Carmen, Ohio State’s Learning Management System, is used by thousands of academic instructors a year to organize and enhance their courses. Many of Carmen’s functions could be useful for a student organization as well. Carmen can be used for interaction among the members of your club, team or Greek organization. The ‘course’ page can facilitate internal discussions and… Read more at the full article: Student Orgs: Is a Carmen Page Right for You?
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Student Orgs: Is a Carmen Page Right for You?
Posted in Services Tagged carmen, student organizations
Social Work Embraces Technology, Provides iPads for Faculty and Staff
The College of Social Work is putting instructors to the test in their newest learning technology project. iPads were provided to faculty and staff college-wide last month, as well as the first of many collaborative training sessions through the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Teaching, research, community practice, and productivity are the focus areas… Read more at the full article: Social Work Embraces Technology, Provides iPads for Faculty and Staff
Posted in Features, General Announcements Tagged classroom technology, University Community
OCIO’s Twitter #Debut
Today the Office of the Chief Information Officer launched its official Twitter account: @TechOhioState. Not familiar with Twitter? It’s a social media platform where your messages (tweets) must be short and concise. Once you’ve chosen accounts to follow, their tweets show up on your timeline in a chronological feed. Consider it an opportunity to build your… Read more at the full article: OCIO’s Twitter #Debut
Posted in General Announcements Tagged social media, twitter
OSU Wireless Name.#w Usernames Expiring
The days of remembering one username for Carmen and another for logging on to OSU Wireless are behind us. As the Office of the Chief Information Officer continues its password synchronization initiatives, OSU Wireless will soon be accessible only with an Ohio State Username (lastname.#) and password. We are expiring the separate credentials previously used… Read more at the full article: OSU Wireless Name.#w Usernames Expiring
Posted in General Announcements
Test your data privacy know-how in our crossword puzzle!
Data privacy is something that we all must embrace as part of our daily lives. From the way we pay for our groceries to the federal legislation efforts to safeguard online reputations, data privacy has a growing impact on our lives. The Office of the Chief Information Officer is taking part in this initiative, recognizing January 2012 as Data Privacy Month. Test your data privacy know-how and you could win a prize.
… Read more at the full article: Test your data privacy know-how in our crossword puzzle!
Posted in Features Tagged identity management, security and privacy
Stay Tech-Savvy Without Risking Privacy
Data privacy is something that we all must embrace as part of our daily lives. From the way we pay for our groceries to the federal legislation efforts to safeguard online reputations, data privacy has a growing impact on our lives. The OCIO provides privacy tips and information to keep yourself, your family and our community safe… Read more at the full article: Stay Tech-Savvy Without Risking Privacy
Posted in Features Tagged Data Privacy Day, security and privacy
My.osu.edu – Fact or Fiction?
FACT: Synchronizing many university systems as one process through my.osu.edu enhances university security and empowers end-users. FICTION: High traffic at my.osu.edu will cause delays in future 90-day password resets. FACT: The initial password change for 90,000+ users at my.osu.edu generated a high volume of activity in order to synch many systems for the first time…. Read more at the full article: My.osu.edu – Fact or Fiction?
Password FAQ: Will my.osu.edu affect the credentials for my departmental e-mail or other resource log-ins?
Visiting my.osu.edu and enrolling in the rest cycle only affects the password for your Ohio State Username (lastname.#) and password. These credentials give access to many systems: Carmen, Buckeye Mail, Buckeye Link, University E-Mail Service and more. There are some university resources that might require you to log in, but with a username and password… Read more at the full article: Password FAQ: Will my.osu.edu affect the credentials for my departmental e-mail or other resource log-ins?
Posted in General Announcements Tagged identity and access management, passwords
Departmental Impact Grants Accepting Applications
Departmental Impact Grants from the OCIO’s Learning Technology area are making a difference in the recipients’ classroom experiences. By capturing and providing lectures electronically, polling students, and incorporating interactive elements to her math course, Elizabeth Miller and the Math project committee improved student test scores, retention, and overall opinion of the Math department… Read more at the full article: Departmental Impact Grants Accepting Applications
Posted in Features, General Announcements Tagged classroom technology, digital union, Grants, University Community
Having Trouble with OSU Wireless?
The Office of the Chief Information Officer now provides the Ohio State community with video tutorials for configuring to connect to the OSU Wireless network. The operating systems featured in the videos are Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.5/10.6. A new utility which configures your device’s settings automatically is also available. This downloadable OSU Wireless network configuration utility is… Read more at the full article: Having Trouble with OSU Wireless?
Posted in Features, General Announcements, Services Tagged internet, software, University Community, wireless
