Become a pro BlueJeans moderator June 26
Does your unit need to share screen content and collaborate remotely? If so, it’s never been easier for faculty and staff to set up a videoconference using BlueJeans.
Category Archives: Professional Development
Take a tech trek through Ann Arbor June 16
Want to learn more about the Ann Arbor technology scene? Register for the free Ann Arbor Tech Trek on June 16 to visit your choice of more than 70 companies in a self-guided, four-hour open house. For one day, technology companies open their doors to the public to showcase their latest innovations. At each participating company, you can expect… Read More »
Tech hype: A review of emerging technologies
What is emerging technology? A standout conference session at Enriching Scholarship tackles these questions and more.
Mcity Open House
Thursday, June 8, 4pm – 8pm; NC90 Parking Lot Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (map) Come and explore the future of mobility with vehicle technology displays, walking tours, and the opportunity to volunteer in connected vehicle research. Please NO pets or bicycles. Parking and shuttle to Mcity will be available at North Campus Parking Lot # 90, accessible from Baxter… Read More »
ITS explores privileged access management
The ITS Identity and Access Management team is exploring Privileged Access Management (PAM) and third-party solutions to mitigate U-M’s cybersecurity risk exposure.
Learn about AWS with free M Cloud workshop
The M Cloud and AWS teams are pleased to offer free, hands-on cloud computing workshops. There is no charge for the training: all you need is some time and an AV-equipped room that holds 25-30 people. We ask attendees to bring their own laptop, so you do not need to supply computers. Below is a typical agenda, but we can… Read More »
HITS professional development series open to Michigan IT community
Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) is offering two workshops in June. They are open to anyone in the Michigan IT community. Competing Values in the Workplace This workshop introduces the HITS model of customer experience. It offers more than simple platitudes regarding customer service – focusing on practical skills and techniques combined with processes used to intentionally… Read More »
Encourage staff, faculty to attend BlueJeans training May 17
Does your unit need to share screen content and collaborate remotely? If so, it’s never been easier for faculty and staff to set up a videoconference using BlueJeans.
Explore a new way to manage elevated access
IT Innovation at Lunch, a professional interest group open to the Michigan IT community, will host a session May 19 about managing elevated access.
Use lynda.com to learn on 1,000s of topics
There is always so much for each of us to learn. From developing our “hard” skills in technology (for example, working with widgets in iOS), to our “soft” skills (such as handling conflict with coworkers), to “fun” skills (for example, learning how to play guitar). All faculty and staff have access to lynda.com—an online training resource that provides… Read More »
REMINDER: Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day May 17
Have you placed your pre-order for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day yet? If not, don’t worry. We’re still taking advance product reservations through 9 a.m. on Monday, May 15. If you prefer, visit either store between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Appreciation Day, Wednesday May 17, to shop for one-day discounts on select Apple products—on top of… Read More »
Tech Talks May 12, 19, 26
Registration is open for the May Tech Talk series at Computer Showcase. These workshops are free and open to all. Advance registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome too. Coming up: May 12: Surface Pro Tips & Tricks (BYOD optional: Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Pen.) May 19: Getting Started with Mac & iPad (BYOD optional: Mac or iPad)… Read More »
Tableau Clinic May 11
Thursday, May 11, 2pm – 4pm; Wolverine Tower, Suite 18 (map). HITS and Information Quest invite the campus and health system Tableau community to the first ever Tableau Clinic. This two-hour event will be held Thursday, May 11, 2-4 PM at Wolverine Tower Suite 18, and will be an opportunity to interact with Tableau experts and users across U-M. Tables… Read More »
UNIZIN Innovation Summit report
Sean DeMonner, John Johnston, and Zhen Qian from ITS Teaching & Learning represented U-M at the annual Unizin Innovation Summit April 19–20 in Denver. The Unizin Innovation Summit is a two-day conference for members of the consortium to present their work on the implementation of Unizin services, and to discuss issues around the developing the next generation digital… Read More »
‘Dissonance’ speakers discuss conflict & cyberspace
On April 13, a panel of experts discussed the development of international cyberspace norms. The event was part of the Dissonance, an ongoing speaker series that explores timely topics at the confluence of technology, law, privacy, and security. Watch the recording Event highlights Discussion points included what constitutes responsible state behavior in cyberspace, the differences between physical attacks and cyberattacks,… Read More »
IT4U74: Windows 10 Features and Changes
IT4U74: Windows 10 Features and Changes. Friday, May 5, 9-9:45 am. Windows 10 will soon be the default operating system for new and rebuilt Windows computers. Jen Mruk (ITS) orients you to the new look and feel, interface updates, Windows 10 storage changes–and options. Learn Windows 10 tips and tricks to enhance your everyday workflow. Register at https://goo.gl/4hJkdu.
Enriching scholarship starts May 1
During the Enriching Scholarship conference (ES) you will have the opportunity to participate in over 100 sessions about effectively integrating teaching and technology. Enriching Scholarship 2017, brought to you by the University of Michigan Teaching and Technology Collaborative, will be held May 1-5 on the U-M Ann Arbor campus. ES is a great opportunity to expand your horizons,… Read More »
Computer Showcase Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
All U-M faculty and staff are invited to the annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day at Computer Showcase on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. This special sale features the year’s best discounts on select Apple products and much more. Qualifying products will include the new iPad, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Mac Pro, Beats by Dr. Dre and… Read More »
Latest Gartner online research
As a reminder, U-M subscribes to the “Gartner for Technical Professionals” (GTP) online research service, which is available to U-M staff in IT job families. (See the list below for some of the latest relevant GTP research.) To access these documents please log in to the Gartner service via the U-M Library: https://www.lib.umich.edu/database/gartner. Once authenticated, copy and paste the document… Read More »
Rada Mihalcea to present at April 20 WIT CoP
Thursday, April 20; 3-5 pm; Arbor Lakes North Dome. Have you heard the buzz? Jocelyn Anderson and the Women in IT Community of Practice (WIT CoP) Professional Development Subcommittee planned an exciting topic for this week’s meeting: U-M researcher Rada Mihalcea will discuss semantic analysis and what it tells us about gender preferences in social media. Mihalcea, professor of… Read More »