Information Technology Services

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As the term nears completion, the following tips will be useful for faculty in wrapping up their courses.

1. Check your Grade Center Total and/or Weighted Total column(s) to be sure they are set up to calculate correctly. The Mercer University Online Weighted Average Grade Calculator is a useful tool for checking your Weighted Total calculations. If you find errors and need assistance, please contact ITS at 618-650-5500 or at help@siue.edu for assistance.
2. Make sure your fin...

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ITS is pleased to announce the activation of the Microsoft 365 Self-Service Password Reset Tool for all SIUE users. This new feature allows you to reset your password independently without contacting the ITS Help Desk, providing immediate access to your account when you experience password issues. We encourage you to register your authentication methods today through your Microsoft account settings to ensure this service is ready when you need it.

For questions regarding the se...

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Faculty teaching 7- and 8-week courses know the challenge of packing a semester's worth of learning into a compressed timeframe. This intensity demands strategic course design. Bi-weekly discussions can be a powerful tool for fostering engagement and critical thinking, but they require careful planning to maximize their impact in a fast-paced environment.

Here's a guide to structuring effective bi-weekly discussions in Blackboard:

1. Align Discussion Board Prompts with Lear...

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ITS is excited to announce the release of our Virtual Microsoft Teams Training, which will support your transition from Zoom and help you maximize the use of Teams for meetings and collaboration.

This self-paced training covers essential features, including:

• Getting started with Teams
• Teams and channels management
• Chats and conversations
• File management and collaboration
• Meetings
• Phone calls

As a faculty member, ensuring that your Grade Center in Blackboard is set up correctly is essential for accurate grade calculations. Errors in grade settings can lead to student confusion and grading discrepancies. To avoid issues before the end of the semester crunch time, follow these key steps when reviewing your Grade Center.

1. Verify Column Settings

Each grade column should have the correct:

• Points Possible – Ensure it matches your syllabus.
• Category Assignment &#82...

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Ready to transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams? Join our interactive, hands-on sandbox sessions—live via Teams!

🔹 For Faculty: February 28, 9 AM – 12 PM

No formal agenda—just hands-...