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Whether you are new to MSU D2L or an experienced user, we hope you findĀ D2L Gradebook TipsĀ useful. These tips highlight theĀ various features and tools to set up and manage the gradebook more efficiently.
If you previously used the ANGEL gradebook, you will find that D2L provides many similar features for both points-based and weighted (percentage-based) grades. Read Full Article →
Have you ever walked into a classroom and wondered how you would possibly make it work for your lesson plan that day?
Growing active learning spacesIn 2012, MSU IT Teaching and Learning Technology began partnering with the Office of Faculty & Organizational Development by launching a new faculty development program revolving around the Rooms for Engaged and Active Learning (REAL). Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on September 2. Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
President Simon addresses the IT CouncilPresident Lou Anna K. Simon talked to the MSU IT Council on September 2. She said that campus IT has stagnated over the last several years creating a technology deficit at MSU. Read Full Article →
Did you know there are eight makerspaces spread across Michigan State University? A collective group of individuals have been working together since January in order to better inform you about them.
What is a makerspace?A makerspace traditionally is seen as a workshop with tools, machinery, supplies, and space to make things. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on July 1. Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
Project managementKevin Kuss, director of IT Services Project Management Office, gave an overview of the project status reporting system. Kuss will provide regular updates of high-level technology projects at future IT Council meetings. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on June 3.Ā Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on May 6.Ā At that meeting, outside speaker Ken Theis, CIO of Dental Dental and President of DewPoint, presented on IT project management to the council.
Below are the other high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
Salesforce customer relationship managementFred Sudler and Barb Dawson from IT Services are working with Salesforce on adoption of this customer relationship (CRM) tool for campus. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on April 1.Ā Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
Microsoft campus licensingBarb Dawson and Rachel Zakhem from IT Services worked with Microsoft to secure a campus software agreement that will offer core services to departments and can be augmented with additional services. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on March 4, and below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
Council assessmentSean McDonald, vice president of MOR Associates, facilitated a review of the recent IT Council survey. The survey assessed how far the IT Council has come in the year since it was formed and evaluated where it wants to be in the next 12-15 months. Read Full Article →
The MSU IT Council met on February 3.Ā Below are the high-level topic summaries from the meeting.
College of Education updateDon Heller, Dean, College of Education, discussed some of the challenges that his college is facing as the nature of teacher education and professional development continue to evolve. Heller addressed the need to increase the faculty research portfolio and the funding challenges. Read Full Article →
