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IT resources available for K-State faculty and staff

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

by Information Technology Services

Last spring, information technology services conducted its annual satisfaction survey. After reviewing the results, there are services and tools that some faculty and staff might not know about. The short list below is a quick reminder about some tools to help with your day-to-day activities.

Qualtrics survey software at K-State K-State Survey  powered by Qualtrics is the university’s comprehensive survey tool with about 100 question types, simplified reporting tools, and more. For more information, see the Accessing Qualtrics knowledge base article.

Zoom is a full-featured video and collaborative technology which allows for video, audio, and content sharing between up to 100 participants from any device including PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Zoom will soon be integrated with K-State Single Sign On. Details to come. Visit the video conferencing services website to learn more about Zoom.  Continue reading “IT resources available for K-State faculty and staff” →

UFM technology classes for fall 2014: iPads, computers, Adobe, photography

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

Low-cost classes on iPads, computers, Adobe Lightroom, and digital photography are available to K-Staters from the UFM Community Learning Center.

UFM is a creative educational program serving Kansas State University, the Manhattan area, and the state of Kansas.  As the tryufm.org website says, “Based on the philosophy that everyone can learn and everyone can teach, UFM provides opportunities for lifelong learning and personal development.” Continue reading “UFM technology classes for fall 2014: iPads, computers, Adobe, photography” →

Beocat extends reign as largest academic supercomputer in Kansas

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

By Daniel Andresen

Beocat

The K-State research computing cluster Beocat is currently the largest academic research cluster in Kansas. Through recent contributions totaling more than $200,000 from faculty in agronomy, biology, chemical engineering and plant pathology, Beocat has grown to approximately 600TB of storage and ~2500 processor cores on machines ranging from dual-processor Opterons with 8GB RAM to six 80-core Xeons with 1TB RAM connected by 40Gbps QDR Infiniband.  Continue reading “Beocat extends reign as largest academic supercomputer in Kansas” →

Second “Using Word to write” session Wednesday, April 23

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The second “Using Word to write” open session is 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the west end of the K-State InfoCommons. Graduate students, faculty, and other K-State writers who want to learn more about Microsoft Word are welcome to drop by any time during the session.    Continue reading “Second “Using Word to write” session Wednesday, April 23″ →

Registration open for 2014 CHECK conference, May 21-22 at Emporia State

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

The annual Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas (CHECK) is scheduled May 21-22 at Emporia State University. Registration is free at www.check.gen.ks.us/register.html for this “gathering of all who are interested in the intersection of information technology and higher education in Kansas” says the CHECK website.  Continue reading “Registration open for 2014 CHECK conference, May 21-22 at Emporia State” →

NVivo 10: “Working with Documents and Managing NVivo Projects” March 14

Posted on by Shalin Hai-Jew

QSR International will give a webinar training presentation on “Working with Documents and Managing NVivo Projects” 2-4 p.m. Friday, March 14, in Hale 301.  The presenter is Cynthia Jacobs of QSR International.  All are welcome to attend.  No RSVP is required.

This session will cover the following topics:

  • Project setup, project log, save and backup procedures
  • Importing documents and PDFs
  • Coding strategies
  • Node structures
  • Coding using Text Analysis Queries

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Canvas pilot is underway

Posted on by Christine Doucette

By Information Technology Services

The spring 2014 Canvas extended pilot is underway at K-State. Canvas is a state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS) that offers a variety of powerful and intuitive tools and provides an opportunity for K-State to evaluate a modern platform for interacting with students online. Continue reading “Canvas pilot is underway” →

iPad user group meeting Jan. 9: How to use AirPlay

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

Smaller logo K-State Today uses to meet their max image sizesBy Mary Hammel

Join us as we take a look at AirPlay noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in 16A Bluemont Hall. The meeting is open to all K-Staters. “Play content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch on your HDTV,” says Apple’s AirPlay website. Continue reading “iPad user group meeting Jan. 9: How to use AirPlay” →

Gift ideas, big and small, on K-State technology wishlists

Posted on by Betsy Edwards

IT staff have a wide range of items on their wishlists, from fun and entertaining technology to a Cessna Citation jet with new-tech features. If you’re still searching for that special gift, these ideas may help.

This list was compiled from K-State IT staff who answered the question “What tech gifts would you like to receive or give this holiday season?”

  • HEXBUG Aquabot with Fishbowl ($14.99). K-State staff said: “When adults get fascinated by a cute little 3-inch fish swimming around in its own bowl with real water (it’s water-activated), just imagine how much kids will love it. I even want one.”
  • Fitbit health/activity trackers (from $59.95).  From the website: “…products and experiences that fit seamlessly into your life so you can achieve your health and fitness goals.”
  • Sentry Turret USB Desk Defender ($29.99). From the website: “Strike fear into the hearts of your enemies (or coworkers) with your very own Turret Desk Defender, powered by USB. When it detects movement, the wings open and it will announce the acquisition of a target…”

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