Year: 2023

By Carlos Acevedo, Internal Communications Editor, University Communications

Michigan, a state embraced by the Great Lakes, is a prominent U.S. Coast Guard hub. However, as one of the smallest military branches, this scrappy maritime organization of almost 42,000 active-duty service members is often overshadowed by the larger active-duty armed forces: the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is excited to formally announce the five faculty members selected as recipients of the 2023 AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the use and development of information technology for teaching and learning in credit-bearing courses at Michigan State University.

The 2023 AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award recipients are:

Ayman Mohamed, College of Arts & Letters: Elementary Arabic (ARB 101) — Used technology to redesign the class structure to advocate for inclusive pedagogy. Read Full Article →

Technology is a critical component of the Spartan experience. It’s essential to our teaching, learning, research, outreach, and daily work no matter which modality we’re using. Therefore, MSU IT reinstated its Training Team to educate users about the technology services available at the university. The team’s goal is to increase skill sets and areas of expertise in how technology is used effectively. Read Full Article →

MSU IT’s commitment to experience-centered service will be strengthened this spring by launching a new self-service client portal at ithelp.msu.edu on March 21, 2023.

The portal will utilize TeamDynamix, replacing CA Service Desk as MSU IT’s Service Management (ITSM) tool. An ITSM provides a streamlined approach to managing the delivery and function of IT services. Read Full Article →

This spring, MSU IT Educational Technology is focused on supporting educators interested in moving to or creating a hybrid/online class structure. Our webinars will teach educators about accessibility features and practices in commonly used technologies, as well as design practices for asynchronous and hybrid synchronous classes.

Read more about virtual training offerings below. Read Full Article →

Accessible course content is essential to creating equitable learning experiences for students with disabilities. In February, MSU IT Educational Technology is offering two development opportunities about accessibility tools that can transform how educators help students succeed in class.

Read more about the February virtual training offerings below. All MSU IT trainings, including educational technology, are now available at spartanslearn.msu.edu. Read Full Article →

Technology plays an important role in your Spartan experience, and MSU IT is here to support your success on campus and beyond. We want to make sure you are aware of the services and resources we provide for the MSU community whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member.

Visit the MSU IT website, tech.msu.edu Read Full Article →

Get ahead of the busy semester with spring technology trainings from MSU IT. Trainings are available all semester and offered at no-cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Learn about collaboration tools like Zoom, Spartan 365, and specific Microsoft apps like Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, and Forms.

Whether you are on campus, fully remote, or a mix of modalities, MSU IT offers a variety of training options to suit your busy schedule. Read Full Article →