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Fall 2018 | Resources for Faculty, Staff & Students
Burned in Caption_Newsletter Fall 2018.mp4CIO's Message - Morgan strong for Fall 2018!
It's Fall 2018. We've got exciting news -- we're now the Division of Information Technology (DIT). #MorganStrong.
Introducing the Division of Information Technology
We're pleased to announce that the Office of Information Technology is now the Division of Information Technology (DIT). As a result, our notices and communication sources will change to reflect our new name. Email notifications regarding planned or unplanned outages will emanate from DIT_Notices@morgan.edu (formerly OIT_Notices). Our Twitter account has been renamed, @DITatMSU.
In an effort to continue to provide excellent customer service, we'll be working on a newly designed web site, which will include a Service Catalog and a simplified menu structure.
It's SAT time! A Message from our Security team
- Coming in September, all faculty and staff will be required to take the Security Awareness Training (SAT). The online training, by MediaPro, covers best practices for basic information security and can be applied here at Morgan and in your personal life. This will be a re-certification for those who completed the previous SAT. For those hired after September 2016, this will be new. Look for the email in your inbox the first week of September. Remember, the use of Smartphones or tablets was problematic for a lot of us. So, use your desktop and save your certificate.
- October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). During the month, the Information Systems Security Office (ISSO) will be sending tips and information to enhance your cyber security knowledge as well as host workshops and have open discussions around cyber security. Stay tuned for the schedule of events.
- Reminder: The Information Systems Security Office is always willing to promote better and more secure cyber habits. At your request, we will speak about broad or specific topics in cyber security with small to larger groups. Please email isso@morgan.edu to schedule a session.
Instructional technology Updates
Check out our website at http://www.morgan.edu/ats
Learn Something New
This year we are changing the format of many of our workshops. To kick off the semester, we'll have our usual round of face to face Blackboard workshops. However, as the semester progresses you'll find more webinars, online and self-paced workshops, as well as opportunities to earn certifications in several instructional technologies.
New this year will be workshops on the Flipped Classroom, Finding Open Educational Resources (OER), Using Student Response Systems, FlipGrid and Adobe Spark
Also, this year, we'll be bringing back our Lunch-Learn-Link sessions. Watch your email for weekly news from ATS!
Videos, Anyone?
Academic Technology Services (ATS) offers several options for faculty, staff and students who need to produce video presentations or training. Our Record & Go Studio provides a quiet space with professional quality video capture equipment. We train faculty, staff and students to use our studio, and to produce their own short videos using Panopto.
For Faculty or Staff: Academic Technology Services offers video production services. We can plan, script and produce training videos, as well as assist professors with their instructional video needs.
Contact Academic Technology Services - Devron Thornton - 443.885.2205 for more information.
Atomic Learning becomes Hoonuit
Atomic Learning (Morgan's video training repository) has changed its name to Hoonuit. Our link to the service remains the same (for now)! Login with your Morgan username and password.
What's New in Hoonuit?
Learning Pathways: Hoonuit has curated hundreds of videos by topic. As you progress through the various courses, you can earn a certificate of completion.
My Campus Training: Now featuring training for Morgan employees/students on Google, Blackboard and other topics. If your department would like to post training videos on Hoonuit, please contact Academic Technology Services (x1103).
New for Fall 2018: Full transcripts are available for all videos in multiple languages.
From our Mobile management Services Team
DIT would like to welcome the Telecommunications staff to the DIT family. Telecommunications Services will now be known as Mobile Management Services (MMS). Here's a tech tip from the MMS team: Do you know the difference between 4G and 5G? Take a look at this interesting article from LifeWire eNews.
Hello? Troubleshoot your Desktop Phone
Take a look at your desktop phone. Do you see any of the following?
- Blinking amber light on the handset
- Black display screen
- Solid blue light over the speaker button
To quickly resolve this issue, please do the following:
- Perform a manual reboot by simply unplugging the phone from the wall for approximately 5 seconds.
- Once the phone is re-plugged back into the wall port/jack, the reboot process will automatically begin.
- The phone should re-register with the network and become fully operational in approximately 1-2 minutes.
Still won't work? Contact the Service Desk 443.885.4357.
Remember your BEAR Card!
Fall 2018 DIT Computer Lab Updates
- Holmes G-14: M-F 8a-10p, Sa 8a-12p
- The computer lab in Jenkins 215 has closed indefinitely. Please see our website for alternative open lab locations, http://www.morgan.edu/computerlabs
Card Readers Allow Students to ‘Swipe to Enter’ using their BEAR Cards
- DIT Computer Labs have card readers in place to allow students to "swipe to enter" so remember your BEAR card!
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Computer Replacement Standards
Each year in early August, the Division of Information Technology (DIT) determines Computer Replacement Standards for university-owned equipment. The standards are developed so departments understand when computers in their area need to be replaced and when DIT will no longer maintain them.
Departments are responsible for funding computer replacements. Upon replacement, old machines should be removed by Property Control for secure disposal. Quotes for replacement computers should be obtained from the Service Desk to ensure compatibility and DIT support.
shop 'till you drop -- not!!!
Do you need to purchase new technology for the office? Consult before you buy!!! The DIT Service Desk will provide advice and quotes for replacing any computers that do not meet the Computer Replacement Standards. New equipment must meet hardware and security standards.
Please do not purchase equipment before consulting with our Service Desk. Contact 443.885.4357 so we can help you find appropriate technology solutions!
Looking for Software?
Call the Service Desk 443.885.4357 to find out if there are any bulk buying options or if the university already has a license!
Microsoft Office 365 - Free
Do you need MS Office for your personal computing device? As an active Morgan faculty, staff or student you may install Office 365 on up to five of your personal devices! To get MS 365, browse to: portal.office.com. Log in with your Morgan email address and Morgan password.
