Recently from ECU Technology news “Do you work with sensitive information? Do you email that information from your computer or a copier to parties outside the ECU network? Then take note: Encryption is a simple two-step process that keeps sensitive information out of the wrong hands. Email is never secure as hackers can, with the … Read more
Fall Semester 2018 starts in just 2 months!!!! Fall classes are available on Blackboard, rooms have been assigned. Have you been thinking of trying something new? Flipping the classroom, using clickers, webconferencing, or something really different. Perhaps just a remodeling of your past course is something you would like to explore. Contact this office to … Read more
Back in March I posted some reasons for upgrading to Windows 10 specifically for security reasons. Now that a new update is coming out this may be the time to just bite the bullet and upgrade. You will have to contact ITCS to upgrade. The “Our Photos app is totally reimagined in the Fall Creators … Read more
I am often asked how to convert a PDF to Word if you don’t have Acrobat Pro (which I do). I found a very easy way to accomplish this task and it works quite well. Open Word, click File, Open and locate the pdf file, acknowledge the pop up message and the file gets converted! … Read more
Recently I was asked if there was a specific site, link, etc for Adjunct Instructors providing them with information on teaching resources available, blackboard, web conferencing etc. Since I often work with adjuncts and know that one of the biggest hurdles is getting access to Blackboard I am creating a blog with information and links … Read more
To this blog, as it has been publishing now for 9 years. Through Blackboard, SABA/Centra, Mediasite, Turning Point and more upgrades as well as hurricanes, ice and flu and many changes over the years. Today I will highlight some of the features available after our most recent upgrades. Blackboard – Accessibility rating with Ally, multi … Read more
I get this weekly posting on Sundays from “Escape Adulthood” by Jason Kotecki and decided to share as this week’s blog! Happy Sunday! I want to change the world. I want to make a dent in the universe. I want my legacy to last for generations after I die. Talk about an oversized ego. I … Read more
At least in the tech world that is and here at ECU we will be seeing changes in Blackboard, My Mediasite, Turning Point and Saba. To highlight a few of the changes – Blackboard – Blackboard Ally, Collaborate and Submission Receipts are some of the changes My Mediasite – brand new interface and the ability … Read more
Already???? You might say but yes only a few days left and here are some reminders to close the book – Review your Gradebook – are there any missing grades, do you want to set up extra credit, weighting, now may be the time to get this in order before final exams and speaking of … Read more
That would be good day in Scottish Gaelic and so I will be heading to Scotland and Ireland Wednesday 4/4 and return to the office on Monday 4/16. My assistant Pete Eischens, eischensp16@students.edu.edu will be in the office most days (744-1106). Additionally you can contact the following resources if you need assistance. Help Desk (Michael … Read more