This article compiles all the information about last year's Tech Talks in 2024. The topics include
Introduction
Getting Digitally Organized
Protecting Your Digital World
Digital Accessibility @ YSU
Streamline Your Technical Experience @ YSU
Summer Learning @ YSU
Technology @ YSU
During last year in 2024 the IT department would host a Tech Talk discussion a certain feature or software for that month. Tech Talks helps student and faculty to understand what YSU offers through their digital services to stay digitally organized and up to date on events.
As part of your student experience at YSU, you have access to Microsoft 365 & Blackboard. In Microsoft 365, your account includes a calendar that is accessible through Microsoft Outlook. In Blackboard, you also have a student calendar. During this Tech Talk we discuss how to utilize both calendars and bring them together in one place. This is a great way to keep up with due dates, deadlines, appointments, and more!
OneDrive is part of the Microsoft 365 platform. Students have up to 1TB of cloud storage in their OneDrive. You can use OneDrive to organize your files, collaborate with your peers, showcase your work, build a digital portfolio, and more. OneDrive also enables you to create and edit documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and more directly from OneDrive!
Outlook, OneDrive, and Blackboard are all accessible on mobile devices, Just search your app market for each product. You can access your calendars, content, and collaborate with your peers. The video link discusses these resources in more detail.
As technology continues to evolve, so do the intentions of bad actors looking to steal your information. Fortunately, there are tips and resources available to avoid becoming a victim.
The first step to securing your accounts is by creating strong passwords. For example, be sure to avoid using personal identifiable information such as addresses, birthdays, and anniversaries in your passwords. Tip: Formulate a password using a line from your favorite song such as the chorus or a verse. Take the first letter of every word to formulate a password. You can use a mix of upper and lowercase letters along with numbers and special characters (such as !@#$) to formulate passwords. It is recommended to not use the same password more than once.
Never share your passwords with anyone! YSU, your bank, nor any reputable organization will ever ask you for your passwords.
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Additional Security Considerations:
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- Be careful of apps that you install on your devices. Always read the terms and conditions before installing. Your device will also notify you of the information collected by the app such as your browsing habits, locations, and more. This information may be stored by the app and shared with third parties for sales and even malicious purposes.
- When using a shared device, always be sure to log out when you are done. This is especially important in any shared location such as a computer lab.
- Phishing email scams are always out to seek information. The Survival Guide is available to help you identify scams. Even if an email looks legitimate, be careful if it is asking for information. When it comes to gift cards and rewards, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. The information gathered can help a bad actor steal your information! Never give passwords or personal information. If you are not sure, it is safest to ignore and delete the email. You can always contact the IT Service Desk at 330-941-1595 for guidance.
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YSU offers a variety of platforms for students to consume course and university content. These platforms offer digitally accessible content for ADA accommodations and various learning styles. Perhaps you like to hear an audio version of text in your Blackboard course, or maybe you need to obtain a Braille version.
Accessible Video Content
YSU offers Vidcast & Microsoft Stream to all students, faculty, and staff. As content is placed into these platforms, the videos are made digitally accessible.
Blackboard- Ally
Have you ever found content in your course that was difficult to read, or you wish came in a different format? Learn more about how to obtain different formats using Anthology (Blackboard) Ally. Ally is also available with the YSU website.
Microsoft Narrator for Windows
Microsoft Narrator is available on all Windows PCs across campus. You can also use Narrator on your own personal Windows devices. To learn more about Narrator, view the Complete Guide to Narrator .
Microsoft 365 Accessible Products
Microsoft 365 offers a range of accessibility features to support users with diverse needs. These include features like Immersive Reader, which aids reading comprehension, and Accessibility Checker, which helps ensure documents, presentations, and emails are accessible to all individuals. Additionally, tools like Dictate and Speech-to-Text can assist users with mobility or vision impairments. Visit Accessibility Technology & Tools | Microsoft Accessibility for more information on Microsoft's Accessibility resources.
YSU's Commitment to Digitally Accessibility
YSU faculty and staff are committed to ensuring all content posted is digitally accessible.
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YSU offers a variety of technical resources to support your student experience. The all new Penguin Portal (Ellucian Experience) serves as a launch pad to most of the technical resources. Some of the major resources you can access include your Student Profile, Advising, Bursar, Financial Aid, Blackboard, and the Microsoft 365 suite (which includes OneDrive, Office on the Web, Stream, and more).
Ellucian Experience is the new Penguin Portal here at YSU. The new portal is your gateway to YSU resources. Use the portal as a single sign on launchpad to the provided YSU systems.
Lab Finder
Use the Lab Finder app to discover computer labs on campus. Whether you are planning your lab visit based on your class schedule, building hours, or available software, be sure to install the Lab Finder app on your mobile device.
Microsoft 365
All students have access to the Microsoft 365 suite as part of their student experience. Microsoft 365 includes your OneDrive and access to various applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and more. Use the Microsoft 365 cloud to create and organize your student work, build a student portfolio, and access your data from any connected device. Just click the Microsoft 365 tile in the Penguin Portal to access Microsoft 365!
Student Resources
YSU offers a comprehensive Knowledge Base with articles explaining how to access and use technology resources. The Student Resources Section of the Knowledge Base includes steps by step instructions for accessing student technology resources. Be sure to bookmark this page as it is updated regularly with new and refreshed articles.
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YSU offers a variety of resources to support your student experience. LinkedIn Learning is available to all YSU students. Complete with AI Powered Coaching, the LinkedIn Learning Community provides a vast library of courses and learning paths to enhance your technical and soft skills. Whether you want to learn about a particular software application, enhance your productivity with technology, explore topics in your field of study, or expand upon a topic you learned in class, LinkedIn Learning is a powerful free resource available to you! During your student career, you may take some courses that utilize LinkedIn Learning. Even if you are not taking courses this summer, you will find something to exercise your mind this summer!
LinkedIn Learning Resources
Get started today with LinkedIn Learning. All you need to do is login with your full @ysu.edu email address and password to gain access to everything LinkedIn Learning has to offer. Search a wide variety of technical and soft skill topics, paths, and much more!
How to use LinkedIn Learning. If you are ready to skill up, LinkedIn Learning teaches skills you will need as you prepare to begin your career. Learn about using and customizing your LinkedIn Learning Experience. You can set learning goals, paths, and curate content tailored to your interests. This overview also discusses the LinkedIn Learning AI-Powered Coaching.
YSU IT Services Knowledge Base
YSU also offers a comprehensive knowledge base for technical resources provided to students. The Student Resources Section of the Knowledge Base includes steps by step instructions for accessing student technology resources. Be sure to bookmark this page as it is updated regularly with new and refreshed articles.
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