Tag: IT Services
MSU launches Eli Review pilot for use in writing development
Michigan State University obtained a license for faculty and instructors to use the Eli Review online peer review platform at no cost to them or students beginning with a fall 2013 semester pilot and running through the next two academic years.
Eli Review allows instructors to create peer-review opportunities that help students learn how to become better writers through a write, review, and revise process. Read Full Article →
IT Services releases “Collaborative Tools: Analysis and Evaluation” report
To better support Michigan State University’s research faculty, IT Services formed a Collaborative Tools Team to analyze the needs for collaborative tools for researchers on campus. This team was sponsored by IT Services Content and Collaboration.
Interviews and observations were conducted by the Collaborative Tools Team with a small group of faculty researchers. Read Full Article →
MSU Kerberos upgrade to be completed August 6
IT Services is in the process of upgrading to new 1.11.2 version of Kerberos. Further details and instructions on the upgrade are available.
This new version will introduce new features of Kerberos including file-less configuration using DNS and account locking for invalid password attempts.
Reasons to upgradeThis upgrade to Kerberos 5 current release is necessary for a number of reasons, including:
- Newer MIT Kerberos server software allows for more stringent password policies, including account lockout.
2013 MSU IT Conference to be held June 12 at Kellogg Center
The 2013 MSU IT Conference will be held on June 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Center.
The MSU IT Conference was started seven years ago to build the information technology (IT) community at MSU and to challenge individuals in this exciting field to work across institutional boundaries, share best practices, keep up with new technology, and encourage collaboration. Read Full Article →
IT Services to upgrade to Windows 7, Office 2013 in computer labs
All university technology classrooms and computer labs using PCs will be updated to Windows 7 and Office 2013 over the summer for the fall 2013 semester.
This update will not substantially change the user experience in the labs, but older software will be affected. IT Services encourages instructors to test their software in advance. Read Full Article →
MSU faculty & staff recognized for use of instructional technology
Five outstanding online and blended courses and technology enhancements in a course from Michigan State University were selected as recipients of this year’s AT&T Faculty-Staff Awards in Instructional Technology.
In the coming academic year, these winners will present their innovations to the public in venues such as the Instructional Technology Brown Bag Seminar Series and the Breakfast Series: Conversations in Online and Blended Pedagogy, hosted by MSU IT Services. Read Full Article →
MSU Seminars in Research and Instructional Technology to be held May 7-8
IT Services will offer two days of no-cost workshops on research and instructional technology on May 7 and 8, 2013. These seminars are also open to graduate assistants.
The workshops are designed to support faculty, academic staff, and graduate assistants in their teaching and research roles by providing seminars led by experts in online learning, and instruction in the use of a variety of software tools. Read Full Article →
IT Services Technology Training launches new site
IT Services Technology Training launched a new website to showcase its training opportunities to the MSU community. This new site includes broader training information, search functionality, and an updated design.
The new training site is part of the tech.msu.edu site that features technology services and resources.
Technology trainingIT Services offers a variety of noncredit technology courses and workshops for the MSU community. Read Full Article →
Desire2Learn Conversion Labs to be held at MSU in February, March, April
D2L Conversion Labs will be held around campus to provide instructors with a hands-on course conversion experience to facilitate smoother transitions to Desire2Learn (D2L).
Conversion labs are held through MSU IT Services and co-sponsored by the Office of Faculty and Organizational Development.
Conversion lab detailsD2L Conversion Labs will be held in computer labs around campus and openings per session will vary. Read Full Article →
MSU IT Services offers suggestions for handling Java-based vulnerability
Last week a serious Java-based vulnerability was identified by security experts. The vulnerability allows criminals to exploit the opportunity to silently install malware when a hacked site is visited while using the insecure browser plugin.
Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Java (currently, it is Version 7 Update 11) immediately, and to only allow Java code to run from known safe sources and that is properly digitally signed. Read Full Article →