Did you know that entry into SMU parking centers using your TollTag is a preferred alternative to entrance with an SMU ID Card? The NTTA recently upgraded TollTags to the new 6C protocol—an open-standard communications protocol for passive UHF RFID tags—and in response, we’ve updated our toll readers across campus. If you’ve recently replaced your toll tag, there’s an important step you might have missed – I know I did. Continue reading Updated Your TollTag? We’ve Upgraded Our Readers
Author: Laurene Klassen
Laurene is the Director of SMU’s IT Training & Communications Team. She enjoys reading, writing, and outdoor activities with her family in her spare time.
From Curious to Confident: Meadows Explores AI in the Classroom
At the end of last semester, Tyeson Seale, Director of Academic Technology at the Meadows School of the Arts, hosted what he believes is just the beginning of many more AI-focused sessions to come at SMU.
The workshop introduced Meadows faculty and staff to generative AI—its purpose, various models, and how it can be leveraged in Continue reading From Curious to Confident: Meadows Explores AI in the Classroom
The IT Training Insider: Training Communications for Staff
Should you have missed last week’s email, the OIT Training & Communications team is now launching a training newsletter exclusively for SMU staff.
Continue reading The IT Training Insider: Training Communications for Staff
OIT Training Insider: A New Pilot from Our Team
In a recent team meeting, a colleague reminded me that we’ve worked together for the past ten years. We reflected on how training has evolved—from in-person sessions to hybrid models and a vast array of online learning options, from microlearning to professional certifications.
Over the years, our team has delivered everything from full-scale tech days to targeted workshops, visited departments across campus to share productivity tips, produced countless online tutorials and guides, and hosted IT events many focusing on security awareness. We also launched a Microsoft Office Certification program initially with a goal of certifying 65 students—last semester, we surpassed 8,200 certifications.
As technology and learning continue to evolve, we’ve seen a growing demand for training but also Continue reading OIT Training Insider: A New Pilot from Our Team
Tech Tips for Windows 11: What You Need to Know
If you haven’t already upgraded to Windows 11, now is the time to do so. Windows 10 is reaching its end of life, and computers will be automatically upgraded starting in June. To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend upgrading ahead of time. Instructions were sent to users who haven’t yet upgraded on March 19 (Subject: Action Required: Upgrade Your SMU Computer to Windows 11). Continue reading Tech Tips for Windows 11: What You Need to Know
