Academic Technology Support Services

The September 2024 issue of the Teaching with Technology newsletter is now out (link in comments). Highlights include: >> #MicrosoftCopilot with commercial data protection available for UMN students, staff, and faculty >> New #Google labels help find and retain files from closed UMN Google Workspace accounts >> Upcoming webinar covering the #ADA Title II and the UMN >> Explore #GenerativeAI Tools: Microsoft Copilot and Zoom AI Companion

The March 2025 Teaching with Technology newsletter is now available (link in comments). The spotlight focuses on GrackleDocs, an accessibility tool designed to integrate directly with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Additional topics include: >> Canvas Course Site Hall of Fame student nominations are underway >> Canvas updates with New Quizzes and Course Sections page >> Reminder to remove third-party AI tools in Zoom meetings >> Call for volunteers for the spring 2025 instructor focus groups >> Tips for communicating with students about when not to use mobile devices for Canvas >> Emerging Technologies Faculty Fellows Program participants share their experiences #DigitalAccessibility #TeachingWithAI

The February 2025 newsletter recently dropped (link in comments). The spotlight focuses on the 7 Core Skills of Digital Accessibility and how to apply these accessibility essentials in your Canvas content. Additional topics include: >> New restrictions for Google Workspace account holders under 18  >> AI use cases from the Emerging Technologies Faculty Fellows Program participants >> Student perspectives on generative AI from student focus groups >> New resource guide for faculty and instructors on creating accessible digital content #DigitalAccessibility #TeachingWithAI

📣New blog post! Link in comments. This post summarizes the session, Create Accessible Canvas Content, from January 9, 2025. Session facilitators - DM Lavoie, CPACC from the Office of Digital Accessibility and Rebecca George-Burrs M. Ed, COI from Academic Technology Support Services – teamed up to demonstrate how to apply the 7 Core Skills of #DigitalAccessibility in the #Canvas Rich Content Editor.

Our January 2024 Teaching with Technology newsletter is out! Highlights include: 🚨Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice 🎓 Canvas and FeedbackFruits updates ❌ Removing old, outdated content from Canvas to boost accessibility Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gzpzzX57

The October 2024 issue of the Teaching with Technology newsletter is now out (link in comments). Highlights include: >> Using the #CanvasGradebook to keep students engaged >> Office for #DigitalAccessibility announces plan to meet DOJ Title II compliance ceadline >> #Zoom updates, including calendar integration >> New teaching resource for #GenerativeAI tools

📣New blog post! Link in comments. As part of the #Fall2024 Teaching Enrichment Series, ATSS consultants facilitated the #Canvas Gradebook Set-up session. During the session, ATSS consultants presented an overview of getting started with the Canvas Gradebook and its settings, discussed streamlining grading throughout the semester, and shared resources for advanced tips and tricks. This post shares key takeaways and resources for setting up and managing the Gradebook throughout the semester.

📣New blog post! Link in comments. In April 2024, Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS) conducted focus group sessions with UMN instructors. The sessions’ goals were to: > understand instructors’ level of awareness about #generativeAI.  > understand how instructors perceive acceptable use of generative AI for their academic courses. > learn how instructors would like to be involved with shaping how generative AI is used in education and what support, if any, instructors desired around the use of generative AI.

The August 2024 issue of the Teaching with Technology newsletter is now out (link in comments). Highlights include: >> New Office for Digital Accessibility poised to help make course sites accessible >> Zoom Notice for Health Sciences Users >> Link Validator tool in Canvas helps check your course for broken links >> Kaltura player upgraded to version 7 on August 1, 2024 >> Extra Points blog series on learning how to use AI in your University work >> Zoom AI Companion features available

📣New blog post! Link in comments. If you have not logged into Canvas since May 2024, you will notice much has changed. Let's catch you up: some things are gone (Flip), some things are improved (Discussions), and others moved to a different location (Turnitin). This post is excerpted from a group presentation (Video 1:06:57) at the August 7th Canvas Investigations. Timestamps next to headings will link you directly to that topic in the recording. The most important take-aways are highlighted in yellow.