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 Faculty Technology Workshops have all you need to hit the ground running and make your courses the best they can be. Let us come together and discover the latest developments and best practices for using the Canvas LMS, A.I. tools, and more in the classroom. Continue reading Faculty Technology Workshops — FTW! Back-to-School Bootcamp Starts August 13
Category: Academic Technology
Ready, Set, Pony Up!
Getting Started with Canvas
This month, the Academic Technology Team will be offering two Ready, Set, Pony Up! Getting Started with Canvas workshops to help you get ready for the fall term. Let’s make sure your courses (and you!) are ready to start the semester in Canvas. In these online workshops, you will learn how to: Continue reading Ready, Set, Pony Up!
Getting Started with Canvas
Zoom Recording Retention Rules to Change
Starting Saturday, June 1, 2024, the time that Zoom recordings will remain in cloud storage will be extended! Here’s what to know: Continue reading Zoom Recording Retention Rules to Change
2023: A Year of Internet of Things Innovation and Collaboration
Photography and additional reporting by Guillermo Vasquez.
2023 has proven to be a pivotal year in the evolution of our Research Development and Internet of Things (IoT) services. With new equipment and new relationships forged across campus, Guillermo Vasquez and his IoT Lab have been hard at work to bring data points once thought ephemeral into the realm of data-driven research.
From the ballroom to the physics lab, ideas and resources have come together in the IoT Lab to implement the quickly growing Internet of Things ecosystem in all disciplines. A key aspect of this level of service is the deep collaboration Guillermo undertakes with researchers to truly understand their needs and develop solutions that can effectively and efficiently deliver results for world-changing research projects. Continue reading 2023: A Year of Internet of Things Innovation and Collaboration
Changes to Turnitin AI Detection Tool at SMU
As we constantly adapt to the changes in educational technologies, we have an important update regarding our use of the Turnitin anti-plagiarism tool. Since last year, SMU has been participating in a beta trial of Turnitin’s AI-based anti-plagiarism detection tool. However, as of December 31, 2023, SMU’s temporary license will expire for this specific function of Turnitin due to its extremely limited success and negative track-record. Continue reading Changes to Turnitin AI Detection Tool at SMU
