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MSU IT recognizes the vital role technology plays in teaching and learning. As a primary classroom tech support for MSU faculty and academic staff,  MSU IT’s Digital Classroom Support (DCS) team is dedicated to delivering a positive user experience.

To elevate their support, DCS introduced the IT Help Button and QR codes at the start of the 2024 Fall Semester. Read Full Article →

MSU IT is excited to introduce Microsoft Copilot, a powerful generative AI tool now available to the MSU community. This tool, included in MSU’s existing enterprise agreement with Microsoft, enhances equity by providing access to high-quality information at no cost. Unlike other free AI tools, MSU’s enterprise access to Copilot offers unique security and data privacy features.   Read Full Article →

Access has been restored to the Student Perceptions of Learning Survey (SPLS); the tool used to gather end-of-course feedback. The service provider issues reported earlier this week have been resolved.  

What do you need to do? 

• Students: Please finish any end-of-course surveys you have been invited to complete. 

• Instructors and Administrators: Management panels, reports, and dashboards are available. 

Based on feedback from our monthly workshops, we have developed an ongoing series of brief 5-minute videos to help you with D2L Brightspace and other educational technology tools.

Upload Grades to D2L from a Spreadsheet
Use an exported CSV file from the grade book to manually upload grades to D2L. Read Full Article →

November offers educators a variety of learning opportunities about creating effective assessments with campus tools and mastering iClicker. Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational Technology events calendar.

Creating Effective Assessment with Campus Tools
November 12, 2024, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual

Presented in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI)

This session covers the variety of assessment technologies available at MSU, highlighting how each can enhance student learning and evaluation. Read Full Article →

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

Zoom – Getting Started

Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.

Engage new audiences, elevate customer experiences, and get more done together with an all-in-one communication platform! Read Full Article →

This morning, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to name Rich Czarnecki as chief information officer. Interim Executive Vice President for Administration Thomas Glasmacher recommended Czarnecki, a member of MSU IT’s leadership team for over a decade, for the position following a 10-month stint as interim CIO. Read Full Article →

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 →