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Save time and money with 6 IT resources

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IT Resources handoutTake note of these technology resources — they’re free, available to everyone at K-State, and just might make your life a little easier. (Other great resources are in the 2010 K-State IT Resources brochure, a PDF printout.)

  1. IT Help Desk

    The first point of contact when K-Staters need help on computer and IT issues. 785-532-7722, walk-in 214 Hale Library, e-mail helpdesk@k-state.edu.

  2. Free printing

    Limited, free laser printing is available (in the InfoCommons and university computing labs) to all students and faculty/staff using their K-State eID and password. $10 is allocated per person each fall and spring semester, and $5 each summer. Continue reading “Save time and money with 6 IT resources” →

"Blind carbon copy" adds professionalism to e-mail

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When sending e-mail to multiple recipients, consider using the “blind carbon copy” (Bcc:) option. Posting individual e-mail addresses in the Bcc area eliminates the long list of e-mail addresses that the viewer wades through to get to the body of the e-mail and makes for a more professional looking e-mail.

Other benefits include:

Instructors: Online grade submission handout

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isisKSOL.smimageIt’s that time again — grade submission. If you are unfamiliar with the system or want to learn more about online grade submission, check out the Entering and Approving Final Grades handout (PDF) to learn about the process of entering and approving grades in iSIS, as well as how to copy grades from K-State Online into iSIS. The handout also includes information about the availability of grade rosters, grade submission deadlines, and more.

K-State computer recommendations for 2010-2011

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K-State’s computer recommendations for students buying a computer to bring to college have recently been updated with the 2010-2011 purchasing guidelines. Intended for freshman/sophomore levels, the recommendations cover operating systems, networking, software, environmental considerations, and more.

The updated website also:

See the K-State 2010-2011 computer recommendations website for more information.

Reminder: Semester grades and iSIS deadlines

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Finals week is May 8-14. Instructors should note the following important dates for final grade submission:

  • Friday, May 7 — Grade rosters for regular courses available in iSIS
  • 5 p.m. Monday, May 17 — Grades due for May 10-12 final examinations
  • 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 — Grades due for May 13-14 final examinations
  • 4 p.m. May 19 — Deadline to copy grades from K-State Online to iSIS
  • Thursday, May 20 — Students can view grades in iSIS for regular courses

Note that at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, a grade of “NR” will be electronically inserted into all blank grade slots, and all grade rosters will be posted.

Continue reading “Reminder: Semester grades and iSIS deadlines” →

Grade submission deadlines, iSIS training sessions in May

Posted on by Sarah Silva

Finals and final grade submission time is almost here. Instructors may want to note the following important dates:

  • Friday, May 7 — Grade rosters for regular courses available in iSIS
  • 5 p.m. Monday, May 17 — Grades due for May 10-12 final examinations
  • 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 — Grades due for May 13-14 final examinations
  • 4 p.m. May 19 — Deadline to copy grades from K-State Online to iSIS
  • Thursday, May 20 — Students can view grades in iSIS for regular courses

Note that at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, a grade of “NR” will be electronically inserted into all blank grade slots, and all grade rosters will be posted.

Continue reading “Grade submission deadlines, iSIS training sessions in May” →

Scantron resources for faculty, graduate teaching assistants

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With the ever-increasing use of the scanning machine to grade Scantron forms over the next few months, here’s some resources to help faculty and graduate teaching assistants use it easily and safely.

Remember, the IT Help Desk (214 Hale Library) is adjacent to the scanner if you need help.

IT Orientation session March 10: Emerging Technologies

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Emerging Technologies, the last IT Orientation session for the Spring 2010 semester, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, in 401B Hale Library. Learn more about a variety of emerging technologies that can help in the classroom, office, and at home. The session is open to all K-State faculty, staff, and students but requires pre-registration.

See the IT Orientation website for details on the session.


Microsoft Office online training available, and more

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Self-paced Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 (PCs) and Office 2004 and 2008 (Macs) courses are available online for all K-State faculty and staff. Also offered are courses on IT Security and Business Communications, as well as online technical references on a wide variety of topics. The tutorials are free, but registration for online tutorials is required for access.

IT Orientation session March 4: Library Technology

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At the March 4 IT Orientation session, learn more about library technology at K-State. The one-hour session will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4, in 401B Hale Library. It is open to all K-State faculty, staff, and students but requires pre-registration.

After this session, there will be one last session this spring on Emerging Technologies at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10 in 401B Hale Library.

See the IT Orientation website for details on the sessions.