OIT Technology News:
April 2025 Edition

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From Curious to Confident: Meadows Explores AI in the Classroom

Tyeson Seale, Director of Academic Technology at the Meadows School of the Arts, recently hosted what he believes is just the beginning of many more AI-focused sessions to come at SMU.
Recent Grants Portal Updates Bring Improved Reporting and Convenience

Our my.SMU developers have worked on a few ease of use updates to make it easier to access and view data in the Expenditure Details Inquiry. Here's what's new!
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Updated Your TollTag? We’ve Upgraded Our Readers.

Did you know that entry into SMU parking centers using your TollTag is a preferred alternative to using your SMU ID Card? The NTTA recently upgraded TollTags to a new 6C format, and in response, we’ve updated our toll readers across campus.
New Requirements for Meta Description in Sitecore

Several changes are coming to Sitecore in order to improve how our listings appear in search results. On May 22, 2025, the length of our page descriptions will be limited to keep our listing from being truncated by search engines.
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The IT Training Insider: Training Communications for Staff

The OIT Training team has launched a newsletter exclusively for SMU staff to answer common questions, suggest best practices, and, of course, offer productivity tips for enhanced efficiency.
OIT Plans for Classroom Upgrades Over Summer

With input from the Faculty Technology Council, OIT strategically coordinates the technology upgrades and changes that will be implemented in classrooms across campus during the new fiscal year.
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Canvas Plus: April 2025 Edition

In the latest edition of Canvas+, we discuss the new default settings for discussions, exciting changes to integrations, such as the new Copyleaks, and some help with PlayPosit's fullscreen issue.
Ordering SMU Computers for Summer Replacement

We are approaching that time of year again to ensure if SMU computers are able to support the latest software applications and business processes. We outline the process for ordering the replacements as well as the upcoming financial deadlines that might impact your order.
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