Flash Fill – Excel
If you have a column containing first names AND last names, it is hard to sort or otherwise just work with the last name. Excel 2013 provides a neat feature called Flash Fill to copy out just the last name. …
Add a Program to the Windows 7 Taskbar
This article explains how to add a program to the task bar and then easily start it by clicking its icon on the taskbar. Though the example uses Microsoft Office Outlook, this applies to any program, not just Microsoft’s. Steps …
Teaching and Grading Timesaver: Using Turnitin Quickmarks with Hyperlinks
If you have used Turnitin for assignments to check for plagiarism, you already know it is a powerful tool. But did you also know that you can grade assignments within Turnitin and use Quickmarks that you can customize to give …
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Prepare for Winter Break Before You Leave Campus
Set Out of Office notices and make sure VPN works. Change your password if necessary. Then enjoy winter break with no computer worries! Email Out of Office Notices Notify Senders You’re Away from the Office Outlook Web …
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Canvas is Coming to E-Town!
Canvas has recently been selected as E-Town’s learning management system, effective July 1, 2015. By changing to Canvas, students, faculty and staff will have a flexible system accessible anywhere with internet access. It includes opportunities for: Notifications about class activity …
Tech Shortcuts We’re Thankful For
With how fast technology is growing and developing, it’s a wonder anyone can keep up. Luckily, there are some great shortcuts to help keep you up to speed with technology. Here are some of the shortcuts we’re thankful for this …
Tricks and Shortcuts in iOS 8
iOS 8 has brought with it new features, accessibility, and more. From more options for photo retouching to a more responsive Siri, it’s an exciting time for owners of iOS devices. However, it can also be more confusing, especially if …
Making the Switch to Office 2013
Haven’t had time to attend the one hour Office 2013 training sessions ITS offers twice a month… and you’re trying to get used to Office 2013? Available whenever you are, watch a 25 minute training video created just for Elizabethtown …
Halloween Tech Villains
We’ve all had a moment when we sat at our computers, wondering why it was running slower than it did when we first bought it. When you take it in to ITS to find out why, they ask if you’ve …
Door Access Control Project
Collaboration from ITS, Facilities and Campus Security helped bring to life this multi-faceted project which not only provides more security on campus, but also provides easier and more secure building access for students and faculty. The project includes installing door proximity card readers, door position sensors, electric strikes, surveillance cameras, and …
Ask the Phone for a Number
Avoid looking up a phone number. Instead ask the phone for the number! Don’t even pick up the handset! Dial extension 1100. When asked, say the name of the person you are trying to call and you will be connected. …
BlackBoard Rubric Work Around
Using the blog or journal tools in Blackboard, although useful, can be frustrating when it comes to grading. Many instructors have had problems with the single grade you can input for the entire tool, regardless of how many posts there …
Turnitin Student Success Week
When was the last time you attended a webcast or online activity orientated on student success in the classroom? If you can’t remember when (or even if you can) make sure to check out Student Success Week put on by …
Faculty and Staff Websites
Did you know that Elizabethtown College Faculty and Staff can create personal websites? The Office of Marketing and Communications offers this service along with a pre-designed free WordPress template. If you need help working on your website, there are periodic …
How to Not Back Up Those Embarrassing Selfies
Do you have a lot of personal pictures on your devices? Do you know where they’re stored? A majority of smartphone users have no idea that their device is automatically backing up these photos by putting copies of them in …