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Link to Firebird: Summer Successes and Fall Plans
Academic Technology, High Performance Computing, Research

Firebird: Summer Successes and Fall Plans

Link to Student Photography
Academic Technology

Student Photography

A cover image with the moodle logoLink to Use Subsections to Fight Moodle Sprawl
Academic Technology, Moodle, News

Use Subsections to Fight Moodle Sprawl

Link to Sustainable Skills in the Makerspace
Academic Technology

Sustainable Skills in the Makerspace

Three humans in a line on a variety of stands to increase height, representing reasonable accommodations.Link to Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
Academic Technology, Accessibility

Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device

Google Gemini logoLink to Google Gemini AI tool now available
Academic Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Google Apps, Software

Google Gemini AI tool now available

Academic Technology, Moodle
an ecstatic professor and student looking at a laptop screen that says "Moodle Outcomes"

Embrace Non-Traditional Grading with Moodle’s Outcomes Feature

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Andrew Ruether

If you’re exploring innovative grading methods for your course, the Outcomes feature in Moodle might be of interest. This tool allows instructors to define and assess student work based on specific course outcomes, providing a clear focus on learning objectives … Continue reading Embrace Non-Traditional Grading with Moodle’s Outcomes Feature

Academic Technology, Accessibility, Tips
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Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Sticky Keys

June 27, 2024May 22, 2024 Jen Moore

This is part two of a series of Assistive Technology (AT) Tools posts about tools anyone can use on their devices without downloading anything additional. The previous post was Assistive Technology Tools: Speech to Text. Have you had surgery on … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Sticky Keys

Academic Technology, Research

Starting the Data Conversation: Data Intake Form

June 24, 2024 Jason Simms

Faculty, researchers, and students are using and generating increasing amounts of data. Determining where to store such data in a post-Google world can be challenging. And, storage space is not the only issue: data may have other requirements, such as … Continue reading Starting the Data Conversation: Data Intake Form

Academic Technology, GitHub

Unlocking the Power of Git: Tips and Tricks

June 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Anthony Weed

Git is an indispensable tool in the modern developer’s toolkit. Its powerful version control system and ability to make code more collaborative have made it an industry standard, yet, how much do you really know about git? Here are some … Continue reading Unlocking the Power of Git: Tips and Tricks

Academic Technology, Google Apps
Google Jamboard logo

Google Jamboard Is Going Away

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Ashley Turner

During the pandemic, when emergency remote learning became our new reality, many of us fell in love with Jamboard’s seamless, interactive capabilities. It became our go-to digital whiteboard, allowing faculty and students to connect, collaborate, and create in ways we … Continue reading Google Jamboard Is Going Away

Help Desk, Replacement Cycle
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Summer Replacements: How to Get Ready

June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 Clare Grundstein

It’s that time of year again! Our annual computer replacement project is underway. Saying goodbye to old technology can be a big relief…but it can also be a headache. Fortunately, ITS is here to help.  Here are five things to … Continue reading Summer Replacements: How to Get Ready

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