May 2024

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Summer Support for Courses and Technology

Whether you're planning, updating courses and preparing for next fall or need help with summer courses, we're here to help. Our Educational Technologists and IT Support Staff are available year-round to support your course and technology needs.

Contact the KU Educational Technologists:

Lawrence Campus — itedtech@ku.edu or 785-864-2600
Edwards Campus — kuec_edtech@ku.edu or 913-626-9619

Contact KU IT Support:

Lawrence Campus — itcsc@ku.edu or 785-864-8080
Edwards Campus — kuec_support@ku.edu or 913-897-8459

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Tech Resources Off Campus


KU IT offers many resources that make it easy to stay connected if you are away from campus this summer. Work with your IT Support Staff to get set up with any of these helpful resources before you leave for summer break:

  • KU Anywhere VPN – KU’s virtual private network (VPN) allows secure access to resources on the KU network from an off-campus computer with internet access.
  • OneDrive for Business – Store your files in the cloud with OneDrive for Business, so you can access them anytime and anywhere you have internet access.
  • Security Info for Travel – Visit our IT Security When Traveling page for important information about traveling with KU data.
  • Eduroam – Access eduroam WiFi using your KU Online ID at thousands of institutions around the world. To log in, enter your username as "onlineID@home.ku.edu." Check the U.S. locations map or the International locations map to see if there’s an eduroam network available where you’re traveling. For more information, visit our eduroam Knowledge Base page.
  • Know Your IT Support Staff – Before you travel, visit tsc.ku.edu to find contact information for your department’s IT Support Staff.

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Simple Syllabus is Now Available

KU is introducing Simple Syllabus, a new syllabus management platform that simplifies the creation and publishing of your course syllabi. While optional for classes this summer, for fall 2024 courses it will be required to either upload your syllabus document or build it directly within Simple Syllabus.

Simple Syllabus offers numerous benefits to make your life easier:

  • Time-Saving – It auto-populates course info, policies and more, saving you valuable time.
  • Customizable – While benefiting from pre-populated content, you can fully customize by adding images, text and other elements.
  • Accessibility – Built-in accessibility tools help ensure ADA compliance and an inclusive learning environment.
  • Easy Updates – Work ahead on future syllabi, with content carrying forward each term for seamless revisions.
  • Canvas Integration – Assignments, requirements and due dates sync automatically between platforms.
  • Security – Access to the platform is secured through Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication and careful provisioning.

To learn more about Simple Syllabus, review our comprehensive information and FAQs within KU's Canvas resources. Questions? Contact KU IT Educational Technology at itedtech@ku.edu or 785-864-2600.

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We're Here to Support You

KU offers a variety of resources to assist instructors with end-of-year preparations and getting ready for the fall term. Take advantage of the following services and support offerings:

  • Canvas – Access guides, training videos, workshops, templates and more on the Canvas Help website.
  • Accessibility Tools with Ally – Learn about the Canvas and KU web-integrated accessibility tool, Ally on the Ally website. For additional information and resources related to accessibility and inclusive learning, visit KU’s accessibility website.
  • Center for Online and Distance Learning (CODL) – CODL provides instructional design, media production, exam proctoring and more. Visit CODL’s website or contact them at 785-864-1000 or codl@ku.edu.
  • KU IT Educational Technologists – Contact IT Educational Technologists at 785-864-2600 or itedtech@ku.edu for technical support or training for Canvas and other teaching and learning technology tools.
  • The Media Production Studio (MPS) – MPS offers audio and video recording studios, videography services, post-production support and assistance with video and communication applications. Visit the website or contact MPS at 785-864-6452 or itmps@ku.edu.

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.

 

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