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Mar. 15: Intro to NVivo 12 Plus

Posted on by Shalin Hai-Jew

NVIVOAn “Intro to NVivo 12 Plus” training is scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15, 2019, in 306 Calvin Hall for all faculty, graduate students, and staff who may be using this qualitative (and mixed methods) data analysis tool.

This presentation, which covers NVivo 12 Plus basics, will address the following:

  • the basic parts of the NVivo 12 Plus interface
  • how to start and structure a research project (including a team project)
  • how to set up a project around a base language (Chinese/PRC, English/US, English/UK, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese/Brazil, and Spanish
  • how to ingest various multimedia file types (and curate heterogeneous and semi-structured digital data and digitized contents)
  • how to ingest some social media contents
  • how to begin manual and / or automated coding various media file types
  • how to run data queries in the tool and analyze resulting data visualizations (word clouds, word trees, matrices, geographical maps, bar charts, and others), and
  • how to back up the .nvp / .nvpx project file

Continue reading “Mar. 15: Intro to NVivo 12 Plus” →

Connecting to Windows Software Update Service (WSUS)

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Make it easy to keep your computer safe with K-State’s Windows Software Update Service (WSUS), for K-State owned computers. WSUS deploys the latest Microsoft product updates to computers running Microsoft Windows. Computers connected to the WSUS server automatically receive critical/security patches. Windows 10 version updates (e.g. Creators Update 1703) will be released on a managed schedule and email communication will go out prior to each release.

K-Staters located on the Manhattan, Olathe, or Salina campus are encouraged to use WSUS on their university owned machines running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. See the K-State’s Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) knowledge base article for instructions on how to set up the service.

University PPM 3430 Security for Information, Computing and Network Resources requires the latest security patches available to be installed.

Contact your departmental IT support or the IT Help Desk (helpdesk@ksu.edu, phone: 532-7722) to determine what your department is doing to keep your computers up-to-date.

June 22: New Features in NVivo 12 Plus training

Posted on by Shalin Hai-Jew

NVivo 12 Plus, the world’s leading qualitative data analytics software, has recently released a new version. A training session on the new features (Windows) will be offered 2-4 p.m., Fri., June 22, in Calvin 306. There will be time for plenty of questions–as needed. The room will be open from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

An RSVP is NOT required. All are welcome.

Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops and follow along if they wish.  Please note that the Windows and Mac versions of NVivo are somewhat different (although becoming more similar in functional capabilities over time).

This latest version features some new analytics tools, including one for qualitative cross-tab analysis. This software has a data exchange integration with IBM’s SPSS.  There are new data visualizations features as well.

 

 

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Windows 10 update for university-owned computers

Posted on by Matthew Maynard

by Eric Dover

On July 29, Microsoft will be releasing its new operating system, Windows 10. For university-owned computers, it is recommended not to upgrade to the new operating system for at least six months or until K-State can thoroughly test university systems compatibility with the new operating system.  Continue reading “Windows 10 update for university-owned computers” →

Microsoft Office 2013 in university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The newest Microsoft Office suite, version 2013, was installed over the summer on all Windows computers in the university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons (Hale Library). The software suite is also on three Windows computers near the IT Help Desk at 214 Hale Library. These resources are available to all K-Staters. Continue reading “Microsoft Office 2013 in university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons” →

Zoom training sessions available in Hale Library on Sept. 11, Sept. 19

Posted on by Luke Haselwood

Information Technology Services is offering training sessions in Hale Library on Zoom, a high-definition video and audio conferencing tool that is available to all K-State students, faculty, and staff.

Seating is limited and sign-up is required for these sessions:

  • Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3-4 p.m., 301 Hale Library
  • Thursday, Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m., 301 Hale Library
  • Thursday, Sept. 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 301 Hale Library

Continue reading “Zoom training sessions available in Hale Library on Sept. 11, Sept. 19” →

Zoom training sessions available on campus

Posted on by Luke Haselwood

Information Technology Services is offering training sessions on Zoom, a high-definition video and audio conferencing tool that is available to all K-State students, faculty, and staff. Training sessions will be held for individual colleges, departments, and groups who have requested them, as well as large group sessions available for anyone to attend.  Continue reading “Zoom training sessions available on campus” →

Computer-bundle sales start June 3 at Union Computer Store

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

K-State students and faculty/staff who are thinking of buying a computer should check out the Union Computer Store’s bundled computer sales that start Monday, June 3, and continue through the summer. “Bundled” means when a Windows or Mac computer is purchased through the store, additional price-savings are available on select accessories such as USB flash drives and printers.  Continue reading “Computer-bundle sales start June 3 at Union Computer Store” →

Zoom video conferencing tool now available to all students, faculty, and staff

Posted on by Luke Haselwood

Zoom, for HD video and audio conferencing and screen sharing, is now available to all K-State students, faculty and staff. Zoom can be used from any PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android device, or phone line and will soon include H.323 and SIP participants to leverage existing legacy devices including Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, and others. Continue reading “Zoom video conferencing tool now available to all students, faculty, and staff” →

“Quick Guide to Windows 8” gives overview, tips, and shortcuts

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

A Quick Guide to Windows 8 (PDF) is now available online for those who have new Windows 8 computers, want to get a fast start, or are simply interested in the new OS from Microsoft. The one-page guide covers the Start Screen tiles, the Charms bar, keyboard shortcuts, and resources.

For more details about Windows 8, see the article “Getting Familiar With Windows 8” in IT News.