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Information Technology (IT) never sleeps. IT news happens regularly across campus and beyond. Here’s the latest from IT@UW–Madison.
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Reproducibility with ir
ir runs R scripts and renders (or previews) Quarto documents that declare their own requirements. Learn more about this from an expert on the Data Science team.
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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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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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What is digital accessibility?
Digital accessibility means that everyone can access information easily and independently. Learn more about this important work and why it matters.
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FREE webinars & info from EDUCAUSE
Topics include AI teaching and learning tools; developmental evaluation in curriculum, projects and institutional strategy; 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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Join us: KnowledgeBase User Group Meeting
Aug. 3 to 7 via Zoom. Attend our virtual sessions to brush up on content strategy, accessibility, knowledge management practices and more. Registration is open through Aug. 7.
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Learn@UW Newsletter, week of July 31
Blue is coming, Top Hat offers a toolkit, and lots of training in August.
Notes from the CIO
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What last fall’s listening sessions showed me
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: The CIO Listening Sessions gave me a lot of things: candid feedback, a clearer sense of our challenges and genuine confidence in our community…
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Cultivating resilience: Reflections on tending our IT garden
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: Many of us in IT are shaped and strengthened by the stress of the job. But the most resilient teams are not forged with…
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Connections are the heart of our work
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: My first 4 months at UW–Madison have reinforced something important: People need connections to do their best work. And those connections can come from…
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A month of listening, learning & ice cream
A message from Chief Information Officer Didier Contis: As I pass my 1-month mark at UW–Madison, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve discovered about our IT community. And I’m excited to share…
