On Friday, February 23, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the half-day Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference, known as CITx. The keynote was presented by Dr. Thomas Keyser, the founding dean of Illinois State University’s College of Engineering.
Unit: Office of Academic Technologies
Phishing for Love
Valentine’s Day is a time for love, connection, and bonding with loved ones.
The internet has opened new avenues for connecting and meeting others for both romantic and platonic relationships. However, it has also allowed individuals who seek to exploit romantic or friendship hopefuls for their own gain. Romance scams in particular prey on the vulnerability and trust of unsuspecting individuals, which can lead to devastating financial and emotional consequences.
Prioritize your safety and well-being this Valentine’s Day by remaining cautious in online interactions.
2024 Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award nominations now open
Nominations are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Tell us about your Canvas experiences by Friday, November 17
Both students and instructors can share what works and what needs improvement with Illinois State’s new learning management system.
Access to ReggieNet ends November 30
Twilight is here for Illinois State’s old online classroom system. Instructors have only a few weeks to make sure their data is backed up.
Illinois State University upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E
Illinois State University is in the process of upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E. The new wireless access point hardware is currently in a pilot stage in Julian Hall to give network engineers experience and to be able to troubleshoot any issues before rolling it out to the rest of campus.
Solar rays and simulations: Data analysis tool drives design for Solar Car Team
Every two years Illinois State University’s Solar Car Team begins the process of designing a solar-powered car fit for winning a nearly 2,000-mile-long race. This virtual design process is made possible by Illinois State’s High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster.
ReggieNet switches to read-only mode Friday, August 18
Starting Friday, August 18, ReggieNet will only be accessible in “read-only” mode. Instructors will still be able to access their past courses.
Advancement of AI focus of annual CIT conference
On Wednesday, August 2, campus information technology (IT) professionals gathered for the annual Continuous Improvement in Technology (CIT) Conference. Several sessions this year revolved around the advancement and use of artificial intelligence (AI), including the general session, “Generative AI: Exploring the Landscape,” given by David Bruce, executive partner with Gartner.
Top 5 differences instructors need to know about ReggieNet and Canvas
Instructors may need to change their approach to teaching based on some key differences between Canvas, Illinois State’s new learning management system, and ReggieNet.