for help from 7am to 5pm Central Time, Monday through Thursday and until 4pm on Fridays (Summer hours are 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday)
Please note that we have extended support hours the week before fall and spring terms start, and continue those extended hours for about 2 weeks after the first scheduled day of classes.
Our number is 920.735.5644 or email us at helpdesk@fvtc.edu.
Our office is located on the Appleton Main Campus in room A120