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Wi-Fi not working as fast as you’d like? Believe it or not, there are reasons your Netflix account isn’t streaming too fast. The signal quality is affected by a number of things, all of which you can control. Wireless printers …
The latest update to Canvas has some really nice feature enhancements. Check out this brief video to learn more. Some highlights include: Recurring events in the calendar Polling available in the Conferences tool
While Canvas works better than Blackboard did in different browsers, it still works best in Firefox or Chrome. Did you notice that all of the desktop shortcuts on computer lab and classroom podiums for Canvas launch it in Firefox? To read about …
The network drives allow students to save and access information from any computer in a secure way, so long as the computer is also connected to the network. Your public folder is used to store files anyone can open, while …
With the semester in full swing, and everyone using Canvas now on campus, all students, faculty and staff are getting comfortable with the new learning management system. As with any technology change, there are things about Canvas that are different …
Attaching files to emails can no longer be done using the Outlook web app in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers. Unfortunately, updates to Chrome and Edge makes sending attachments no longer possible via these web browsers. This can …
Email Attachments in OWA: Not possible on Chrome and Edge Read more »
Teaching Flipped gives university faculty an introduction to the ins and outs of teaching with a flipped, hybrid, or online MOOC-type classroom. The course will examine what is known versus what is not known in the literature, and where these learning …
For Faculty: Free Canvas Course about Flipped Learning Read more »
Setting up your Etown email on your smartphone is simple, and will allow you to easily access your email on the go. Click the link below for your device and find out how. Instructions for iPhones Instructions for Android Devices
The first-floor of Nicarry has received some new additions and changes to the classrooms, offering exciting opportunities for both teachers and students. Nicarry 101: This Seminar room is designed for video conferences and small training sessions. Fitted with a large …
Out with the Old, In with the New: Nicarry’s Renovations Read more »
Summer can be a time for change, and nothing changed more on campus than the Etown ITS department. As Nicarry goes through a multi-year renovation, The Help Desk got a full makeover, new furniture, and a new location. …
Word Online: Word Online is a web-based version of Microsoft Word to create and edit word documents. Multiple users can also work on the same document at once, once it has been shared with others. For full functionality, documents can …
When it comes to your email, nothing is more frustrating than an unorganized mailbox. With the mountain of emails that we get each day, it’s easy to lose track of important ones, even if they’ve been flagged as important. The …
Etown Email: Adding “Flagged Mail” to your Folder Read more »
Every three weeks, Canvas updates the interface with new features, functionality and bug fixes. Take a look at what the most recent update includes in this brief video. This update brings back some functionality to the Speedgrader that was requested …
Canvas Tip of the Week: Recent Updates to Canvas Read more »
This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education highlights the work of Michael Wesch reflecting on high-impact teaching practices. He has started a new website where he will post videos about teaching and learning. It is worth a look, especially …
Did you know that you can customize what notifications get emailed to your E-Town email from Canvas? All users – faculty, staff and students – should take a moment to be sure they are receiving the notifications they want. For …
Canvas Tip of the Week: Notification Preferences Read more »