The “Annual ECAR Student and IT Study” is a free EDUCAUSE webinar scheduled noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in 301 Hale Library. The webinar covers the results of the 2013 study done on undergraduate use of technology in higher education. K-Staters are welcome to join the group viewing sponsored by Information Technology Services, or register for free through the event page to view the webinar from their office or home.
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Category: Future of IT
Results of 2013 IT Satisfaction Survey at K-State
To get a better picture of satisfaction with technology and services and to assist with decisions as we move forward in support of K-State 2025, Information Technology Services surveyed students and faculty/staff in April 2013.
Overall, respondents were satisfied with the IT services offered and were favorable about specific IT services. When asked to identify the services needed to make it easier to work or study, comments centered around wireless and the email system. (ITS is addressing concerns about the email system with the migration from Zimbra to Office 365.) Continue reading “Results of 2013 IT Satisfaction Survey at K-State”
Office 365: Email system update
By Information Technology Services
Kansas State University has signed a contract with Microsoft, which provides Microsoft’s Office 365 services. Office 365 includes hosted email and calendaring that can be accessed from a user’s PC, phone or web browser. Our users will have a default mailbox size of 25GB. We are moving to Office 365 to improve the reliability and availability of our email service.
The goal of Information Technology Services (ITS), with assistance from system administrators across campus, is to seamlessly migrate K-Staters to Office 365 over the summer. A project plan has been developed and we are currently in the testing phase of the plan. An implementation team and steering committee have been meeting and testing migration, authentication and security. The system administrators from across campus are heavily involved in testing the system and providing solutions to migration issues.
An overview of the email and calendaring functions in Office 365 is available online.
Project information will be posted at k-state.edu/its/office365.
Still time to register for Kansas computing conference May 29-30
If Wednesday-Thursday, May 29-30, is open on your calendar, you can still attend the 2013 Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) at Pittsburg State University. The event is open to everyone in higher education and provides 21 sessions covering new technologies, issues, and IT services. See www.check.gen.ks.us for details. Continue reading “Still time to register for Kansas computing conference May 29-30”
Registration open for 2013 CHECK conference May 29-30
(Editor’s note: This information is from the CHECK 2013 Committee’s email announcement April 5.)
Pittsburg State University will host the 2013 Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) May 29-30, 2013. CHECK is an annual gathering of information technology professionals to present, learn and network about innovative technologies and IT issues for providing IT services to the higher education community. Check out the great topics and presenters at www.check.gen.ks.us/agenda.html . All Kansas higher education institutions are encouraged to participate. Continue reading “Registration open for 2013 CHECK conference May 29-30”
Annual IT Satisfaction Survey being emailed to K-State subset
Over the next two weeks, Information Technology Services (ITS) will be conducting its annual satisfaction survey. A random sample of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff will receive an online survey on topics ranging from services and applications, to help desk, telecommunications, networking, email, security, data storage and more.
K-Staters who receive the survey via email are asked to provide their assessment of IT to help us improve our services and support. Those who complete the survey will have their names entered into a drawing, and four individuals will be randomly selected to receive $50 iTunes gift cards.
K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks
By Donna Ekart
The K-State Student Governing Association and K-State Libraries are announcing the Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative for Kansas State University. Recently funded through Student Centered Tuition Enhancements with a supplemental allocation provided by K-State Libraries, the initiative offers awards to K-State faculty working individually or collaboratively to deliver open or alternative textbooks in their courses. $60,000 is available for multiple awards of $1,000-$5,000 each. Continue reading “K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks”
Alternate reality game pilot based on “Ready Player One” on April 17
By Rosemary Talab
Come and learn about an alternate reality game pilot designed by iTAC and K-State Libraries from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 in 342 Bluemont Hall.
The game uses a narrative structure to draw players through a variety of physical and digital spaces. The game encourages players to discover and utilize library resources within the context of the game, generating fluency in library systems, places and platforms. Continue reading “Alternate reality game pilot based on “Ready Player One” on April 17″
Spire to lead “Take 5: Teaching Technologies that Work” panel at ITL conference March 4-5
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a series about faculty demonstrations scheduled for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference March 4-5 at K-State. See the conference schedule and details at theitl.org.)
K-State faculty are sampling a variety of technologies in their daily work. They will be sharing some of their favorites in a “Take 5” session 2:30-3:30 p.m. March 4 at Union Forum Hall as part of the Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference.
Lynda D. Spire, assistant dean for Continuing Education, is leading the discussion panel “Take 5: Teaching Technologies that Work.” In this Q&A, she discusses K-State’s endeavors for promoting quality e-learning and how this upcoming panel discussion introduces a range of fresh technologies for teaching and learning. Continue reading “Spire to lead “Take 5: Teaching Technologies that Work” panel at ITL conference March 4-5″
Cytek, Zoom, Office Works and others sponsor the Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference
The 2013 Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference is thankful to its many sponsors, two of which are giving workshops March 4. Continue reading “Cytek, Zoom, Office Works and others sponsor the Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference”
