Category: Tips

Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, LinkedIn Learning, News, Tips, Voicemail, Workshops and Training, Zoom
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ITS Insider January 2026

Damaris Colon

January’s newsletter answers the question, “To update or not to update” (Windows OS)?, Is it “Greenlight, go!” (for Tahoe) and how to update macOS without upgrading, Microlearning with LinkedIn Learning, adding a temp Zoom phone voicemail greeting via holiday hours, turning your smartphone into a webcam, and the spring ITS Lunch & Learn Series. The ITS Insider is the Help Desk newsletter which includes timely topics and events. Continue reading ITS Insider January 2026

Academic Technology, Accessibility, Email, Tips
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Tired of Email? Subscription Options in Google Groups

Jen Moore

Are you tired of email? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of official messages? Navigating listservs at Swarthmore can often feel confusing. Good news! Swarthmore’s Accessibility Working Group identified communication as one of our improvement goals for … Continue reading Tired of Email? Subscription Options in Google Groups

Accessibility, iOS, Tips

Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature

Corrine Schoeb

Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature

Academic Technology, Accessibility, Course Planning, Design Thinking, Tips, Universal Design for Learning
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Styling in Word: Introducing an accessible syllabus template

Elaine Allard

The Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) and the Accessibility at Swarthmore teams have joined forces to bring you a customizable syllabus template for Fall 2025. Members of the Swarthmore community can download the accessible syllabus template from Google Drive as … Continue reading Styling in Word: Introducing an accessible syllabus template