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Tech Tip: Google Backup and Sync

Tech Tip: Google Backup and Sync This tech tip comes from Jeff Muday of the Instructional Technology Group. What it is: Google Backup and Sync is a tool from Google which replaces both the Google Drive and Photos desktop applications. Why you want it: Backup […]


Accessibility: Editing your YouTube video’s captions

Did you know that when you upload a video to YouTube, closed captions are added for you automatically after a few minutes? The captions are surprisingly accurate. You can also go in and edit the captions, adding punctuation and capitalization or making other changes.


2018 New Faculty Technology Orientation Registration

The Instructional Technology Group offers new faculty members opportunities for a technology orientation. Come meet us and get a 30,000 foot overview of technology the WFU way. Do I really have to change my password every 6 months? What’s a Bridge? What happens if I […]


2018 Learn60

We asked. You responded. We provided. Join us to learn about a variety of topics you requested. Media Tools – including Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia, and Video Captioning to improve accessibility Collaboration & Data Collection – Office 365 vs Google tools, Qualtrics vs Google Forms Sakai and […]


temporary workaround for Windows 10 search issue

This is only a temporary workaround so you can use the functionality.  It is not a permanent fix, and does not solve the underlying root cause of the issue. IS may automatically pushed this fix (or other solutions) to your computer depends on result of […]


Multitasking the Multimedia Classroom

Many of the newer multimedia classrooms are equipped with multiple projection surfaces and multiple media inputs (AppleTV, WiDi, digital input, analog input, built in desktops).  Did you know that you did not have to project the same content to all the displays at once?  If […]


3 Webex Personal Room Tips

Updated 3.3.20 1. WFU faculty and staff have their own Webex Personal Room link.   It’s a quick and convenient way to host a Webex session. You can share your Personal Room link on your syllabus, in Sakai, in the signature of your email… Your audience […]


Google Calendar – Creating Appointments

Google Calendar has updated the way to create and share appointments. Please follow the directions below to create appointments and allow others to choose appointments.


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