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Restoration of IT services nearly complete after outage

Information Technology teams have been working around the clock since last week to replace hardware and restore important IT systems and data. The outage was due to a hardware failure and no personal information was compromised.

Introducing the New IT Self-Service Portal

In an effort to better support the University of Iowa community, Information Technology Services (ITS) has deployed a new IT self-service portal called Enterprise Service Center (ESC). The self-service portal provides faculty, staff, and students a...

Four ways to protect yourself from phishing

The University of Iowa email system receives more than 2.5 million messages per day, but about 69 percent never reach inboxes. Screening systems flag them as spam or scams—they’re discarded before they can do harm. But some deceptive and dangerous...

Two-Step Login expanding this fall

Sunday, September 18, 2022 - 10:24am
Starting Oct. 21, all University of Iowa students will be required to enroll in Two-Step Login with Duo —the university’s multifactor authentication system—to access services like MyUI, ICON, and Office 365. Most students, staff, and faculty already...
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Peerceptiv: A Poweful Tool for Peer Review

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 12:00am
Incorporating peer review assessment into coursework gives your students an opportunity to become better readers, writers, and collaborators.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Funding Available for Teaching Projects

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 12:00am
The Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) provide funding for innovative, results-oriented instructional technology projects that raise the level of teaching and learning at Iowa and have the pot
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

New Content, New Digital Format: Handbook for Teaching

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 12:00am
The OTLT Center for Teaching is delighted to share the new 8th edition of the Handbook for Teaching Excellence. The handbook supports instructors in navigating their teaching roles and creating meaningful learning experiences for their students.
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Restoration of IT services nearly complete after outage

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 - 10:55am
Information Technology teams have been working around the clock since last week to replace hardware and restore important IT systems and data. The outage was due to a hardware failure and no personal information was compromised.
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Introducing the New IT Self-Service Portal

Friday, June 10, 2022 - 7:45am
In an effort to better support the University of Iowa community, Information Technology Services (ITS) has deployed a new IT self-service portal called Enterprise Service Center (ESC). The self-service portal provides faculty, staff, and students a...
Screen shot of Enterprise Service Center homepage

Ensuring IT access for everyone

Monday, May 9, 2022 - 10:01am
Digital technology tools have become indispensable for work, school, shopping, entertainment, and social interaction. But for as many as a billion people with disabilities worldwide, websites, mobile apps, social media, e-commerce, and learning...
Computer keyboard key printed with the word access.

Six IT Policies You Need to Know About

Friday, April 22, 2022 - 2:21pm
Almost every University of Iowa employee uses university-managed IT resources. For some, this means occasionally checking their UI-provided email or logging onto Employee Self Service. For others, it means working on a university-owned computer...
Person's hands typing on a laptop computer keyboard
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Four ways to protect yourself from phishing

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 11:36am
The University of Iowa email system receives more than 2.5 million messages per day, but about 69 percent never reach inboxes. Screening systems flag them as spam or scams—they’re discarded before they can do harm. But some deceptive and dangerous...
magnifying glass and lock icons to depict security awareness
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Promoting Equitable Student Outcomes with Course Data and Learning Analytics

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 12:00am
Join OTLT Research & Analytics in an interactive workshop to learn about data available to University of Iowa instructors. You’ll explore data from your own course to generate questions and take action toward improving student success.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Solstice: A Tool for Active Learning in the Classroom

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 12:00am
Now equipped in over 300 classrooms, Solstice is a wireless tool that transforms meeting spaces into collaboration hubs by allowing students and instructors to easily share an unlimited amount of content.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Retire the Red Pen

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 - 12:00am
Since introducing Gradescope, over 200 instructors and TAs have used it to assess and provide feedback to students. Instructors using it found that it helped them easily create and edit rubrics, grade faster, and provide better feedback.
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2021 OneIT Year in Review

Friday, March 11, 2022 - 10:27am
The year was marked with significant change, both in how the campus utilizes technology and in how the IT community works to provide it. The 2021 OneIT Year in Review highlights how OneIT met COVID-related needs and supported the UI's mission.
Old Capitol in the spring with blooming tree

Learn How to Stop Tax Scammers

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 12:10pm
As you file your taxes or await your refund, look out for tax-related scams which could put your identity and finances at risk. Tax season typically brings a surge in phishing attempts , including fraudulent emails that try to steer you to shady...
Calculator and tax forms
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

The Student Technology Panel Is Back

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 12:00am
How are students using technology to learn, engage with course materials, and connect with their instructors and peers? These topics have been at the forefront of higher education in recent years.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Let's Go to the Book Fair

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 12:00am
Attend the first Pressbooks Book Fair from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. This hybrid event will highlight the incredibly versatile and easy-to-use Pressbooks.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

RedShelf eReader Adds Interactive Features and Increases Accessibility

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:00am
Students and instructors who use eTexts through the ICON Direct program will soon experience exciting new features, like flashcards and student-generated study guides. Beginning in summer 2022, the Unizin Engage eReader will be powered by Redshelf.
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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Grading Made Easier with Gradescope

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:00am
Reduce the time associated with grading while consistently providing detailed feedback with Gradescope, an academic technology designed to streamline and standardize grading exams, homework, and other assignments.

Events

Sparkshop: Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Your Class
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 12:00pm to 12:20pm Sparkshop: Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Your Class
Gradescope
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Gradescope
Microsoft Teams - Meetings Training
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 9:00am to 10:30am Microsoft Teams - Meetings Training
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 11:00am to 12:00pm Monthly IT Security Seminars
Mentoring Graduate Students in Their Teaching Roles: Mentoring for Teaching Across Difference
Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 12:15pm to 1:00pm Mentoring Graduate Students in Their Teaching Roles: Mentoring for Teaching Across Difference
University Capitol Centre
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