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How to prevent spear-phishing

You may be familiar with phishing—scam emails (or direct messages, or social posts) that try to con you into giving up a password, downloading malicious software, or otherwise opening yourself up to a cyber-attack. But have you heard of spear-...

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...

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Introducing the New IT Self-Service Portal

Friday, June 10, 2022 - 7:45am

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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

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

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.

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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...

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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

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

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.

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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

ITTA Recipients Investigate Gamification, Virtual Instruction, and Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 12:00am

Funded through student technology fees, the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) support significant, innovative projects that show the potential to improve teaching and learning at the Universi

Avoiding identity theft

Monday, January 31, 2022 - 8:34am

January 31-February 4 is Identity Theft Awareness Week . Take a minute to how consider how identity theft works and what you can do to protect yourself. Staying safe requires a mix of mindset and practices. Be aware—even skeptical—of every request...

Protecting your privacy

Sunday, January 23, 2022 - 10:00am

Jan. 24-28 is Data Privacy Week, a National Cybersecurity Alliance initiative that encourages individuals to secure their personal information and urges organizations to use customer data with respect and transparency. To mark the week, we talked...

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How to Keep Scammers from Spoiling Your Holidays

Monday, December 6, 2021 - 10:03am

Not every holiday tradition brings comfort and joy. The busy, end-of-year season typically prompts a surge of phishing attempts and other online scams. The University of Iowa has already seen the work of digital Grinches this year. Phishing-related...

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Protect yourself from tax-season scams

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 1:51pm

Be vigilant of unexpected or suspicious emails, text, or phone calls requesting personal or financial information this time of year, when cyber criminals develop income tax scams.

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Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Join Us for an Anniversary Event Featuring Randy Bass

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - 12:00am

The OTLT Center for Teaching invites you to a virtual 25th anniversary celebration from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.

How to Think Like a Cyber Pro

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 10:03am

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month closes, we talked with members of the University of Iowa’s Information Security and Policy team to learn how they manage cybersecurity threats in their daily lives. Read on to discover how you can do what the pros do...

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