Year: 2016
MSU Interactive Maps launches wayfinding, redesign
MSU Interactive Maps launched a new wayfinding feature, department search, and a redesign to the interface and toolbar.
Wayfinding is common on online maps and provides detailed information to guide people through a physical environment.
Use the MSU Wayfinding beta to find:
- Walking directions on campus.
- Time and distance estimates.
- Routes around construction areas.
D2L self-directed training updated for instructors and students
The D2L Brightspace online training courses have recently been updated. All training videos and links to documentation now reflect D2L Version 10.5 materials. (Learn more about What’s New in D2L 10.5).
These self-directed training courses are a great resource for learning how to use MSU’s supported D2L course management system. Read Full Article →
Learn ways faculty, students can use the D2L mobile app in courses
In December, MSU upgraded to D2L 10.5, which offers expanded functionality and user experience upgrades.
One of the new features available is Brightspace Pulse, a mobile app that can help students see what is coming up in their courses and manage their time and efforts accordingly. The Pulse app is supported on Android and iOS. Read Full Article →
MSU to retire Camtasia Relay on May 13; recommends MediaSpace
MSU Information Technology will be retiring the supported Camtasia Relay lecture capture tool on May 13, 2016.
The MediaSpace CaptureSpace Desktop Recorder tool is the replacement for Camtasia Relay. This personal capture tool runs natively on PCs or Macs and allows you to capture PowerPoint presentations, make screen recordings, webcam recordings, or voice recordings. Read Full Article →
MSU LearnDAT brand becomes part of MSU IT, Hub for Innovation
MSU IT Teaching and Learning Technology retired the Learning Design and Technology (LearnDAT) brand on January 16. LearnDAT is part of MSU Information Technology and the newly formed Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology.
If you subscribed to the LearnDAT-Announce listserv, you will be transitioned to Sev Grabski’s Instructional Technology listserv, which frequently cross posted similar information. Read Full Article →
MSU FileDepot, FileDepot Internal make sharing digital files easy
MSU FileDepot and FileDepot Internal are services for temporarily transferring digital files (up to 2GB) that are too large to be attached in email messages. These files are available to recipients within or outside of the university for up to 14 days.
MSU has two systems, FileDepot for transferring files to recipients outside the MSU community and FileDepot Internal for individuals with an MSU NetID. Read Full Article →
2016 top tech trends to watch
Trends in technology ebb and flow as new technology emerges and makes older technology less relevant. But in some cases the newer technology never fully takes hold (Google Glass anyone?).
We rang in the new year by exploring numerous sources to figure out what could be the new “it” products in 2016. Read Full Article →
A 2015 reflection on MSU technology
2015 has been a truly spectacular year at Michigan State University, hasn’t it?
So much to reflect on!
From Coach Mark Dantonio and our amazing football team’s accomplishments, to the momentous events surrounding Project 50/60 conversation on civil and human rights, and all the amazing MSU work being done locally and around the world for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, education, energy, sustainability, and the arts. Read Full Article →
