OIT Technology News:
March 2025 Edition

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Moving to Entra ID: A NetID Success Story

SMU has successfully transitioned to Entra ID, replacing older authentication methods, and introducing NetID as our login. Over the course of the year, the project introduced a helpful new tool and onboarded the entire SMU community before the change in December.
Integrating AI with Academia: Insights from the AI Teaching Workshop

Recently the Dedman School of Law hosted the AI Teaching Workshop. Partenering with OIT, several ATSDs and members of OIT Research explored AI Foundations, AI in the Classroom, and innovative teaching tools.
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Elevating the GameDay Experience: 5G Enhancements at Ford Stadium

In collaboration with AT&T, OIT has implemented advanced 5G technology upgrades at SMU's Ford Stadium to enhance the experience for visitors leading to a remarkable tenfold increase in total data usage compared to just two years ago.
Feedback Box in Canvas to be discontinued April 30

The creators of Feedback Box have announced that they will be ending the service later this term. We have some information on alternatives for collecting feedback from your students.
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Canvas Plus: March 2025 Edition

In the latest edition of Canvas+, we’ll discuss exciting new AI tools for SMU-licensed accounts with both LinkedIn Learning and Zoom.

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