Lois Brooks has been named CIO of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently CIO and vice provost of information and technology at Oregon State University and has years of experience in large research-intensive higher… Continue Reading UW names new CIO
Academic Technology News
UW improves research computing access
Researchers at the UW-Madison now have greatly improved ways to learn about and access tools offered through aci.wisc.edu. The newly revised site for the Advanced Computing Initiative (ACI) is for any campus scholar seeking to establish or enhance their use of… Continue Reading UW improves research computing access
DoIT streamlines training effort: Nearly 90% completion rate
Thanks to an effort involving DoIT Academic Technology and other campus partners, a required online HIPAA training realized a nearly 90% compliance while lowering completion times compared to previous years. Each year, more than 10,000… Continue Reading DoIT streamlines training effort: Nearly 90% completion rate
UPDATE: Learn@UW/D2L status
UPDATE MAY 4, 2016 Problems with Quiz Grading appear to be resolved. However, if you observe or receive reports of continuing problems with this, please send a message to the Learn@UW Utility list: learnuw-utility@lists.wisc.edu. Issues related… Continue Reading UPDATE: Learn@UW/D2L status
Unlimited storage in Electronic Lab Notebooks
UW-Madison researchers now have unlimited storage on the Electronic Lab Notebook platform: LabArchives. The company recently announced unlimited storage quotas for institutions and accessibility updates for compliance with Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act,… Continue Reading Unlimited storage in Electronic Lab Notebooks
Explore Next-Generation Digital Learning Environment at April’s ELI Online Session
To support a campus dialogue about UW-Madison’s Student Digital Ecosystem, DoIT Academic Technology will host the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Online Focus Session on April 27-28 in the Middleton Building. The theme, Exploring the Next-Generation… Continue Reading Explore Next-Generation Digital Learning Environment at April’s ELI Online Session
Get training more useful than Candy Crush
You’ve dedicated hours to creating color bombs in Candy Crush Saga, fighting hostile mobs in Minecraft, and unlocking the Hipster Whale in Crossy Road. Before getting sucked into the next app, sign up for a… Continue Reading Get training more useful than Candy Crush
Need advice on setting up or managing your spring course?
Today’s instructor has a nearly endless set of choices when it comes to technologies available for enhancing class interactions, engagement, collaboration, and efficiencies. Learning technology consultants from DoIT Academic Technology are available to instructors to… Continue Reading Need advice on setting up or managing your spring course?
Learn@UW: More choices for all instructors
In 2003, Learn@UW was launched at UW-Madison and instantly became synonymous with its underlying platform from Desire2Learn (D2L), an industry-leading course management system. Recently Learn@UW has grown to meet the evolving teaching and learning needs… Continue Reading Learn@UW: More choices for all instructors
Take a custom technology workshop and improve your summer class
Including a technology-based project in your summer class? Software Training for Students (STS) provides support to you and your students, allowing you to focus on the content without worrying about the tools! Our trainers can… Continue Reading Take a custom technology workshop and improve your summer class