Month: October 2022

Greetings, CAHS!

I believe, with the onset of an unanticipated pandemic we as a University have been pushed into becoming even more advanced in our Technology knowledge.  Technology has the potential to revolutionize the traditional teaching and learning process.  Students no longer have to meet in the same place at the same time to learn together from an instructor.  Even within our very own University, ECU has experimented with technological advances such as migrating from Blackboard to Canvas, implementing Banner, recent advances with our lecture recording software, and so much more.  Take a look at some of the new Tech Trends for 2022 in the article below.  Are there any Technology tools/software that you are currently using that you feel our faculty and/or staff here at CAHS could benefit from?  If so, please do share them with me.  I love exploring. Happy learning!

Tech Trends for 2022 and Beyond Article:  Click HERE

In response to the deteriorating security situation in Ukraine, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has published an advisory for organizations to be on high alert for cyber attacks. While ITCS has taken steps to protect our IT infrastructure, users play a critical role in protecting the university.

ITCS has provided the following guidance on steps you can take to help protect ECU.

Phishing Email – Users should remain vigilant and cautious of emails received from unknown senders, opening attachments, and clicking on URL links.
https://ecu.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1409/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=67368

Security Precautions when Working and Teaching Remotely – Users should be familiar with secure remote working practices, especially in this time of increased hybrid and remote work.
https://itcs.ecu.edu/security-compliance/working-and-teaching-remotely/

Information Security Best Practice Manuals for Employees, Supervisors, and IT Support:
Employee, supervisors, and IT support personnel should review and be familiar with IT Security Best Practices.
https://ecu.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/1409/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=67419

Please report security concerns to Pirate Techs at 252-328-9866.

Thank you for your continued vigilance and commitment to safe computing practices.

Good morning CAHS!

Just a friendly reminder that Panopto Basics training will be held tomorrow March 1, 2022 9am-10am and Beyond the Basics will be held Friday, March 4^th, 2022 11am-12pm.  If you would like to attend, please use the following link below to register.  As always, if you have any specific questions please send them and I will do my best to get an answer for you.  Have a great morning!

Please register by visiting: go.ecu.edu/learnintechtraining

Greetings CAHS,

Spring break is approaching March 6^th – March 13^th.  If you’re excited for the downtime, you should be. ?  Each of you have worked really hard thus far in the semester.  Please remember to contact my office via email if you are planning TO record during spring break.   Otherwise, the scheduled recording during the week of spring break will be deleted from the calendar to help free up unnecessary recording space. 

During the upcoming spring break I always try to encourage everyone (if you can) to put the pen down and step away from the iPads and/or laptops and take a true break.  Check out a list of suggestions and then challenge yourself to actually cross off some of the to-do’s. ?

1. Read a book or revamp your curriculum
2. Plan nothing
3. Sleep until noon  – if your body will allow it.. Unfortunately at my old age my body has a mind of its own now, so it will NOT. ?
4. Bake a cake
5. Catch up on life
6. Go for a massage
7. Organize yourself mentally
8. Be like a tree sloth – we are always on the go-go-go! So now slow all the way down during Spring break to appreciate the little things.

P.S. During Spring Break most of the classrooms here at HSB will be available if you would like to test out how to better your recordings, perform audio testing, test out using the Smart Podium Pen etc.

Please stay safe and have an incredible day!

CAHS is certainly cool enough for TikTok right?   Well according to recent trends, many Universities have jumped onto the TikTok bandwagon early, realizing that this might just be the way to engage students looking for a more “real” look at the school.  TikTok is one of the fastest growing social platform of the decade and has taken the world by storm.  Do you have a “hidden” interest to incorporate TikTok into your class and/or your department but not sure how to begin creating content?   If so, please let me know and I can start TikTok’ing with you and your department to provide some creative content. ?

In the meantime, feel free to take a look at ECU’s TikTok page by clicking  here and be sure to follow.  I am sure you will see some familiar faces from our very own CAHS in some of the videos.

macOS 12 Monterey update available February 7 Look for the Apple icon in your Dock to install Beginning Monday, February 7, Apple’s latest macOS 12 Monterey update will be available to install on ECU-owned computers. If you would like to upgrade and have verified that all of your equipment and software is compatible, you can install the update from the JAMF Self Service application in your Dock.  If you need assistance with this, just let me know. If you do not see an Apple icon in the JAMF Self Service application, your mac may not be compatible with macOS 12 Monterey. Please submit a software support ticket with ITCS and a technician will contact you as soon as possible.

All,

Just a reminder of the following available trainings this week.  Please see below if you are interested.   TurningPoint Polling seems really impressive.. let me know if either of you would like to test this feature out.

Intro to TurningPoint Polling

Turning Technologies is our site-licensed audience polling technology. With Turning instructors can poll students in any application. Students participate in polls using the Turning Point mobile app or physical clicker devices.

If desired, instructors can award grades/points, which can be imported into the Canvas gradebook.

Wed, Feb 9 | 10:00 – 11:00

Join Feb 9 TurningPoint Session (Teams)

Or call in (audio only)

+1 704-247-1158 | ID: 314 082 339#

No registration required.

Intro to Hypothesis Digital Annotation

Hypothesis is a collaborative, digital annotation tool, which allows students to add comments, notes, and highlights to digital documents. Annotation types include highlights, comments, notes, and replies to other annotations and notes.

Thu, Feb 10 | 10:00 – 11:00

Join Feb 10 Hypothesis Session (Google Meet)

+1 260-218-1597 | PIN: 342770610

No registration required.

Woo! Hoo! Canvas (ECU) is offering the following two upcoming Canvas trainings.  If you’re available and would like to sign up please use the sign up links below.

To register for 10 Cool Things in Canvas You Probably Don’t Know About Click HERE

To register how to maximize student engagement Click HERE!