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If you are an educator using iClicker, to ensure connectivity while using iClicker on campus, please consider the following:
- Make sure your personal device (e.g., phone, tablet, laptop) is registered and connected to the “MSUnet 3.0” Wi-Fi network.
- iClicker may not work properly when using MSUnet Guest 3.0, MSUnet 5Ghz, or eduroam networksPlease also advise your students with this information when using iClicker in the classroom.
MSU IT is extending the submission deadline for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology awards to 5 p.m. (EDT) Monday, Oct. 28 to give educators more time to apply. The AT&T awards are given to instructors who use technology to support student success and enhance their teaching with impactful, accessible, and engaging practice. Read Full Article →
Michigan State University Interim Executive Vice President for Administration Thomas Glasmacher announced that he will recommend Rich Czarnecki to the MSU Board of Trustees for the position of chief information officer, or CIO, at the board’s Oct. 25 meeting.
For the full story, please visit MSU Today. Read Full Article →
Register for all sessions on the Educational Technology events calendar.
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 →
On Tuesday, Sept 10, MSU joined the Quello Center and Merit Network to celebrate the success of a partnership that took a critical step in closing the digital divide in the State of Michigan.
Held in WKAR Studio A on MSU’s Campus, the celebration marked the completion of Project MOON-Light, a joint effort between the Quello Center, Merit Network, and MSU. Read Full Article →
Picture a vibrant college campus, buzzing with activity. Now, imagine this campus without a network connecting computers to servers, students to educational resources, or researchers to colleagues. The network, often overlooked, is the invisible force that powers everything on MSU’s campus.
As part of its commitment to achieving stewardship and sustainability goals, MSU IT has invested in a multi-year network infrastructure and improvement plan that enhances the user experience. Read Full Article →
Protecting your identity is essential on and off campus. Whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, your Spartan Card is a vital form of identification as a member of the MSU community. It’s your responsibility to safeguard your Spartan Card by never posting pictures on social media or sending pictures to unknown recipients to verify your identity in group chats or when purchasing tickets through third-party vendors. 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.
Featured Course of the MonthOutlook – 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 →
