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  • Fresh Features, Smarter Tools: Microsoft 365 Updates

    Beth Varcho | January 28, 2026
    Over the coming months, Microsoft 365 will continue rolling out updates designed to simplify how people work, collaborate, and plan. These enhancements focus on modernizing tools like Teams and Planner, retiring legacy technologies, strengthening security, and improving access to AI-powered capabilities. Together, these changes support a more streamlined, connected, and future-ready Microsoft 365 experience—while helping users stay productive with tools that are easier to use and better integrated across the platform. 

  • CarmenCanvas AI Assistant under development

    Beth Varcho | January 28, 2026
    Project Firefly, a Carmen AI assistant, is an instructor-controlled AI tool that integrates directly into CarmenCanvas. It provides students with immediate, course-specific support while giving instructors flexible ways to enhance learning and streamline common interactions.
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  • A Quick Update Will Help Keep Your Duo Push Notifications Working

    Beth Varcho | January 20, 2026
    To avoid login interruptions, OTDI recommends that everyone updates the Duo Mobile app on their phone or tablet to the newest version by Feb. 2, 2026. Older versions of Duo Mobile may stop receiving push notifications, which could prevent access to BuckeyePass protected services like BuckeyeMail, CarmenCanvas, and Workday.
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  • OTDI Expands Access to AI Learning Through Coursera

    Beth Varcho | January 20, 2026
    The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is advancing AI Fluency across Ohio State by offering curated Google Coursera AI learning opportunities for faculty and instructors. Through OTDI’s partnership with Coursera, the Ohio State’s teaching community can explore AI Fluency Google Learning Paths that guide learners from foundational concepts to more advanced AI applications.
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  • Be Part of Stronger Together: IT Conference 2026

    Beth Varcho | January 14, 2026
    This year we’re launching a new IT conference– Stronger Together: Merging Minds. Multiplying Impact,” focused on highlighting the power of collaboration, innovation and shared expertise across our community. We’re seeking presenters! Join us to share your expertise.
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