As the semester comes to an end, let’s do a check of your Canvas course before submitting grades to my.SMU. Continue reading Wrap Up the Semester With These Faculty Technology Workshops
Category: Training
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
Make March Madness Count with LinkedIn Learning Training!
If you’re anything like me, your bracket turned out to be a disaster early on during this NCAA tournament. If you want a change of pace, try some of these courses from LinkedIn Learning to broaden your horizons! As always, students, faculty, and benefits-eligible staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning at smu.edu/linkedin. Continue reading Make March Madness Count with LinkedIn Learning Training!
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
Quick Tip: Where’s That Documentation?
In this edition of the Quick Tip, I go over some of the most common places you can find information and assistance for OIT systems and services.
