Fall update on macOS, iOS and AppleTV at Illinois. Mike Kimmel, our campus Apple System Engineer, will be on hand to answer questions. About this event: Presenters: Track: I Thought This Was a Star Wars Convention – Don’t think your topic fits into any of the previous categories? This is the place for you! […]
Agile isn’t just for IT development and it isn’t about sitting through yet another standup that feels like a status report. This session is about taking a step back and looking at Agile as a way of working that helps teams collaborate better, adapt faster, and keep projects moving forward. We’ll talk about why Agile […]
A comparison of Chatbots that are available to campus users, including Copilot, Zoom AI Companion Panel, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT. We’ll indicate which ones can connect to cloud data services like One Drive/Sharepoint, Box, and Google Drive. We’ll also talk about the latest features available to each. About this event: Presenters: Track: Make It So […]
Join us on a mission to explore the latest enhancements in the DesignPLUS integration within Canvas. This session will provide a guided tour of recent updates, including new features and improved workflows that make course design more efficient and engaging. Whether you’re a seasoned instructional designer or just beginning your Canvas journey, this session will […]
The WIT Leadership team will facilitate an informal, open discussion about the WIT (Women in Technology) Group, which provides a forum for discussion of IT issues in general and on campus, networking and coaching, youth outreach, and professional development. The WIT Group’s Professional Development Fund program offers funding each semester to support emerging leaders to […]
We have a constellation of tools for online professional education endeavors that needs further exploration: come see what’s new with Canvas Catalog, as well as initiate first contact with Accredible, the free, campus-wide digital credentialing tool. Learn how these platforms can enhance your online education offerings, or those of your unit. About this event: Presenters: […]
This session explores AI fluency as a foundational skill for faculty and students, emphasizing coaching strategies that translate AI concepts into ethical, practical applications. Through a future-focused lens, we share how our team supports personalized learning using an AI Fluency Persona self-assessment and interactive toolkit to meet faculty where they are. These tools enable differentiated […]
Join us for a dynamic two-part training series on leveraging Copilot with Data Protection as a powerful tool for process improvement. In the first session, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of Lean methodology, including the concept of a Kaizen event—a collaborative, cross-functional approach to solving problems and mapping processes. We’ll then explore how […]
LTI 1.3 and LTI Advantage are the long-term standards for adding functionality to campus’ Canvas Learning Management System. This presentation will cover the basics of LTI 1.3 and the two core Advantage services: the Names & Roles Provisioning Service and the Assignments & Grades Service. We will also cover advanced topics including: handling LTI content […]
Ever feel like the answer you need is out there… but buried in someone’s inbox or locked in a colleague’s head? That’s where Knowledge Management comes in! Join ESMO as we share our journey in building the Knowledge Management practice for campus IT. We’ll talk about how capturing, organizing, and sharing knowledge helps us work […]