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The University has adopted the Flex@Pitt teaching modelfor the upcoming fall term. Pitt IT and the UniversityCenter for Teaching and Learning are working to quicklyimplement the required hybrid classroom technology inover 200 locations across the Pittsburgh campus that arescheduled through the O�ce of the University Registrar.

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Flex@Pitt Technology

 

Computer Purchasing andStandardization 

Pitt IT has launched the Computer Purchasing andStandardization Program for use by University academicand administrative units. When it’s time to purchase anew PC, simply contact your department’s IT support orpurchasing administrator to buy the appropriate standarddevice through PantherExpress. It can be sent directly toyour home or campus address. Note: Faculty areencouraged, but not required, to participate.

Device Consistency Offers Many Bene�ts:

Streamlined purchasing and ship-to-home process,plus signi�cant cost savingsMore effective technical support and security, withenterprise device managementEasy to set up right out of the box, withoutdepartmental IT assistanceStandard University software is pre-loaded on thedeviceDevices can run standard apps from any location,through the cloud or locallyVirtual desktops can be leveraged for specialty ordemanding apps

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Canvas Training Opportunities

The University has transitioned to the Canvas LearningManagement System (LMS) for most courses thissummer, and all fall 2020 courses are now available in thesystem. Because Flex@Pitt plans will include a signi�cantonline component to classes, it is important that you

become comfortable with the interface and capabilities ofCanvas. Fortunately, the University Center for Teachingand Learning has made a variety of resources available tohelp you get started:

Register for live, virtual training seminars; they arebeing held all summer. User guides and how-to resources are available on theTeaching Center site.Access on-demand videos and recorded webinars fortraining at your convenience.

 

Register for Canvas Training

Combating Allergies & SupportingStudents with Electronic ResearchNotebooks (LabArchives)

Research requires more than collecting, analyzing, andpresenting data. It’s easy to get bogged down in thedetails of managing a lab, especially when your staff issmall and you’re mentoring undergraduate researchers.Tina Sumpter, research assistant professor ofDermatology, uses Electronic Research Notebooks(LabArchives) to make it work—even during a pandemic.

Read How She Makes It Work

A Summer of IT Changes 

Here's a quick rundown of some of the upgrades we'vemade so far this summer: 

Upgraded My Pitt and Pitt MobileThe new site has a streamlined design optimized formobile, with new features like personalizedbookmarks/collections and the ability todismiss announcements. A modernized Pitt Mobileapp is also available from the Apple or Google appstore.

Virtual Support Now AvailableVirtual Support provides video-based support forissues that are di�cult to resolve via phone, email, orchat. To get started, visit pi.tt/virtualsupport and granta consultant remote access. (Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-6p.m. and Sat, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)

PittNet Wi-Fi Network ConsolidationPitt IT has merged the University’s two PittNet Wi-Finetworks. The merger simpli�es connecting to PittNetWi-Fi, while delivering the same speed and reliabilityof the previous networks. The combined network usesthe same Wireless-PittNet name.

Federated Authorization CommunityThis centralized destination enables users to digitallyrequest access to University enterprise systems, likethe Student Information System (PeopleSoft) orGeneral Ledger Mart. It retains all the security andauditing bene�ts of the paper-based process, whileeliminating the need to print and route forms to obtainhandwritten signatures. Access to the FederatedAuthorization Community is available from any device,using almost any web browser.

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Introducing Overleaf Commons

Pitt is now offering Overleaf professional accounts to allstudents, faculty, and staff. The Overleaf Commonssubscription allows users to harness the full power ofOverleaf, including access to premium features like trackchanges, reference management, branded templates,training assets, and administrative analytics/metrics.

Many users on campus already have accounts forOverleaf’s web-based LaTex editor. They were looking foran easy, more consistent way to bring students andcollaborators into their projects via Overleaf. OverleafCommons allows Pitt IT to deliver professional accountsto new users and enable premium features for those withexisting accounts. 

Get Started with Overleaf

Adobe Creative Cloud Across theCurriculum Summer Webinar Series

Adobe is offering a series of free training designed forfaculty and instructors looking to leverage Adobe CreativeCloud in their curriculum. 

Digital Literacy and Creativity for All: Getting Started with Adobe Spark Across theCurriculumThursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. ET

Digital Agility Across the Curriculum: Adobe Creative Cloud as a Mobile, ScalableMakerspaceThursday, August 6 at 4 p.m. ET

Register for Adobe Training

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Technology5. Pitt IT Summer Tech Upgrades

 

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