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Academic Technology, Data Science, Research

Summer research resources

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Email, Calendaring, & Collaboration Tools, Google Apps, Help Desk, News, Security, Tips, Workshops and Training

ITS Insider February 2026

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Artificial Intelligence, Research

NAIRR Pilot

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Academic Technology, Moodle, News

Who’s Auditing? Moodle Now Knows

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Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, LinkedIn Learning, News, Tips, Voicemail, Workshops and Training, Zoom

ITS Insider January 2026

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Academic Technology, Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Google Apps, Universal Design for Learning

Using AI, you, too, can create better alt text!

Security, Tips
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This Is How We Duo IT

September 25, 2017October 10, 2017 Joel F. W. Price '00

Duo enhances the security of your online data and privacy.  This year, the entire Swarthmore community will be enrolled, and we’re here to show you how easy … Continue reading This Is How We Duo IT

Accessibility, Universal Design for Learning, Workshops and Events
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How DO They Do That? New Coffee and Learn Series

September 22, 2017September 21, 2017 Ashley Turner

Have you ever wondered how you could structure your learning materials so that they are more inclusive and accessible for All your students?… If so, this new mini workshop series may be for you! “How Do They Do That?” is … Continue reading How DO They Do That? New Coffee and Learn Series

Faculty/Staff, Help Desk, Security, Software, Students, Tips

macOS High Sierra Announcement

September 21, 2017 Seth

When Apple releases macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) on Monday, September 25th, 2017, campus Macintosh users will need to carefully balance the consequences before they consider upgrading. Information Technology Services can not yet support High Sierra on College owned machines until … Continue reading macOS High Sierra Announcement

Academic Technology
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Statistical Analysis Software Usage

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 Doug Willen

As with all of our software tools, we constantly evaluate whether we are providing the best and most useful software tools to the community. At present, as has been the case for some years now, we support five different statistical analysis packages. … Continue reading Statistical Analysis Software Usage

Academic Technology, Course Planning, Faculty/Staff, Moodle
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Doing More with Moodle

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Andrew Ruether

Most faculty at Swarthmore use Moodle to share files and an increasing number are taking advantage of activities such as electronic submission of assignments, pre-lecture quizzes, and course evaluations. Students are definitely using Moodle frequently.  More than 1500 unique people have … Continue reading Doing More with Moodle

Academic Technology

Swarthmore MakerSpace taking shape in Beardsley

September 15, 2017September 15, 2017 Mike Jones

ITS and the Art Department have been planning to create space where we can begin prototyping a Swarthmore MakerSpace.  This semester, we will be working to create a safe and functional space in Beardsley Hall where Studio Art students can use woodworking … Continue reading Swarthmore MakerSpace taking shape in Beardsley

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