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OTS Training Workshops + Easily Change the Case of Selected Text in MS Office
Duo Multi-Factor Authentication WebEx Session Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 – 2:00pm-2:15pm – WebEx Learn how to maximize security by using this multi-factor authentication software. OneNote: Introduction Thursday, June 14th, 2018 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 – 9:00am-10:30am […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, June 10, from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. 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 + Quickly Meet Online with WebEx Personal Meeting Rooms
Microsoft Word: Track Changes Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – Cook 404A Keep track of edits to a document when collaborating. SharePoint: Fundamentals for Site Contributors Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 – 9:30am-11:30am – Cook 404A Maximize group collaboration with this web-based service tied into Office 365. Excel: Fundamentals Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 – 9:30am-12:30pm […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Recover Deleted Voicemails
Creating Accessible PDF Documents Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. Excel: Advanced Thursday, May 24th, 2018 – 9:30am-12:30pm – Cook 404A Maximize the effectiveness of Excel using common power tools. Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Tuesday, May […]
OTS Training Workshops + Navigate Excel Spreadsheets with Ease
Blackboard: Grade Center Thursday, May 17th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 – 10:00am-11:30am – Cook 404A Learn how to take an existing document and make it accessible to people with disabilities. Excel: Advanced Thursday, May 24th, 2018 – […]
Phishing Alert-Threat of releasing a non-existent video if you don’t pay the scammers
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services warns about a recent phishing scam targeting students, faculty and staff. About the scam This scam is sent from an email address ending in ‘bol.com.br’ and is written using poor grammar. It threatens that a virus has been installed on your computer, which will release […]
OTS Training Workshops + Ensure a Smooth End of the Semester in Blackboard
Excel: Fundamentals Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Form a solid foundation of knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Blackboard: Grade Center Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 – 2:00pm-3:00pm – Blackboard Collaborate Discover the various functions of the Blackboard grade center. Duo Multi-Factor Authentication WebEx Session Thursday, May 10th, 2018 – 12:30pm-12:45pm – WebEx Learn how to maximize […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window-extended hours
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, May 6, from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. During this time, clients might experience a brief slowdown of some University computing resources while services are migrated as part of a scheduled data center infrastructure equipment upgrade. PeopleSoft, BlackBoard, and Database services are not expected […]
OTS Training Workshops + Easily Attach Recent Files to Emails
Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 – 2:30pm-3:30pm – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Blackboard: Setting up Your Course Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 – 9:30am-10:30am – Blackboard Collaborate Familiarize yourself with basic features in the Blackboard environment. Office 365: OneDrive Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 – 10:00am-12:00pm – […]
OTS Training Workshops + Tools to Enhance Your PowerPoint Presentations
Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 – 11:00am-1:00pm Cook 404A Utilize instructional recording software to enhance your course. Blackboard: Tests and Assignments Thursday, April 26th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Leverage the power of Blackboard to create and grade tests and assignments for your courses. Creating Accessible PDF Documents Thursday, […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, April 22, from 6 a.m. until 11:59 a.m. During this time, clients might experience a brief interruption to University computing resources while services are migrated as part of a scheduled data center infrastructure upgrade. Due to the nature of the maintenance, other applications […]
OTS Training Workshops + Use Categories to Easily Organize Your Outlook Calendar
Blackboard: Collaborate Ultra Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Discover new ways engage your students through Blackboard Collaborate. Excel: Advanced Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 – 1:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Maximize the effectiveness of Excel using common power tools. Panopto: Lecture Recording Software Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 – 11:00am-1:00pm Cook 404A Utilize instructional […]
OTS Training Workshops + Schedule Released for 2nd Half of 2018 Workshops
Excel: Fundamentals Thursday, April 12th, 2018 – 9:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Form a solid foundation of knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Office 365: OneDrive Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Collaborate, store and create documents and files using Microsoft OneDrive. OneNote: Introduction Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 – 2:00pm-4:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window-reminder
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, April 8, from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: • PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services • PeopleSoft Financials • PeopleSoft Human Capital Management • MyTUMobile • Timesheets • PSSHARES • MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal • RMS […]
Be wary of email scams and talking tech pop-up ads especially during tax season
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds Towson University employees to address all potential phishing emails, suspicious phone calls or voice pop-ups on your work computers and personal devices with caution. Don’t fall for them! How to recognize common scams: The email or unsolicited caller says you are […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Create a Meeting from an Email
Microsoft Word: Track Changes Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 – 11:00am-12:00pm – Cook 404A Keep track of edits to a document when collaborating. Duo Multi-Factor Authentication WebEx Session Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 – 11:00am-11:15am – WebEx Learn how to maximize security by using this multi-factor authentication software. WordPress for Faculty and Staff Wednesday, April 11th, […]
Downtime Information for OTS’ Sunday Maintenance Window
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is performing system maintenance this Sunday, April 8, from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. The following services will be intermittently offline during the maintenance window: • PeopleSoft/Towson Online Services • PeopleSoft Financials • PeopleSoft Human Capital Management • MyTUMobile • Timesheets • PSSHARES • MyTU Faculty/Staff Portal • RMS […]
Are you an expert in Augmented or Virtual Reality? Attend tomorrow’s meeting
Join TU faculty and staff to discuss the instructional use of Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality technologies. We are looking for campus experts to share how these technologies are being used, or how you would like to use them, in your classroom. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) and the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) […]
OTS Training Workshops + Quickly Clear Text Formatting With This Keyboard Shortcut
Blackboard: Tests and Assignments Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 – 10:00am-11:00am – Cook 404A Leverage the power of Blackboard to create and grade tests and assignments for your courses. OneNote: Introduction Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Cook 404A Learn the basics of OneNote, a comprehensive note taking app. Excel: Advanced Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 – […]
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