Good afternoon Owl family! We’re now a few weeks into the Fall 2025 semester and with that, we’re bringing you some info about several recent updates to Canvas. Below you’ll find descriptions of each feature along with steps required to […]
Beginning this fall, Apporto has replaced Citrix as FAU’s new virtual desktop platform, making it easier for students to access virtual apps. All virtual apps are now hosted in Apporto for a simpler, streamlined experience. What Are Virtual Apps? Virtual […]
The Instructional Technologies team has got your back and is ready to help with any IT needs and questions as you get your courses up and published. We offer a variety of services, including workshops, one-on-one appointments, general support, and […]
Gen. Ed. Outcomes Component As of Fall 2025, instructors teaching General Education (Gen Ed) courses should notice a new component added to their syllabi in Simple Syllabus. A component labeled “Gen. Ed. Course Learning Outcomes” is replacing the original Course […]
Instructional Technologies is thrilled to introduce the new CM 132 Zoom Studio. This carefully built, state-of-the-art workspace is designed to elevate your videoconference experience to new heights. Whether you’re hosting a web conference for a virtual event, running a large […]
We’re in the quiet before the storm…a positive and academically-primed storm, that is. By tomorrow morning, the Spring 2025 semester will have officially started and classes—at least those that take place on Saturdays—will begin taking place. For some instructors, this […]
Scheduling, managing and keeping track of upcoming virtual meetings can be a hassle if you use multiple collaboration platforms like Zoom or Teams. These platforms don’t immediately connect and work together. Thankfully, with Zoom you can set up a calendar […]
Ready to take flight into the world of AI? Look no further than FAU’s AI PLAIGROUND! This innovative community is an inter-department project with contributions from the FAU Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE), the Office of Information Technology […]
Are you looking for a way to create short videos of your screen and camera? Or maybe you need to recommend a way for your students to submit videos easily to Canvas assignments and discussions? If so, Microsoft Stream is […]
Instructors who import or copy Lockdown-Browser-enabled quizzes in Canvas may experience an error that prevents their students from taking an assessment. The error can also be caused by adjusting the name or other details of a Canvas quiz that is […]
OIT now provides USB-C docking stations for student use in the Open and Housing Labs. Docking stations allow students to add 1 – 2 screens and an external keyboard/mouse to their devices for smoother studying, increased productivity, and quick charging. […]
TechEvents Training Calendar — Fall 2024 Greetings FAU Family, and welcome back! The Fall 2024 semester is upon us, and we’re ready to help you take your teaching game to a whole new level! The Instructional Technologies Training team is […]