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August 2026

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YuJa Panorama DocHub for Faculty and Staff 

YuJa Panorama’s DocHub is an online workspace for checking and improving document accessibility. It is designed for faculty and staff […]

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    Look for the New Graymail Feature

    OneIT is introducing a new Outlook feature in mid-August to help reduce clutter in your Inbox. The feature will automatically […]

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    Understanding and Managing Graymail

    A new change will be made to keep your inbox free of clutter by automatically redirecting graymail to a separate […]

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    UT Directory New ‘Message Me’ Feature 

    OneIT is launching a new feature designed to improve the UT online directory. Beginning in mid-August, visitors will be able to send you a message through the online […]

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      PointSolutions – Get Ready for Fall with Echo360/PointSolutions Webinars

      Whether you are new to PointSolutions, want a quick refresher on setting up your course, or are ready to explore more question options and features, these back-to-school webinars are a great way to […]

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      Ready, Set, Teach! 

      Get ready for fall by learning how to use the technology in your classroom. To help prepare for your meeting, visit […]

      July 2026

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      Zoom Open House – New Features in the Canvas/Zoom Integration

      Drop-in and join us online for a Zoom Open House! We’re excited to offer this first session of a new series featuring Zoom […]

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        Adobe Creative Cloud Express Now Available for Students

        The Office of Innovative Technologies is excited to announce that Adobe Creative Cloud Express is now available for students at […]

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          Upcoming Changes to Two-Factor Authentication Methods

          Beginning on August 4, OneIT is changing two of the two-factor authentication methods.   Bypass codes: What you need to do before August 4    Set up […]

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          Creating Your First AI Agent in the UT AI Hub: My Email Helper

          The UT AI Hub makes it easy to create custom AI agents that help with everyday work. One useful example […]

          Panopto Virtual Office Hours

          Panopto Virtual Office Hours for Fall 2026

          Do you have questions about Panopto, lecture recordings, video sharing, course copies, video editing, the Canvas-Panopto integration, quizzes, analytics, or […]

          Technical Difficulties

          Have You Checked the Status Page Lately

          Subscribe to this important resources, today. If you’ve ever wondered why a UT resource you are attempting to access is […]

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          Advancing Accessibility in Canvas with YuJa Panorama 

          YuJa Panorama, a powerful accessibility platform integrated in Canvas, has launched at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to help instructors improve […]

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          Learn on the Go with the LinkedIn Learning Mobile App

          The LinkedIn Learning mobile app makes professional development more flexible and accessible than ever! Whether you have five minutes between […]

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          Maple 2026 New Features 

          Maple by Maplesoft is a computational software platform used for engineering, science, mathematics, education, and other areas of technical research. Researchers commonly use Maple for modeling […]

          Canvas logo with text New Quizzes Updates

          Canvas New Quizzes: Enabled By Default 

          Canvas New Quizzes is now enabled by default in all Canvas courses. Many instructors had already activated New Quizzes, but […]

          Scheduled Network Maintenance

          OIT Services to be Interrupted on July 19

          The Office of Innovative Technologies will be performing network maintenance on Sunday, July 19, between 8:00 am and 10:00 AM […]

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          From Spreadsheets to Stories: Using AI to Visualize Higher Education Data

          Higher education has no shortage of data. It appears in spreadsheets, survey exports, learning management systems, assessment reports, enrollment summaries, […]

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          Technology Support & Resources for New Faculty, Instructors, & GTAs

          Share this website to help your new teaching staff get started. The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) offers help to […]

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          June 2026

          Vote for OneIT

          UT Named Finalists for Three 2026 Awards by OnConference

          The OneIT Team has been recognized as a finalist for several 2026 Top 100 Operations Team Awards, and we want […]

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            Comparing Answers from Different AI Models: A Simple Guide

            Now that we have access to multiple AI models in the new UT AI Hub, it’s useful to compare how […]

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            IT Architecture Practice—Your Partner in IT Success 

            The Office of Innovative Technologies has established a new service—IT Architecture—to support the university’s digital modernization efforts. Our mission is to provide strategic architectural […]

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              MFA + Strong Passwords: Your Best Defense Against Account Attacks

              Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring more than just a password to […]

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              Productivity Pulse: Summer Workflow Consultations for Fall Readiness 

              The OIT Training team is excited to introduce Productivity Pulse, a summer consulting initiative designed to help faculty and staff […]

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              Think Before You Type: AI Tools and Student Privacy 

              What everyone needs to know before using AI with university data  Artificial intelligence tools are showing up everywhere—in our browsers, […]

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                Canvas Course Shells for Fall

                Fall Canvas Course Shells Now Available 

                We know you are anxious to get started with your Fall 2026 course development in Canvas. The course shells are […]

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                  Standard for Retaining Canvas Courses

                  At the end of the fall semester, OIT will implement a new Canvas course archiving and retention standard for official […]

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                  Purchasing Microsoft Add-ins Is as Easy as 1-2-3 

                  1. Review the software catalog.The Microsoft License Request website features an easy-to-use online order form along with a list of […]

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                    Using Microsoft Clipchamp for AI-Voiced Text-to-Speech 

                    Does your voice sound off when you record? Would you prefer a polished, professional sounding voice instead? Try Microsoft Clipchamp for recording text-to-speech audio voiceovers. Clipchamp is available […]

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                    Three Easy Ways to Embed PowerPoint Slides in Canvas 

                    Embedding PowerPoint slides directly into Canvas can help create a more seamless and accessible learning experience for students. By placing […]

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                      Summer Prep for Your Fall Canvas Courses 

                      Summer is here, and for instructors, this is the time to prepare your course materials for the upcoming Fall semester. […]

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                      New Features of Mplus Version 9 

                      Mplus is a comprehensive, syntax-based statistical modeling software program designed to help researchers analyze complex data. It is widely used […]

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                      UT AI Hub: One Login, Many Models

                      The new UT AI Hub provides students, faculty, and staff with a simple way to use AI for real campus […]

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                      May 2026

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                      Upgrading How Campus Systems Send Email: Here’s What You Need to Know

                      If you manage a department copier, sensor, or any application that sends automated emails—think scan-to-email, alerting, and system notification—this update […]

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                      Teaching This Summer? Use classrooms.utk.edu 

                       If you need help with using the technology in your classroom, check out the classrooms.utk.edu website. You’ll find individualized guides for every campus-hosted classroom as well as general resources […]

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                      Discover Four Simple Ways AI Can Save You Time  

                      Are you looking for ways to save time in your busy schedule? Consider leveraging University-sanctioned AI-powered platforms: UT AI Hub, […]

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                      Auto-Email Reply: What to Expect When Reporting Spam

                      To promote a positive user experience, timely responses, and clear transparency across campus, the OIT Security team maintains an automatic […]

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                      HelpDesk Support Hours Update 

                      To better align support coverage with campus needs and provide more consistent service, OIT will update the HelpDesk support hours […]

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                      Josh Price Named Executive Director of Research Computing

                      We are pleased to announce that Josh Price has been promoted to Executive Director of Research Computing within OneIT (UT […]

                      Transferring Ownership

                      Leaving UT? Prepare Before Losing Access to Your Research Software

                      When students, faculty, and staff leave the University of Tennessee, access to all research software, including ArcGIS and Qualtrics, will end on your Left […]

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                      Access to Canvas Restored

                      Last week’s nationwide Canvas incident evolved from a previously disclosed cybersecurity event into a temporary service disruption affecting login access […]

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                      Accessibility Features in Zoom 

                      Zoom offers a wide range of accessibility features designed to support instructors in facilitating online classrooms and virtual meetings. These […]

                      Canvas Course Accessibility

                      New Canvas Course Accessibility Checker

                      Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has introduced a new tool, the Course Accessibility Checker, now available in all Canvas courses. […]

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                      Training That Holds Up Over Time 

                      Online learning experiences often need to do more than deliver information once. Policies change, tools evolve, and learners return at […]

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                      Accessibility Made Easy

                      Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist  When developing content in Online@UT (Canvas), it is easy to adopt design habits that may appear […]

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                      Choosing the Right Survey Tool: Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics

                      If you need to collect information, feedback, or responses, and aren’t sure whether to use Microsoft Forms or Qualtrics, you […]

                      AI Resources for UT, AI Insights: Writing Smarter with AI

                      AI Writing Tips: Part 1—Don’t Make AI Think for You

                      To move beyond mediocre, “robotic” writing, stop asking the AI to think for you; instead, ask it to build with […]

                      AI Insights, Writing Smarter with AI

                      AI Writing Tips: Part 2—Don’t Make AI Think for You

                      Continuing from last week’s article about AI writing, here are four more ideas to help you use AI for writing. […]

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                      Nationwide Security Breach Involving Canvas

                      The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) is aware of a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving Canvas, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s learning […]

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                      ArcGIS Online: Things to Know Before You Leave

                      If you are a student, faculty, or staff member with ArcGIS Online content, you must manage your ArcGIS Online content […]

                      April 2026

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                      Best Practices for Managing Your ISAAC Data

                      We want to help you get the most out of ISAAC-NG. Here are a few friendly reminders and tips to […]

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                      May 27: New Sign-In Experience Begins

                      Reminder: On May 27, 2026, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will update how you sign in to many UT […]

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                      Stay Connected to LinkedIn Learning After Graduation 

                      Graduating students are encouraged to merge their personal LinkedIn accounts with their UTK LinkedIn Learning accounts prior to graduation. Doing […]

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                      Accessibility Made Easy

                      Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist  When developing content in Online@UT (Canvas), it is easy to adopt design habits that may appear […]

                      AI Resources for UT, AI Insights: Writing Smarter with AI

                      AI WRITING TIPS: Part 2—Don’t Make AI Think for You 

                      Continuing from last week’s article about AI writing, here are four more ideas to help you use AI for writing. […]

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                      Intune: New Mac Onboarding Process  

                      Beginning April 2026, the onboarding process for newly purchased Mac devices is changing as part of the university’s ongoing Intune […]

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                        AI WRITING TIPS: Part 1—Don’t Make AI Think for You 

                        To move beyond mediocre, “robotic” writing, stop asking the AI to think for you, instead ask it to build with […]

                        New Canvas Portfolio

                        A New Era of Portfolios: Introducing Canvas Portfolio 

                        Canvas is retiring two older portfolio tools—Canvas ePortfolios and Portfolium’s Folio—and replacing them with a new experience called Canvas Portfolio. […]

                        New UT AI Hub

                        Work Smarter with the New UT AI Hub

                        The UT System Department of Technology Solutions and Office of Innovative Technologies are pleased to announce the launch of the […]

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                        Microsoft Excel and Accessibility 

                        When you’re updating your Microsoft PowerPoint and Word documents for accessibility, remember to make your Excel Worksheets accessible as well. […]

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                        New Akindi Features 

                        Akindi, an exam-generating, scanning, and scoring platform integrated with Canvas, has introduced several new features that make it easier for […]

                        Searching for Canvas Help? Check official UT documentation

                        Use UT Canvas Support Documentation 

                        The Canvas Support Team recommends using official UT Knoxville Canvas documentation whenever you need instructions or troubleshooting help. While guides […]

                        Manuscript Coauthorship

                        OIT Manuscript Coauthorship for Academic Research 

                        The Research Computing Support (RCS) team within the Office of Innovative Technologies provides manuscript coauthorship for academic research papers. When […]

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                        Students: Prepare for Life after UT

                        Congratulations Grads!  With graduation just around the corner, you may be wondering what you will have access to—and for how long—once […]

                        March 2026

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                        Featured Software: SAS 9.4 M9

                        SAS, developed by SAS Institute, Inc., is a sophisticated statistical software suite for data management, analytics, access, and visualization. SAS […]

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                        AI Insights: Connect UT Verse with OneDrive and SharePoint

                        UT Verse just got smarter. Data Bridge is the newest way to connect your work directly to the UT Verse […]

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                        Important DASH Address Verification Updates

                        Update (3/16/2026) Reminder to Complete Your DASH Address Verification If you haven’t completed your DASH Journey for home address verification, please […]

                        UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Presenting Ideas with Columns

                        AI Insights: The Power of Parallel—Presenting Ideas Clearly with Columns 

                        Multi-column layouts let you organize information, so readers can compare options or quickly scan parallel topics. UT Verse can display […]

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                        New Automated Email Response When Reporting Spam

                        To enhance our response process and improve transparency for the campus community, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Security team […]

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                        Power Up Your Degree with Industry-Ready Skills: LinkedIn Learning Professional Certificates 

                        LinkedIn Learning is advancing professional development in higher education through its Professional Certificate program, which helps learners build job-ready skills […]

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                        Helping Students Stay Organized in Online@UT (Canvas) 

                        As the semester progresses, it is common for students to feel overwhelmed and lose track of assignments, due dates, and […]

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                        Online@UT (Canvas): New Tools and Updates 

                        Explore the latest tools and updates happening in Online@UT (Canvas) Surveys in New Quizzes  A new quiz type, Surveys, has […]

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                        Accessible PDFs with LaTeX and Overleaf 

                        With the Title II rule on digital accessibility approaching, Overleaf has announced practical ways for researchers to create tagged PDFs.  […]

                        UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Download Chats as Word Docs

                        UT Verse: Download a Chat as a Word Document 

                        In the digital age, communication often takes place through various chat platforms. At the University of Tennessee, UT Verse is […]

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                        Register by Tuesday, March 10, 2026

                        Symposium Registration Deadline Extended to March 10

                        Register and Reserve Your Spot!
                        March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

                        Support for Your Research

                        OIT Manuscript Coauthorship for Academic Research 

                        Did you know that the Research Computing Support (RCS) team within the Office of Innovative Technologies provides manuscript coauthorship for […]

                        February 2026

                        UT Verse AI Assistant, AI Insights: Reference Lists & Bibliographies

                        Reference Lists and Bibliographies using UT Verse 

                        Creating a clean bibliography or reference list is easy with UT Verse, which helps organize and format references quickly. It […]

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                          New Sign-In Experience Coming May 27

                          On May 27, 2026, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will update how you sign in to many UT applications, […]

                          Dryad Now Available

                          Dryad Data Repository for UT Researchers

                          UT researchers can now deposit research datasets in Dryad, an open dataset publishing platform, at no cost through a new […]

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                          Let UT Verse Create Tables from Your Content

                          UT Verse can help you quickly turn your existing information into a clear, organized table. If you’ve ever copied text […]

                          UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Work Smarter, Not Harder

                          AI Insights: Work Smarter, Not Harder

                          There’s been plenty of talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and it’s easy to wonder what it really means for […]

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                          Canvas Profile Pictures Now Available

                          A feature recently enabled within our Online@UT (Canvas) environment is already gaining positive traction. If you haven’t started seeing user […]

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                          Survey Design: Ranking vs. Rating  

                          Survey design focuses on building structured instruments that allow concepts to be measured and analyzed. The way you ask a […]

                          Training for Everyone

                          Designing Training That Works for Everyone

                          Conversations about accessibility are top of mind across campus, reflecting a shared commitment to access and engagement in learning. In […]

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                          Organize Zoom Content with Meeting Summary Templates

                          The Zoom AI Companion includes the meeting summary feature, which provides hosts with a text summary of topics covered in […]

                          UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: UT Verse Smart Features

                          Try Using UT Verse Smart Features

                          UT Verse offers a suite of intelligent features designed to make your interactions with AI more efficient, personalized, and productive. […]

                          January 2026

                          Registration Now Open, UT Innovative Technology Symposium, Connecting people. Sharing ideas. Shaping IT.

                          Registration is Now Open for the 2026 UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

                          Register and Reserve Your Spot!
                          March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

                          UT Innovative Technologies Symposium Keynote Speaker Announced

                          Announcing Our Keynote Speaker: Michael Shepherd

                          We are thrilled to welcome Michael Shepherd, Senior Distinguished Engineer and Services CTO at Dell, as the keynote speaker at […]

                          UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Working With Documents

                          AI Insights: Using UT Verse to work with Documents 

                          Imagine having a tool that not only reads your documents, but also quickly analyzes and summarizes them, making it easier […]

                          Call for Presenters, Proposal Deadline Extended to Friday, January 30. UT Innovative Technologies Symposium, shape of Tennessee state.

                          Symposium Update: Call for Presenters Deadline Extended 

                          Send us a brief description of your proposed topic before Friday, January 30. We hope that you will consider sharing […]

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                          OneIT Supports the Campus Community with Generosity and Connection

                          To kick off 2026, technology support staff from UT Knoxville’s Office of Innovative Technologies and the UT System’s Department of Technology Solutions, a collective […]

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                          Start of Semester Last-Minute Checklist 

                          We have created a quick checklist to ensure your technology is ready for the first day of classes.  Check Your […]

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                          Finding Technology Around Campus

                          Did you know you can use University Campus Map to locate outdoor WiFi hotspots near your current location? That means […]

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                          Checked Your Zoom Meeting Settings Lately?

                          With the new school year underway, we want to remind you of a few simple security settings and practices you […]

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                          For Secure Wi-Fi, Choose Eduroam

                          When accessing the wireless network from campus, OIT recommends connecting to eduroam, the university’s secure Wi-Fi network, for faster and more secure […]

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                          Use Your UT Account to Sign In to Zoom

                          If you are having trouble getting into a virtual class or meeting on Zoom, be sure to sign in with […]

                          UT Verse AI Assistant, AI Insights: Introducing Thread Folders

                          AI Tip: Introducing Thread Folders

                          A Smarter Way to Organize Your UT Verse Conversations  Whether you manage dozens or hundreds of conversations, this new tool in […]

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                          High Performance Computing Workshops

                          OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing is hosting a workshop series this semester focusing on utilizing ISAAC resources effectively. These sessions will […]

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                          Asynchronous GTA Canvas Guide

                          In support of UT Knoxville’s graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) who co-teach and rely on Online@UT (Canvas) to organize and manage […]

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                          Featured Software: JMP Student Edition Based on JMP Pro 19  

                          JMP is comprehensive software for experimental design, statistical analysis, and data visualization. JMP Student Edition is based on features in JMP Pro […]

                          YuJa Canvas Test Proctoring

                          YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform 

                          YuJa Verity is the new proctoring software integrated within Online@UT (Canvas) for proctoring online assessments. YuJa Verity is a secure, […]

                          AI Insights: Communicate Clearly & Professionally

                          Communicate Clearly and Professionally 

                          Good communication saves time for everyone, and UT Verse can help you get it right on the first try.  Visit […]

                          Grant Opportunity for PointSolutions Users

                          Grant Opportunity Available for PointSolutions Users 

                          The 2026 EchoImpact Grant Application is now open!  Faculty or staff currently using PointSolutions in their courses are invited to apply. EchoImpacts Grants support research on how EchosystemTM solutions impact equity, evidence, and engagement in any […]

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                          Request a Classroom Technology Consultation Today 

                          Get ready before classes begin on Jan 19. Tell your colleagues!  Appointments available January 7 through January 16.  With spring […]

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                          ACCESSIBILITY MADE EASY 

                          This spring semester, in each issue of OIT Weekly, we will be presenting “Accessibility Made Easy” technology tips to help […]

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                          Changes to the Academic Course Linux Environment

                          If you teach web-based courses requiring students to create websites, we have a new process to share with you. In […]

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                          Spring Transition to OptiSigns

                          We are pleased to announce that OptiSigns will replace Hypersign as the University’s digital signage platform. This upgrade will enhance how we share information […]

                          Zoom Test Flights

                          Join Us Online January 15 and 16 for the Spring 2026 Zoom Test Flights!

                          These sessions allow an opportunity for you to test your device with Zoom before classes start. The session dates and […]

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                          From Stressed to Your Best: A Practical Guide for Starting 2026 

                          Let UT Verse, UT’s proprietary AI assistant, help you start the new year more organized, less stressed, and ready to […]

                          Save he Date UT Innovative Technologies Symposium March 24-26, 2026

                          Join Us at the Third Annual UT Innovative Technologies Symposium in 2026!

                          SAVE-THE-DATES When: March 24-26, 2026 Where: Knoxville Convention Center at 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902 Who says there is […]

                          Join Us and Present, 2026, UT Innovative Technologies Symposium, Connecting People. Sharing Ideas. Shaping IT

                          Invitation to Present at the 2026 UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

                          The Call for Presenters is Now Closed. Your expertise is needed! We hope that you will consider sharing your unique […]

                          December 2025

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                          Zoom Updates Coming in 2026

                          OIT is excited to announce some changes coming to the UT Zoom system on January 13, 2026.  Redesigned Home Page  […]

                          AI Insights: Use AI to Make Room for Memories

                          Countdown to the Holidays: Let AI Help Make Room for Memories 

                          We’re almost there! With just a short few days left until Christmas and winter break gatherings, it’s completely normal if […]

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                          Improved Email Response When Reporting Spam

                          Beginning January 28, the University of Tennessee will enable a new feature that provides automatic responses when you report a […]

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                          Determine Your Classroom Recording Needs Now for a Successful Spring

                          Special speakers, students out sick, and traveling instructors all require times when a class needs to be recorded or have […]

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                          Speak Up—How Your Microphone Transforms the UT Verse Experience 

                          Technology on campus is constantly evolving, and the University of Tennessee’s UT Verse platform is helping lead to that change. […]

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                          The 12 Days of Training Tips

                          A Holiday Guide to Better Online Learning  As the year wraps up, why not give your learners the gift of […]

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                          Assigning Extra Credit in Canvas

                          Extra credit refers to points awarded to students that go beyond the regular maximum score on course assessments. While Canvas […]

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                          Discover What’s New in UT Verse

                          Version 1.6.0 of UT Verse AI Assistant has been released, marking one of our biggest releases yet. Key highlights: A […]

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                          Live Collaboration in ATLAS.ti Web for Qualitative Research

                          Did you know that UTK provides access to both the desktop and web versions of ATLAS.ti for faculty, staff, and […]

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                          Students: Prepare for Life After UT

                          Congratulations Grads!  With graduation just around the corner, you may be wondering what you will have access to (and for how […]

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                          Using Grade Posting Policy to Manage When Students See Their Grades 

                          By default, Canvas shares grades with students as soon as they are entered in the gradebook. This makes a lot […]

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                          Merging Your LinkedIn Accounts and AI-Powered Coaching 

                          Connect Your LinkedIn Account for Seamless Access  Did you know you can connect your personal LinkedIn account with your UTK […]

                          November 2025

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                          Who Are You Going to Call?

                          Is your favorite software tool not working today?Is the web site you need to get to slow or unresponsive? Before […]

                          AI Insights, Personalized Learning with UT Verse

                          UT Verse—Personalized Learning for All

                          Faculty today face classrooms with students from varied backgrounds, language abilities, and academic levels. Meeting these diverse needs can be […]

                          Mark Your Calendar, Banner Maintenance

                          Mark Your Calendar: Banner Will Be Unavailable for Maintenance

                          Access to all Banner services, including Self-Service, Administration Pages, registration, advising, and fee payments, will be unavailable beginning Friday, November […]

                          Spring Course Shells Available

                          Canvas Course Availability 

                          For Winter Mini-Term and Spring 2026 Winter Mini-Term 2026 and Spring 2026 Canvas course shells were created on November 5. Please […]

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                          Make Your Research Run Faster

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                                            Upgrading How Campus Systems Send Email: Here’s What You Need to Know

                                            If you manage a department copier, sensor, or any application that sends automated emails—think scan-to-email, alerting, and system notification—this update […]

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                                            Teaching This Summer? Use classrooms.utk.edu 

                                             If you need help with using the technology in your classroom, check out the classrooms.utk.edu website. You’ll find individualized guides for every campus-hosted classroom as well as general resources […]


                                            Transferring Ownership

                                            Leaving UT? Prepare Before Losing Access to Your Research Software

                                            When students, faculty, and staff leave the University of Tennessee, access to all research software, including ArcGIS and Qualtrics, will end on your Left […]

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                                            Access to Canvas Restored

                                            Last week’s nationwide Canvas incident evolved from a previously disclosed cybersecurity event into a temporary service disruption affecting login access […]

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                                            Accessibility Features in Zoom 

                                            Zoom offers a wide range of accessibility features designed to support instructors in facilitating online classrooms and virtual meetings. These […]

                                            Canvas Course Accessibility

                                            New Canvas Course Accessibility Checker

                                            Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has introduced a new tool, the Course Accessibility Checker, now available in all Canvas courses. […]

                                            OIT Training Development

                                            Training That Holds Up Over Time 

                                            Online learning experiences often need to do more than deliver information once. Policies change, tools evolve, and learners return at […]


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                                            Accessibility Made Easy

                                            Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist  When developing content in Online@UT (Canvas), it is easy to adopt design habits that may appear […]

                                            AI Resources for UT, AI Insights: Writing Smarter with AI

                                            AI Writing Tips: Part 1—Don’t Make AI Think for You

                                            To move beyond mediocre, “robotic” writing, stop asking the AI to think for you; instead, ask it to build with […]

                                            AI Insights, Writing Smarter with AI

                                            AI Writing Tips: Part 2—Don’t Make AI Think for You

                                            Continuing from last week’s article about AI writing, here are four more ideas to help you use AI for writing. […]

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                                            ArcGIS Online: Things to Know Before You Leave

                                            If you are a student, faculty, or staff member with ArcGIS Online content, you must manage your ArcGIS Online content […]

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                                            May 27: New Sign-In Experience Begins

                                            Reminder: On May 27, 2026, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will update how you sign in to many UT […]

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                                            Accessibility Made Easy

                                            Canvas Course Accessibility Checklist  When developing content in Online@UT (Canvas), it is easy to adopt design habits that may appear […]

                                            New Canvas Portfolio

                                            A New Era of Portfolios: Introducing Canvas Portfolio 

                                            Canvas is retiring two older portfolio tools—Canvas ePortfolios and Portfolium’s Folio—and replacing them with a new experience called Canvas Portfolio. […]

                                            New UT AI Hub

                                            Work Smarter with the New UT AI Hub

                                            The UT System Department of Technology Solutions and Office of Innovative Technologies are pleased to announce the launch of the […]

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                                            Microsoft Excel and Accessibility 

                                            When you’re updating your Microsoft PowerPoint and Word documents for accessibility, remember to make your Excel Worksheets accessible as well. […]

                                            What's New in Akindi?

                                            New Akindi Features 

                                            Akindi, an exam-generating, scanning, and scoring platform integrated with Canvas, has introduced several new features that make it easier for […]

                                            Searching for Canvas Help? Check official UT documentation

                                            Use UT Canvas Support Documentation 

                                            The Canvas Support Team recommends using official UT Knoxville Canvas documentation whenever you need instructions or troubleshooting help. While guides […]

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                                            Featured Software: SAS 9.4 M9

                                            SAS, developed by SAS Institute, Inc., is a sophisticated statistical software suite for data management, analytics, access, and visualization. SAS […]

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                                            AI Insights: Connect UT Verse with OneDrive and SharePoint

                                            UT Verse just got smarter. Data Bridge is the newest way to connect your work directly to the UT Verse […]

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                                            Important DASH Address Verification Updates

                                            Update (3/16/2026) Reminder to Complete Your DASH Address Verification If you haven’t completed your DASH Journey for home address verification, please […]

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                                            AI Insights: The Power of Parallel—Presenting Ideas Clearly with Columns 

                                            Multi-column layouts let you organize information, so readers can compare options or quickly scan parallel topics. UT Verse can display […]

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                                            Power Up Your Degree with Industry-Ready Skills: LinkedIn Learning Professional Certificates 

                                            LinkedIn Learning is advancing professional development in higher education through its Professional Certificate program, which helps learners build job-ready skills […]

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                                            Helping Students Stay Organized in Online@UT (Canvas) 

                                            As the semester progresses, it is common for students to feel overwhelmed and lose track of assignments, due dates, and […]

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                                            Online@UT (Canvas): New Tools and Updates 

                                            Explore the latest tools and updates happening in Online@UT (Canvas) Surveys in New Quizzes  A new quiz type, Surveys, has […]

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                                            Accessible PDFs with LaTeX and Overleaf 

                                            With the Title II rule on digital accessibility approaching, Overleaf has announced practical ways for researchers to create tagged PDFs.  […]

                                            Register by Tuesday, March 10, 2026

                                            Symposium Registration Deadline Extended to March 10

                                            Register and Reserve Your Spot!
                                            March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

                                            Support for Your Research

                                            OIT Manuscript Coauthorship for Academic Research 

                                            Did you know that the Research Computing Support (RCS) team within the Office of Innovative Technologies provides manuscript coauthorship for […]

                                            UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Creating Tables with UT Verse

                                            Let UT Verse Create Tables from Your Content

                                            UT Verse can help you quickly turn your existing information into a clear, organized table. If you’ve ever copied text […]

                                            UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: Work Smarter, Not Harder

                                            AI Insights: Work Smarter, Not Harder

                                            There’s been plenty of talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and it’s easy to wonder what it really means for […]

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                                            Canvas Profile Pictures Now Available

                                            A feature recently enabled within our Online@UT (Canvas) environment is already gaining positive traction. If you haven’t started seeing user […]

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                                            Survey Design: Ranking vs. Rating  

                                            Survey design focuses on building structured instruments that allow concepts to be measured and analyzed. The way you ask a […]

                                            Training for Everyone

                                            Designing Training That Works for Everyone

                                            Conversations about accessibility are top of mind across campus, reflecting a shared commitment to access and engagement in learning. In […]

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                                            Organize Zoom Content with Meeting Summary Templates

                                            The Zoom AI Companion includes the meeting summary feature, which provides hosts with a text summary of topics covered in […]

                                            UT Verse AI Assistant AI Insights: UT Verse Smart Features

                                            Try Using UT Verse Smart Features

                                            UT Verse offers a suite of intelligent features designed to make your interactions with AI more efficient, personalized, and productive. […]

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                                            Registration is Now Open for the 2026 UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

                                            Register and Reserve Your Spot!
                                            March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

                                            UT Innovative Technologies Symposium Keynote Speaker Announced

                                            Announcing Our Keynote Speaker: Michael Shepherd

                                            We are thrilled to welcome Michael Shepherd, Senior Distinguished Engineer and Services CTO at Dell, as the keynote speaker at […]

                                            Call for Presenters, Proposal Deadline Extended to Friday, January 30. UT Innovative Technologies Symposium, shape of Tennessee state.

                                            Symposium Update: Call for Presenters Deadline Extended 

                                            Send us a brief description of your proposed topic before Friday, January 30. We hope that you will consider sharing […]

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                                            OneIT Supports the Campus Community with Generosity and Connection

                                            To kick off 2026, technology support staff from UT Knoxville’s Office of Innovative Technologies and the UT System’s Department of Technology Solutions, a collective […]

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                                            Start of Semester Last-Minute Checklist 

                                            We have created a quick checklist to ensure your technology is ready for the first day of classes.  Check Your […]

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                                            Finding Technology Around Campus

                                            Did you know you can use University Campus Map to locate outdoor WiFi hotspots near your current location? That means […]

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                                            Checked Your Zoom Meeting Settings Lately?

                                            With the new school year underway, we want to remind you of a few simple security settings and practices you […]

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                                            For Secure Wi-Fi, Choose Eduroam

                                            When accessing the wireless network from campus, OIT recommends connecting to eduroam, the university’s secure Wi-Fi network, for faster and more secure […]

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                                            Use Your UT Account to Sign In to Zoom

                                            If you are having trouble getting into a virtual class or meeting on Zoom, be sure to sign in with […]

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                                            Asynchronous GTA Canvas Guide

                                            In support of UT Knoxville’s graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) who co-teach and rely on Online@UT (Canvas) to organize and manage […]

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                                            Featured Software: JMP Student Edition Based on JMP Pro 19  

                                            JMP is comprehensive software for experimental design, statistical analysis, and data visualization. JMP Student Edition is based on features in JMP Pro […]

                                            YuJa Canvas Test Proctoring

                                            YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform 

                                            YuJa Verity is the new proctoring software integrated within Online@UT (Canvas) for proctoring online assessments. YuJa Verity is a secure, […]

                                            AI Insights: Communicate Clearly & Professionally

                                            Communicate Clearly and Professionally 

                                            Good communication saves time for everyone, and UT Verse can help you get it right on the first try.  Visit […]

                                            Grant Opportunity for PointSolutions Users

                                            Grant Opportunity Available for PointSolutions Users 

                                            The 2026 EchoImpact Grant Application is now open!  Faculty or staff currently using PointSolutions in their courses are invited to apply. EchoImpacts Grants support research on how EchosystemTM solutions impact equity, evidence, and engagement in any […]

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                                            Request a Classroom Technology Consultation Today 

                                            Get ready before classes begin on Jan 19. Tell your colleagues!  Appointments available January 7 through January 16.  With spring […]

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                                            ACCESSIBILITY MADE EASY 

                                            This spring semester, in each issue of OIT Weekly, we will be presenting “Accessibility Made Easy” technology tips to help […]


                                            Volweb Changes

                                            Changes to the Academic Course Linux Environment

                                            If you teach web-based courses requiring students to create websites, we have a new process to share with you. In […]

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                                            Join Us at the Third Annual UT Innovative Technologies Symposium in 2026!

                                            SAVE-THE-DATES When: March 24-26, 2026 Where: Knoxville Convention Center at 701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902 Who says there is […]

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                                            Invitation to Present at the 2026 UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

                                            The Call for Presenters is Now Closed. Your expertise is needed! We hope that you will consider sharing your unique […]

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                                            Determine Your Classroom Recording Needs Now for a Successful Spring

                                            Special speakers, students out sick, and traveling instructors all require times when a class needs to be recorded or have […]


                                            AI Instights, Try Talking to UT Verse

                                            Speak Up—How Your Microphone Transforms the UT Verse Experience 

                                            Technology on campus is constantly evolving, and the University of Tennessee’s UT Verse platform is helping lead to that change. […]

                                            Twelve days of Training

                                            The 12 Days of Training Tips

                                            A Holiday Guide to Better Online Learning  As the year wraps up, why not give your learners the gift of […]


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                                            Assigning Extra Credit in Canvas

                                            Extra credit refers to points awarded to students that go beyond the regular maximum score on course assessments. While Canvas […]


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                                            Discover What’s New in UT Verse

                                            Version 1.6.0 of UT Verse AI Assistant has been released, marking one of our biggest releases yet. Key highlights: A […]

                                            Manage when students see their grades

                                            Using Grade Posting Policy to Manage When Students See Their Grades 

                                            By default, Canvas shares grades with students as soon as they are entered in the gradebook. This makes a lot […]


                                            What's New in Linkedin learning

                                            Merging Your LinkedIn Accounts and AI-Powered Coaching 

                                            Connect Your LinkedIn Account for Seamless Access  Did you know you can connect your personal LinkedIn account with your UTK […]

                                            AI Insights, Personalized Learning with UT Verse

                                            UT Verse—Personalized Learning for All

                                            Faculty today face classrooms with students from varied backgrounds, language abilities, and academic levels. Meeting these diverse needs can be […]

                                            Spring Course Shells Available

                                            Canvas Course Availability 

                                            For Winter Mini-Term and Spring 2026 Winter Mini-Term 2026 and Spring 2026 Canvas course shells were created on November 5. Please […]


                                            Advanced Rubrics

                                            Using Enhanced Rubrics for End of Semester Grading 

                                            As the Fall Semester begins to wind down, you may be planning those final projects and assignments and deciding how […]


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                                            Canvas Mastery Paths: Customizing Learning to Boost Student Success 

                                            What are Canvas Mastery Paths?  Mastery Paths allow instructors to customize, differentiate, and scaffold students’ learning experiences based on their […]


                                            AI Insights - AI Chats - Retain, Reuse, Refine.

                                            Why Save an AI Chat?

                                            Downloading a chat with UT Verse serves two main purposes: documentation and reuse. When you are using UT Verse to […]

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                                            macOS Tahoe—Wait Before You Upgrade

                                            Apple has released its latest desktop operating system, macOS Tahoe, also known as macOS 26.  As always, OIT recommends caution when […]

                                            Submit your requests today!

                                            Time to Submit Course Video Requests for Spring 2026

                                            Do you plan on showing films in your class? Do you need part of a book scanned, too? Don’t wait […]


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                                            Commencement Webcast Requests? Don’t Delay, Submit Today!

                                            Does your department or college have an upcoming commencement ceremony that they’d like to share with a virtual audience? OIT […]


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                                            RSVP to Attend Mic/Nite Fall 2025

                                            You don’t want to miss this fun night!


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                                            UT Annual Compliance Training

                                            October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.It’s a timely opportunity to assess your cybersecurity knowledge and complete part of your required […]

                                            Library Resources and Services

                                            UT Libraries is a Partner in Student Success

                                            Teaching Research Skills Librarians are available for classroom or remote instruction on a broad range of topics, including information literacy, […]


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                                            Refresh and Review: Zoom Security Settings

                                            As we progress into Fall, let’s review Zoom’s security settings and additional controls that help with managing your meetings. As […]


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                                            Revolutionize Your Teaching and Content Creation

                                            Get ready to explore innovative sessions such as “Canvas: New Functions, Best Practices, and Helpful Hints” and “Panopto Essentials: Creating, […]


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                                            Top 5 Practices to Stay Secure in Classrooms

                                            Staying secure in your classroom keeps you and your students’ data safe while ensuring your classroom technology runs more smoothly. […]


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                                            New AI Features within Canvas

                                            OIT has enabled three new features in Online@UT (Canvas) utilizing generative AI: Smart Search, Discussion Summaries, and Khanmigo Teacher Tools. […]


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                                            Software for Faculty, Staff, and Students

                                            UT maintains contracts with many software providers to provide faculty, staff, and students access to these school, work, and academic […]

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                                            Stay Up to Date with OIT News

                                            “Oh, why didn’t I know that would affect my upcoming exam?” “Wow, we have access to so much available research […]

                                            Training Day

                                            Fall 2025 Training Day

                                            Empower Your Skills with OIT Supported Technologies 16 Workshops on Thursday, October 16 at the Student Union  Enhance your technical […]

                                            Veteran Voices

                                            Veteran Voices, Virtual Learning: Online Green Zone Training

                                            In proud support of UT’s veteran scholars, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) recently partnered with the Veterans Success Center […]

                                            Annual Report 2024, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Office of Innovative Technologies

                                            Introducing the OIT 2024 Annual Report

                                            At the heart of every successful organization is a trusted IT partner—one that aligns secure and efficient technology solutions with […]

                                            Speakers Announced, Bioinformatics Symposium

                                            2025 Bioinformatics Symposium: Speakers Announced

                                            Keynote Address Establishing a Subsurface Observatory at a Contaminated DOE Legacy SiteDr. Terry Hazen, Ph.D. Speakers Why and how organisms […]

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                                            New Classroom Accessibility Resources

                                            We’ve launched a new Classroom Accessibility section on classrooms.utk.edu to support instructors and students of all abilities physically accessing classrooms. Look for the Accessibility button on any […]


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                                            Getting IT Help from the OIT HelpDesk

                                            The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) HelpDesk is here to make your tech troubles disappear. Whether you’re locked out of […]

                                            UT Verse AI Assistant

                                            UT Verse: Create an AI Assistant

                                            Within UT Verse, you can create an AI Assistant to respond in a preferred voice and tone. When you find […]

                                            Zoom Test Flights

                                            Spring 2026 Zoom Test Flights 

                                            Join us online January 15 and 16 for the Spring 2026 Zoom Test Flights. These sessions allow an opportunity for you to test your device with […]

                                            Canvas Pages

                                            Keeping Content Within Canvas Pages

                                            It’s exciting to work on adding content to your Canvas course site, especially at the start of the semester!  As […]


                                            Canvas New and Noteworthy

                                            What’s New in Canvas

                                            With the start of Fall classes, it’s time to put the finishing touches on your courses. Be sure to check […]


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                                            Countdown to Classroom Technology Training

                                            We want you feeling confident about your first day teaching in a new classroom! Once you know your building and […]


                                            AKINDI

                                            Akindi: Create Question & Bubble Sheets 

                                            Akindi is making it faster and easier for instructors to run multiple version paper assessments. By using Question & Bubble […]

                                            Canvas logo with text New Quizzes Updates

                                            Canvas New Quizzes Enhancements—Navigation and Text Block 

                                            Two enhancements have recently been made to New Quizzes within Canvas.  The first enhancement is navigational. New Quizzes now show […]

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                                            Check Your Canvas Dashboard 

                                            Exciting news! This summer, we’ve started a new communication initiative within Canvas. Now, every week on your Canvas Dashboard, you’ll […]

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                                            Does Your Department Need Help Transitioning to Microsoft?

                                            Request Customized Training for Your Department The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) provides tailored, in-person or live, online departmental training […]

                                            AI Tips & Tricks

                                            Artificial Intelligence Weekly Tips and Tricks

                                            UT Verse with Web Search—
                                            UT Verse offers an advanced Web Searc for news, web pages, images, and videos, and deeply analyzes the findings to provide detailed sources and citations in footnotes.

                                            Instructor working at a laptop and taking notes. The background displays the Canvas logo and a calendar.

                                            Canvas: Bulk Edit Assignment Dates

                                            Every semester, after you’ve copied content from your last course to the current one, it’s time to go through and […]


                                            Zoom recording options

                                            Zoom: In-Meeting Views and Recording Layouts

                                            Zoom meeting hosts and participants may change their view in real-time, adjusting the display of content and webcams to suit […]

                                            UT Verse Week, June 9-13

                                            Have You Considered UT Verse Week?

                                            AI Training Opportunities All Week, June 9-13 The Office of Innovative Technologies is pleased to announce UT Verse Week, June […]

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                                            How to Request Help from OIT

                                            Whether you need assistance with Duo, UT email, network, software, hardware, or anything else related to using your technology, reach out […]

                                            Group Work

                                            Canvas: Viewing Student Group Uploaded Assignments

                                            Student group work is known to promote active learning and engagement. However, there are some instances when unexpected disputes happen […]

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                                            For Students: Top Seven Tech-Checks to Test Before Finals

                                            Finals are upon us, and as you prepare for the end of the semester, consider using this checklist to reduce […]


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                                            Computer Sign in Change for Windows Users

                                            On May 21, the OIT Information Security team will implement the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keystroke sequence for signing in to all UT-owned […]

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                                            AI Isn’t What You Think—It’s Better

                                            Metaphors matter. Some people are discovering that rethinking how we describe AI can open up entirely new ways to work […]

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                                            Create a Calendar Meeting from an Email in Outlook 

                                            Do you ever have an email that includes times to meet someone but there’s not a calendar invitation associated with […]

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                                            Using ‘Copy To’ Instead of ‘Course Copy’ in Canvas 

                                            The Canvas Course Copy feature is an effective way for instructors to copy some or all their course materials from […]


                                            Canvas Course Shells for Summer

                                            Summer Canvas Course Shells Now Available

                                            We know you are anxious to get started with your Mini- and Summer-term course development in Canvas. The course shells […]


                                            Canvas Catalog Advantage

                                            Unlocking the Potential of Canvas Catalog

                                            Did you know that several University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s colleges, departments, and administrative units are leveraging the power of UT […]


                                            Transferring Ownership

                                            Leaving UT? Prepare Before Losing Access to Your Research Software

                                            When students, faculty, and staff leave the University of Tennessee, access to all research software, including ArcGIS and Qualtrics, will end on your Left […]

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                                            Downloading Rubric Scores in Canvas

                                            If you use rubrics in your Canvas course sites, there’s a new feature available: the ability to bulk download rubric […]