New Security Awareness Training Coming to Campus

Cybersecurity Wellness ProgramJust in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SMU is changing how we do cybersecurity awareness training. Last year, we launched a unique program focused on cybersecurity habits. Participants opting-in learned how to master cybersecurity habits and built a custom-tailored plan to make security feel easy. The responses from individuals completing the course were overwhelmingly positive.

Based on the award-winning book Well Aware: Master the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future, the Cybersecurity Wellness Program focuses on Continue reading New Security Awareness Training Coming to Campus

OIT & University Testing Center Unveil New Testing Registration System

Over the summer months, the University Testing Center (UTC) and OIT have worked together to introduce a new online test registration system. This new platform enables faculty to quickly and easily request exam sessions at the UTC, and for students to conveniently register for their exam sessions from a central location. The UTC can now also offer testing access to area community members for a fee, further expanding the audience and availability of this essential campus service. Continue reading OIT & University Testing Center Unveil New Testing Registration System

Introducing the LinkedIn Learning LTI Tool!

LinkedIn Learning logoSMU has offered LinkedIn Learning as a valuable tool for students, faculty, and staff for several years now. Thousands have utilized this service to better themselves in technical and professional skills. Now, we have a BIG announcement for faculty that would like to use LinkedIn Learning content in their courses. LinkedIn Learning now has a Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) tool integrated into Canvas!

This new tool allows Continue reading Introducing the LinkedIn Learning LTI Tool!

Gear Up for Fall with Faculty Technology Workshops FTW!

Whether you’re a faculty member totally new to Canvas or other SMU academic technology, or you want a refresher before the next term, our upcoming Faculty Technology Workshops have all you need to hit the ground running and make your courses the best they can be. Faculty members, various SMU departments, OIT Canvas Admins and ATSDs, as well as experts from multiple technology vendors, come together to show you the latest developments and best practices for using your technology. Check out our upcoming sessions! Continue reading Gear Up for Fall with Faculty Technology Workshops FTW!