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

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

Channel Conversations and Announcements. Faculty, staff, and students can access Microsoft Teams with your UT Microsoft 365 account. With Teams, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Required updates on 11/4/2023 If you missed the previous announcements, the Zoom Quarterly Software Lifecycle Policy has been implemented. View […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

In today’s digital age, phishing scams have become a common threat, and students are often targeted. Students routinely receive employment […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

On September 12, 2023, K@TE will send eligible employees an email listing their required courses for the Clery Act, Code […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Monday, September 4, for Labor Day. While the university is closed, OIT will continue […]

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 […]

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

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

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! […]

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

If you are ready to start your 2023 Fall course development in Canvas, the course shells are ready!  Instructor Resources: Canvas Semester Start Checklist Structure Your […]

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

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

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 […]

Test Flights provide faculty and students an opportunity to join an online meeting and test the communication tools available to […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Esri has announced that ArcMap version 10.8.2 is the final update for the ArcMap software package. We recommend that ArcMap […]

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

As many of you know, we support a dual environment with Microsoft and Google for email, collaboration, file storage, and […]

Google has implemented new storage limits for their higher education plans, and they have removed the unlimited option. Because of […]

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

Sessions from 2-3 p.m. (ET) on 9/27, 10/25, & 11/15 Register for one or all of these sessions here. Our OIT Faculty Fellow, Dr. […]

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear mini-lectures from 10 of our faculty scholars on a variety of disciplines and […]

The Esri ArcGIS Training Catalog is a set of online learning and training resources covering the entire spectrum of the ArcGIS […]

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 […]

The most common problem when using clickers in class is that students are registered and responding but do not see […]

Live Transcript In all Zoom Meetings On Monday, September 26, OIT will enable live transcription for all meeting hosts, including […]

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 […]

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

OIT offers web hosting for students, staff, and faculty. Whether you need to set up a site for your department, […]

On October 5 and 6, 2022, OIT will be switching to a new Network Registration system (NetReg). This change will […]

OIT is making some changes to increase Gmail security, which could result in more emails landing in your spam folder. […]

How many times have you been stuck Googling a technology solution late at night or when you are alone? Do […]

The OIT HelpDesk will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. While the university is closed, OIT will continue […]

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

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

Over the summer, PointSolutions made several major changes that you need to know.  Update Your Software The TurningPoint app is now […]

Over the summer, several students have fallen victim to phishing scams. Collectively, they have lost thousands of dollars from some […]

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

After running the UTK Canvas Course Template through the new UDOIT accessibility checker, we discovered and fixed several accessibility issues […]

MATLAB requires re-activation on a personal PC after July 31, 2022. MATLAB activation no longer requires using an activation code […]

Do you have a clicker or need to use your phone to give responses in class? Then stop by our virtual […]

Zoom will implement its new Software Lifecycle Policy on November 5th for all products and services. Users running a Zoom client older than […]

The Akindi Importer is available and supported as the newest addition to our assessment tool suite within Online@UT (Canvas). The Akindi Importer […]

Mark your calendar to attend the second annual -omics Symposium on Friday, September 16, 2022. Building on the community discussions from last […]

Bob DuBois, Senior Lecturer and Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies in the department of psychology and OIT Faculty Fellow, continues […]

Why settle for a simple Zoom call when OIT Webcasting services can help facilitate the live component of your event? […]

Online courses broaden our ability to reach a wide variety of students, but they can also serve as barriers when the students who need them are unable to access and use online materials we offer.

Due to the upcoming demolition of Dunford Hall, OIT will be transitioning several locations from the current campus telephone services […]

UT Knoxville’s license with Respondus 4.0, the tool used to import quiz questions into Canvas, ends on July 31, 2022. […]

Faculty and students expect high-quality, flexible online learning resources to help track and keep up with course work. As you […]

There are two primary methods of distributing Qualtrics surveys: the anonymous link and the Qualtrics mailer. The anonymous link (also […]

“Clickers” is a generic term used to refer to a personal response system where an instructor can ask questions and […]

In a recent communication from the Chancellor, Dr. Plowman encouraged faculty and staff to take time this summer to recharge […]

OIT’s High Performance & Scientific Computing group (HPSC) manages and supports a variety of licensed software on ISAAC clusters in […]

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

On Saturday, June 25, Panopto will experience a brief downtime beginning at 9:00pm EST and running until 12:00am EST. During […]

In support of the Chancellor’s wellness initiatives this summer, we’ll be sharing some tips to help disconnect from technology. Chancellor […]

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, […]

In support of the Chancellor’s wellness initiatives this summer, we’ll be sharing some tips to help you disconnect from technology. […]

Stata is a general-purpose software package for statistics, data management, and graphics. The recently updated Stata 17 provides 29 additional […]

The Zoom Learning Center (ZLC) offers a growing list of on-demand courses, live training, and short videos designed to support just what […]

Hopefully, you are familiar with Panopto, UTK’s lecture capture platform that houses lecture recordings, digitized films for coursework, and other […]

Have you heard of the LinkedIn Learning Curator role? When you request a Curator role, you will have the ability […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing will decommission the Torque/Moab job scheduler and workload manager on the ISAAC Open Legacy […]

Discover more about Microsoft 365 each Monday over Zoom, beginning at 9:00 am through June. Learn about available applications and […]

If you are sending email through a server, copier, or UPS, or with an app or service using the on-campus SMTP […]

Microsoft is changing the functionality when you use encrypt in the subject of your emails to secure your messages sent […]

On Wednesday, May 18th, the VitalSource Bookshelf link will be renamed to VolBooks Course Materials (VitalSource) and will link to all digital materials for […]

The OIT HelpDesk has some exciting news to share! Starting in June, you’ll notice a difference when you call us.   […]

Summer is just around the corner. Use that time to brush up on your technology skills, including: Canvas SAS, Python, […]

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

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

SPSS occasionally releases software updates which they refer to as Fix Packs. These Fix Packs repair reported problems with the […]

In addition to getting people from one place to another, maps can convey important contextual information and provide a unique […]

The University of Tennessee’s campus-supported classroom polling system is now Echo360. What does this mean for instructors and students? While […]

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

New resources have been added to the ISAAC Next Generation (ISAAC-NG) cluster for use by all of the University of […]

The UT Symposium is a virtual, two-day event with sessions on April 7 and April 21, 2022. The symposium will bring […]

Bob DuBois, the OIT 2021-22 Faculty Fellow for Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is offering an introductory review of UDL […]

In episode 15 of our Technology Connections vodcast, you can learn about how to tell your story with Adobe Premiere […]

PerkinElmer’s ChemDraw Professional provides scientists with an up-to-date collection of scientifically intelligent tools and an industry standard structure drawing suite […]

Jerry Riehl, 1959-2022 Jerry Riehl, a Vol for Life to the core, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2022. Jerry […]

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

Canvas Catalog is an outreach platform for non-credit/non-degree instructional purposes. Colleges or units may use Catalog to offer professional development, […]

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has always been about making your instruction inclusive and accessible to a diverse population of […]

Did you know Free Throw percentages vary between NCAA men’s and NCAA women’s teams? Team statistics play a big role […]

In March, join OIT via Zoom for workshops that will help you with Canvas, Zoom, and creativity and collaboration.  Canvas […]

Qualtrics is now the OIT-recommended tool for web surveys. Access to QuestionPro will end on May 31, 2022. 

With the announcement of the new five-year agreement, its enhanced flexibility, and advanced features, Qualtrics is now the OIT recommended tool for […]

Adobe Spark has had a name change; it’s now Adobe Creative Cloud Express! Creative Cloud Express is a web and […]

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

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

If you find yourself looking for quality video tutorials to help with a class project, look no further. LinkedIn Learning […]

The beginning of the semester offers you a fresh start and the opportunity to hone your personal talents and proficiency […]

With learning tools all around campus, from the many libraries, departments, and the internet, opportunities are endless for improving instruction, […]

Are you a researcher and need help creating survey questions or analyzing data? OIT offers customized assistance to faculty, graduate […]

Students need help learning how to present – it doesn’t come naturally! Use OIT to help your students prepare for […]

Are you back on campus and having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi? Apple and Android devices offer a privacy feature that randomizes your […]

In January 2022, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Mobile Communications of America Inc. (MCA) activated AT&T 5G cellular service […]

About the Computer Upgrade Program The Computer Upgrade Program (CUP) is a centrally funded program designed to upgrade the computer […]

Faculty and staff can now use the UT Marketplace to order desktops, laptops, monitors, computer accessories, office supplies, and more.  […]

Join us online for the Spring 2022 Test Flights  Test Flights provide faculty and students an opportunity to join an […]

Infrastructure for Scientific Applications and Advanced Computing, ISAAC A new cluster, the ISAAC Next Generation or ISAAC-NG, is now available […]

One of the most significant risks that we face is data loss. Whether it is a cyber-breach, a stolen mobile […]

Student evaluations and anecdotal comments indicate that students put a premium on clarity, organization, and consistency when it comes to Canvas course […]

Are you getting your class ready for the spring semester? Will you be teaching in a new space or are […]

You may have heard that development assistance for completely online courses has moved from OIT to Online Learning and Academic […]

Did you know that you can now receive notifications when viewers leave comments on your videos and when other comments […]

Technology trends are affected by the world around us and finding solutions for our current challenges.  With that in mind, […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies and Facilities Services will replace a faulty breaker in the OIT Stokely Management Center data […]

In a recent phishing test, 5,000 people in the UT community received an email scam – and 22% clicked on […]

Annual Compliance Training Again this year, the notifications for annual compliance training modules are combined into one concise message. Employees […]

Take some time for yourself this winter break to concentrate on self-improvement and relaxation. LinkedIn Learning has thousands of videos covering […]

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

Senior Lecturer and Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies in the department of psychology, Bob DuBois, has been named 2021-22 OIT […]

Recently, MathWorks introduced Release 2021b of the MATLAB and Simulink product families. Release 2021b (R2021b) offers two new products — RF PCB Toolbox and […]

In episode 14 of OIT’s Technology Connections Vodcast, Steve and Kortney discuss Adobe Photoshop Camera. This free app, available on […]

OIT has recently completed adding an extensive outdoor wireless presence on the AG Campus. This addition will allow for greater […]

Have you ever tried to go to a website that you’ve been to before and it just won’t load what […]

Visio, Microsoft’s diagramming and flowchart software is now available in your Microsoft 365 subscription through the university. Visio has co-authoring and collaboration […]

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Apple’s macOS operating system, and last week Apple released its latest operating system, […]

People are more likely to stick something out if it costs them something to be there. This concept from Seth […]

 Did you want to learn some of the finer points of geographic information systems, statistics, or data science? Check out […]

As the semester gets closer an end, OIT has you covered with preparing your students for final projects and preparing yourself for spring […]

Mathematica is now available for download from the University of Tennessee software distribution site with a new Single Sign On […]

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

Brought to you by the   One UT Collaboration & Innovation Grant   OIT has partnered with OLAP (Online Learning and Academic Programs) […]

Over the next few months, everyone nationwide will be required to use 10-digit dialing.  Many of our local phone providers […]

Microsoft just released Windows 11 to eligible users on October 5.   The Windows 11 upgrade is a phased rollout which targets eligible devices first.  […]

Sunday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day. LinkedIn Learning has created a collection of topics that offer encouragement, positivity, purpose, […]

The movement to use open course materials, Open Educational Resources (OER), and zero-cost materials has been gaining traction at the […]

Have you wanted to learn how to use OneNote to get organized but you don’t have the time to attend […]

Now is the time to get your videos and audio files professionally closed captioned. For a short time, OIT is […]

Brought to you by the   One UT Collaboration & Innovation Grant   OIT is partnering with OLAP (Online Learning and Academic Programs) […]

Did you know that you can reach out to Proctorio anytime if you need help? In your Canvas course, you can […]

Beginning November 1, 2021, all accounts must be running on at least a minimum version 5.5.0 for most Zoom products […]

Some of you may have noticed an increase in the number of phishing emails hitting your mailboxes. OIT received approximately […]

Mplus is a statistical package mainly used for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Version 8.5 of Mplus has been installed on OIT’s Apps@UTK server, apps.utk.edu.   New features include:  Bayesian estimation […]

On September 13, 2021, Apple released critical security updates for its iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.  These emergency updates […]

Are you trying to record with Panopto from the web or by connecting through Cynap for the first time and […]

Over the last few weeks, our wireless infrastructure has been unstable, typically failing around peak class population times as students […]

As the semester continues, you may need to record your lectures during class. In most campus-hosted classrooms, you have access […]

OIT has made options to record your classroom lectures easier than ever! Panopto is a cloud-based, lecture capture system that is fully integrated into the […]

OIT is offering student training in partnership with the Center for Career Development’s Choose Your Adventure: Preparing for Your Career Journey event. LinkedIn is a great […]

OIT offers training via Zoom and asynchronous training via Canvas. Check out these upcoming live Zoom workshops in September:   Then, learn […]

JMP is a suite of computer programs for statistical analysis and data visualization developed by the JMP business unit of SAS Institute. The […]

Have you experienced a “green screen” recording blocker when trying to capture your MacBook screen on Zoom or Panopto in […]

Brought to you by the   One UT Collaboration & Innovation Grant   OIT is partnering with OLAP (Online Learning and Academic Programs) […]

State and national studies indicate that the high cost of course materials negatively influences students’ decisions about their education. Research shows that these costs […]

Did you know that OIT offers web hosting for students, staff, and faculty? Whether you’re looking to set up an […]

Four new Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) computational nodes are now available through the ISAAC Open Enclave computing cluster. This includes two […]

Request a Portable Speaker System from OIT Are you teaching in a low-tech classroom or less-traditional teaching space this fall […]

New Check-in Process for the OIT HelpDesk and Student Computer Support  The OIT HelpDesk and Student Computer Support (SCS) walk-in […]

In this episode of Technology Connections, Jean Derco, Executive Director of OIT Support Services, joins us to discuss the critical faculty services […]

Are you teaching in a technology-enhanced classroom and find yourself in need of an HDMI adapter? If so, OIT can […]

OIT will have extra staff available by phone to help students as they move in. Typical requests include connecting to […]

Brought to you by the One UT Collaboration & Innovation Grant OIT is partnering with OLAP (Online Learning and Academic Programs) […]

With the new lecture recording system, Panopto, you can easily record a high-quality version of your lecture in the classroom […]

Faculty across campus are saving students money on textbooks by using freely available Open Educational Resources (OER).  By adopting, adapting, and […]

Many classrooms this summer were updated to include the WolfVision Cynap and options to record using Panopto. If it has been a […]

Over the summer, many updates and improvements have been made to campus. Some of these are in your classroom, in […]

OIT High Performance & Scientific Computing will host a workshop series from August 9, 2021, to August 13, 2021. These […]

The Research Computing Support (RCS) team is available for virtual consultations to help plan your research, analyze data, and report […]

With the announcement of the new five-year agreement, OIT has added Qualtrics to their workshop offerings. The newest workshop, Qualtrics: Basics, is targeted towards […]

Departments and programs purchasing web-based, student-facing software are responsible for ensuring the accessibility of the products before purchasing or licensing. […]

Panopto has replaced Mediasite as the university’s lecture capture and video media management solution, and to finalize this transition, access to Mediasite will officially end on Friday, August 13.   Over the […]

In this episode of Technology Connections, learn about Microsoft ToDo. In about ten minutes, you’ll learn about this app, part […]

Brought to you by the One UT Collaboration & Innovation Grant OIT is partnering with OLAP (Online Learning and Academic Programs) […]

ArcGIS Online has a new map viewer. The new Map Viewer (formerly known as Map Viewer Beta) and Map Viewer […]

Have you ever wanted to increase student engagement in a discussion-based course? With Turning (formally TurningTechnologies) you can ask ad […]

Want to save your students money on course materials? Try Open Educational Resources (OER). It’s easier than you might think. These high-quality […]

You have been asking for a more robust online proctoring solution that provides scale, more detailed results, and results more […]

Microsoft has announced that their Microsoft 365 apps, including email, OneDrive, and Office online, will no longer support Internet Explorer […]

Panopto just announced several new and exciting features that will be made available soon. Several features include items frequently requested by faculty and […]

OIT offers closed captioning services for a small fee. Closed captions benefit everyone by aiding attention, retention, and comprehension. They […]

The best way to get help for all your IT needs is to contact the OIT HelpDesk. Rather than directly emailing […]

OIT is happy to announce that the university has signed a new five-year agreement with Qualtrics. Qualtrics accounts are available […]

Stata is a general-purpose software package for statistics, data management, and graphics. Stata 17 was recently released providing 29 additional features. […]

Are you focusing on research this summer? Power Analysis tools are being added to SPSS. You can run it on […]

Learn on your own using OIT’s asynchronous workshops written with faculty in mind. Select research topics or focus on improving the delivery […]

PowerPoint has more features being added all the time and faculty can now learn how to improve PowerPoint presentations through asynchronous workshops available on […]

Open Educational Resources (OERs) are educational materials that are either in the public domain or licensed for free access and […]

When OIT first signed a contract with Zoom in 2015, who would have thought it would be our go-to platform […]

As you begin to return to campus, we wanted to remind you of a few IT housekeeping tips that will […]

Quality online teaching requires thoughtful design. This summer, OIT is offering a collaborative and facilitated online learning experience for instructors, […]

As faculty and staff transition back to campus you might not be quite ready for face-to-face training. You may also […]

Photoshop and creativity have a common denominator: they are limitless. Why not combine the two and dive deeper to expand your […]

Use the OIT Service Portal at help.utk.edu to submit a request online or search the knowledge base for quick answers and instructions. Submitting a […]

Trying to get organized? Check out the latest episode of OIT’s Connections vodcast. Hear how you can use Microsoft Planner to […]

You probably knew that OIT offers Panopto training, but did you know you can get training direct from Panopto as […]

If you are interested in improving the accessibility of files you create, consider participating in a grant initiative to pilot […]

MATLAB R2021a delivers new features in MATLAB and Simulink, three new products, and updates to all other products.   New products include:   DDS Blockset – design and simulate DDS applications  […]

In the latest episode of our Technology Connections Vodcast, we look at MS Bookings and how it acts as your virtual assistant when scheduling meetings. Instead […]

Do you need a list of participants who were present in a meeting you lead? Zoom can help! Download the […]

Signing in to Zoom with your UT account is now more important than ever.  For any event or class that […]

Microsoft is retiring Skype for Business on July 31, 2021. We recommend that you move to Microsoft Teams for chat, video, […]

Did you know Panopto does more than just record your lectures? You can use Panopto to record quick class updates, […]

There are times when an aural narrative can convey the concept more concisely…think foreign language, linguistics, storytelling, journalism and interviews, clinical interview […]

The Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) is announcing a slight change to authentication for central services such as Canvas, MyUTK, […]

Did you know that you have access to Microsoft Teams with your UT Microsoft 365 account? For University use, Microsoft […]

During this stressful time, it is important to remember self-care to keep yourself healthy, organized, and successful. LinkedIn Learning can help you with […]

Last week, we had another reported incident of “zoom-bombing” in one of our classes. Quick action was taken by the […]

Tax season is in full swing, and criminals are seizing the opportunity for scams. Because of the recent major data […]

The annual OIT Customer Satisfaction Survey will be available between March 1 and March 12.  We ask you to take […]

If you’re searching for a powerful application to track information like inventories, project details, detailed event schedules, and much more, […]

During this time when instruction needs to be flexible, you may need to annotate your lecture information in different ways […]

The Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB) is a locked web browser for taking online assessments and prevents students from printing, copying, […]

When you post Zoom meeting details online, you are opening the door for anyone (including unwanted guests) to join your […]

Does your class need a space for group chats, file storage, and quick group video calls? You may want to […]

New nodes are available through the ISAAC Secure Enclave, including eighteen compute nodes using the SLURM workload manager. These cluster […]

Have you or your department produced video that would benefit from captioning? Research has concluded that captions have powerful positive […]

Join us for bi-weekly vodcasts (video podcasts) that will keep you inspired, informed, and in the know about the tools OIT […]

If you attended a Panopto workshop and need some additional information and reminders about how to use the platform, check […]

Sometimes setting up a meeting with a group of folks can be a time-consuming task. Microsoft has announced FindTime to help you […]

As part of our new Enterprise agreement with Zoom, OIT is upgrading existing accounts for all faculty and students to […]

Due to a security update by Apple with Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology, which is designed to protect hardware or […]

Last year, we decided to tag external emails with the yellow external email tag.  At the same time, we were […]

Did you miss out on the pre-semester TEC workshops but find yourself needing assistance with using some of the technology […]

Using Panopto Are you looking for more information on how to use some of the Panopto features available to you? […]

Do you have a clicker or need to use your phone to give responses in class? Then stop by our virtual […]

Check out this handy chart to help you decide what works best to deliver your course.  The chart compares Panopto, Zoom, and […]

Did you pick up a new phone over the holidays? A new laptop? Gaming System? Streaming device? Kindle? Have you […]

OIT has curated a range of helpful resources to support your spring 2021 instructional efforts. These resources have been updated […]

In mid-December, the following features were enabled in all Online@UT (Canvas) courses:  Assignment Enhancements – Students  Assignment Enhancements improve the assignment interface and submission workflow […]

It’s December, and a time to reflect on all that has happened this year, a year that has been anything […]

It’s the holiday time of the year – LOTS of online shopping. Not only can online shopping be a savior, […]

LinkedIn Learning has more than 15,000 videos. During this holiday break, keep your mind active with some of these great […]

Do you need help learning how to use the technology in your classroom? Are you wondering how to record your […]

All-In-One Place This year, we will consolidate the notifications for the following compliance trainings into one concise message. These training courses […]

With the upcoming holiday season, many of us will be searching for the ideal gifts that are “all the rage” […]

Would you like to add some spark to your online courses? Materia is an online tool that allows you to […]

Apple has released its latest operating system, macOS 11 Big Sur.  Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. It is version […]

On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the OIT HelpDesk and Student Computer Support services at Hodges Library went virtual. To better serve […]

Our spring semester transition to remote teaching resulted in many instructors offering online exams. This semester, all final exams will […]

Do you want to create a training session but are not sure how to do it in the age of […]

On Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, OIT will be moving to Panopto, a lecture capture platform that houses lecture recordings, digitized films […]