OIT Technology News: Spring 2021 Edition

In this edition of the OIT Tech News, we cover the new features in my.SMU dashboard and Canvas LMS, timeline updates to STABLE, summer classroom updates, plus much more
Canvas Zoom Integration 2.0 Now Available

A new and improved version of our Zoom integration tool automatically imports Zoom recordings into your Canvas LMS Panopto folder for easy retrieval, sharing, and automatic closed captioning.
Easily Create and Edit Closed Captions with Panopto

Find out how easy it is to add, and edit, closed captions to your Panopto videos to make them accessible to everyone.
Classroom Upgrade Project for Summer 2021 Launches

As we prepare for a fully in-person Fall semester, OIT is focusing our classroom efforts on a variety of maintenance and repair requests over major upgrades.
New Federal Regulations to Affect Telephone Placement

To maintain FCC compliance and University employee safety, SMU is developing a roadmap for the removal of all non-compliant telephone devices.
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STABLE Timeline Update

After more than a year of planning and discussions about required functionality, the STABLE (Supporting Technology Assets Buildings Logistics and Events) implementation is in full swing.
Campus Computers and Upcoming Power Maintenance

The second set of Oncor maintenance is scheduled for THIS Saturday. While the power will simply flicker, out of caution we are recommending all computers and classroom equipment be powered off Friday evening.
Provost Office to Standardize and Streamline Faculty Credentialing

The Provost Office plans to announce the availability of a new Credentialing Request eForm this summer. We answer some questions about the new eForm.
LinkedIn Learning Web Events for April

This month, LinkedIn Learning is offering several new webinars to help all of us to get more out of LinkedIn Learning and even assist our students to find those dream jobs.
Nurturing Ideas to Projects with OIT’s Project Management Office

All members of the SMU community can request an IT project, so if you have a new idea for a project, we want to know!
my.SMU’s Payroll Features are now Mobile-Friendly

We have been making several updates to the my.SMU interface to make it a more enjoyable experience for all. The my.SMU payroll section is now mobile-friendly for addressing your information on the go.
my.SMU Student Dashboard: Answers to Your Top Questions

With enrollment now in full effect, we wanted to answer a few questions we've received about the new my.SMU Student Dashboard.
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Quick Tip: Adding Box Folders to Microsoft Teams

While Teams has its own cloud storage capabilities, you or your team may already use Box to store and collaborate on documents. If you think that you have to choose between one or the other, think again!
Easy Mobile Canvas Communications with Canvas Teacher App

Especially during emergencies, maintaining regular communications with students is extremely critical. Take advantage of the free Canvas Teacher app, which allows for sending easy mobile announcements to your course from a mobile device.
OIT Launches New Web Support Site and Assistant Pilot

We have made great strides in making Sitecore easier to use for everyone. To help those that are still finding it challenging, OIT is launching a Web Assistant pilot plus a new support site.