August 2023

Classroom Technology Orientations

With classes right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reach out to Classroom Technologies for an orientation to the technology in your assigned classroom this fall. Simply call 785-864-1200, any weekday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we'll provide you with all the information you need about your classroom setup. Better yet, we’re happy to meet you in person at the room and walk you through the equipment, helping facilitate a smooth and confident start to the semester.

Phased Migration will Begin in September

KU IT has spent the summer preparing for the transition of campus phone service from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, including testing the transition plan on all KU IT staff. KU IT will begin outreach to select departments to review and schedule migrations beginning in September. We’ll work with your department leadership to identify an appropriate timeline, along with any special considerations for the project. With your help, the phased migration across campus is expected to finish in December 2023. To learn more about everything Microsoft Teams can do for you and your team, you can get started with Microsoft Teams at HowTo.ku.edu.

Course Merge tool in Canvas

A new tool has been added to Canvas that makes it easier for instructors to merge multiple sections into a single course. No more manually adding students and content across multiple sites! With the Course Merge tool, you can quickly merge users, content, and settings from multiple courses into one central hub for your cross-listed class. For information on how to use this new time-saving feature, visit our course merge resource page.

Tech Support for Online Courses

Educational technology resources are available to provide instructors with the support they need for the new semester. For Canvas how-to guides, training materials and tips, visit the Canvas help page. Join the MS Teams Canvas User Group to connect with other instructors, get questions answered, and discover solutions for setting up your course. For more specialized help, contact the Center for Online and Distance Learning (CODL) at 785-864-1000 or codl@ku.edu, or IT Educational Technologists at 785-864-2600 or itedtech@ku.edu for technical support or guidance on Canvas and other teaching and learning technology tools.

Summer Classroom Updates

Over the summer break, Operations and KU IT have been hard at work refreshing select classrooms. The upgrades include new carpet, paint and flexible seating to accommodate diverse teaching styles, along with advanced technology to support hybrid and collaborative teaching strategies. We look forward to welcoming students back to these transformed spaces this fall.

Recommended Mobile Apps

• Canvas — Instructors can access Canvas features on mobile devices. iOS | Android
• Concur Travel — Integrates with KU's Concur travel system, allowing you to manage travel expenses wherever you are. iOS | Android
• MyBus Lawrence — Track KU and city buses in real time and see arrival times. Use the app to mark favorite stops and routes, set reminders, plan your trip and access general information. iOS | Android
• ParkMobile — Pay for parking on campus at select meters and in select parking lots. Through ParkMobile, you can also monitor how much time is left on your meter and extend your time. iOS | Android
• Microsoft Office — Fully functioning Microsoft Office mobile applications, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive for Business, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more. iOS | Android

Find more mobile apps on the KU IT website.

Need tech help? Contact the IT Customer Service Center at 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu. Or, visit our walk-up location in Anschutz Library. Find hours and more on our IT support page.