Latest
Resources for Teaching & Classroom Technologies
If you are teaching a course this fall, you’ll find many ways to help familiarize you with the new classroom technology and other teaching resources.
Hosted by Notre Dame Learning units (the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence and Office of Digital Learning…
Read More about Resources for Teaching & Classroom Technologies
Students: Free Software to Help You
Students can download Microsoft Office, as well as many math and science software titles, for free...
Run Eduroam Setup Utility Now to Maintain WiFi Connectivity on Campus
The eduroam certificate will expire at the end of this year. In order to reduce impact during the academic year, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) will update this certificate on Monday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m.
To ensure you can connect to the campus WiFi network, it is recommended that you run the eduroam setup utility on each wireless device as soon as possible. This will configure your device for the new certificate. You can do this from any location.…
Read More about Run Eduroam Setup Utility Now to Maintain WiFi Connectivity on Campus
IDG Insider Pro & Computerworld Name Notre Dame to 2020 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT
Recognized for the eighth year in a row, the University of Notre Dame ranks 15th among large organizations in the IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 Best Places to Work in IT. Notre Dame is one of 100 top organizations that challenges its IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation.…
Final OIT Lunch & Learn in Summer Series
Don’t forget to grab your sandwich and attend this summer’s final OIT Lunch & Learn online event. The title is “Creating Zoom Meetings for Others,” and will be held on Tues. July 28 from noon to 1 p.m.
You’ll learn about the features available in Google Calendar and Zoom that allow you to create a meeting for someone else, and save it directly to his/her calendar making them the host. Setting up meetings this way enables the host to take full advantage of all Zoom features.…
Brush Up Your Skills This Summer with OIT Training Classes
The summer is a great time to learn a new skill or expand an older one with OIT training classes. OIT has classes all through July and into early August. And since all the sessions are conducted via Zoom, learning is just a few clicks away.
Classes being offered in July include:
-
Google Drive classes:
- Introduction to Google Drive: A great option for storage but an even better one for collaboration
…
Read More about Brush Up Your Skills This Summer with OIT Training Classes
Stay at the Top of Your Game with OIT’s Lunch & Learn Summer Series
Take a break and recharge with these Lunch & Learns from OIT. Grab your sandwich and join our Zoom sessions to find new and better ways of doing things.
Google's Latest Updates, Tuesday, June 23, noon-1:00 p.m.
It seems like Google is always changing. Come to this Lunch & Learn and find out about the latest features Google has added to G Suite products.…
Read More about Stay at the Top of Your Game with OIT’s Lunch & Learn Summer Series
Zoom Password Requirement Now in Effect
As a result of the update by OIT Zoom administrators, passwords are required for meetings created after June 13. Meetings that were entered into the calendar before 8 a.m. on June 13 are NOT affected.
When you schedule a meeting, the meeting password will now be automatically added to the invitation and securely embedded in the URL of the meeting. No other action is required.…
IT Maintenance Begins on 6-13-20
Beginning Saturday, June 13, at 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. (ET) Sunday, June 14, Office of Information Technologies (OIT) systems engineers will perform a variety of planned maintenance activities and upgrades.
Major IT services that will be UNAVAILABLE for some or all of the maintenance period include:…
Update on Zoom Upgrade
On Monday, May 18, OIT system administrators pushed out the Zoom 5.0 client upgrade to all University-owned (managed) Windows and Mac computers that had not already installed it.
Effective Saturday, May 30, all managed and unmanaged computers must have the Zoom 5.0 client installed. A new encryption will be activated in Zoom version 5.0 and above for additional security. Any Zoom software older than Zoom 5.0 must be upgraded before you can join a meeting/class after May 30.…
Revitalize Your IT Skills This Summer
Summer is a time when nature comes back to life again. It’s a season of revitalization and growth. And it’s the perfect time to revitalize your IT skills by attending OIT training classes.
You’ll find a variety of classes to help you grow, develop or revitalize skills in Google and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, as well as other valuable IT tools and services.…
Taste of Technology Presents Virtual Sessions in May
OIT’s popular mini-conference—Taste of Technology—has been rescheduled. A series of 13 virtual sessions will be presented via Zoom throughout the month of May.
Here is your chance to explore new ways to use IT tools and applications in your daily life. Attend one or more of these valuable sessions and add the session(s) to your professional development goals.…
Read More about Taste of Technology Presents Virtual Sessions in May
Don’t Lose Access to Your ND Files After You Graduate
Your Notre Dame NetID will be deactivated 60 days after you graduate. Be sure to transfer the files and other resources you want to keep from your Notre Dame student account to a personal account, such as your Notre Dame alumni account.
This includes important files and other resources in applications such as:…
Read More about Don’t Lose Access to Your ND Files After You Graduate
Coronavirus Tax Relief Payment Scams Abound
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law in March 2020. It authorized fast and direct monetary assistance to American taxpayers, businesses and local governments.
This economic relief package totaled $2.2 trillion, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is in the process of making $250 billion in payments to individual taxpayers. And of course, this large amount of money has attracted the attention of worldwide email scammers and con artists. They will attempt to steal these funds by any means possible.…
Technology Enables New Ways to Learn, Teach & Work at ND
The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) serves as Notre Dame’s trusted technology partner. While the demands of technology continue to expand, the OIT works hard to keep up with reviewing new services, as well as maintaining existing services including those to help faculty, staff and students work remotely.…
Read More about Technology Enables New Ways to Learn, Teach & Work at ND
Prevent Disruptions by Outsiders in Zoom Classes & Meetings
With the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic requiring social distancing measures, Zoom conferencing services have increased substantially across higher education.
The uptick of online conferencing has also resulted in an increase of unscrupulous individuals finding ways into video conferences just to disrupt them. Once they’ve successfully joined the session, they may broadcast shocking imagery or use improper language for all participants to see and/or hear. It’s called Zoombombing.…
Read More about Prevent Disruptions by Outsiders in Zoom Classes & Meetings
Review Your Okta Settings
As you continue to work or teach courses remotely, it is important to confirm you have at least two available devices/methods that allow you to complete the two step login process in Okta.
By doing so, you can maintain access to ND services like your Gmail account, Google Apps, Sakai, etc., in case something happens to your primary device/method. The Office of Information Technologies (OIT) recommends enrolling…
Software Applications and Virtual Computer Lab Access for Students
As students begin the experience of taking classes online, the Office of Information Technologies (OIT) has a few important reminders for you.
Adobe Creative Cloud—Free Until May 31, 2020
Adobe is offering its Creative Cloud applications at no cost to students until Sunday, May 31, 2020. You must follow these instructions…
Read More about Software Applications and Virtual Computer Lab Access for Students
OIT Technical Training Classes Move Online
OIT’s Technical Training classes will continue through the end of the semester as faculty, staff and students work remotely. Beginning March 23, 2020, all remaining training classes will be hosted via Zoom. These classes are easy to access. Just a few clicks on your computer, and you’re there!
Classes being offered in April and early May include: …
Working Safely From Home
Under the current COVID-19 conditions, Notre Dame faculty and staff will be teaching and working away from campus. For some people, it will be their first experience working remotely. Here are some tips to help you work safely and efficiently from home.
- Your Notre Dame computer should be your first choice for working from home. Contact your supervisor if you need a Notre Dame computer in order to work from home. …