We have a few reminders for you before you unplug for a well-deserved break.   Don’t forget to:  Create an email […]

The OIT HelpDesk will close for the winter break at 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, December 22, and reopen at […]

Continue your learning over the winter break with online workshops! OIT Spring workshop offerings are also available for registration. OIT […]

Now that OIT has introduced the new UT Verse AI Assistant to the university community, we have a variety of opportunities to […]

While we may be taking a break from the classroom and the office over the next few weeks, the bad […]

As part of our ongoing commitment to data security, on December 16, 2024, we are requiring the use of BitLocker […]

After careful consideration, the University has decided to transition to Microsoft as our only university-wide platform for collaboration and productivity […]

SharePoint Web Delivery Platform Before delving into the details about permission, let’s make sure you understand SharePoint sites and hubs. […]

JMP recently announced changes to the licensing procedures for universities, including the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Starting December 12, 2024, […]

With spring semester starting soon, you may want to get into your classroom to see what technology is available to […]

As instructors or researchers working with large datasets on the ISAAC cluster, you understand the critical need for efficient and […]

If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the variety of storage options and locations to save your files, you are […]

Currently, for-credit course sites in Canvas have a file quota of 1GB. While this is a good amount of storage […]

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

As the Fall semester comes to a close, we know you have a lot of responsibilities at hand before heading into […]

UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

OIT is proud to introduce the new UT Verse AI Assistant, which is now available to the university community. UT […]

While you may be traveling over the upcoming holiday break, remember the bad guys don’t take time off. Here are […]

Are you planning on taking a trip for the Thanksgiving holiday? Be sure to take LinkedIn Learning with you!  LinkedIn […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for Thanksgiving. While the university is […]

UT Innovative Technologies Symposium

We know you are anxious to get started with next semester’s course development in Canvas. Winter Mini-Term 2025 and Spring 2025 Canvas course shells were created […]

One of the main concerns when collecting data using online surveys is that your survey is only completed by your targeted audience and […]

Friday, October 18. Attend in person or online. We know that data is driving and informing ALL of the sciences.

You don’t want to miss this fun night!

UT-StorR is a scalable, secure, and high-performance storage solution designed to meet the data storage needs of our research community.  […]

It’s that time of year again to start preparing for semester final exams. If you are giving your final on […]

Looking to enhance or create new training for your department? Need help designing, developing, and delivering online professional development opportunities […]

Any university email that contains the following protected or sensitive information must be encrypted: You can send encrypted emails using […]

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

Required updates on November 2, 2024 If you missed the previous announcements, the Zoom Quarterly Software Lifecycle Policy has been […]

We all know that we should report any cyber incidents to the OIT Helpdesk and eventually OIT Security. This is […]

Friday, October 18. Attend in person or online. We know that data is driving and informing ALL of the sciences.

Apple has released its latest desktop operating system, macOS Sequoia, also known as macOS 15.   As always, OIT recommends caution when […]

Are you familiar with UT Canvas Catalog? OIT recognizes that many faculty, staff, and students are well-acquainted with Online@UT, casually […]

Using heading styles in Microsoft Word can significantly improve the organization and readability of your writing. By applying various heading […]

You may have noticed recent changes to how you enter due dates and availability dates in Canvas. Instead of being […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing, OIT Research Computing Support, and the Office of Research, Innovation, & Economic Development have […]

The University of Tennessee provides access to many types of centrally funded research software. Centrally funded software is available for […]

October is a special month for online safety, especially for those of us in higher education. It’s National Cyber Security […]

Are wondering how you can incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into your course? Watch this short new OIT video featuring UT’s own secure […]

Starting October 1, 2024, you will no longer be required to classify your university-owned devices. Device Self-Classification has been the […]

There is a new scam targeting students on campus! Scammers are sending emails pretending to be from OIT and telling […]

Zoom Workplace recently added new features to its online meeting application. Use these features for your online class sessions or […]

Partial Least Squares (PLS) analysis is a statistical method that straddles the line between Multiple Regression and Principal Component Analysis […]

Locating and accessing campus classrooms can be challenging if you are unfamiliar with a building’s layout. They can be even […]

Do you have large question banks or individual quizzes to use within Canvas? The Akindi Importer is an Online@UT (Canvas) […]

Starting this month, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) will conduct monthly phishing simulations to improve attentiveness to phishing and […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) provides research computing resources and services to the University community, including: ISAAC is […]

High-performance computing (HPC) generally refers to the practice of aggregating computing power in a way that delivers much higher performance […]

OIT offers assistance with custom training development to departments at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.   Do you need help with…  […]

JMP Statistical Discovery Workshops on September 12 JMP Statistical Discovery Academic Ambassador Ross Metusalem will visit UT, Knoxville, on September […]

This time last fall, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) debuted its first generative artificial intelligence (AI) resource, UT Verse. […]

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

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. While the university is closed, OIT will continue […]

Connect to eduroam Access UT’s secure wireless connection by choosing the eduroam network as your primary wireless network while on […]

Annual Compliance Training is now open for eligible employees through K@TE Learning Management System. Required courses include the Clery Act, […]

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

OIT Computer Lab Services offers a stable and reliable environment for students to complete their academic assignments. Our service includes […]

In the Knowledge Base, you can find step-by-step instructions and detailed information on university-provided technology. Here are some of the […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies is implementing Microsoft Intune to manage UT-owned and grant-funded devices and equipment. Intune will ensure […]

As part of our ongoing commitment to digital security and protecting the university’s data, we are announcing a significant update […]

Zoom has announced May 4 as the next update. Perform updates to ensure you have the best online classroom and meeting experience.

If you are new to PointSolutions, ready to review how to set up your course, or want to expand your […]

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

The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) is rolling out an incredible lineup of Fall workshops, including 15 new workshops that […]

All Summer grades are due August 13, 2024 As you prepare for final grade submissions, here are a few things […]

Check Out the Fall 2024 HPSC Workshops Lineup Beginning on August 26. OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing (HPSC) is hosting […]

If you are using clickers in your class this fall, you have a new and easy option for helping your […]

Fall classes are right around the corner, and a new semester means new features and updates from Canvas. See the […]

One-on-one consultations are available from Wednesday, August 7, through Friday, August 16 Are you ready to try new techniques or […]

MathWorks has changed how students, faculty, and staff log into MathWorks to activate and renew the MATLAB software. All students, […]

Look for these new resources beginning August 1. OIT Status Page We are pleased to announce the launch of our […]

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

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

On July 25 from 9:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m.(ET), the OIT HelpDesk staff and faculty phone support queue will be operating […]

OIT can develop customized training modules and videos by partnering with you on the design and development process. Bring your […]

As shared in previous OIT news, Flip has ended its access and integration within Canvas. As a result, the OIT […]

Are you confused about who gets Microsoft Office and who doesn’t? We’re here to help you make sense of Microsoft […]

Learn the features of Canvas and Panopto to prepare for the fall. These live workshops, available via Zoom, will help […]

You can help your new hires obtain timely access to IT resources by completing the IRIS Transaction: ZPHRRECORD000 – Record […]

We are pleased to announce that Matthew Williams has taken on the additional role of Chief Technology Officer for the […]

Students may have noticed a newly enabled feature in Canvas – celebratory confetti animation. When an assignment is successfully submitted […]

Echo360 PointSolutions users are advised to refrain from using VPNs during attendance submission and polling activities due to potential latency […]

According to the latest company announcement, Flip, formerly Flipgrid, has officially ended its access and integration within Canvas as of […]

OIT AI Support Services: Xianfeng Ma presents AI and High-Performance Computing. Watch the video.

LaTeX (Lah-tech or Lay-tech) is a high-quality typesetting system that includes features designed for producing technical and scientific documentation. LaTeX […]

We help all students when we are intentional about accessibility in our course design. OIT offers several tools to help […]

It’s summer semester, and we know how compressed and intensive it can be! The OIT Teaching and Learning Technologies team […]

In response to recent security events impacting members of our campus community, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) has implemented a […]

BlueSky Statistics is a free, open-source software environment for statistical computing, data management, machine learning, and graphics. While BlueSky includes […]

In the digital age, where cyber threats are as common as they are diverse, one of the most critical aspects […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Thursday, July 4. While the university is closed, OIT will continue to monitor the network, […]

Microsoft Teams has undergone a major overhaul this year with the new version being faster, simpler, and more flexible than […]

In a significant move to protect national security and personal privacy, the US government has announced a total ban on […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday and will reopen on […]

As you plan for retirement, we want to provide some information about how your affiliation and time of services affect […]

For the last several months we have been sharing information about various data types that you may be collecting in […]

OIT is excited to announce two new features coming to Duo two-factor authentication (2FA), starting on June 25. First, you […]

Introducing StataNow, a new continuous-release version of Stata that offers an advanced platform for data analysis, providing users with cutting-edge […]

Kick off your summer school experience by getting the latest tools and features from Zoom for your device. For the […]

Beginning on June 15, all UTK Canvas course sites will include access to the Lucid Education Suite, empowering teachers and […]

Today, classes need to be nimble. Special speakers, students out sick, and traveling instructors all require times when a class […]

If you haven’t thought about the wireless network you connect to on campus, you should. OIT provides two different Wi-Fi networks […]

In our interconnected world, safeguarding digital assets has become paramount. Let’s delve into the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and data […]

Amos (Analysis of Moment Structures) analyzes Structural Equation Models (SEM) by either drawing a path diagram or programming a command […]

Does your office support and interact with students during Orientation? Are you an advisor fielding questions from new and transfer […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies implemented new security measures on June 10, 2024, to protect our campus computers and information.   […]

LiveOnline@UT is the UT-branded name for Zoom software. The Zoom software is used to deliver live, interactive classes via the […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) can answer your questions about passwords, Duo (two-factor), Outlook email, software, wired and wireless […]

Scheduled Email Delivery  Did you know that you can set up delayed delivery of emails that will arrive during business […]

As the end of the fiscal year approaches, we wanted to remind you to check with OIT before buying or […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies recommends connecting to eduroam, the university’s secure Wi-Fi network, for faster and more secure access to Wi-Fi! […]

SPSS Statistics is one of the most widely used statistics packages at UT. It includes a broad range of statistics […]

What is Password Rotation? Password rotation refers to the changing or resetting of passwords at regular intervals. The goal is […]

As the semester comes to a close, consider the following helpful tips for your Canvas course sites. Use our new interactive […]

Microsoft Teams Tips wrap-up for Spring 2024. The Final Count! Thank you for being on this journey with us! 

NEVER press yes on your authenticator application unless you are certain you are the originator of the request.  We use […]

As the semester ends, students leave with more than just improved grades on their transcripts. It’s essential for them to […]

Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks and scattered information? Look no further than Microsoft’s dynamic duo: Planner and Lists. […]

Export-Controlled Information (ITAR, EAR) includes information that is regulated for reasons of national security, foreign policy, anti-terrorism, or non-proliferation. The International […]

Looking ahead to new features and a current known issue in our Canvas system: Item Banks IssueProctorio Disable ExtensionsDiscussions Redesign […]

Continue your learning with OIT summer workshops! We offer live Zoom sessions and self-paced online training to meet your learning […]

The University of Tennessee now offers a 20 simultaneous user license for Atlas.ti. Atlas.ti is a qualitative data analysis software that […]

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

As finals approach, we see increased phishing scams targeting our students, faculty, and staff. If you receive any communication that requests sensitive information like like your password or duo log in code, please treat it with caution.  

On June 10, 2024, the Office of Innovative Technologies will implement new security measures to protect our campus computers and […]

Are you planning on hosting your final exam online? It’s not too early to begin planning your testing strategy. Regardless […]

As we approach the end of the semester, it is important to remember self-care to keep yourself healthy, organized, and […]

Finals are just around the corner. As you think about the end of the semester, consider using this checklist to […]

Most instructors have a deadline of two weeks after the start of classes for students to register their clickers. Some […]

Coming soon to your UT Microsoft 365 applications, Microsoft dubs Copilot, your personal AI assistant for work. Copilot combines large […]

Zoom has announced May 4 as the next update. Perform updates to ensure you have the best online classroom and meeting experience.

At UT Knoxville, we provide many services to faculty, staff, and students that require one to log in or “authenticate.” […]

ChemDraw Professional from Revvity Signals is a comprehensive scientifically intelligent drawing tool for chemists and biologists to create publication-ready drawings […]

Review our compiled list of assessment ideas and planning resources as you near the end-of-semester finals. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES OIT Website: […]

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records containing information directly related […]

While we are eager to embrace AI to help us do our work, we should do so thoughtfully. OIT has […]

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that could potentially identify a specific individual. Any information that can be used […]

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

Balancing the demands of scholarly research while nurturing the educational progress of others demonstrates your commitment not just to your […]

The OIT HelpDesk, including phone, chat, and walk-in support, will be closed on Friday, March 29, and Sunday, March 31, […]

If you are ready to start your 2024 Mini-Term and Summer course development in Canvas, the course shells are ready!  […]

PART III: SPRING CLEANING. Kick-start your digital clean-up by following these suggestions to help evaluate and decide which files to delete:

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) was established by Executive Order 13556 (2010) and is government-created or owned information that requires safeguarding or dissemination […]

The spring semester’s end will be upon us before we know it, and you will soon have access to your […]

Are you looking to increase your knowledge and skills in different disciplines? Or maybe you have a how–to question you […]

Have you discovered all the tools available to you within Microsoft 365? If you’ve only used Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, […]

When sending email invitations to participate in a survey, a primary goal is preventing your emails from being marked as […]

Phishing scams that target students often exploit their desire for part-time jobs or internships. Scammers craft emails that look like legitimate job providers.

RSVP by Monday, 4/1, and plan to attend on Wednesday. April 3, 2024. Note the new presentation start time at 6:10 pm.

Last year, the Office of Innovative Technologies launched several new initiatives, and we continue to take a fresh look at […]

RingCentral recently announced minimum version requirements for anyone using the desktop client. This new policy will take effect on February 22, […]

As the campus transitions to using RingCentral’s cloud-based telephone service, we would like to emphasize the importance of the 911 […]

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

Effective February 27, 2024, the Office of Innovative Technologies will no longer provide access to Google Photos for new accounts […]

For Valentine’s Day, we asked some of our team members to share the tech tools and features they LOVE. And […]

OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing group is hosting a workshop series this semester focusing on the Linux environment of […]

Thank you to everyone for such an exciting inaugural symposium. The energy, excitement, conversations, sessions, and attendance were a testament […]

OIT is excited to announce upgrades to UT Verse, including Chat GPT-4. UT Verse is UT’s generative AI chat where […]

LinkedIn Learning is a valuable online video training platform for faculty, staff, and students. Available at any time from any […]

We’d like to share a few considerations regarding the use of bots and online courses. A bot is a computer […]

Do you want to learn more about ISAAC or need to know how to access Open OnDemand or run jobs?  […]

OIT offers a variety of workshops throughout the semester to get you up and going with the technology you need […]

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

As a reminder, Zoom requires quarterly updates for all desktops, laptops, and mobile users. This policy will ensure you have the best online classroom and meeting experience with […]

Students, get to know the learning tools and resources available to you in one convenient location. The information on this […]

Panopto is UT Knoxville’s cloud-based video service that allows you to record, share, review, and edit video captures from your […]

Looking to learn more about Teams this Spring? You are in luck! Your OIT Training Team has been working over […]

Be on the lookout for an invitation to try the New Microsoft Teams.  The rollout of Microsoft’s latest Teams version […]

OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing group is hosting a workshop series this semester focusing on the Linux environment of […]

With the recent PointSolutions updates, a Canvas course navigation link is now available to you and your students, allowing easy […]

Share This Website OIT has specific help for Faculty, Instructional Staff, and GTAs. Make sure all your new folks check […]

Learn to protect your research by visiting the Guide to Sensitive Information in Research website.

Faculty, staff, and students can access Microsoft Teams with your UT Microsoft 365 account. With Teams, you can chat, video […]

Let’s help students prepare for the new year by sharing this list of ways to connect, communicate, and collaborate with faculty, […]

Mark Your Calendar! Weekly Tips and Tricks for Using Microsoft Teams Sessions return Thursday, February 1 Sessions are held on Teams […]

With the recent PointSolutions updates, a Canvas course navigation link is now available to you and your students, allowing easy […]

Version 8.10 of Mplus is now available on the OIT Windows Terminal Server Apps@UT. Mplus analyzes Structural Equations Models (SEM) that […]

Protected Health Information (PHI) is regulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). PHI is any information in […]

Schedule a Technology-Enhanced Classroom Consult  Get confident in your new classroom and request a 1-on-1 technology consultation. Log into office365.utk.com […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of the  Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and reopen […]

Jan 18 or Jan 19 Sign in any time during open testing hours! Test Flights provide faculty and students an […]

Ring in the New Year with Microsoft Teams Continuing the wave of enthusiasm and momentum garnered from the Microsoft Teams […]

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

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

Matt Williams has been selected as the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s chief information security officer, starting February 1, 2024. Williams […]

The OIT HelpDesk will close for the winter break at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 21, and reopen at […]

Sign up for a consultation: January 10 – January 19. Practice makes perfect. Part of appearing perfect that first day […]

We have a few reminders for you before you unplug for a well-deserved break.   Don’t forget to:  Create an email […]

Learning is an everyday task that helps us acquire new skills, expand our knowledge, and improve our performance. Why not […]

January 30, 2024  The Inaugural UT Innovative Technologies Symposium invites you to attend this exciting event that will pull together […]

Take your training along on your holiday travel! OIT’s Online Self-Paced Workshops are available Canvas Catalog, UT Knoxville’s outreach learning […]

The Application for Proposals is open now!   We invite you to share with others at UT what excites you, […]

Interim Fix Available for SPSS and macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) UPDATE: On September 26th Apple released macOS 14.0 (Sonoma). If you choose […]

PointSolutions will be updated on December 20 and 21. Please do not use the PointSolutions desktop or web applications during […]

During a recent audit of Digital Media Services (DMS) processes, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) and UT Libraries determined […]

As you prepare your Spring 2024 Canvas course sites, we recommend that you do not upload video files directly to […]

Are you planning on hosting your final exam online? It’s not too early to begin planning your testing strategy. Regardless […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies is announcing changes to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Education, the enterprise communication and […]

Researchers can now use MATLAB for commercial projects in the ISAAC Secure Enclave. The commercial license is for MATLAB R2023a […]

OIT Computer Lab Services offer a stable and reliable environment for students to complete their academic assignments. Our service includes […]

ImageJ is a Java-based image analysis program extensively used in various scientific research fields. It can be installed on any computer […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear mini-lectures from 11 of our faculty scholars on a variety of disciplines and […]

Adobe is modernizing the Creative Cloud storage experience and will discontinue Creative Cloud synced files in 2024 for Creative Cloud […]

Secure Enclave supports research with Protected Health Information and Controlled Unclassified Information which have specific security requirements specified by federal […]

Proctorio is UTK’s current proctoring tool for exams delivered via the Canvas Quiz tool. While Proctorio is primarily intended for […]

Winter Mini-Term 2024 and Spring 2024 Canvas course shells were created on November 3. Please be sure you are assigned […]

Most faculty allow students a two-week grace period for registering their clicker device; however, many students forget to complete this […]

High-performance computing resources for AI Tennessee Initiative projects are available on the ISAAC Next Generation cluster (ISAAC NG). These resources […]

We have been sharing weekly security articles with the campus since 2010. That’s approximately 500 security messages to help keep […]

Zoom recently announced the release of its new AI Companion. Zoom’s AI Companion can analyze a Zoom cloud recording and add searchable chapters, assist in creating […]

Any university email that contains the following protected or sensitive information must be encrypted: Using Microsoft to encrypt emails You […]

As the campus transitions to using RingCentral’s cloud-based telephone service, we would like to emphasize the importance of the 911 […]

As we observe October Security Awareness month, OIT has recently seen a rise in phishing sent via text messaging targeting our […]

During a recent audit of Digital Media Services (DMS) processes, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) and UT Libraries determined […]

Session Recordings are Now Available The AI symposium brought together educators, students, researchers, administrators, and industry experts to delve into […]

In July 2023, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Mobile Communications of America Inc. (MCA) commissioned five areas of campus […]

On October 18, Turnitin launches its updated Similarity Report. Turnitin Similarity is UT, Knoxville’s supported similarity checker tool for files […]

Manage Team Membership Keeping your Microsoft Team membership up to date is essential as team members come and go. Updating […]

NVivo is a powerful software tool designed to assist in managing, organizing, and analyzing qualitative data. While it might initially […]

Zoom-bombing is a term for when individuals “gate-crash” Zoom meetings. These uninvited guests could share their screens, make disturbing posts […]

The best-laid plans all have a backup. Ensure you have the most vital course information saved as a backup to […]

Explore the following security-related courses, videos, and tutorials available to you in LinkedIn Learning, K@TE, and the Zoom Learning Center:  […]

What Students, Faculty, and Staff Need to Know October is a special month for online safety, especially for those of […]

Secure Enclave supports research with Protected Health Information and Controlled Unclassified Information which have specific security requirements specified by federal […]

As part of the ongoing effort to provide better support to the university community, the OIT HelpDesk is updating its […]

Save the Date: Friday, September 22, 2023 Plan to attend and participate in the conversations at the AI in Higher […]

OIT is excited to share some news that will significantly impact how we approach innovation and collaboration on our campus. […]

Communication. Collaboration. Organization. An all-in-one tool that can do it all and more – Microsoft Teams.  Our work environments and […]

In addition to all the great offerings included with your Microsoft license, Microsoft Defender is one of them. If you […]

The UTK and UT System Administration cybersecurity teams have seen a recent uptick in attempts and threats to our organization. […]

Cybercriminals know the best strategies for gaining access to the university’s sensitive data. There are several tricks to spotting a […]

Are you a researcher and need help performing statistical analysis, analyzing data, or creating survey questions? OIT offers customized assistance […]

We’ve heard your suggestions and made several enhancements to our classroom technology resource webpage. Visit classrooms.utk.edu to find additional and […]

Are you teaching in one of these large lecture halls and would like to have your class recordings automatically scheduled? […]

Mathematica is available for download for all UTK, UTS, and UTHSC students, faculty, and staff from the University of Tennessee […]

Are you new to clickers this semester or just need a refresher on how to set up clickers for your […]

High-performance computing (HPC) generally refers to the practice of aggregating computing power in a way that delivers much higher performance […]

OIT now supports BlueSky Statistics, an open-source alternative to SPSS and R Studio. BlueSky Statistics provides researchers with a point-and-click […]

The Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration and the Office of Innovative Technologies have teamed up for a virtual […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing will host a workshop series this semester. These sessions aim to train new users […]

We are pleased to announce a special on-campus Microsoft Teams Event on Tuesday, September 12.  The presenters who represent Microsoft, […]

With another busy fall semester starting up, be sure you have everything at your fingertips. Use the Tennessee app to […]

This new, self-paced, asynchronous workshop was designed to help UT students learn about Canvas and gain comfort within this learning […]

In case you have been away for the summer, we have created a quick checklist to ensure your technology is […]

Assistance with Technologies Focused on Teaching and Learning  Canvas. Zoom. Proctorio. Turning Technologies. Panopto. Materia. Akindi. Microsoft O365. Google for Education. Adobe […]

Aug 21 or Aug 22Sign in any time during open testing hours! Test Flights provide faculty and students an opportunity […]

Kahoot allows you to create, share, and play interactive games with your students in face-to-face, online, or asynchronous online classes. […]

Are you new to Clickers this semester? Do you need a refresher setting up Clickers for your course? As you […]

Do you plan on showing films in your class next semester? Do you need part of a book scanned, too? […]

The Office of the Provost, OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing, and the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies will […]

Renew your Adobe subscription for Creative Cloud and Captivate before August 31, 2023, to prevent an interruption of service. How […]

If you missed the previous announcements, the Zoom Quarterly Software Lifecycle Policy has been implemented. August 5th was the most […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) group will host a 2023 Bioinformatics Computing Symposium […]

Panopto is UT Knoxville’s cloud-based video service that allows you to record, share, review, and edit video captures from your […]

Have you ever wondered why some faculty in your department have access to Microsoft Office and others don’t?  Microsoft licensing […]

MathWorks recently changed how students, faculty, and staff log into MathWorks to download the MATLAB software. Starting in July, all […]

Our OIT Faculty Fellow, Professor Bob DuBois (a.k.a, Dr. Bob), continues advocating for universal design for learning (UDL) principles in […]

Instructional technology offers numerous benefits to the education process, including creating engaging and effective learning experiences, better access to information, […]

On July 20, 2023, Panopto will require Panopto for Mac clients to upgrade their Panopto app to version 13.0.0. Panopto […]

Have you planned your summer professional development goals yet? As educators, we understand the importance of continuous learning to enhance […]

Not sure what ChatGPT is or why Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be significant to you? Then check out the Emergence […]

The need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has continued to grow on our campus and throughout Higher Education institutions worldwide. The […]

Whether you are new to UT or have changed roles, OIT has resources for our new faculty, staff, and students […]

We’ve had some great discussions and feedback from our May workshop attendees. Let’s keep the conversations and discovery going with […]

This article provides a short guide on how instructors can engage their students while using Canvas for teaching and learning. […]

Research (Benjamin, 2002; Bunce, Flens, & Neiles, 2010; Burns, 1985) suggests that the span of students’ attention can rapidly dwindle […]

As you prepare your courses to teach this Fall semester, whether on campus, online, or both, these three tips for […]

WordStat by Provalis Research is an easy-to-use and flexible content analysis package that allows the extraction and analysis of information […]

Traditional dry-erase whiteboards can be a simple and effective way to amplify your instruction. However, dry-erase markers tend to dry […]

Instructors who use Turnitin for text matching their students’ work submitted through Online@UT (Canvas) may also be interested in a […]

Are you teaching in a new classroom this summer and need help with the technology? Use the classrooms.utk.edu website. You’ll find […]

Good news for HPSC ISAAC Next Generation researchers: Did you know that OIT has a subscription to Globus for the […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on May 20 for Memorial Day. While the university is closed, we will continue […]

1. SAFE SURFING WHILE TRAVELING Top Travel Tech Tips While we may be taking a break from school (and work) […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) group, in partnership with the Office of Research, Innovation, […]

The Network Classification system is back online! This system helps UT maintain accurate records of the information stored, viewed, or […]

If you are looking for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training, Esri has many e-Learning resources to supplement your on-campus GIS […]

A commercial license for ABAQUS, a computer-aided engineering suite based upon finite element analysis (FEA), is available through UT with […]

Finals are just around the corner. As you think about the end of the semester, consider using this checklist to […]

As the semester comes to a close, consider the following helpful tips for your Canvas course sites. All tips are […]

Look for these new features coming to Online@UT (Canvas) this summer: Canvas Assignments: Submit on Behalf of Student Available on […]

We offer live Zoom sessions and self-paced online training to meet your learning needs. Keep learning throughout May, June, and […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing, OIT Research Computing Support, and the Office of Research, Innovation, & Economic Development have […]

We are online for you for the month of May: Join the live Zoom Room by clicking on the link […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) group, in partnership with the Office of Research, Innovation, […]

We’re amazed every day by the great work of UT’s faculty, staff, and students – and as the University continues to […]

On Wednesday, April 12th, we were alerted to an unannounced system update within the PointSolutions interface. Echo360 enabled an update […]

Introduction to Turnitin | May 1 and May 16  Turnitin Similarity is UT Knoxville’s supported similarity checker and plagiarism detection […]

Last fall, the University announced the decision to discontinue email services for staff retirees and alums. Our goal has always […]

Dan Harder has been selected to serve as the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s chief academic technology officer and deputy chief […]

At the start and end of each class, we recommend that you do a soft reboot of your Cynap. This […]

ChemDraw Professional from PerkinElmer is the complete scientifically intelligent drawing tool for chemists and biologists to create publication-ready drawings for […]

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

It’s not too early to begin planning your end-of-semester course activities. Here are a few suggestions on Canvas tools, Gradebook […]

Are you are seeking a fun and engaging way to expand your knowledge and skills? Look no further than LinkedIn […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing (HPSC) provides research computing resources and services to the University community, including: ISAAC is […]

In a recent Vol Update, the Office of Innovative Technologies reminded students using Gmail to check their spam folder to […]

If you are ready to start your 2023 Mini-Term and Summer course development in Canvas, the course shells are ready!  […]

You don’t want to miss this fun night!

LinkedIn Learning has more than 15,000 videos and many audio-only trainings. During Spring Break, take time to watch videos on […]

OIT is pleased to offer many services for graduate students and those who serve them in their studies, including: Research Support […]

It’s the time of year when you clean out your garage and closets and toss out and donate items that […]

While we may be taking a break from school (and work) during Spring Break, the bad guys are hard at […]

If you use PDFs in your course materials, be sure to convert them to a searchable format! It makes the […]

LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft continue to provide users with new opportunities to learn, grow, and expand their horizons. LinkedIn Learning […]

Mac Not Playing Sound Over Classroom Speakers? Is your Mac connected with HDMI in the classroom no longer playing sound […]

Zoom releases new features and fixes often, and we encourage users to keep Zoom up to date on their devices […]

Within Online@UT (Canvas), all student assignment files submitted using the Unicheck Plagiarism Detection and Prevention tool will be migrated to […]

With the recent change in OIT leadership, we are taking a fresh look at the campus technology services available to […]

We are excited to announce that on March 1, help.utk.edu will receive a face-lift that includes the re-launch of an […]

Exciting news! OIT Online Self-Paced Workshops have moved to Canvas Catalog, UT Knoxville’s outreach learning platform with its own Canvas […]

Exciting news! OIT Online Self-Paced Workshops have moved to Canvas Catalog, UT Knoxville’s outreach learning platform with its own Canvas […]

Over the past several months, OIT has been improving the eduroam Wi-Fi network on campus to allow for faster speeds […]

Have You Tried Restarting?  It may sound like a joke, but restarting technology is frequently the best way to fix […]

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

As previously reported, the Zoom Quarterly Software Lifecycle Policy has been implemented. This policy will assist all desktop, laptop, and […]

As the semester gets into full swing, OIT has you covered with workshops to help students with projects and class assignments.   […]

This year, are you eligible for a new computer from the Faculty/Staff Computer Upgrade Program (CUP)? Are you having trouble […]

The 2023 Kahoot! Pilot for UTK Faculty is underway! OIT has secured a limited number of instructor licenses to gauge […]

Watch for changes on 1/31 thru 2/7OIT will be moving T-Storage to a new storage service. During the move, access […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing will host a workshop series this semester. These sessions aim to train new users […]

The last date to order FY23 CUP equipment is March 13, 2023 The FY23 Computer Upgrade Program (CUP) is an […]

Connect to eduroam Access UT’s most secure wireless connection by choosing the eduroam network as your primary wireless network while […]

OIT has specific help for Faculty, Instructional Staff, and GTAs. Make sure all your new folks check out the Just […]

Starting this Spring semester, we will have a new plagiarism detection/prevention tool integrated within Online@UT (Canvas). After a recent bid […]

In an effort to be more inclusive of all teaching tools offered by OIT, the Canvas listserv will be archived and a […]

SPSS Statistics 29 introduces new statistical tests, new procedures, and functional enhancements that will improve everyday usability. Linear OLS alternatives […]

Qualtrics now uses Directories (formerly Contacts) to create mailing lists instead of Contacts. To access Directories, click on the Main […]

If you’ve recently gotten a new phone soon, here are some recommendations for a smoother experience setting up your new […]

OIT supports all things technology on campus. Whether you’ve just arrived on campus or beginning the new school year ready to take […]

As you prepare for the start of the semester, feel confident in how to use the technology in your classroom. […]

OIT is moving to a new Wi-Fi standard on January 4, 2023, to provide a better experience when connecting to […]

Check out these Online@UT (Canvas) resources:  Complete the online Canvas Training for Faculty at your own pace (requires NetID/Password).  Explore […]

We have a few reminders for you before you unplug for a well-deserved break.   Don’t forget to:  Create an Out […]

You don’t always have time to watch a video. Sometimes, you want to learn while you’re driving, exercising, or working […]

The OIT HelpDesk and Student Computer Support at Hodges Library will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 16, and […]

To make sure your exam administration is secure and successful, review the OIT Instructional Support documentation and tips to create […]

Apple has released its latest desktop operating system, macOS Ventura, also known as macOS 13.  Hmmm …, lucky 13?  As always, […]

Do you attend your Zoom class via a Chromebook? We have some important app news to share.  Zoom has ended […]

Use QDA Miner’s mixed methods software package for analyzing a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. The new capabilities in […]

Have you been looking for a solution for an online form creation tool that routes through a custom workflow? OIT […]

Create, manage, assign owners, and delete old Tiny URLs in one convenient location. To maintain and clean up obsolete tiny […]

Ransomware can be scary, but you can outsmart cyber criminals. Back up your data and mitigate the threat of a […]

Does your class meets in person or online and need to get together with classmates outside of class? OIT provides […]

Are you a researcher and need help creating survey questions or analyzing data? OIT offers customized assistance on advanced statistical […]

OriginPro is a popular graphing and data analysis software that provides a comprehensive solution for scientists and engineers who need […]

Learn new skills and software packages with the help of OIT Training. Our hands-on, live Zoom workshops, self-paced online training, […]

Are you using a publicly available survey tool, such as SurveyMonkey? Consider trying Qualtrics (OIT’s officially supported survey tool) for your next […]

Whether or not you’re new to website maintenance, there is always a new hurdle to jump. If you’re running WordPress […]

In statistics, latent variable models relate an unobservable variable or construct to a set of directly measured indicator variables. Through […]

Inform your students (multiple times if possible) that you will be recording your class for their later review. Add a […]

The OIT Client Service Portal (powered by TeamDynamix) is where UT Knoxville faculty, staff, and students submit requests for help […]

The University’s contract with Malwarebytes expires this month. Effective August 17, 2022, the Office of Innovative Technologies recommends using Microsoft […]

If you have a passion for technology and looking for a job this semester, you’ve come to the right place! […]

Suppose your department recently created a new account with a third-party email tool, such as Emma, Constant Contact, or MailChimp, […]

On June 15, 2022, OIT will require two-factor authentication (2FA) to access the OIT Public LAMP environment (linux.oit.utk.edu). Once required, […]