The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, October 21, from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services PeopleSoft Financials PeopleSoft Human Capital Management MyTU Mobile Timesheets MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal RMS (Housing) Inside (some functions) Business Objects Call Accounting (phone […]
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Learn how to convert a PDF to a Word doc
Do you need to make a change to a PDF? It’s often easier to convert it back to a Microsoft Word document for editing. Watch this episode of Computer Therapy to learn how to convert a PDF to a Word doc so you can make revisions. Do you have an idea for a future episode […]
OTS Training Workshops + Access a Quick Calendar With One Click in Windows
Blackboard: Tests Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Learn how to create test questions and deploy tests to your course. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Thursday, October 18th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. WordPress for Faculty and […]
You are the shield: workplace online safety is everyone’s job
In September 2018 there were more than 658,160 blocked cybersecurity network threats attempted against TU. Because the campus is faced with daily cyberattacks, it is up to us to be the shield and defend Towson University. It’s important to be aware of the various types of cyberthreats that exist, including phishing attempts, and how we can protect […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Add Screenshots in MS Office
Office 365: OneDrive Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Excel: Advanced Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Maximize the […]
Millions of rewarding jobs: consider a career in cybersecurity
Cyberthreats have become more common and severe each day, and the need for cyberprofessionals is steadily increasing. As reported in a Forbes.com article, there is a predicted global shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by 2019. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to consider and research a career in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity programs at TU Towson University’s […]
Reminder: Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday regular and extended maintenance windows
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this weekend. Please note the times and services affected, as they will be intermittently offline during the listed maintenance windows. Regular Sunday Maintenance Window These University services will be unavailable Sunday, October 7, from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m.: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services/Campus Solutions PeopleSoft Financials MyTU […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday regular and extended maintenance windows
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this weekend. Please note the times and services affected, as they will be intermittently offline during the listed maintenance windows. Regular Sunday Maintenance Window These University services will be unavailable Sunday, October 7, from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m.: PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services/Campus Solutions PeopleSoft Financials MyTU […]
Use these apps to access files and respond to work emails on the go
If you need to retrieve a file, edit a document or respond to an email on your phone, then you need to use Office 365 apps. Watch this week’s episode of Computer Therapy to learn how to download and sign into Office 365 apps on your iPhone or Android. Do you have an idea for a future […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Retrieve Your Voicemail While Away from Your Desk
Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Thursday, October 4th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Office 365: OneDrive Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. Blackboard: Grade Center Thursday, October 11th, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Discover […]
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Blackboard: Interactive Tools Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Find out new ways to engage students through Blackboard’s Interactive Tools. Blackboard: Grade Center Monday, October 1st, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. SharePoint: Fundamentals for Site Contributors Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook […]
Reminder: Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance today from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: • PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services • PeopleSoft Financials • PeopleSoft Human Capital Management • MyTU Mobile • Timesheets • MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal • RMS (Housing) • Inside (some functions) […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, September 23, from 6 a.m. until noon. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: • PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services • PeopleSoft Financials • PeopleSoft Human Capital Management • MyTU Mobile • Timesheets • MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal • RMS (Housing) • […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Recover When a File Is Accidentally Moved to the Wrong Folder in Windows
Blackboard: Interactive Tools Thursday, September 20th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Find out new ways to engage students through Blackboard’s Interactive Tools. Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Thursday, September 20th, 2018 – 1:00pm-3:00pm Cook 404A Utilize instructional recording software to enhance your course. Blackboard: Assignments Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Learn basic […]
Always have a scanner at your fingertips. Watch this Computer Therapy episode to learn how.
Not everyone has a need to scan documents or convert to PDFs on a regular basis but when you do, it is good to know that you have a personal portable scanner at your fingertips. Using the “Office Lens” app on a mobile device allows you to scan, link and upload documents and photos to your […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Add Online Pictures in Microsoft Office
OneNote: Introduction Thursday, September 13th, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. Blackboard: Tests Thursday, September 13th, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Learn how to create test questions and deploy tests to your course. Blackboard: Tests Monday, September 17th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn […]
Reminder: Downtime information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be performing system maintenance today, September 9, from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. for a data center infrastructure upgrade. During this time, clients may experience a very brief interruption to University computing resources as services are migrated during the upgrade. As maintenance is completed, posts will be made […]
Downtime information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be performing system maintenance on Sunday, September 9, from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. for a data center infrastructure upgrade. During this time, clients may experience a very brief interruption to University computing resources as services are migrated during the upgrade. As maintenance is completed, posts will be […]
Get tips for using Outlook in this week’s Computer Therapy
Welcome to season three of Computer Therapy! Our first episode kicks off the fall semester with high-end tips for using Outlook. The Computer Therapy team wishes you a great semester and hopes these tips will help you unlock the full potential of Microsoft Outlook here at Towson University. Do you have an idea for a […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Navigate an Excel Spreadsheet with These Keyboard Shortcuts
Creating Accessible PDF Documents Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. WebEx Information Session Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – WebEx Online Meeting Discover how to remotely communicate with others using audio, video, chat and screen sharing. Blackboard: […]
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