This message was originally shared to all faculty and staff via email on June 12, 2025.
At a Glance
Each month, Information Technology Services provides tech tips for the Orange community. Pressed for time? Here are this edition’s topics:
- ITS Summer Series
- Learning Environments and Media Production (LEMP) Classroom Training
- Microsoft Teams (Video)
- Digital Accessibility Tip: Use Ally to Check for Accessibility
- Information Security Tip: Phishers Posing as Colleagues
ITS Summer Series
This summer, keep your tech skills sharp and stay ahead of the curve with the ITS Summer Series—a curated lineup of 45-minute virtual sessions designed to fit into your summer schedule. From cutting-edge AI tools to digital accessibility and identity management, each session offers practical insights you can put to use right away.
Upcoming Sessions:
- July 8: Generative AI for Staff — Discover how to get started with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini, with demos led by Shannon Glennon.
- July 23: Digital Accessibility — Learn seven simple practices to make your content more inclusive with Christian Jones.
- July 29: Interactive Video Learning with PlayPosit — See how to create engaging, trackable video content with Shannon Pitt.
- Aug. 12: Orange Access: Modernizing Identity Management — Get a first look at the University’s new identity platform with Dan Edwards.
Can’t attend live? No problem! Recordings of past sessions—including deep dives into Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and Information Security—are available now.
Classroom Training
Start the semester confident and prepared with a personalized classroom training session from LEMP. These sessions help faculty get familiar with their classroom space, technology and AV tools in a relaxed setting, whether you’re new or need a refresher. Schedule Training.
Tech Tips Video
This video provides an overview of Microsoft Teams, explaining the differences between Teams, Channels and Chats. It covers how to create and manage teams and channels, set up notifications and how to use chat for quick, informal communication. Video.
Digital Accessibility Tip: Use Ally to Check for Accessibility
While summer is here, it’s never too early to ensure your Blackboard content is accessible for the Fall. Ally is a great tool to help. Visit our Ally guide to ensure all students can access your materials. Learn More.
Information Security Tip: Phishers Posing as Colleagues
Phishers may pose as colleagues to steal data. Watch for odd email addresses, urgency or unusual requests. Verify suspicious messages and report them using Outlook’s Report Phishing button. Learn More.
Helpful Resources
ITS and the campuswide information technology community are available year-round to help with your tech questions. Resources include:
• Academic and administrative IT staff
• Self-Serv NetID and password management portal
Thank you for reading. Go Orange!