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ITLD’s Top 5: Things You Need to Know About the Switch to Microsoft New Teams
Microsoft recently announced the availability of a new version of Teams. Classic Teams users are being automatically upgraded to new Teams. New Teams is a faster version of Teams with a "performance-first mindset"; it is simpler and more flexible than before. In this...
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Making PowerPoints Accessible
When creating a PowerPoint presentation for your students, you want to be proactive in ensuring that your course content is accessible for all. The Accessibility Checker is a valuable resource to rely on not only as you are creating your presentation, but to utilize...
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Creating New Quizzes in Canvas
New Quizzes is the new Canvas LTI tool used to create quizzes or assessments using various question types, which will eventually replace the current Classic Quizzes. The purpose of both Classic and New Quizzes is to assess students' comprehension of course content....
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Microsoft 365 Productivity Tools
Microsoft 365 productivity tools can be used for storage and collaboration across your team or department. OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams are applications available to everyone at Penn State. You can use these three applications to communicate, collaborate, and store...
ITLD’s Top 5: Ways to Facilitate Introductions at the Start of the Semester
An introduction activity at the start of the semester helps to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It also promotes open communication and encourages both instructors and students to share their interests and experiences with one another. Read on...
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Using OneNote to Boost Productivity and Organization
Are you tired of forgetting where you jotted down that important note? Do you feel lost in a desk full of sticky notes? Meet OneNote, a digital notebook tool where you can take notes, organize your thoughts and ideas, and share your content with others. Read on for...
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Optimizing your Canvas Course for Accessibility
Accessibility enables information or activities to be useful for as many individuals as possible. Therefore, optimizing your Canvas course for accessibility should be a proactive approach rather than a reactive approach. There are several considerations when...
ITLD’s Top 5: Reasons to Visit the SIMBA Essentials Track
If you’re interested in learning more about the foundations of SIMBA—Penn State’s System for Integrated Management, Budget, and Accounting—SIMBA Essentials is the place to start. SIMBA Essentials is a self-paced learning experience that walks you through the basics of...
ITLD’s Top 5: Resources for the Fall Semester
There are numerous tools and resources available to faculty, staff, and students across The Pennsylvania State University: from software such as the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, to webpages, knowledge base articles, and in-person technical assistance. Below...
ITLD’s Top 5: Tips for Creating Individualized Learning Paths for Students with Canvas Mastery Paths
The Mastery Paths tool in Canvas allows you to differentiate your course content, having each student follow their own learning path based on pre-requisite scores. We recommend researching the equitable use of differentiated learning strategies and contacting your...
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