5 Tools to Help You Understand Accessibility
Computers and the Internet have changed our classroom expectations by increasing the access to information, resources, and other people. As digital media develops and grows, there is an increasing push to ensure that all people have equal access to digital content regardless of their physical abilities. Accessibility includes creating course materials and using websites that are designed in a logical and intuitive way so they can be used as effectively as possible.
Apple iOS 9 Developer Workshops, Feb. 17, with Apple Representative who worked with Steve Jobs
The University of MS is offering workshops for students and faculty to demonstrate the latest tools to create apps for iOS and OS X.
Get Up to Speed on Recent Enhancements
Welcome! The Office of Information Technology (IT) has been preparing for new and returning faculty and students. Below are updates on recently completed work. HANA @ Ole Miss is Live! The terms “analytics” and “big data” are heard frequently these days. The HANA project at the University of MS (UM) is all about improving data access […]
So, I Got This 3D Printer …
Yep, we joined the club. Luke (son) has been researching 3D printers and found a new company that offered a micro 3D printer. After the obligatory parental warnings, contract negotiations as well as board approval (i.e., wife), Luke received one from Santa. In short, I’m impressed! It came with all the necessary components and a […]
New Features for Faculty Activity Reporting
The time for Faculty Activity Reports is quickly approaching. You may notice a few new features as you begin to add your activities and accomplishments. These changes are being introduced in response to discussions with the Office of the Provost, the Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning, as well as deans and faculty representatives. The […]
Unlimited Space (…is something we don’t have)
WordPress users: Are bloated image files taking up all the space in your website? Try replacing them with optimized versions in order to save room.
IT Welcomes Project Coordinator
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to welcome Drew Chiles as our new Project Coordinator.
Changes for Final Grades Submissions
There is one major change to the grading interface this fall. When an instructor assigns an F grade to a student in a course using the online grade reporting interface, the instructor will now have the ability to give additional details as to why the F grade is assigned. There will be three options for […]
Lectern Computer Upgrades Scheduled to Begin December 14
On Monday, December 14, Classroom Technology will begin an effort to upgrade Windows-based lectern computers from Windows 7 Professional to Windows 10 Professional. The effort will also include upgrading the memory and hard drives to enhance the overall performance. In IT, several of us have been using Windows 10 since it was released in summer 2015, and […]
Saving Bandwidth at Home
For those of us living outside the city limits, DSL or cable service for Internet access may not be an option. However, there are alternatives offered over satellite or other cellular networks, although these Internet services typically have monthly bandwidth limits. So, what can you do to stay within those limits? Here are a few […]