Academic Technology – IT Connect

Integrating AI with Academia: Insights from the AI Teaching Workshop

AI Teaching Workshop flyer I recently met with Tyeson Seale, Director of Academic Technology for the Meadows School of the Arts, to learn more about the AI Teaching Workshop held at the Dedman School of Law on February 21, 2025.

The event, organized by the Manager of Canvas & Instructional Systems, Jennifer Mayes, featured several OIT speakers, including Eric Godat, Director of OIT Research, who presented on AI Foundations. Dedman School of Law’s ATSD James Pan presented AI teaching tools beyond chatbots, and introduced Notebook AI, a tool for content summarization and podcast generation. Tyeson Seale covered Continue reading Integrating AI with Academia: Insights from the AI Teaching Workshop

OIT Spotlight: Meet the Canvas Team

From time to time, we showcase various teams from OIT. This month, we’re excited to introduce you to our Canvas administrators, Jennifer Mayes and Lisa Gines!

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Spring 2025 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!

Did you miss any of our Faculty Technology Workshops this term? Worry not! We have recordings now available on-demand for your convenience. Check them out! Continue reading Spring 2025 Faculty Technology Workshop Recordings Now Available!

SMU’s IoT Lab: Turning Big Ideas into Connected Realities

In today’s data-driven world, bringing innovative ideas to life often requires both creative vision and technical expertise. SMU’s Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, located in Junkins Hall 206, is here to bridge that gap. Acting as a collaborative partner, the lab offers the tools, knowledge, and support to help SMU’s faculty, staff, and students transform concepts into working IoT devices. Whether your project needs off-the-shelf components or a unique, custom-built solution, the IoT Lab is ready to make it happen.

Quick Tip: Logging Out of Chrome on Clevertouch Devices

In the new Miller Business Quadrangle, the Clevertouch touch display system has proven to be an exciting addition to the classroom as we’ve began the fall term. As we have seen our faculty and students start working with these devices, we have a quick tip to share with you to ensure your accounts are safely logged out of if you have used online services on the Clevertouch. Continue reading Quick Tip: Logging Out of Chrome on Clevertouch Devices