AI Goes to College
IT’s Digital Media Productions team is partnering with the AI Advisory Council to produce a new series of podcasts looking at the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on higher ed.
‘Reactions’ in Teams, and How to Disable Them
Have you ever been on Teams and had an emoji thumbs up or thumbs down appear, leaving you wondering what you did to trigger it? We discovered how these reactions work, how you can use them intentionally, and how to disable them if needed. Read on to learn more!
Video Series: AI and the Academic Experience
Artificial intelligence – AI – seems to be popping up everywhere we turn these days. To help you learn more about AI and the Academic Experience, we’re starting a series of interviews with college faculty and staff about how they’re using the technology. On the first episode, we ask Professor Scott Cason - one of the faculty members at the forefront of AI at FSCJ - how he got started with AI.
IT at Commencement 2024
The IT team turned out in force to help out at this year’s Commencement. This big day is important for not only our terrific, accomplished graduates, but also for FSCJ’s faculty and staff; everyone coming together to celebrate our students.
Let’s Start the Transition to Simple Syllabus
The time has come to say goodbye to the Blue Wave Online Syllabus Builder and step into the future of syllabus creation with Simple Syllabus. This new system will provide a consistent experience for our students, an easy to use creation tool for our instructors, and a robust search and reporting feature for supervisors and administration - all while enabling us to meet the requirements of the state.
Introducing the Canvas New User Tutorial: Enhanced Onboarding and Support
The EdTech team is excited to announce something new, informational, and even a little fun! We will be activating a New User Tutorial in Canvas, specifically tailored for our new users and those who may need tips for using various pages in Canvas. This new feature is part of our commitment to ensuring that you have the best possible experience and support as you navigate and utilize Canvas for your teaching needs.
Canvas Course Archival Plan Begins This Fall
As we approach the five-year mark of transitioning to Canvas, the Education Technology team would like to introduce the Canvas Course Archival Plan. This initiative will begin the process of streamlining course archives, ensuring that our digital learning environment remains both efficient and secure. The plan outlined below provides a clear timeline for the archiving and eventual deletion of courses, as well as what you should do to prepare for this project.
AI Conversations - The Evolution of AI in Education with Jim Chilton of Cengage Group
The application of AI in higher education has recently taken a forefront position as a challenge and opportunity. In this detailed conversation with Jim Chilton from Cengage, we uncover how AI is not just transforming the way educational content is delivered but also ensuring that it aligns with the core values of academic integrity.
2024 Audio/Visual Refresh
To provide our students with the best possible learning environment, IT strives to refresh audio-visual equipment on a 5-year lifecycle. The following rooms have been identified as needing their audio-visual equipment refreshed this year.
BigBlueButton 2.7 Update is Here!
Though not as big as the 2.6 update, BigBlueButton’s 2.7 update is here. This update offers users improved usability, increased engagement, and more performance. Here's a breakdown of what's new in 2.7.