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Summer Updates

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IT, Purchasing develop new purchase request system

On Aug. 20, the Purchasing department launched a new system for submitting and managing purchase requests. Previously housed in SharePoint, the new process utilizes a custom application developed by Information Technology’s (IT) Enterprise Solutions team. Elon requires a purchase request for orders that exceed $1,000. Requests are submitted through Purchasing's online system and routed to those who need to sign-off on the request before it’s officially placed with the vendor. Features of the new purchase request system include: built-in workflows to ensure all required fields are complete before a request is submitted to Purchasing; syncing with Colleague to automatically populate details for known vendors; requires requestors to attach supporting documentation; an automated username search when entering details for department budget managers; and budget code confirmation that alerts requestors of invalid budget numbers. Visit the IT Self-Service Portal for help articles about using the new system. Read More

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Belk Library updated Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning

On Aug. 5, Belk Library updated Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning. For current users, Lynda.com data and history was seamlessly transferred to LinkedIn Learning, and all Elon users continue to have unlimited, free access to a robust library of more than 10,000 courses. So, what changed? The updated platform offers a more engaging, interactive and social experience for all users. LinkedIn Learning, which acquired Lynda.com, can be synced with your personal LinkedIn profile to offer more personalized course recommendations and to promote easy sharing between you and your network. But that’s not all. Learn more about key features, other important changes that impact Elon faculty, staff and students, and review step-by-step instructions for activating your LinkedIn Learning account. Read More

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Elon Technology is now on Instagram

Elon Technology (@ElonTechnology) is now on Instagram. Follow us for the latest updates about technology tools and services at Elon.

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Explore interactive Moodle course content with H5P

Refresh your Moodle course and increase student engagement by adding interactive content with the H5P plugin. Learn more about features and explore on your own.

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Area educators learn to 'Cultivate Curiosity' at annual conference

University and college educators from across the state learned ways to foster student curiosity during the 16th annual Teaching and Learning Conference on Aug. 15. 

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Upcoming Technology Events

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Save the Dates: Technology Champions Fall Meetings

Thursday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m.

Dates are set for fall semester Technology Champions meetings. All meetings will be held in the Koenigsberger Learning Center, room 230. Elon's Technology Champions group includes designated faculty and staff who serve as liaisons between Information Technology (IT) and their departments. Champions provide first-line support and coaching and identify departmental training needs. As an advocate, Champions brings technology initiatives and knowledge to their colleagues on behalf of IT and lobby for their peers in relation to technology resources and support. Learn More

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