Subject: Tech Briefing: To Know and Do – Wednesday, August 9, 2023
This week’s Enterprise Technology & Services (ET&S) Tech Briefing contains new information, reminders, and training information.
New Information
Canvas Gradebook Filter & Design Updates
To Know: Starting Thursday, August 10, 2023, Gradebook will have a new design and an enhanced filter. This update provides instructors a more efficient and intuitive way to organize and sort their Gradebooks but will not impact any existing grades. Gradebook moved features previously found on the left View list to the settings in the cog wheel. The enhanced Gradebook filter allows for customizing filters and saving them to reuse.
To Do: To learn more, read our Knowledge Base article Canvas: New Gradebook appearance and new enhanced filter
iClicker Cloud UNH Launch
To Know: iClicker Cloud is launching across UNH for the Fall 2023 semester and iClicker Classic will no longer be supported.
Faculty across UNH successfully piloted iClicker Cloud, the web-based version of the iClicker software last year and all faculty should begin using it this fall. Our knowledge base article, iClicker: Differences between iClicker Classic and iClicker Cloud outlines the major differences between the two applications.
To Do: If you are a faculty currently using iClicker, sign up for an iClicker Classic to iClicker Cloud transition training to learn more about using iClicker Cloud. Visit the LD&T Training Calendar and sign up for a training session. You can also read our knowledge base articles for Faculty and Students.
Reminders: In Case You Missed It
USNH Systems Status Page
To Know: The USNH Systems Status website provides timely information regarding scheduled maintenance, unplanned service interruptions, and the status of major IT services across all USNH institutions.
To Do: Go to https://status.usnh.edu to view the latest USNH Systems Status information and bookmark this site for future reference.
New Login Method for USNH Applications
To Know: As a reminder, as of Tuesday, August 1, most USNH applications now require students, faculty, and staff to log in with their Fully Qualified Username, which comprises your username followed by @usnh.edu.
Please note: your campus email address remains the same.
This unique identifier plus Microsoft Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, which you already use) will authenticate your access to many services, regardless of campus affiliation.
To Do: If you experience trouble logging in with your Fully Qualified Username, please Clear the Cache on your web browser.
Planned InfoBurst Downtime for Software Update
To Know: The ET&S Center for DATA team will install a software update for InfoBurst on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. The expected downtime is 2-3 hours. This update includes several bug fixes.
To Do: This update will require ET&S to restart the InfoBurst server so please ensure that you do not have any jobs scheduled on Monday, August 14, 2023, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. If you have jobs that will be impacted, please reschedule them, or run them manually once InfoBurst is available again.
If you have any questions or concerns, please submit a ticket at https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=575.
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. We look forward to continuing to offer in-person and virtual sessions this semester.
Turnitin: Similarity for Canvas & New AI Functionality | Register
Thu., August 10, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This session is for UNH faculty. Join us to learn how to get the most out of Turnitin. The training will offer guidance on LMS settings and interpreting similarity reports.
iClicker Classic to iClicker Cloud Transition | Register
Thurs., August 17, 9-10:00 a.m. | Dimond Library Room 521 or Via Zoom
This session is for faculty who are experienced at using iClicker Classic and are transitioning to iClicker Cloud.
Microsoft: M365 Technical Office Hours
Thurs., August 10, 3-4:00 p.m. | Join this Session
Fri., August 11, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Join this Session
Tues., August 16, 2-3:00 p.m. | Join this Session
Weds., August 17, 10-11:30 a.m. | Join this Session
This drop-in session is to ask questions and receive expert consultation on using M365 tools. No registration is required.
Microsoft: M365 in EDU Office Hours | Join this Session
Fri., August 11, 9-10:00 a.m.
This is an open, drop-in time to ask questions and receive expert consultation for those seeking assistance or solutions using any M365 tools to improve or support student learning experiences. This is a drop-in session. No registration is required.
How to Get Tech Support
The Enterprise Technology Help Desk
http://www.usnh.edu/it/need-it-help
