Author: Caitlin

At Michigan State University, accessibility is woven into much of what we do in IT. Whether we’re building apps, supporting users, or managing systems, accessibility shapes digital campus experiences.

That’s why MSU IT partnered in the university-wide effort to roll out new Disability and Accessibility Policies training for all employees, launched October 20, 2025. Read Full Article →

December features tools to help educators close out the semester, prepare for spring, and improve their use of campus technologies to support student success.

Educator Developers Network (EDN)

Join EDN for its final quarterly meeting of 2025 on Dec. 2 at 11:00 a.m. This session will spotlight the top five accessibility issues reported by Spartan Ally and offer practical insights for supporting instructors. Read Full Article →

Michigan State University is improving its use of the D2L learning management system (LMS) to better support instructors and help students succeed. Vital to this effort is the LMS Help Page, a resource that empowers instructors to build consistent, accessible, and student-friendly Digital Hubs within D2L. The Digital Hubs offer a centralized framework that makes online courses easier to use. Read Full Article →

When the MSU College of Law officially integrated with Michigan State University in 2020, it marked the beginning of a significant transformation, not just in governance, but in technology. For decades, the College of Law operated independently, maintaining its own servers, file shares, and IT infrastructure. However, with a renewed commitment to modernization, the college embarked on a sweeping migration to campus-supported IT systems through MSU IT’s federated model. Read Full Article →

For the third consecutive year, The MSU College of Human Medicine has partnered with MSU IT to bring provider education and patient self-management videos to life. These videos are part of a series of educational training materials designed to support youth and school professionals across Michigan and beyond. Led by Alyssa Bradley, Media Production Manager for MSU IT Educational Technology, her team translated complex psychological and health concepts into engaging, accessible video content that benefit youth statewide. Read Full Article →

Every fall, as Michigan State University comes alive with the excitement of a new academic year, a cherished tradition quietly reemerges, the Fall Educator Seminars. These seminars have grown to become a central platform for faculty and staff, fostering professional growth and cross-campus collaboration while highlighting the wealth of campus resources available. Read Full Article →

MSU IT Educational Technology offers workshops to help educators master D2L tools like gradebook setup, content organization, and course navigation, supporting student success and ease of course management.

The D2L Help Page is valuable for all teaching formats and is part of the larger Digital Hub initiative, providing essential resources for creating effective digital learning environments for face to face, hybrid, or online learning. Read Full Article →

MSU IT’s Educational Technology Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards. These annual awards celebrate the innovative uses of instructional technology to enhance student success in any courses at MSU and honor the dedicated educators behind these achievements. Read Full Article →

MSU IT Educational Technology is excited to offer educators a variety of learning opportunities on campus tools including D2L Brightspace, Spartan Ally, MediaSpace, and more. Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational Technology events calendar.

Grading in D2L Brightspace  

October 13, 11:00am – 12:00pm 

This session is for anyone grading or entering scores in D2L. Read Full Article →

MSU IT Educational Technology is excited to offer a variety of valuable resources on D2L Brightspace, MSU’s main supported online learning management system (LMS).

Semester Start Tips for D2L Courses helps instructors quickly prepare their courses, covering essentials like activating courses, updating syllabi, setting dates, enrolling TAs, and previewing as a student. Read Full Article →