OIT Technology News: Summer 2020 Edition

In this edition of OIT's Technology News, we recap Remote Learning: from Survival to Exceptional, get an update on the phone deployments, learn about our summer learning opportunities, find out about the extended grace for Adobe Creative Cloud, plus much more.


Over the course of two days, the provided over 660 hours of professional development to more than 180 faculty. With 17 webinars covering a variety of topics that addressed the unique challenges and opportunities facing faculty with remote teaching, most faculty attended 3 or more of the sessions.


As we return to the Hilltop, we are anticipating a transition in classroom instruction from 100% online to a hybrid model, where instruction occurs in both .


With the recent impact of COVID-19, the phone deployment schedule had to be adjusted temporarily. However, and we have migrated 68% of employees eligible for voice service.


In , ATSD Christina Churchill introduced attendees to SMU's expectations for minimal requirements in a Canvas course, as well as learning theories and best practices for presenting online course content.


In the Professor Diane Gifford provides tips and tricks for faculty to help keep students highly engaged and connected when presenting remotely with Zoom.


, we meet Dr. Stephen Sekula and find out how he is helping other faculty members navigate the new world of teaching online and doing it securely. We share some strategies for ensuring we all keep the University secure while working remotely. We offer some tips on how to prevent zoom bombing. Plus, find out how cyber-criminals are looking to exploit public fears generated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 


As a result of the campus closure, student access to Adobe Creative Cloud in labs and classrooms is limited. to Creative Cloud Desktop Apps for student licenses through July 6, 2020.
 


Wondering how to during the summer months? Consider earning a Microsoft Certification, enrolling in Hegi's Foundations of Career Development, or checking out a LinkedIn Learning course.


Microsoft Teams provides individuals access to many of your essential items in one interface. MS Teams can be used to , host different channels for various topics, chat with colleagues or classmates, and much more.


Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have seen . We wanted to make you aware of two specific phishing campaigns that have impacted users recently.


Just a reminder, new features have been added to the student self-service page in my.SMU to provide students with more .


After May 31, 2020, Forrester Research will be the preferred solution for SMU.  of the extensive resources of Forrester Research, including market data research, and business operation insights.