Windows 8 Resource Added
A new information resource has been added to the Instruction Technology website for new users of the Windows 8 operating system. Please CLICK HERE to view the page.
Tech Companies Not Allowed to Protect Your Privacy
“For those out of the loop, CISPA will allow private sector firms to search personal and sensitive user data of ordinary U.S. residents to identify this so-called “threat information”, and to then share that information with each other and the US government — without the […]
New Wake Forest Information Security Website
Have you ever: fallen for a “phishing” email scam? received an email asking you to share your password, account information or social security number? wondered about the best way to secure your valuable data? wanted to know how to prevent bad things from happening to […]
New Blog
Tech Thoughts is a new blog from the Instructional Technology Group’s Scott Claybrook.
How to Embed a Youtube Video in PowerPoint 2010
Often, you will want to leverage Youtube video in the classroom. There are a number of ways to accomplish this, but the best (approved) way is to use embed codes from Youtube. Click Here for Instructions
Add Apps to Word 2013
Did you know that you could add “apps” to MS Word? http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/window-on-windows/quick-tip-add-useful-apps-directly-to-word-2013/7430?tag=nl.e064&s_cid=e064&ttag=e064
Sakai Upgrade Complete
On January 5, 2013, Information Systems staff performed an upgrade to Sakai, Wake Forest University’s learning management system. Previously created sites and their content were retained. It now has new functionality, including improved Profile and Assignments tools, an enhanced content editor with increased math capabilities, […]
Sakai Unavailable January 5, 2013
On Saturday, January 5, 2013, Sakai, Wake Forest University’s learning management system, will be unavailable between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. while Information Systems staff perform an upgrade. All existing sites and their content will be retained. The new version of Sakai will provide increased […]
Sakai to be upgraded over Winter Break
Information Systems staff will perform an upgrade to Sakai, Wake Forest University’s learning management system, over the winter break. The expected upgrade date is January 5, 2013 and is dependent upon issue resolution and user testing. If we determine that the upgrade must be performed […]
Protect yourself from smishing
“We’ve all heard about phishing attacks — those spammy e-mails you get in your in-box imploring you to divulge your personal information. Now those annoying scams are coming to a cell phone near you — it’s called smishing, or phishing via SMS text message.” […]