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
OLD INFORMATION 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 in your Powerpoint. Instructions are available on the Microsoft support […]
Add Apps to Word 2013
Did you know that you could add “apps” to MS Word? (old, dead link) 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.” […]
Dropbox confirms it was hacked, offers users help
“After a two-week investigation, the online file storage service confirms that usernames and passwords were stolen from third party Web sites and then used to access Dropbox accounts.” Read More from CNet
When good Android apps go bad — a security lesson
After loading a legitimate Android app onto Google Play, researchers were able to update it with malicious functionality without triggering the malware detection system. Whoops. Read More at CNet
European telcoms defend leaked proposal for U.N. Internet tax
“The idea of requiring content providers to pay fees based on usage is an “innovative” change to the way the Internet currently works and will create a more “fair” environment “where operators’ revenues will not be disconnected from the investment needs made necessary by the […]