Technology Brown Bags Available Via Streaming Video May 24, 2006
Posted by admin in : Instructional Technology Tips , add a commentLooking for a way to keep up with the newest technologies on campus? Look no further, check out the Thompson Center for Learning and Teaching’s Technology Brown Bag videos. These videos are available for streaming, simply follow this link: http://ww2.umflint.edu/tclt/techbrownbag/. These videos cover a wide variety of subjects, and are available for most Technology Roundtable and Brown Bag sessions since Winter 2003 semester.
To view the current Technology Brown Bag schedule, please visit http://www.umflint.edu/resources/centers/tclt/programs/brown_bag/.
Archiving and Personal Folders in Outlook May 24, 2006
Posted by admin in : Expert Advice from the ITS HelpDesk , add a commentIn case you haven’t already seen the QuickNote, the ITS HelpDesk has recently released a new QuickNote outlining how to use personal folders and archive in Outlook. Personal folders and archiving allow you to keep email messages you may still need, but not take up room in your inbox. If you frequently have problems with exceeding your allotted amount of storage, this QuickNote is definitely for you! Check out QuickNote #91 to learn how to make the most of your email storage.
New Instant Messaging Service May 24, 2006
Posted by admin in : New Technologies , add a commentITS is now supporting a new integrated communications system that enables faculty, staff, and students to communicate quickly and easily from their computers. With Office Communicator you can send text messages in real time over the network securely via Instant Messaging. In addition to instant messaging, Office Communicator supports peer-to-peer audio and video, application sharing, whiteboards, group discussions, as well as presence awareness, the ability to detect another user’s availability.
For more information about Office Live Communicator, please visit http://ww2.umflint.edu/its/communicator/index.htm.
HelpDesk Consultant in the News May 23, 2006
Posted by admin in : Expert Advice from the ITS HelpDesk , add a commentNick Gaspar, a long-time ITS HelpDesk Consultant, gives his take on “war driving” (locating and sometimes piggybacking on wireless connections) around Genesee County. Nick was interviewed by Chad Swiatecki for an article entitled “SOMETHINGS’ IN THE AIR–Could free wireless connections make the county cool?” which appeared in the Sunday, May 21, 2006 edition of The Flint Journal.
Wireless Campus to get a much needed Upgrade May 22, 2006
Posted by admin in : New Technologies, Wireless Network , add a commentITS has provided campus-wide wireless coverage for over 6 years. Now, many campuses leverage wireless connectivity, but UM-Flint is one of the first three pioneering colleges in the state to go completely wireless! We began with a small number of devices and now currently support over 2,000 802.11b wireless devices. ITS is proud to announce that we are continuing to lead the wireless campus trend by launching our upgrade to the next generation of enterprise-class wireless technology.
The ITS Wireless Committee has been working behind the scenes this past year to design this much-anticipated upgrade. The new design incorporates 802.11b (11Mbps), and 802.11a (54Mbps) and 802.11g (54Mbps). The new system will be a thin client, dual-band configuration that will improve security, reliability, scalability, and speed by significantly increasing the number of access points (400% more!), and implementing new, dedicated firewall and WLAN security protocols. The first building to get an upgrade will be UCEN, which is planned to be completed by the start of the Fall semester.
For more information about the Wireless Project, please consult http://ww2.umflint.edu/its/projects/wireless.html.
Announcing the UM-Flint Apple Store May 9, 2006
Posted by admin in : Hardware and Software Sales , add a commentUM-Flint students, faculty, and staff can now purchase computers and computer equipment directly from Apple at an educational discount via our customized online Apple store! Periodic sales campaigns on Apple laptop bundles will be announced at the beginning of each semester. All purchases are made directly with Apple.
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Phones in General Classrooms May 3, 2006
Posted by admin in : New Technologies , add a commentYou may have noticed the black phones in many general classrooms–they are Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phones. ITS is slowly adding VOIP phones to all general classrooms, so look for phones to begin appearing in French Hall floors 4 and 5 soon. The phones will work for on-campus calls only, and they incorporate the 5-digit dialing system we have all become accustomed to using. Future plans for this technology include replacing courtesy phones and providing low cost replacements for departmental phones. Phones which allow calling card use may replace or complement current pay phones. Feedback on this new initiative would be greatly appreciated.
For more information about the VOIP Project, please consult http://ww2.umflint.edu/its/projects/voip.htm.
Harvey Sherman
ITS Client/Server Manager
"What is RSS?" Flyer Now Available May 3, 2006
Posted by admin in : Expert Advice from the ITS HelpDesk , add a commentSubscribing to our blog’s RSS feed is a great way to easily keep up with the news in ITS. To better help the campus community understand what an RSS feed is, ITS has created a “What is RSS?” flyer. Check it out on the “What is…” flyer page!
