
Hello Harvard is a tool DCE built to provide self-service options for teaching staff to use when setting up their Canvas sites.
Phase 1 of Hello Harvard, which is now available, provides a list of DCE vetted and approved tools. Select Hello Harvard from the left menu of your course site to request and self-install tools, browse guides, and find support.
Phase 2 is currently in development and will involve an easy to use content migration process to help instructors copy content from past Canvas course sites.
- Select Hello Harvard from the left menu of your Canvas site to view a list of tools grouped by category.
- Select the name of the tool or the More Info button to read a brief description of the tool and access help guides and support contacts.
- Select the +Add to Course button to add the tool to your Canvas course site.
- If you see a -Remove button, that means the tool has already been installed on your site and you have the option to remove it.
- If you see a How to Find It button, the tool is installed account wide for all courses and cannot be removed from your Canvas site.
- Easy to use interface
- Helpful auto-suggestion list of past course sites to copy content from
- Avoid importing incorrect content
- Auto-remove past dates
- Import content in an unpublished state
Support and Feedback
If you have questions about Hello Harvard, would like to provide feedback, or are having trouble using the tool please let us know.
Instructor support
Email: dce_instructionaltechnology@fas.harvard.edu
Web: teach.dce.harvard.edu/itg
Emergencies: call the help desk at 617-998-8571
Student support
Email: AcademicTechnology@dce.Harvard.edu
Phone: 617-998-8571