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Removing Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally Online
October 15, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
D2L Brightspace is a powerful learning management system; however, the wide range of content types and user activities can produce accessibility roadblocks for some users. Read Full Article →

Check out the October training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Spartan 365 – Overview

October 7, 9:30 a.m.

Have you ever wanted to work collaboratively in a document or simultaneously on any device? Spartan 365 makes this type of teamwork easy! Read Full Article →

MSU IT Digital Classroom Services (DCS) is introducing two easy ways to get IT classroom support. The new IT Help button on the classroom computers allows you to request technical assistance quickly with a few clicks. QR codes have been added to the tech carts signage to provide quick access to request technical assistance through a short online form. Read Full Article →

Check out the September training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Outlook – Calendar Basics

September 26, 1:00 p.m.

Outlook is not just for emails! In this exciting course, learn how to streamline your workflow and schedule using the Outlook calendar. Read Full Article →

New 5-Minute D2L Brightspace Tip: Semester Start Tips for D2L Courses

Prepare your courses for the new semester! In Semester Start Tips for D2L Courses, MSU IT recommends some actions to take to get your courses ready for students. This video includes instructions for making your course active, creating a development course to test out D2L features, copying and merging courses, updating the syllabus, bulk offsetting dates, enrolling TAs, adding accommodations, and previewing your course using a demo student. 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 highlight successful uses of instructional technology to support student success in any courses at MSU and celebrate the educators responsible for implementing them.

For application details and information about past winners, visit the AT&T Awards website. Read Full Article →

Check out the August training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

SharePoint for End Users – NEW COURSE

August 20, 10:00 a.m.

Instructor: Megan Nicholas

Join our live training to unlock the power of SharePoint! Read Full Article →

D2L has decided to retire its SMS Notification option for all users this month. D2L has decided to move away from SMS notifications as this method is faced with decreased support from providers resulting in inconsistent service. This retirement will take effect for Michigan State University beginning July 24.

No action is required; D2L will delete personal data once it is no longer needed to send notifications. Read Full Article →

Registration is now open for the 2024 Fall Educator Seminars

Visit iTeach to register and learn about the 2024 Fall Educator Seminars, August 22 – 23. This event is available entirely virtually with select hybrid sessions and features a variety of no-cost trainings and webinars to help MSU educators and staff prepare for the fall semester and beyond. Read Full Article →

Check out the July training courses available at no cost to all MSU students, faculty, and staff. Visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Teams – Working with Teams – NEW COURSE

July 22, 11:00 a.m.

Instructor – Megan Nicholas

This hour-long course is valuable to individuals, teams, and departments looking for a centralized hub for communication, file sharing, and collaboration. Read Full Article →