
New Teams group connects administrative staff exploring AI at work
The Administrative AI Exchange is a new Microsoft Teams space for HR, finance, facilities and other administrative staff to share experiences, ask questions and connect with colleagues — no expertise required.
Services
Most-viewed Service pages year-to-date — Google Analytics.
News
Essential information technology news and updates, delivered in a quick-read format.
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Engage eReader has transitioned to VitalSource
This transition comes with some changes. Exploring the VitalSource eReader before classes start can help ensure a smooth experience for both faculty and students!
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Learn@UW pre-semester training opportunities
Join Learn@UW for a series of pre-semester training sessions on topics such as Canvas, Gradescope, Top Hat and more.
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Virtual Office Hours with CIO Didier Contis
Fridays, 9:15 a.m. via Zoom. Unscripted conversations with UW–Madison’s Chief Information Officer.
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Save the date & get connected: events for the IT community
Mark your calendars for an exciting year with IT Connects! Explore upcoming events, key dates and deadlines. From panels and Communities of Practice to conferences and leadership development, there’s something for everyone.
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Design Community User Experience Research panel discussion
Join us for a panel with User Experience Researchers from industry and UW–Madison. You’ll hear about career paths, industry challenges and opportunities, and more. Aug. 27, 11 a.m. via Zoom.
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Teaching Tools registration now open
Learn@UW is holding two sessions designed to help instructors leverage Canvas, Piazza, TopHat, and other teaching tools in their upcoming courses.
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FREE webinars & info from EDUCAUSE
Topics include AI teaching and learning tools; how remote, hybrid and in-person work models impact productivity and collaboration; and insights from the largest AI survey conducted in higher education.
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Help Desk summer hours
The Help Desk has adjusted summer hours until fall. Please make note of these changes.
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Getting started with class email groups
Instructors and teaching assistants: Class groups let you easily email an entire course section with a single email address. Learn how to activate groups, modify roles, change group settings and more.
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NEW email scam targeting faculty
UW–Madison faculty members are being targeted by a new phishing scam. Please be sure to report all suspicious-looking emails.
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Automated accessibility testing: capabilities, limitations & responsible use
Automated accessibility testing tools are excellent at catching some problems, but creating accessible digital environments also requires human judgment, thoughtful processes and a genuine commitment from everyone.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Aug 14
What’s happening Canvas – Customizable learner Dashboard On August 15, we will enable a feature which allows learners to customize their Canvas dashboard, by adding, rearranging, or deleting certain widgets. For more,…
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