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MSU IT provides no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in October and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Microsoft Forms – Creating Forms and Surveys
Thursday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Looking to gather valuable insights from your classmates, students, or coworkers? Read Full Article →

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join Michigan State University’s Chief Information Security Officer Andy Weisskopf on October 9, 2025, at 2 p.m. for a compelling panel discussion alongside top CISOs from other Big Ten institutions.  

This session, titled “Securing the Mission: Building Awareness and Resilience in Higher Ed,” will explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape in higher education. 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 →

Spartans: Your digital life, your social media, coursework, and personal data are important. And like anything valuable, it can be targeted or misused. That’s why MSU IT offers annual cybersecurity awareness training to help you protect yourself online.   

While training is required for all MSU students, faculty, and staff, October is the month students are asked to complete the course. Read Full Article →

MSU IT provides no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in September and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

OneDrive – Getting Started
Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhere. 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 →

Whether you’re a new student, in your final year, or somewhere in between, kick off the new semester with technology to help you succeed at MSU. 

Technology Resources
Need help with Wi-Fi, printing, or password resets? These and other resources to help students can be found at tech.msu.edu/students. Specific information to help new students can be found at tech.msu.edu/new-students Read Full Article →

MSU IT presents a special series of back-to-school webinars aimed at helping students learn about the educational technology tools used in MSU classes. The following sessions cover D2L Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, using generative AI as a college student, and more!

MSU Tech Essentials: A Guide to Course Technology Tools for Students
August 12, 2025, 11 a.m. Read Full Article →

MSU IT provides no-cost training about collaborative tools to all students, faculty, and staff. Check out the following courses available in August and visit SpartansLearn for more information and to register.

Microsoft Teams – Working with Teams

Thursday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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

MSU IT Educational Technology is excited to offer a variety of valuable resources this August, including expert guidance on using Zoom, MediaSpace, and D2L Brightspace.

Access For All: A Checklist for a More Inclusive World
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Virtual

Join us to ensure your course materials are accessible to everyone. Read Full Article →