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!

Advancing Academic Excellence: SMU’s M3 Empowers Researchers with Enhanced Capabilities

High-Performance Computing (HPC) logoAs recently announced, SMU is taking its High-Performance Computing (HPC) to new heights with the introduction of M3 last month. As part of this exciting development, we seamlessly transitioned all users from M2 to M3. Now that migrations have been completed, all jobs will now be hosted on M3. Continue reading Advancing Academic Excellence: SMU’s M3 Empowers Researchers with Enhanced Capabilities

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!

Name That Image: 7 Examples for Raising Awareness of Accessibility

Growing up with a blind grandfather, the importance of equity for individuals with visual disabilities was constantly reinforced. During my recent interview with Dr. Jennifer Culver, Director of Academic Technology Services for Simmons School of Education and Human Development, reminded me of that significance as she shared her experience of presenting at the Peralta Equity Conference.

Hosted by the Peralta Online Equity Initiative, the 3-day conference encompassed increasing learning equity for all learners. The first day focused on Continue reading Name That Image: 7 Examples for Raising Awareness of Accessibility

OIT’s Accessibility Checks Spur Panopto Improvements

DUBBOT LogoWith the recent introduction of the DubBot service, SMU websites have already seen marked improvements in accessibility, content quality, and content accuracy. Not only that, DubBot also helped OIT notify a major vendor of an accessibility issue with one of their products that was quickly resolved for customers worldwide! Continue reading OIT’s Accessibility Checks Spur Panopto Improvements