The InfoTech Tuesday newsletter will not be published next week during spring break. Publication resumes Tuesday, March 24. If you have time during spring break, check out IT resources featured in previous issues (see below) and/or take time to learn that new software program or computer tool.
IT tools and resources in recent issues
- YouSendIt.com, a free service for making large files available to others
- Google Search tricks
- Free VLC media player
- Visio 2007 new features and how-to
- Five things you need to know about IT security at K-State
- The University Life Café that went live in January and promotes mental wellness
- ARTstor database of digital images “that spans the globe, from ancient times to contemporary life”
Recent IT presentations available on video
- Check out the IDT Roundtable presentations for upcoming topics, plus videos on previous topics like Second Life, digital repositories, and podcasting and vodcasting.
- Watch recent TechBytes videos on using Facebook in the classroom, and tips for navigating and building in the Second Life virtual world. And mark your calendar for upcoming presentations: K-State Zimbra e-mail; mobile devices (iPhone and more); Creative Commons free online resources; and webinars for online learning.
Learn a new software or IT tool. Check out these free resources available on campus for K-Staters:
- The university computing labs have a variety of software programs, from ArcGIS and AutoCAD to the VLC Media Player and ZoomText (a visual accessibility tool).
- IT resources in the Media Development Center let you:
- check out camcorders, cameras, and laptops
- create videos
- scan and edit photos and images
- produce CDs and DVDs
- make audio recordings
- create PowerPoint presentations
- design webpages
