Using Lync to meet with students

As of July 3 students will have the ability to use Lync, as mentioned in a past blog (see post or do a search on this blog for Lync.  What can Lync do?  Instant message on or off campus with other ECU faculty, staff and students Schedule an online video/audio/text meeting through email/calendar Request an impromptu online meeting through … Read more

Save face with Mailtips!

Save face with Mailtips! Have you ever hit “Reply All” to an email when you didn’t mean to? Or sent important information to someone and never gotten a response, only to learn later their email address was invalid? Click here for more tips.  

I know you are tired of hearing this but . . . there will be some changes

1 – Bb will be down from May 11th 12:30pm – May 13th 5pm. For more details please click this link. Some neat updates such as regrading, new interface and workflow functionality http://blog.ecu.edu/sites/blackboard/blog/2013/03/27/blackboard-9-service-pack-9/ 2 – Clicker Information -We will be upgrading the TurningPoint Blackboard building block in May, which will allow you to begin using … Read more

No I am not here

But I am in Madison Wisconsin at the annual Mediasite User Conference, Unleash 2013 where one of the topics I am exploring is Mediasite’s new Desktop Publishing Software also known as “My Mediasite“.  I will be back next week with lots to show and tell so let me know if you are interested in hearing … Read more

Ring Ring!

A recent email that came across most desks may not have been read but take time and review these tips for mobile security:

Keep your mobile device physically secure.

Control the data stored on the device.
Do not store sensitive information on the device unless you have authorization, and the device is encrypted. Contact the IT Help Desk, 252.328.9866/1.800.340.7081 for assistance.
Use a secure password/PIN to access your device.
Enable encryption (see Smartphone Encryption Recommendations at http://www.ecu.edu/cs-itcs/itsecurity/upload/SmartphoneEncryption.pdf). This will protect stored data if it is lost or stolen.
Delete ECU sensitive data and sensitive emails from your smartphone as soon as possible.
Consider installing antivirus software. This may prevent, detect and quarantine malware.

For more details see   Smartphone Security Guidelines

Read more

Think-In 2013 Today

9:00 am to 12:00 pm  – Joyner Library Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to learn about the innovative, creative and effective ways ECU faculty are integrating technology to support student learning.  Join us to discover new ideas to enhance your classroom, and enrich your teaching experience.    Watch a sample of the presentations via the … Read more

Pin It and Concentrate

Two interesting articles that came across my desk this week. Check out this recent article Infogarphic: The Role of Pinterest inside and Outside the Classroom, another way to share information with your students on something they are already connected to!  and luckily I finished reading this article on being distracted before I pinned!

Mediasite Analytics

So are they watching, how long are they watching, how many times have they watched?  Want those questions answered ask for a Mediasite report on your class recordings, analytics can be set up to email you weekly a report of activity.  Contact this office to learn more about this feature of analytics in Mediasite!

Pin It on Pinterest