University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: IT News

Join us: A conversation on confidence & growth in IT

UW–‍Madison information technology employees are invited to join an engaging discussion by a panel of IT colleagues about navigating self-doubt in their professional journeys. March 18, 11am to 1pm via Zoom.

Turn insights into impact: Apply for the i2i Program today

The Insights to Impact (i2i) Program helps instructors transform data into actionable strategies. Apply today and join a community of like-minded, committed educators. Earlybird deadline is April 6.

Mid-semester training opportunities from Learn@UW

Instructors are invited to attend two mid-semester training courses in Canvas: final grading and preparing for next semester. Both presentations are free and offered online.

From data to teaching & learning impact: How i2i empowers instructors to elevate learning

The Insight to Impact (i2i) Program is now taking applications for the 2026-27 season. Learn more about this important program and how it can impact your work in higher education.

Finding ‘Meaning in the Metrics’

The 7th annual Data Science Research Bazaar is for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned data scientist or just starting your journey. Can’t make the March 19 bazaar? Additional events take place throughout March and April.

Learn@UW Newsletter, week of Feb 27

What’s happening Canvas – Emerging AI features You may be hearing about new Canvas features released under the umbrella name IgniteAI. IgniteAI is a new Canvas feature line from Instructure that groups together AI‑driven functionality. IgniteAI features are moving from the conceptual phase into the Feature Preview stage. Feature Previews are optional for us to …

Device compliance data update: what we’re seeing in VPN Audit Mode

Earlier this year, Smart Access began reviewing VPN device data to better understand the security posture of devices connecting to university resources. This article builds on our January update, which outlined our visibility-first approach.

Enhancing Online Education: designing assessments & fostering community

Do you teach online or hybrid courses? Learn how to accurately measure course learning outcomes, and adopt strategies to create relationships in course learning communities. Webinars: Feb 20 & Mar 13.

New tools to support course accessibility

Three new tools have been integrated into Canvas and help make teaching and learning easier and more accessible. Learn more about these tools — and how to harness their powers to break accessibility barriers in your courses.

IT community shares vision for UW’s technology future

A new report presents insights from hundreds of verbal and written comments shared by university IT professionals during during listening sessions with UW–‍Madison’s Chief Information Officer last fall.