If recording your own voice feels uncomfortable or is too time‑consuming, you can use Microsoft Clipchamp to create polished, professional‑sounding […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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March 24-26, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hands-on help from proposal to results. About Our Service High Performance Scientific Computing (HPSC) works with researchers who need specialized […]

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

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

Mathematica is available for download for all UTK, UTS, and UTHSC students, faculty, and staff from the OIT Software Distribution […]

As of November 10, 2025, you may access the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Overleaf Portal by logging in via SSO […]

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

Have you been looking for an easy way for individuals to book a 1:1 appointment with you? Or perhaps you […]

Are you seeking new ways to support your students’ learning or to enhance the efficiency of your instructional efforts? Generative AI […]

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

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

You wouldn’t hand your office keys to a stranger, but every time our university uses a third-party vendor or software […]

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a big part of our daily lives, helping with things like […]

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

You don’t want to miss this fun night!

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

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month When most people think of cyber threats, they picture hackers using technical tools to break intosystems. […]

If you are attending this year’s upcoming Educause Annual Conference in Nashville, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to […]

An AI Assistant is like having a personal helper who understands your requests and provides smart, fast solutions—whether you’re drafting […]

Add Capacity Without Running Your Own Servers Faculty and other University researchers may purchase compute nodes to be placed in […]

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

UT Canvas Catalog is a powerful learning platform that helps many colleges, departments, and units at the University of Tennessee, […]

Within Online@UT (Canvas), Primary Instructors have permissions to manually enroll users into their Canvas courses. When an instructor needs to […]

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

Send Us Your Feedback on the Proposed Research Cybersecurity Guidelines National Research Policy Guidelines have been developed as part of […]

Do you want your AI chats to land closer to the mark on the first try?Think context engineering; the art […]

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

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

Imagine having a study partner who never sleeps. That’s what UT Verse offers—a tool to enhance, not replace, your efforts. […]

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

MATLAB R2025a, released in May 2025, introduces a new desktop layout with customizable sidebars for accessing tools like the Debugger, […]

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

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

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

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a bigger part of daily life at UT. Even if you feel late to the […]

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

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

With the fall semester underway, let’s review a few noteworthy items to avoid unexpected interruptions while using LiveOnline@UT (Zoom). End […]

Albert Einstein is quoted as saying: “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking […]

Akindi is a web-based assessment system that automates the creation and grading of multiple-choice examinations. It is accessible through Canvas […]

Every week, countless new things happen in the field of AI, and we are committed to continuing our advancements as […]

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

Canvas courses take their Course Names from the course listing in the UTK Timetable. Instructors may prefer to edit the […]

UT Verse: AI Unplugged is a new vodcast series from the University of Tennessee’s Office of Innovative Technologies. Each episode […]

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

If you’ve been offline over the summer break, find out about recent updates Upon signing in to UT Verse, a […]

Microsoft Outlook Progressive Web App (PWA) offers a seamless way to access your email directly from your browser, eliminating the […]

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

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

UT Verse, the University of Tennessee’s AI Assistant, adapts its responses based on the role you provide.   Here are […]

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

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

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

OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing (HPSC) is hosting a workshop series this semester focusing on utilizing ISAAC resources effectively. […]

UT Verse was developed with a strong emphasis on safeguarding user data and ensuring privacy for the University of Tennessee […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graduate Students, Faculty, Researchers—Add this pre-fall semester workshop series to your calendar.

What strategies will you implement this fall to engage your students, promote active learning, and sustain their attention?  PointSolutions, also […]

Class planning isn’t just about creating syllabi. It’s about clarifying goals, inspiring students, and choosing where to spend your limited […]

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

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

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

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

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

Multilevel models (MLM), also known as hierarchical linear models, are statistical techniques used to analyze nested data, data structured on […]

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

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

Thanks to the continued support and vision of our senior leadership, since 2023, the University of Tennessee has become a […]

SAS, from SAS Institute, is a leading analytic software suite for data management, statistical analysis, and data visualization. The latest SAS […]

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

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

When it comes to life after graduation, UT Knoxville students now have even more opportunities to develop an edge over […]

UT Verse just got a major upgrade—easier and more powerful than ever. You can now use real-time speech-to-text, capture images […]

StataCorp has officially released Stata 19, a powerful upgrade packed with new features designed to expand analytical capabilities, enhance user […]

As part of our ongoing commitment to the security of our campus community, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) would […]

With the introduction of ChatGPT and other AI services, there is a great deal of fascination with the technology. As […]

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

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

You won’t want to miss these two upcoming UT Verse learning opportunities! UT Verse Week: AI Training June 9–13 This […]

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

LinkedIn Learning is a fantastic resource available to UT Knoxville* faculty, staff, and students. It has many important and wonderful […]

Managing What Attendees See in Meetings Now that Microsoft Teams Premium is available, you can further streamline your meetings with […]

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

The Office of Innovative Technologies invites you to UT Verse Week from June 9–13. These 90 minute virtual workshops ensure […]

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

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

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

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

Great news! We’re excited to announce our brand-new vodcast series, UT Verse Unplugged!  Every two weeks, we’ll share simple tips and […]

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

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

On April 9, 2025, the Office of Innovative Technologies will release a new secure file transfer service along with a […]

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

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

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

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

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

Our UT Zoom meeting environment supports several user roles, including the leader or host, a co-host, and an alternative host. […]

Do you want to elevate your training programs or bring your training ideas to life? OIT offers training development assistance […]

Did you know that UT Verse can now perform web searches, analyze its findings and provide sources and citations in […]

As part of our continuous innovation efforts, the Office of Innovative Technologies (OIT) is excited to introduce Microsoft Teams Premium […]

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

HPSC workshop series begins on February 3 OIT High Performance and Scientific Computing (HPSC) is hosting a workshop series this semester […]

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