Description: This presentation explores the U of I Web Con’s journey transitioning from in-person conferences to hybrid and online formats, sparked by a sudden cancellation of an in-person event (2020). Learn about the decision-making process that guided our transition from Cvent to Zoom Events. We’ll delve into the steps taken to investigate platform options, consult […]
Category: 2024 Fall Day 2
IT Strategic Planning Update
Tags: Candice Solomon-Strutz, Jim Hurst, Laura Herriott, Ryan Ladd, SessionThe last campuswide IT strategic plan was developed in 2013; much has changed over 11 years. The Academic Program Review and Big Ten Academic Alliance Peer Review, completed in January 2024, identified five recommendations to help Illinois provide best-in-class IT to the university. The IT strategic plan is a comprehensive blueprint that outlines how technology […]
Introducing Zoom AI Companion
Tags: Martin Lamping, Michael Cervone, SessionDescription: Zoom has introduced generative AI features which are available within several aspects of the Zoom platform. These include: after-meeting and in-meeting summaries, AI Smart Recordings and content creation tools for Zoom Chat, Zoom Notes and Zoom Whiteboard. The presenters will demonstrate these capabilities and answer your questions about Zoom AI Companion. About this event: […]
Microsoft Teams and the E911 Service
Tags: Don Appleman, James Harrell, Michael Cervone, Robert Stanton, SessionDescription: In this presentation, we will discuss the backend services that have been developed and enabled to allow the E911 service to operate across campus. There will be a high-level focus on the path an E911 call takes to be safely answered, along with a discussion of the underlying virtual hardware and software that have […]
Just who do you think you are? Data Personas and Privacy
Tags: Mendi Drayton, Michael Wrobel, Session, Sheena Bishop, Stephen ColletteDescription: How we handle data reveals more about us than we might realize. Are you a data hoarder, an over-sharer, or something in between? This presentation explores common data personas and their impact on privacy and security. We’ll dive into the habits and mindsets that shape our approach to data management, highlighting best practices for […]
Canvas Catalog: Everything You Wanted to Know and More
Tags: Amy Merkley, SessionDescription: Have you ever heard of Canvas Catalog and wondered what it was and how it relates to Canvas@Illinois, Canvas Commons, and Canvas Free for Teacher? Do you have an idea for an awesome professional education program you’d like to offer to the public for a fee? Are you an eLearning staff member who would […]
Splunk: An Introduction
Tags: Jim King, SessionSplunk is a incredibly powerful tool to help make sense of all the data your infrastructure and applications produce, and in this session we will get to know the campus service. We will cover getting data in, searching and reporting, and ways to access educational resources. About this event: Presenters: Track: Service/Unit Overviews and Updates […]
Getting the Most Out of TDX Reporting
Tags: Allison (Al) Payne, Brian Galli, Joe Blanks, Kaizy Geonzon, SessionDescription: Most of us are using basic reports in TeamDynamix (TDX) for tracking tickets and activity, but are we really taking advantage of the versatility and power of the available reporting capabilities? Join a group of reporting enthusiasts to learn how you can get the most out of your TDX reports, both within the […]
Enhancing SQL Workflows: Writing AI-Driven Queries in Microsoft SQL Server
Tags: Karla Andrew, SessionDescription: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integral to data-driven decision-making, integrating AI capabilities within databases like Microsoft SQL Server is crucial for seamless workflow optimization. In this talk, we will explore how AI prompts can be used to generate SQL queries and optimize existing queries. Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude will also be compared. The […]
Project Management: Overcoming Obstacles
Tags: Andy Weaver, Katy Thompson, Rebecca McNaught, SessionDescription: Projects often come across obstacles that delay, halt, or completely shut down project work. In this presentation, we will highlight ways to work through or around blockers. We will give real examples and highlight some best practices to help identify and mitigate issues before they happen. About this event: Presenters: Track: Process Management and […]