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2019 OneIT Year in Review

The University of Iowa information technology community works closely with campus partners to advance the institution’s strategic goals. Learn more about how IT makes a difference in the OneIT Year in Review.

Top 10 LinkedIn Learning videos

Here’s a roundup of the 10 most popular LinkedIn Learning courses watched by the University of Iowa community. Did your favorite make the cut? Job Hunting for College Grads (1hr10m course) Excel 2016 Essential Training (8hr53m course) (Note: Excel...

ITS Help Desk reports fall hot topics and back-to-school stats

Connecting to eduroam and using Two-Step Login were among the “hot topics” for the ITS Help Desk during this year’s fall rush—the week before the semester began and the first week of classes. An eduroam certificate upgrade in June generated many...
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Lewison named UI Chief Information Security Officer

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 12:00am
Shari Lewison has been named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the University of Iowa, bringing a wealth of IT experience to the position.

2017 OneIT Year in Review

Thursday, April 19, 2018 - 4:37pm
Report highlights progress of TIER projects and in operating as a unified IT organization. Learn more: https://oneit.uiowa.edu/year-review-2017
2017 Year in Review. Two years. One IT.
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2018 Student Technology Insights

Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 12:00am
The Academic Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) is the OneIT governance council responsible for the Teaching & Learning domain.

Students: Secure your MyUI and ICON data with Two-Step Login

Friday, March 23, 2018 - 11:49am
Two-Step Login is an easy and reliable way to keep your personal and academic info safe and private. And if you opt-in to the service by May 4, you’ll automatically get a chance to win a $100 Hawk Shop gift card.
UI mascot Herky holds a mobile phone with Two-Step Login app displayed.
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Peer Perspectives - Incorporating Peerceptiv into ICON

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 12:00am
Peer review of writing can help students improve not only their writing but also their reading and collaboration skills.
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ICON for Everyone - Creating an Accessible Course

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 12:00am
The Universal Design Online Content Inspection Tool (UDOIT) can be implemented to check areas of ICON courses for accessibility, and provides an easy way to identify areas of a course’s ICON site that may prevent people using assistiv
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Innovations in Teaching with Technology

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 12:00am
The Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA) fund significant, innovative projects that have the potential to improve teaching and learning throughout the University of Iowa.
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New ICON Gradebook

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 12:00am
Canvas is working to build a new Gradebook that allows for more flexible grading, is more intuitive, and elevates the Gradebook user experience.
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A New Face for the Collaboratory

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 12:00am
In an effort to enhance course design and delivery, improve student learning, and reduce course delivery costs at the University of Iowa, the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology has developed the Learning Design Collaboratory initi

TurningPoint Cloud Mac Update

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 1:39pm
Turning Technologies released an update to TurningPoint Mac – TP8 version 8.3.0 and TP7 (Cloud) version 7.5.8 – in order to remain compatible with the latest Microsoft Office version 16.9. For TurningPoint users who updated Microsoft Office prior to...

January 16, 2018 - Turnitin offers Faster Formative Similarity Reports

Friday, January 5, 2018 - 12:01pm
Beginning January 16, 2018, Feedback Studio will offer faster formative Similarity Reports - Give students more support to master paraphrasing and citation conventions. For instructors who allow resubmissions within their assignment settings,...

Avoid holiday cybercrime

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 4:35pm
Cyber criminals love to take advantage of the holiday season. People are busy and perhaps less vigilant—particularly given the volume of email advertisements and online transactions happening this time of year. University IT security experts are...
Tree ornament

MAUI and ICON to require Two-Step Login in 2018

Monday, November 20, 2017 - 10:07am
Starting in early 2018, UI faculty and staff will need to use Two-Step Login when accessing MAUI and ICON, a measure designed to protect student information and academic records. MAUI will require Two-Step Login starting Jan. 2, ICON starting Feb. 5.
Mobile phone and laptop displaying two-step login and verification screens

Celebrate GIS Day on Nov. 9

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 10:21am
GIS Day is an international forum for users of geographic information systems technology to demonstrate real-world applications.
GIS Day
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Professor Counts on ITTA to Support Innovative Teaching Project

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 12:00am
Each year, the Academic Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) hosts the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA), a program designed to enhance teaching and learning at the University of Iowa.
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Student Self Regulated Learning

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 12:00am
Elements of Success (EoS) is an innovative, analytics dashboard tool in ICON that promotes students' self-regulated learning. On Tuesday, November 7, the OTLT Research and Assessment team will present to instructors how to leverage EoS.
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Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - 12:00am
The Academic Technologies Advisory Council is seeking proposals from instructors for the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards (ITTA). This program aims to enhance teaching and learning at the University of Iowa.

Events

Managing Synchronous Online Classes in Zoom Interactive Practice Session
Thursday, January 21, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am Managing Synchronous Online Classes in Zoom Interactive Practice Session
ICON-UDOIT Accessibility Check
Thursday, January 21, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm ICON-UDOIT Accessibility Check
Technology Tools for Gathering Student Feedback
Friday, January 22, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am Technology Tools for Gathering Student Feedback
Getting Started with ICON
Friday, January 22, 2021, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Getting Started with ICON
Getting Started with ICON
Monday, January 25, 2021, 10:00am to 11:00am Getting Started with ICON
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