Accessibility of learning materials and technologies ensures that all people—regardless of ability—can interact with the information or services provided.  The […]

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 […]

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

Once you know your building and room number where you’ll be teaching, request a classroom technology consultation. We’ll help you […]

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 […]

Call for proposals is now open Your expertise is needed! We hope that you will consider sharing your unique perspective, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

 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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Microsoft Loop is an innovative tool designed to enhance team collaboration by consolidating numerous elements into a single, cohesive workspace. […]

We are excited to announce the launch of our updated website and order form for Microsoft licenses. This new platform […]

The UT-StorR (Secure Tiered Online Research Repository) is designed to provide secure, scalable, and long-term storage for your research data. As we start a […]

Researchers are shifting towards Bayesian statistical methods, given the increasing resources and computational support for Bayesian modeling. The classical, or […]

The Microsoft Forms application is a great tool to collect information, take surveys, or create an assessment. MS Forms allows […]

Canvas Studio Video Quizzing provides instructors, graduate teaching assistants (GTA), and course designers with a simple way to create engaging […]

Drive learner engagement by becoming a curator on LinkedIn Learning. As a curator you can create, share, and track learning […]

Are you planning to use textbook questions to assess your students? Using the course import tool, you can seamlessly import […]

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

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

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

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

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

MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform for engineering and scientific applications, such as data analysis, signal and image […]

As the University streamlines its supported software packages, instructors are encouraged to go on a training adventure! Will you take […]

When you get invited to a meeting, are you getting an invitation in Outlook that looks like two invitations stacked […]

Discussion Checkpoints Feature Update In mid-January, Instructure will release an update to the Discussions tool in Canvas that will allow […]

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

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 […]

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, […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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.

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