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All open IT roles can be found at careers.msu.edu. Student IT jobs can be found at msu.joinhandshake.com Read Full Article →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Start the spring semester strong with educational technology training from MSU IT. January’s educational technology development opportunities will focus on getting you familiar with the technology in your classroom and building a strong foundation for the semester.

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

Whether you’re an experienced Geographic Information Systems user or new to the world of GIS, you’ll find something for you at the MSU GIS Users Group’s annual GIS Day on November 16. This free, one-day hybrid event features presentations and demonstrations from academic researchers and other professionals about GIS technology, which is used throughout MSU to enhance the work and user experience of students, faculty, and staff.  Read Full Article →

Foundational for any position and skill level on campus, MSU IT training courses cover primary collaboration tools like Zoom, Spartan 365, and specific Microsoft applications like Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, and Forms. These courses are offered at no cost to all MSU faculty, staff, and students in support of your success in teaching, learning, research, and outreach collaboration. Read Full Article →

Michigan State University is proud to have educators that continue to create effective and thoughtful ways to support student learning by including technology in their practices. In recognition of those individuals MSU IT’s Educational Technology Department is excited to announce the return of the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards. Read Full Article →