Information Technology
Information Technology
Inaugural Teaching and Learning with Technology Research Carnival on June 19
5/16/19
Come for the fun games and prizes; stay for the informative discussions with faculty who have engaged in teaching and learning research. The Teaching and Learning with Technology Research Carnival will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 19, at The Dreamery, on the ground floor of the Shields Building on the University Park campus of Penn State.
Harrisburg leads open educational resources innovation in geology courses
5/1/19
Open educational resources (OER) are transforming the landscape of higher education, allowing for more accessible and affordable learning. At Penn State Harrisburg, geology students are using digital rock kits and an open-access textbook in place of traditional rock packages and text, a change that has fueled student engagement.
Study finds virtual assistants play different roles when users seek health info
5/1/19
Conversing through voice, compared to text, enhances the connection users have with a virtual assistant. This can lead to better attitudes toward the technology, according to a study by Penn State graduate student Eugene Cho.
Computer lab availability now trackable with campus maps
5/1/19
Already capable of displaying more than 15 layers of information at a time -- including building and classroom locations, parking options and construction areas -- maps.psu.edu is now tracking computer lab usage across University Park, a helpful feature that’s debuted in time for finals week when labs are busiest.
Learning Design Summer Camp set for July 23
5/1/19
Learning Design Summer Camp is the annual, informal gathering of Penn State's learning design community. This year's event is slated to take place July 23 in Chambers Building. Event organizers are accepting proposals for presentations now.
Libraries Short Stories spring contest winners explore 'The Other Side'
4/30/19
Penn State University Libraries Short Stories’ “The Other Side” spring 2019 contest winners included 11 student honorees, three faculty/staff honorees, and one local middle school student honoree. Each of the four Libraries Short Stories Editorial Board winners and the People’s Choice winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card. All winners and honorable mentions will have their stories placed on the Libraries’ Short Edition short story dispensers.
Access to 'legacy' voicemail messages to end as of June 1
4/30/19
Voicemail users will be able to access their 'legacy' voicemail messages through May 31, with access ending on June 1.
Technology Expo 2019, May 6, to showcase latest A/V, integrative tech equipment
4/24/19
Attendees at Technology Expo 2019, set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6, can try out many of today’s newest high-end technology products for educational and commercial use, and speak with representatives in the vendor showcase. Held in Presidents Hall at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center and organized by Penn State University Libraries’ Media and Technology Support Services, Technology Expo 2019 is free and open to the public.
Penn State wireless users must take action to avoid network disruptions on May 4
4/23/19
Following finals week, Penn State Information Technology must make changes to its secure wireless networks “psu” and “eduroam” that will require those using an Apple, Windows or Linux device to update their settings in order to remain connected. Android devices will not require an update. Users should be sure to read all instructions before beginning the update process.
LinkedIn Learning coming to Penn State
4/22/19
Lynda.com is becoming LinkedIn Learning. Although it will have a new name, Penn State's popular online learning and professional development tool will retain features popular with Lynda.com users while adding new capabilities that will deliver a more personalized learning experience. These upgrades will help learners achieve their learning goals more easily and efficiently.
Theory meets application: Machine learning techniques for geothermal exploration
4/18/19
When Jing Yang, assistant professor of electrical engineering, began looking for practical applications to her machine learning research, partnering with Chris Marone, professor of geosciences, for his work on safe and efficient geothermal exploration and energy production, was a perfect fit.
Penn State IT Alerts receive upgrades
4/17/19
Penn State Information Technology has upgraded IT Alerts to better notify users about updates and changes to IT services.
Long-running program fosters IT leadership at Penn State
4/17/19
With 15 years of history at Penn State, the IT Leaders Program has offered hundreds of IT staff members the ability to grow their leadership skills through an intensive nine-month program designed by MOR Associates.
Kaltura's integration with Canvas gives faculty options in classrooms and online
4/17/19
Kaltura is Penn State’s new media management and storage platform that seamlessly integrates with Canvas and allows users to create and stream content from any device at any time.