OIT Technology News: Summer 2021 Edition

In this edition of the OIT Tech News, we cover the experiences with getting Microsoft certified, learning opportunities with LinkedIn Learning, Adobe and Qualtrics, plus much more.
Microsoft Office Certifications Add Valuable Benefits to CCPA Course

Dr. Kelly's had students of her CCPA 3360: Business and Professional Communication pursue both the Microsoft Word and PowerPoint certifications this year. We take a moment to follow up with Dr. Kelly to see how MOS certification went both for her and her class.
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Stay Sharp with Summer Learning Experiences

With the spring term coming to a close to wrap up one extraordinary year, it's time to once again prepare for the summer months. Whether you are continuing your studies or taking part in well-deserved rest and relaxation, it's always a good idea to keep your brain active!
Get an Introduction to ManeFrame II

Did you know that the ManeFrame II (M2) is available to faculty, staff, and students of SMU? If you haven't used M2 before, the summer is a great time to learn how to take advantage of high-performance computing in your studies or academics.
Digital Humanities Research Institute (DHRI) Returns in August

The SMU Libraries is hosting the DHRI again in August. Engage with leaders who are passionate about using digital tools to enhance their work and build technical and professional skills through collaborative and group-oriented workshops.
Adobe Education Announces May Events

To launch the summer, Adobe is offering several opportunities for students and faculty, including a new Creative Jam with Southwest Airlines.
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The OIT Spring 2021 Security Report Now Available

In our Secure Communications edition, we review popular communication services for security, help you choose between messaging apps, take an overview of several collaboration tools and their security practices. Don't forget Ms. Security. She lets you know if unsubscribing from emails will really help you and best practices for out-of-office replies.
OIT Quick Tip: Logging In/Out of Your AudioCodes Phone

In this installment of the OIT Quick Tip, we go over how to log into your AudioCodes VoIP telephone as well as how to update your credentials on your phone when you change your password.
Qualtrics Announces May Webinars

To launch the summer, Qualtrics is offering a May series of Qualtrics training sessions via Zoom to help you get up and running with surveys and how to leverage your X&O data.
Science Says Your Brain Needs Breaks… To Nobody's Surprise

Probably not a surprise to anyone doing back-to-back meetings of late, research has proved your brain needs breaks. Microsoft has adjusted settings to carve out time for breaks in Outlook. You can now have Outlook end your events a few minutes early or start them a few minutes late.
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.