Inspire Your Instruction
Register for Innovate 2017: Impact Conference
Join the Office of Distance Education and eLearning in the Ohio Union on Tuesday, May 16 for Innovate, Ohio State’s annual learning technology conference. Our conference is still free, and as you’ll see from our presentation schedule, it is still packed full of inspiration for educators at any level of experience using technology to enhance teaching and learning. We also have some exciting changes to this year’s conference, including more breakout sessions, inspiring featured speakers and a new finale event. Reserve your spot today.
Ohio State Marion Partnership
Collaborating for technology services
We are excited to welcome the Marion campus our Managed IT Services (MITS) program. Marion joins a diverse group of partners across main and regional campuses for which we now provide support of commonly used IT services, allowing areas to focus on their unique technology needs. If you are interested in learning more about our MITS program, contact Chief Relationship Officer Bill Phillips by email or by phone at 614-247-4455
Excellence in Cybersecurity
Industry Group Recognizes Multifactor Authentication Project
Ohio State’s Multifactor Authentication project has been recognized as a finalist in the Information Security Executive® (ISE®) Award Program. The 2017 Central Executive Forum and Awards presentation is scheduled in Dallas on May 17, where Ohio State will be pitted against companies like Aetna, US Bank and the American Red Cross. Our team collaborated with numerous business units across the university to successfully implement Duo. Great job team!
ODEE STEM Outreach
ODEE Hosts Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament
In early April, judges crowned Mentor High School (Division C, grades 9-12) and Tower Heights Middle School (Division B, grades 6-9) winners of the 2017 Ohio Science Olympiad state tournament. Ohio Science Olympiad is the state’s premier science competition that allows students to demonstrate their STEM skills. The winning teams move on to represent Ohio at the Science Olympiad national tournament in Dayton, Ohio, on May 19-20. See day-of social media commentary here.
Most Likely to Succeed
College Ready Ohio Hosts Film Screening
Want to make an impact on the K-12 education system? It’s as easy as watching a movie! Join College Ready Ohio on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 p.m. for their film screening of the award-winning film Most Likely to Succeed. This 90-minute event will foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents and students about how we can overcome current obstacles and take steps towards change in education on a local level. Reserve your tickets today!
Beyond the Classroom
Creating a Meaningful Online Student Experience
As higher education professionals, we understand that the quality of a student’s experience is more than just academics. But what are we doing to provide value beyond the classroom? Ohio State’s online Master of Social Work program focuses not only on the experience students have in the classroom, but also outside the classroom. Hear how the College of Social Work is helping its online students to apply what they’ve learned and to feel a part of the Buckeye community.
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VITA LAUNCH
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New Faculty Information System is Live!
What is Vita?
- Vita is a new tool, replacing Research in View, that faculty and staff can use tomanage their scholarly activity.
- Vita combines robust publication-searching software with custom functionality like the ability to create rich-text narratives and download dossiers in Microsoft Word.
- You can learn more about Vita by reading about the Vita launch on our blog or attending a training workshop to dive into the new system.
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MOBILE MAKEOVER
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Ohio State App Sees Major UI Improvements
The Ohio State App -- the mobile app that lets you put campus in your pocket -- just got better! The mobile app update:
- Is available now for iOS (with Android soon to follow).
- Looks and feels more native to your device’s operating system.
- Has a simpler and more intuitive interface
- Features an improved search function, and
- Offers accessibility enhancements throughout.
We thank Undergraduate Student Government, who gave the OCIO invaluable feedback as we were planning this update.
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Elevating Instruction at Ohio State
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Institute on Teaching and Learning
At the best universities, learning opportunities aren’t reserved just for students. Faculty can grow as instructors through a wealth of professional learning resources.
The University Institute on Teaching and Learning is setting out to coordinate and amplify the value of these resources at Ohio State.
We are proud to support the institute as part of President Drake’s mission to elevate the teaching mission of the university. Learn more about the instituute.
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