This week’s Tech Briefing contains new information, a reminder, and training opportunities.
Parker Media Lab: Meeting the Media Needs of Today’s Students and Faculty
April 18, 12:30 – 2:00, Dimond 237
To Know: Experiences with technology evolved exponentially over the past two years. With those changes in mind, it was only natural to reimagine how the Parker Media Lab could help them succeed. This session will focus on the latest technologies in the Parker Media Lab: WhisperRoom, the One Button Studio, and the Lightboard technologies.
This is an informal, open-house format with brief demos and the opportunity for attendees to learn more and try out the technology with staff on hand to help answer questions.
To Do: Register today at https://at-training.unh.edu/apps/ssr?action=session&id=4537
Turnitin AI Detection
To Know: Turnitin has updated the SimCheck originality checker to include an AI writing detection technology that is highly reliable and proficient in distinguishing between AI- and human-written text. You will now see these AI detection results in the Turnitin originality checker.
To Do: Read our article on Turnitin’s AI detection, as it outlines this new feature and contains resources for faculty interested in utilizing AI detection in student writing.
ET&S Seeks Faculty & Staff Feedback on the new myPortal User Experience
Thursday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (multiple sessions) | Register Here
To Know: The new myPortal pilot launched in March. We have received valuable feedback from students, faculty, and staff and are seeking additional feedback before the official launch this summer.
To Do: If you are interested in learning more about myPortal and helping us continue to improve myPortal, please attend our User Experience Sessions on Thursday, April 20, in Dimond Library - Room 521. Join us for one of our 45-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Register Here
ET&S to Remove Box Access Starting April 27 (Reminder)
To Know: ET&S will begin removing access to Box for all users on April 27. After access is removed, users will no longer have access to UNH Box files and data. Report schedulers and link users should continue working with ET&S to migrate all data.
To Do: Training: If you have not done so, consider attending Microsoft: M365 Office Hours. This is an open, drop-in time to ask questions and receive expert consultation for those seeking assistance using any M365 tools to meet their course/teaching, storage, file sharing, and collaboration needs. Visit the AT Training Calendar for more information.
Training Opportunities
ET&S Learning Design and Technology (LDT) and our vendor partners host training and office hours. Register for upcoming sessions through the links in this announcement.
LDT Virtual Office Hours – Join this Session
Mon., April 17, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
LDT virtual office hours allow attendees to drop in and ask questions to a Learning Design and Technology team member. These are open sessions and not specific subject training. Get answers to questions regarding applications such as Canvas, Kaltura, and Zoom.
Microsoft: M365 Office Hours – Join this Session
Wed., April 19, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Fri., April 21, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
This is an open, drop-in time to ask questions and receive expert consultation for those seeking assistance using any M365 tools to meet their course/teaching, storage, file sharing, and collaboration needs.
How to Get Tech Support
The Enterprise Technology Help Desk
http://www.usnh.edu/it/need-it-help
