In the process of making learning affordable, how do we know we’re not sacrificing the quality of educational resources? Is there a way to get a general idea of how students perceive free or low-cost digital materials? A team of researchers at The Ohio State University wanted to find out.
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) is is partnering with OCIO and ODEE to transform IT services for CFAES faculty, students and staff. As part of this transformation, teams from CFAES, OCIO, and ODEE recently attended the PROSCI Change Management Certification training. Read a new team member's take on the training.
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates
Beginning in January, Mike Hofherr, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, began a monthly “Breakfast with Mike” series with Ohio State faculty, providing a platform to discuss technology in the...
https://carmen-services.it.ohio-state.edu/Events/Event/Details/1285 Digital Flagship, Ohio State’s new digital learning initiative and collaboration with Apple, brings a variety of instructional opportunities; the first iOS Design Center in North America and an incoming class of students united by common technology, to name a few.
Proudfoot is a huge fan of the Canvas Teacher app, and her favorite feature is the ability to moderate discussion boards. “Using the Canvas Teacher app, I was able to respond to students within an hour, even while traveling,” she explained. “It makes my life a lot easier when I don’t have to get on a computer to check and respond to discussion board posts.”
For one professor, the shift from a physical textbook to digital content has the potential to save students approximately $5,500 a year, thanks to a grant from the Affordable Learning Exchange.
Cyber criminals are naturally drawn to money -- your money. Financial aid awarded to students is a frequent target. This is a challenge for the university, as we often need to contact you about financial aid for legitimate reasons. It is important to recognize the difference between a valid...
The latest edition of the Enterprise Project Digest was shared on Thursday, January 25 to update the Ohio State community about the project’s work. The first edition includes a “Workday Explained” overview and an article about the Foundation Data Model, classification system that allows users to attach common keywords and data elements to transactions.
The Enterprise Project Digest is distributed monthly, and those who are interested in additional information are encouraged to subscribe . An EP Digest archive is also being maintained.
“By using a template, you can focus on your course materials and assignments rather than messing around with small details to make your Carmen course look good,” Pairis-Garcia explains, “and your students will benefit from a more consistent experience across their courses.”
IT Security is increasingly at the forefront in the modern world. Data breaches and IT security topics are in the news all the time. Users need to understand good cyber hygiene to prevent breaches from occurring.
Ohio State considers cybersecurity one of the university’s top priorities....
