Faculty Lunch and Learn: Designing Pedagogically Sound Assessment Questions to Motivate Student Learning

Posted on: February 25, 2020 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: Events & Training, News
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The Provost’s Office and Teaching Learning Technologies (TLT) are co-hosting a two-part series, March 5 and 26, focused on designing pedagogically sound assessments and incorporating technology tools to support student learning. Learn more.

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Elon IT Decoded: Meet Whitley Holbrook 

Posted on: February 3, 2020 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: Tech Tips, Elon IT Decoded, News
Elon IT Decoded feature of Whitley Holbrook, Assistant Director of Campus Technology Support Elon IT Decoded feature of Whitley Holbrook, Assistant Director of Campus Technology Support

In her role as assistant director of campus technology support, Whitley Holbrook oversees the Technology Service Desk at Elon. Her days are filled with a variety of tasks, from managing student employees and leading projects to engaging various departments about their technology-related experiences and ways that her team can enhance services. Learn more about Whitley and what she enjoys about working at Elon.

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Elon IT Decoded: Meet Gary Sheehan

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: Elon IT Decoded, Info Security, News
A graphic featuring Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan A graphic featuring Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan

Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan, who came to Elon in January, who came to Elon in January with more than 35 years of experience in the field of information security, oversees efforts to protect Elon’s data and users against cyber threats. Learn more about his role on campus, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and what Elon is doing to help keep you safe.

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Workshop: Increase Your Efficiency, Deter Academic Dishonesty with Moodle

Posted on: October 10, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: News, Teaching & Learning
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Elon faculty and staff are invited to join a lunch and learn on Thursday, Nov. 13 co-hosted by the Provost’s Office and Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) focused on incorporating technology tools in Moodle to increase your efficiency and deter academic dishonesty.

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Elon IT Decoded: Meet Doug Purnell

Posted on: September 19, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: Elon IT Decoded, News
Database Architect Doug Purnell Database Architect Doug Purnell

If you ask about Information Technology staff on Elon’s campus, Database Architect Doug Purnell is among the department’s most well-known staff. Learn more about that notoriety, his role at Elon and what keeps him busy outside of work.

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Online alternatives to cancelling class

Posted on: September 5, 2019 | By: Scott Hildebrand | Filed under: Instructional Technologies, News, Online Instruction, Teaching & Learning
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When the unexpected occurs and you can’t make it to campus, cancelling class is not your only option. Consider using online alternatives instead.

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Belk Library to update Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning 

Posted on: August 1, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: Instructional Technologies, News
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On Monday, Aug. 5, Belk Library will update Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about key features, other important changes that impact Elon faculty, staff and students, and review step-by-step instructions for activating your LinkedIn Learning account.

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Information Technology to revamp service desk processing

Posted on: June 13, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: News
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The Office of Information Technology (IT) looks to improve customer relations and service desk operations with the launch of TeamDynamix on June 19.

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Create accessible emails with these tips

Posted on: June 11, 2019 | By: Ted Morée | Filed under: Tech Tips, News
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Accessible content can be used by all members of the Elon University community, including students, faculty and staff with a diverse range of hearing, movement, vision and cognitive abilities. Follow these tips for creating emails and web-based content to more effectively reach diverse audiences.

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Easily access the internet at other colleges, universities using eduroam

Posted on: May 23, 2019 | By: Tarah Holland | Filed under: News
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As you may have experienced, connecting to the internet while visiting other colleges and universities can be a challenge. Now, with the help of eduroam, the Office of Information Technology (IT) looks to make the process seamless for Elon faculty, staff, students and visitors.

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