PSU Tech Briefing: Thursday, January 13, 2022
Training and SupportÌý
The ET&S Learning Design & Technology team scheduled several Canvas, Zoom, and Kaltura training in the coming weeks.ÌýConsider attending ourÌýKeys to SuccessÌýsessions to learn more about communicating expectations to students and using Canvas as a one-stop-shop for course information.ÌýA full list of sessions can always be found atÌý.Ìý
Keys to Success - Canvas as a One-Stop-Shop for Course InformationÌý–ÌýÌý
In this session, we will explore how to make Canvas a one-stop shop for all your students’ needs. Focus topics include Using the syllabus, calendar, and to-do list, Adding content to modules, and Announcements.Ìý
ÌýFriday, Jan 14 11:00 AM – 12:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Friday, Jan 21 11:00 AM – 12:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Keys to Success – Communicating Expectations to StudentsÌý–ÌýÌý
In this session, we will explore tips and tricks for using Canvas tools to help you communicate expectations to students, including communication options in Canvas and creating assessments with clear deadlines, instructions, and grading expectations.Ìý
ÌýTuesday, Jan 18, 2:00 PM – 3:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Virtual Office HoursÌý-ÌýÌý
Teaching & Learning Technologies virtual office hours allow attendees to drop in and ask questions to a member of the Learning Design and Technology team. These are open sessions and not specific subject training. Get answers to questions regarding applications such as Canvas, Kaltura, and Zoom.Ìý
Friday, Jan 14, 10:00 AM - 11:00Ìýa.m.Ìý
Tuesday, Jan 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Wednesday, Jan 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Friday, Jan 21, 2:00 PM - 3:00Ìýp.m.Ìý
Classroom Technology for Faculty
If you are teaching in a new classroom this semester and are wondering what technology is available, please use the following links to find further details about specific campus classrooms and the equipment you can expect to see in those spaces.
PSU Classroom Capabilities Chart:
PSU Classroom Configuration Overview:
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Requesting Additional Audio-Visual Equipment
You can reserve audio-visual equipment through the application, or by visiting the Lamson Library Info Desk (first-come, first-serve).
Requesting Audio-Visual Assistance in a Classroom
If you need assistance with the AV system in a classroom, please contact the PSU Help Desk for support at 603-535-2929.
Hybrid/Remote teaching
To simplify communication and updates for our students all faculty should use Canvas asÌýa centralizedÌýplatform for you to communicate with students about their course.ÌýLearn more about howÌýtoÌýÌýby attending an upcoming training sessionÌýtoÌý. You can continue to use other communication methods as well, but this will make sure all students can rely on up-to-date class information in Canvas.Ìý
Ìýis another important tool to make Canvas the one place that students need to go if you are planning any remote or hybrid sessions.
ZoomÌýUpdatesÌý
Many new features and functions are available inÌýZoom, such as the abilityÌýto rename breakout rooms, have a two-way chat with waiting room participants, and much more. To learn moreÌývisitÌý.ÌýÌý
Kaltura Capture Desktop Recorder – Branding UpdateÌý
Kaltura updatedÌýtheirÌýCapture Desktop RecorderÌýapplicationÌýicon.ÌýThis branding change will have no effect on the recording functionality of the tool.ÌýÌýHere is how it will now appear:
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Please visitÌýtheÌýÌýpageÌýto learn more. If you have questions, please fill out this support form:ÌýÌý
Phishing and Email ScamsÌý
Phishing and email scamsÌýcontinue to be a problem for campuses across the nation and Plymouth sees its fair share.ÌýPlease use caution if you receive an email coming from a non-×î¿ì¿ª½±Ö±²¥½ÁÖé½á¹û address claiming to be a PSU person.ÌýPlease be aware of any email from a ×î¿ì¿ª½±Ö±²¥½ÁÖé½á¹û address that you are not expecting and asks you to click a link to give your information or look at a document. You can contact the Help Desk if you have questions or concerns.
ÌýIt is important that we maintain an increased awareness of phishing, and skepticism of messages asking for personal information.ÌýWhen an unauthorized entity has your usernameÌýand password, they have access to everything you can access, including your email, course material, and more importantly, any FERPA protected student information you have access to in myPlymouth.ÌýThe ×î¿ì¿ª½±Ö±²¥½ÁÖé½á¹û Phishbowl also lists much current phishing and legitimate emails at /it/blog/category/phishbowl.
If you receive a suspicious-looking email, please forward the email toÌýabuse@plymouth.eduÌýand then delete the email.ÌýLegitimate businesses will never ask you to click on a link in an email to provide additional information, confirm your log-on credentials, or transfer funds.ÌýPSU will never ask you to provide your log-on credentials via a link in an email.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Update onÌýMontereyÌýfor MacOS usersÌý
ET&S/OBS – Desktop Support is working diligently to complete testing on the newly-released Monterey to ensure it is compatible with all PSU systems, existing machines, and other software.ÌýWe anticipate completing testing by late spring/early summer and will send an update when our systems are ready to support the upgrade.
