Student Technology Digest

What are some quick technology pointers for students?

Here is a helpful technology digest for YSU Students:

• Blackboard Ultra is the primary Learning Management System at YSU.  IT Training Services has developed a Blackboard practice course that allows students to learn the system, practice submitting assignments, take a demo exam, and more without the pressure of grades. Use this link to register for the practice course: Blackboard Self-Paced Practice Course & Sandbox for Students.
• Canva. Unleash your creative side with ⁠Canva! Students can use Canva to create presentations, creative assignments, build a digital portfolio, create marketing materials, and much more!
• Cybersecurity is at the forefront of your digital experience here at YSU. Learn about the resources available from YSU IT Cybersecurity.
• LinkedIn Learning. 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! 
• 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!
• Penguin Portal. The Penguin Portal is your gateway to YSU resources. Use the portal as a single sign on launchpad to the provided YSU systems.
• Student Computer Recommendations. Thinking of buying a new computer? Here are some helpful specifications to look for when shopping around: Student Computer Recommendations.
• Video Recordings using Vidcast or Stream. YSU offers these video platforms for students to create recordings and presentations. Learn about resources about both platforms: What can students use for video presentations?
• Webex is available to the entire campus community, including students! You can use Webex for group study, student organization meetings, and much more. Webex will be used in some of your classes as well. Learn about accessing and using Webex. 
• YSU App. Stay up to date with campus events, information, see posts from other students, and chat with your friends. YSU App information.
• 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.